Freekey Zekey Speaks on Dipset Issues W/ New Single
730Dipset CEO and founding Dipset member Freekey Zekey has shed further light on his former crews dissolution and current status via his new single Feel Me. For the past several months, other former Dipset members have given conflicting information on whether the Harlem crew would ever reunite. Camron has emphatically rejected any talk […]

MC Hammer Gets Equity In Cash4Gold
Rapper/reality TV star MC Hammer has gone from being a pitch man for the popular Cash4Gold service, to becoming an equity partner in the company. The Cash4Gold website was founded and launched in 2007 by the companys CEO, Jeff Aronson. The company specializes in purchasing precious metals, mostly gold. The three-time Grammy […]

Young Jeezy, Gucci Mane, Drama Squash Beef
A violent feud between rappers Young Jeezy and Gucci Mane came to an end tonight (December 3rd) on Atlanta radio station Hot 107.9, during DJ Dramas Gangsta Grillz radio show. Young Jeezy and Gucci Mane have had a feud the dates back to 2005, over the hit single Icy, which was supposed to be […]

Pleasure P On Child Molestation Rumor: ‘100 % False’
Former Pretty Ricky front man Pleasure P issued a statement this afternoon (December 3) clarifying rumors of his alleged involvement in a 2006 child molestation case. “All of the recent rumors and accusations that are being circulated about me are 100% false, the Atlantic Records artist said via his attorneys. They are disgusting and […]

Diggy Simmons Takes Off With Debut ‘1st Flight’
Diggy Simmons, son of pioneering rapper Joseph Rev Run Simmons, has announced the official release of his debut mixtape. The release, titled The 1st Flight, was originally supposed to drop on November 27th. According to Diggy, he delayed the mixed tapes November 27th release, in order to tweak certain tracks on the project. […]

Vatican Approves Tupac’s Song “Changes”
The Vatican has released its list of favorite songs for MySpaces new streaming service MySpace Music, which launched today (December 3). Surprisingly, one of the 12 tracks is Tupac Shakurs song Changes, which was released in 1998 on Shakurs Greatest Hits album, which was released in 1998. The genres are very different from […]

Former Firm Members Foxy Brown & AZ Give Rare Performance
Former firm members Foxy Brown and AZ will reunite in New York City for a rare performance together. During AZ’s performance, special invited guest Brown will hit the stage to perform during the DVD release of the movie Envy at New York City night club S.O.B.s on Thursday December 10th. As members of […]

Kanye Leads Hip-Hop Acts With Six Grammy Nods; Beyonce Lands 10
Rapper Kanye West and group the Black Eyed Peas earned 6 Grammy nominations each, it was announced tonight (December 2), during the Grammy Nominations Concert Live! – Countdown To Musics Biggest Night.” LL Cool J hosted the one-hour special, which was broadcast live on CBS from Club Nokia. Beyonce lead all artist with […]

Freeway Chimes In On Jay-Z / Beans Beef
Freeway has remained quiet as his long-term friend Beanie Sigel has waged war against Jay-Z, but now the Philadelphia rapper breaks his silence in a song Love Is A Battlefield. The song, which samples the famous Pat Benatar song of the same name, avoids taking sides, but offers plenty commentary. And I ain’t sayin n****s […]

Fuse TV Airs 2009 Hip-Hop Highlights
Cable network Fuse continues its Hip-Hop Invasion block of programming tonight (December 2), with a special presentation of the movie Hustler and Flow. Prior to “Hip-Hop Invasions” showing of Hustle and Flow as the highlight of the evening, Fuse will also air its Hip-Hop Shop segment from 7:00 to 8:00pm. The Hip-Hop Shop […]

Diddy Breaks Record With Shopping Channel Appearance
Celebrated entrepreneur and mogul Sean Diddy Combs was a hit in the US with his appearance Monday (November 30) and yesterday (December 1) on the Home Shopping Network. Combs guest spot served to hawk several items from his Sean John fragrance line, along with a bonus bath robe for purchasers of his holiday set. […]

EXCLUSIVE: Gucci Manes Booking Agent Answers Fraud Allegations
The booking agent for Gucci Mane has answered damaging allegations from a 10-page Ozone magazine article accusing his company of committing fraud against multiple promoters across the country. The article, written by Ozone founder Julia Beverly, is scheduled to print in the publications next edition, but is available now for download. In it, […]

Lawsuit Claims DMX Kept $6K Deposit Through Sham Company
The promoters of an upcoming boxing match that was to have featured rapper DMX, claim that in addition to backing out of the fight at the last minute, the rapper has failed to return a deposit. Promoters also allege the DMX and his manager scammed them using a fake management company. Thunder Promotions […]

NY Art Commission Honors Birthplace of Hip-Hop
Hip-Hop landmark 1520 Sedgwick Avenue will be honored by a New York Art Committee for its cultural significant to the city. The address is noted for it’s role in Hip-Hop history as the place DJ Kool Herc gave a small party in a recreational room inside of the building in August of 1973. […]

Pitbull Hit With $80K Lawsuit Over Cancelled Gig
Miami rapper Pitbull has been hit with a lawsuit over a canceled concert in Cudahy, California. TMZ.com reports that El Potrero Night Club filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles County Court, alleging the rapper bailed on a show May 14 concert. El Potrero claims they paid the rapper $28,000 to perform. On the […]

will.I.am Announces Award Show; Grammy Art Exhibit
Black Eyed Peas front man and producer will.I.am has announced the formation of a new awards ceremony that will pay homage to DJ’s and dance music producers. Will.I.ams Dipdive Entertainment will co-produce The 1st Annual Data Awards, which recognizes the best talent in the DJ and dance community. The rapper and the advisory […]

Drake To Host Autograph Signing/Toy Drive in L.A.
Popular rapper Drake will make an appearance at the 2009 Winter Wonderland Celebration and Toy give away taking place in Los Angeles this weekend. The rapper will appear in the Sears Court of Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza Mall on (Saturday) December 5th, to sign autographs and give away toys. Drake will sign autographs […]

Snoop Launches Custom Voice Phrases For TomTom GPS
Snoop Dogg has teamed with UK based company VoiceSkins.com to launch the rappers GPS voice for users of the TomTom GPS navigation system. The rapper will bring his Hip-Hop flair to the TomTom GPS system with Snoop Speak phrases that help users navigate their surroundings. According to a press release, Snoop offers guidance […]

Men Arrested For Protesting Lil Wayne & Boosie Sentences
The New Orleans Police Department arrested six men yesterday (November 30th) during a protest to free incarcerated rapper Lil Boosie and to contest Lil Waynes one-year jail sentence. According to the Times-Picayune, off duty police officers saw the men spray painting the words Free Lil Wayne on the side of a building. The […]

Bouncers At Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club Face Assault Charges
Security guards at Jay-Zs 40/40 Club in Atlantic City, New Jersey are facing assault charges after a wild altercation took place at the popular sports bar on Saturday (November 28th). According to club managers, two men from New Jersey began causing trouble inside of the nightclub, scuffling with bouncers, before being thrown out. […]