Eminem has signed a new, worldwide publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) today (May 12). Eminem’s re-signing with UMPG covers his upcoming sixth studio album Relapse, which is due in stores May 19. “We are excited about the future of our continued relationship with UMPG, and we look forward to many more years […]
Hip-Hop lovers can rejoice: Nas and producer Pete Rock are working on music again. Together Nas and Pete Rock orchestrated some of the most meaningful, prolific music to in the 90’s when they collaborated on Nas’ seminal album Illmatic, which was released 15 years ago this year. “The World Is Yours” was an […]
Yesterday (May 11), T.I. delivered a heartfelt address about his life and future plans while hosting a Harlem anti-gun rally with Reverend Al Sharpton, Queen Pen, and Kevin Liles. “I owe us an apology. The same violence and gun activity that I’m attempting to stop, I once was a part of it and played […]
Kemi Omololu Olunloyo, editor of the Canadian Hip-Hop site the Hiphossip.com, is calling for a ban of Harlem emcee Cam’Ron and his anticipated comeback album Crime Pays. Although many fans have been receptive to the recent social commentary in Cam’Ron’s music (“I Hate My Job”), Olunloyo argues that the former Dipset leader misleads youth […]
Play-N-Skillz don’t want to sue the biggest rapper on Earth, but they have yet to receive any monies for their work on Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter III. Play-N-Skillz produced “Got Money,” which was the third official single from Lil Wayne’s acclaimed sixth studio album. The song featured T-Pain and peaked at No. 4 […]
Florida rap star Rick Ross is hitting back at reports that the Louis Vuitton’s claims that the sunglasses he wore on the cover were fake by producing the designer. According to Ross, the sunglasses worn on the cover of the May 2009 issue of XXL Magazine were customized with solid gold accents by Jacob […]
Fresh off a drawn out “battle” with 50 Cent and celebrating his latest #1 album, Rick Ross now finds himself embroiled in another celebrity “beef.” This time, the Miami emcee has drawn the ire of the prestigious fashion company Louis Vuitton, who launched a public letter to Rick Ross and XXL concerning the magazine’s […]
An Arizona Superior Court judge ruled last Friday (May 8) that cameras will not be allowed during the weapons trial of Grammy winner Lil Wayne. Judge Mark Wayne Reeves decreed that the press will be able to attend and report the trial proceedings. However, Reeves added that the rap superstar’s legal right to […]
Critically acclaimed turntablist DJ Qbert has launched the first ever video-based online DJ school. Now known as QSU (Qbert Scratch University), the San Francisco native brings over 20-years of experience to the online curriculum. The courses range from basic cutting techniques, to advance classes detailing “battle” strategies to be used in competition with […]
Rap star Talib Kweli cemented his relationship with DJ Eque yesterday (May 9) when the pair were married in Bel Air, California at a private residence. Kweli and DJ Eque tied the not during an intimate ceremony which included family and friends, including Queen Latifah, ?uestlove, Adam Rodriguez of CSI, DJ Rashida and others. The […]
Despite being cleared of assaulting a fan at a 2005 concert, the man who sued rapper Snoop Dogg will still receive compensation for injuries suffered from the incident. Snoop Dogg’s Doggystyle Records, rapper Soopafly and other unnamed parties will pay Richard Monroe Jr. nearly $449,000 in damages, a jury found on Friday (May 8) […]
The son of legendary rapper Joseph “Run” Simmons of Run-DMC was arrested for possession of marijuana on Friday night, according to published reports. Joseph “JoJo” Simmons Jr. allegedly bought weed and was seen rolling the illegal substance in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, according to gossip news site tmz.com. Sources within the police department […]
While claiming to be “past” his on-going feud with 50 Cent, Def Jam recording artist Rick Ross continues to be vocal in the press about his disdain for his rival and those affiliated to him. In a recent interview with Canadian television network Much Music, Ross takes more jabs at the G-Unit/Shady camp. […]
Grammy winner and multi-platinum artist T.I. will utilize his non-profit K.I.N.G. foundation next week to hold an anti-gun and violence rally in Harlem, NY. Assisting the Atlanta native’s endeavor are Reverend Al Sharpton’s National Action Network, the LIFE Camp, and the Political Swagger Foundation. Announced as “Responsibility is a Lifestyle: it’s Time to Bury […]
Snoop Dogg made an appearance at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary school yesterday (May 7), where he offered the young students positive encouragement and words of advice. The rapper appeared at the school with Rev. Toris Young and the Louisiana Ministerial Alliance of Churches For All People. Young is currently coordinating a program in New […]
Bizzy Bone and B-Real of the veteran groups Bone Thugs N Harmony and Cypress Hill have joined forces for a special 17-city tour. Christened the “Unite the Mic Tour,” the dates will cover select markets across the West and Midwest. While both artists are well known due to their popular groups, Bizzy Bone […]
T.I. has decided to kick rapper AlfaMega out of his rap crew after the news that Mega once served as an informant for the DEA in Atlanta. The rapper made the announcement on the radio HOT 107.9 in Atlanta late Thursday night. “I am stunned and totally surprised by the news about Alpha ‘Ced’ […]
The impact of Hip-Hop culture on buying public and how they live is the subject of a new book by former Nike/Jordan brand executive and SMU Cox Marketing adjunct lecturer Erin Patton. The book, titled Under the Influence: Tracing the Hip-Hop Generation’s Impact on Brands, Sports & Pop Culture, is regarded as a references […]
Harlem rappers Jim Jones and Webstar have announced a joint album through E1 (formerly Koch) that will hit stores this summer. The pair are already experiencing success with their debut single “Dancing On Me,” which features fellow Diplomat member Juelz Santana. The track is currently the most played song on New York’s Hot […]
California emcee Jay Rock was recently exonerated as the lead suspect of a drive by shooting in his Watts neighborhood. Jay Rock, real name Johnnie McKenzie, was arrested on Wednesday April 29 as the primary suspect in the shooting. Footage of the arrest was disseminated throughout the internet last week. In the 3 minute clip, […]
