Queens, New York rap legend/actor LL Cool J has been tapped to host The Grammy Nominations Concert Live – Countdown to Music’s Biggest Night.” LL, who has earned two Grammy’s of his own, will host the concert for the second year in a row, live from Club Nokia in Los Angeles. The concert […]
A routine traffic stop provided more than a line up of vehicles for police in Arkansas, who arrested Wu-Tang Clan affiliates Ronald “Mathematics” Bean and Patrick “Streetlife” Charles. The pair, along with six other men were arrested Monday (Nov. 9) night on suspicion of drug possession with intent to sell, TMZ.com reports. A police report […]
Renowned producer Sha Money XL has inked a multi-million dollar music and film distribution deal for his Dream Big Ventures imprint, which will allow him and his team to “nurture talent that has the passion to ‘dream big,’” he announced today (November 11). “Sha Money’s reputation and track record of success speaks for itself,” said […]
The first official music pairing of 50 Cent and Beanie Sigel called “I Go Off” will debut this Friday (November 13) on Thisis50.com. Utilizing the Friday the 13th movie franchise logo, the promo artwork features 50 and Beans doing a faceoff with the tagline “The Nightmare Begins.” Last week, Sigel and 50 made an appearance […]
Rapper and actor David Banner has partnered with interactive fitness company PumpOne to create an application for the iPhone and iPod Touch that will allow fans to benefit from what Banner learned during his personal weight-loss and fitness journey. “David Banner’s Work Out or Die” offers subscribers videos of the various workout strategies that […]
The track listing for Snoop Dogg’s upcoming album Malice N Wonderland hit the Internet today (November 10). Snoop’s upcoming album features 14 tracks which include guest appearances from a variety of artists, including Lil Jon, Jazmine Sullivan, Soulja Boy, R. Kelly, Brandy, Pharrell, longtime collaborator Kokane and others. Produces who crafted the sounds […]
DMX’s troubles with the IRS recently hit the Internet, revealing the rapper owes over $1.5 million dollars in back taxes. The Detroit News reports that the state of New York filed a lien against DMX and his wife Tashera on January 2, and another for $8,343 from March 2006. The rapper also owes […]
Hip-Hop’s universal appeal stood tall recently as Puerto Rican rap duo Calle 13 emerged as the big winner at this year’s Latin Grammy Awards. The group, comprised of rappers Rene “Residente” Perez and his half brother Eduardo “Visitante” Cabra, collected five Grammys for album of the year and best urban album of the year. […]
DJ Drama will help feed the city of Atlanta’s needy this Thanksgiving holiday during the First Annual Turkey Challenge. DJ Drama and all of Radio One’s Atlanta stations (Hot 107.9, Majic 107.5, Praise 102.5) have partnered with Hosea Feed the Hungry to help purchase 3,000 turkeys. Drama, along with other on-air personalities, will […]
Baton Rogue, Louisiana rapper Lil Boosie has been sentenced to four years in prison for violating the terms of his probation. The rapper, born Torrence Hatch, was to serve two-years of a ten-year suspended sentence and was placed on active supervised probation for his third offense on a marijuana possession charge. The sentence […]
Duck Down Records’ Sean Price is promoting his official mix CD, Kimbo Price, by joining Raekwon on the East-Coast leg of his current tour. Price, aka Ruck made his first appearance on Friday (November 6) in Providence, Rhode Island before continuing on to Northampton and New Haven, Connecticut over the weekend. Raekwon and Price will next […]
Cash Money CEO addressed Lil Wayne’s upcoming jail stint, which will make him the third Hot Boy to be incarcerated, putting the group’s possible reunion on hold. The Hot Boys feature group members Lil Wayne, B.G., Turk and Juvenile. Turk is currently incarcerated doing a 10-year-bid for shooting a SWAT team member during a […]
The New Boyz barely began their free concert in Flint, Michigan yesterday (November 8) before police were forced to end the show due to multiple fights throughout the venue. The free event took place at the Genesee Valley Center, and promoters reportedly only planned for 300 concert-goers instead of the1500 fans that showed up. […]
Comedian Katt Williams was arrested outside of Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday night (November 8), following an incident that resulted in charges of burglary and criminal trespassing. A deputy at the Coweta County jail, about 40 miles south of Atlanta, confirmed that Williams remains in custody morning (November 9). According to Major James Yarbrough […]
Fort Meyers, Florida rapper Plies dropped three brand new singles over the weekend, including one that addresses recent criticism of the rapper. Plies released the singles “Awesome,” “Chirpin’” and “Letter” as part of the “Three Headed Monster” promotion, in which the rapper tackles three subjects. Big Gates, Plies brother/manager and CEO of Big […]
Teen country singer Taylor Swift appeared on Saturday Night Live last night (November 8) and struck back at rapper Kanye West, who interrupted her speech during the MTV Music Awards in September. Swift, 19, hosted the long-running late night sketch comedy show. She opened SNL with her original acoustic composition, “The Monologue Song (La, […]
Russell Simmons’ critique of Bill Cosby has struck a nerve with rappers featured on the actor/comedian’s forthcoming Hip-Hop album, Bill Cosby Presents the Cosnarati: State of Emergency. On Wednesday (Nov. 4), Simmons spoke out against Cosby’s criticism of Hip-Hop and the conduct of today’s youth in a blog about the entertainer on GlobalGrind.com […]
Miley Cyrus drew headlines when she name checked Britney Spears and Jay-Z in her hit single “Party in the U.S.A.,” but the pop singer has admitted she has never heard a record by the rap superstar. The track, which was produced by Lukasz Gottwald and written by Gottwald, Claude Kelly and Jessica Cornish, hit […]
With Blueprint 3 still posting strong numbers on Billboard two months after its release, Jay-Z has confirmed today (November 6) a new nationwide tour. Simply titled “The BP3 Tour,” Live Nation has verified 14 arena dates with more to be announced. Accompanying Jay on his tour dates will be Grammy-nominated emcee Young Jeezy, […]
Rapper B.G. is currently in the custody of the New Orleans Parish Criminal Sherriff’s Office after being arrested in his hometown on Tuesday night (November 3), the night before he was scheduled to host an exclusive listening session for his latest project. The former Cash Money recording artist was arrested along with two other individuals […]
