Months after his Long Island home was destroyed by fire, rapper 50 Cent is speaking out on the circumstances leading up to the blaze.   During an upcoming interview with Access Hollywood‘s TV One Access, the G-Unit frontman revealed his home went up in flames, just days after his ex-girlfriend Shaniqua Tompkins was ordered to […]

Hip-Hop turntablist Rob Swift is making good on his vow to give back to the art of DJ’ing with his upcoming DVD, As the Technics Spin.   The DVD, which was directed by Eljay Williams, offers a glimpse into Swift’s creative process as the X-ecutioners member creates his classic battle/showcase sets and reveals the origin […]

As he prepares his long delayed return to the R&B world, singer Ginuwine has enlisted the help of two Hip-Hop heavyweights, one a long-time collaborator.   The singer, who rose to superstardom in the late 90s following the success of his debut single “Pony,” is currently in the studio with producer Timbaland working on his […]

The star-studded I Am Music Tour gained a little more wattage yesterday (December 14) as Atlanta rapper Gorilla Zoe announced his last minute addition to the line-up, just hours before the first stop on the tour at Miami’s American Airlines Arena.   Zoe joins the Gym Class Heroes, Keri Hilson, Keyshia Cole and T-Pain as […]

The Core DJs have launched an internationally syndicated radio show, which made its debut two weeks ago.   The new show has already been picked up by close to 20 radio stations so far, including affiliates in Belgium, Ghana and Lagos, Nigeria.   The show, which follows an urban/rhythmic format, is assembled at the top of […]

Houston Hip-Hop star Chamillionaire has been chosen as the co-Grand Marshal of the 15th annual MLK Grande Parade.   The rapper will join local businessman Douglas M. Horn and publisher/motivational speaker Dr. Anthony Taylor as host of the parade.   Chamillionaire becomes the first rapper to ever serve as Grand Marshal in the MLK Grande […]

Rapper Coolio will appear in the upcoming season of Celebrity Big Brother, which will begin airing in January.   Coolio will join a cast that includes actor Verne Troyer aka “Mini Me,” TV host Terry Christian and Scottish socialist politician and former MSP Tommy Sheridan, who also leads the Solidarity party.   The series broadcasts […]

With T.I. making an impact on the Billboard albums and singles charts and business alliances made with Killer Mike and Big Boi, 2008 comes as a year of success for Grand Hustle Entertainment.The Atlanta-based company is moving forward towards the New Year as it joins forces with Interscope Records to release the upcoming debut album […]

International rap star Dizzee Rascal became a victim of his own anger with an arrest on Friday (December 12).   The rapper, born Dylan Mills, was arrested by police on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon.   According to reports, the incident stemmed from a “road rage” incident between the 24-year-old rapper and another driver. […]

Pop culture icon Mr. T is lending his likeness and persona for the first ever Mr. T graphic novel.   The upcoming comic book is authored by Christopher Bunting (Action Man), who spearheaded the project’s initial limited edition run of 4,000 copies in February.   With the advance edition a success, Bunting is confident there […]

Paul Wall has announced a first quarter return to Hip-Hop with Fast Life, the Houston rapper’s third studio album. The debut single for the new project is “Bizzy Body.” Featuring Webbie and produced by Mouse on da Tracks, the raunchy but radio-directed track reflects on the bedroom techniques of select “hoodrats” and “strippers.” The tentative […]

Grammy nominated rapper Young Jeezy is getting into the holiday spirit today (December 12) and will hand out Christmas gifts to children today (December 12).   Jeezy has teamed with The National Lighthouse Foundation to present the gifts during the annual Christmas program at Narvie J. Harris Theme School.   The stop is part of […]

Legend LL Cool J has signed to join 50 Cent in performing at the sixth annual Spike TV Video Game Awards.   50 Cent will perform “Get Up,” his Scott Storch-produced lead single on Before I Self-Destruct.   The mogul’s performance will include exclusive footage from his new video game 50 Cent: Blood in the […]

Producer-turned-recording executive Jermaine Dupri has launched legal battle against a nightclub and a promoter in his hometown of Atlanta over the unauthorized use of his name, court documents show.   The multi-platinum Grammy Award winner filed suit on Tuesday (December 9) against popular nightclub Pure Atlanta and one of the individuals behind the club’s weekly […]

The all-star, 2008 TV adaptation of Lorraine Hansberry’s classic A Raisin in the Sun was nominated today (December 11) by the Golden Globes for Best Motion Picture.   The movie gained early buzz through positive reviews of its debut at the Sundance Film Festival.   The momentum attracted ABC, who aired the movie to an […]

A number of notables from the Hip-Hop industry will head to Baltimore to attend a Christmas party aimed at benefiting the city’s needy children. Attorney Paul Gardner and his Gardner Law Group, along with local label Unruly Records, will host the event at Gardner’s Baltimore office. Celebrities like Doug E. Fresh, Mya, Angel “Lola” Luv, […]

Aspiring female rapper Persia of VH1’s White Rapper Show is facing jail time over ramifications from an ongoing, two year domestic violence dispute.   According to Persia, real name Rachel Mucerino, the issue stems from a continuing domestic dispute with an estranged ex-boyfriend who has threatened to kill her, her mother, and six-month old daughter. […]

Three members of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony have been named as codefendants in a lawsuit filed in Tacoma, Washington last month.   Krayzie Bone, Layzie Bone and Wishbone are accused of breaching their contract with a Tacoma basketball team by failing to appear for a scheduled performance.   In a lawsuit filed on behalf of The Jazz […]

While Beanie Sigel’s one time rival Gillie Da Kid recently backed out of an upcoming “Brotherly Love Concert” due to schedule concerns, the Broad Street bully has landed another former nemesis to headline the concert.   The Lox’s Jadakiss will join Sigel and other Philadelphia rappers on stage during the concert, which is being presented […]

The Wu-Tang Clan’s main strategist and creative overseer the RZA has announced plans to kick off 2009 with three high-profile film and music projects.   On January 27, the Abbot will release Afro Samurai: The Resurrection.   The LP serves as the soundtrack to season 2 of the critically acclaimed animated series Afro Samurai.   […]