Cassidy Links With Carmelo Anthony’s New Label For Next LP

NBA superstar Carmelo Anthony has inked a deal with Philadelphia rapper Cassidy, who is planning to release a new album on Anthony’s Krossover Entertainment.   Along with Cassidy’s upcoming album, Krossover Entertainment will release Berg’s debut album tentatively titled Language Arts.   Berg‘s debut will feature rappers like Rick Ross, Cool & Dre, Jadakiss, Gorilla […]

EXCLUSIVE: Ludacris Explains Controversial Obama Song

With President-elect Barack Obama’s historic election run now complete, Atlanta rap star Ludacris is finally breaking his silence on Obama’s marked criticism of his July dedication song.   On the track entitled “Politics As Usual” taken from DJ Drama’s Gangsta Grillz: The Preview, Ludacris professed his full support for Obama.   That support was overshadowed […]

Def Jam’s Stewart Supported Barack Obama, Funeral Arrangements

Stewart was also an avid supporter of Barack Obama and gave to the incumbent president of the United States of America, despite the music mogul’s apparent sudden death earlier in the month.Stewart, the former executive vice president of Island Def Jam,  made large donations to Barack Obama’s highly successful “Campaign for Change.”Earlier this year, Stewart […]

Men Arrested In FL For ‘Sagging’: President Elect Obama Pans Baggy Pants Law

President elect Barack Obama’s strong affinity for Hip-Hop culture doesn’t extend to the street fashion of sagging, although the Illinois senator disagrees with legislative bans.   According to the smokinggun.com, Riviera Beach, FL has already made 17 arrests since enacting a ban on sagging in mid-August.   The first dozen of those arrests came within […]

AHH Stray News: Jay-Z’s Rocawear Profitable During Tough Economy

Hip-Hop apparel brand Rocawear helped its parent company Iconix Brand Group post a better-than-expected quarterly profit, despite a sluggish economy and a tough U.S. retailing market. Iconix, which bought Rocawear from Jay-Z in 2007 for $204 million dollars, earned over $18.3 million dollars for the third quarter of 2008. According to Iconix CEO Neil Cole, […]