Geto Boys member Willie D has pleaded not guilty to 15 counts of wire fraud. The Houston emcee was arrested in May for allegedly running an international iPhone scam.   Authorities claim that Willie D, real name William James Dennis, would conduct the scam through eBay by having foreign consumers make bulk purchases.   Once […]

Instead of scrambling to dismiss Jay-Z’s claims on “Death of AutoTune,” the technology’s creator Antares Audio is using the superstar’s stance for product advertisement.   Dubbed the “next generation” of professional pitch correction, Antares Audio has created Auto-Tune Evo.   The new technology immediately deciphers the pitch of any inputted information, and finds the closest […]

As the release date of their joint LP (Survival Skills) approaches, Buckshot and KRS-One have declared their single “Robot” as the official “Death of Auto-Tune” track. KRS-One made the bold statement this past week in Chicago at a Rock the Bells tour stop. The duo’s lead single is a scathing critique of the deluge of […]

Sunday’s BET Awards may have scored its largest audience for the network, but the event’s producers are coming under fire for a performance featuring Grammy winning rap star Lil Wayne.   The entertainer’s set, which featured fellow rapper Drake and a troupe of teenage dancers, was met with criticism from Columbia University clinical instructor Dr. […]

Superstar rapper/mogul Jay-Z has officially signed a new distribution deal with Sony for his new label Roc Nation.   According to Billboard, the rapper’s new solo album The Blueprint 3 will be distributed by Atlantic, although that deal is only for the third installment of the rapper’s Blueprint series of releases.   Jay-Z offered to […]

Michael Jackson’s body is set to be returned to Neverland for a public viewing, which will take place this Friday (July 3).   A private funeral for the pop legend will take place on Sunday (July 5) with family members and numerous celebrity mourners who are said to be in attending.   The legendary singer’s […]

The New York City Council approved a new bill today (June 30) that a major thoroughfare Run-DMC JMJ Way, in Hollis Queens, will be named after legendary rap group Run-DMC.   The bill, which was introduced by Deputy Majority Leader Leroy Comrie (D-27) passed today during the Council’s Stated Meeting in City Hall.   Once […]

Fans of Soulja Boy in the UK have bombarded an Oldham family with phone calls, due to lyrics in the chart-topping rapper’s#### single “Kiss Me Thru The Phone.” In the lyrics to the song, the rapper recites the number to his voicemail (678-999-8212), while encouraging listeners to give him a buzz. In the United States, […]

VIBE magazine has shut down.   The magazine was launched in 1993 by music industry legend Quincy Jones and it served as as widely revered urban magazine. “On behalf the VIBE CONTENT staff (the best in this business), it is with great sadness, and with heads held high, that we leave the building today,” said […]

Rapper Sandra “Pepa” Denton of Salt-N-Pepa fame has inked a deal with VH1 to star in a new untitled reality series.   Pepa’s latest foray into the reality show genre will feature the pioneering female emcee looking for love after spending years being celibate.   According to the New York Daily News, Pepa and three […]

Rapper Drake has officially signed with Young Money, the label founded by rapper Lil Wayne, according to anonymous sources. Drake, a native of Canada, has been affiliated with Lil Wayne since he emerged on the scene and has released a pair of mixtapes that have been heavily downloaded. “Today is a definitely a comfortable day for […]

A Florida man was arrested last week for calling 911 repeatedly, seeking a police escort to the residence of rapper Lil Wayne. Michael Kruse, 20, charged with making false emergency calls by the St. John’s County Sheriff’s Office. According to thesmokinggun.com, Kruse called 911 on his cell phone, from his Ford Taurus repeatedly, asking for […]

Last Friday (June 26) in Los Angeles, West Coast rapper Coolio pleaded guilty to cocaine possession.   The verdict stems from the rapper’s arrest on March 6 at Los Angeles International Airport.   Coolio was attempting to board a flight when authorities found the illegal drug in his luggage.   At the time of his […]

Jackson family patriarch Joe Jackson was in attendance, stating that despite his immense grieving it was important to witness and celebrate his son’s achievements.   The original New Edition lineup kicked off the show with a medley of Jackson 5 hits, including “I Want You Back” and “The Love You Save.”   Host Jamie Foxx […]

The legendary Apollo Theater will honor fallen icon Michael Jackson with a special series of events commemorating his life.   The first event begins on Tuesday (June 30).   The venue will host a public tribute allowing fans to hear DJs spinning Michael’s music, leave memorabilia, and write sympathy messages on a special mural wall […]

Less than 24 hours after the tragic death of Michael Jackson, fans around the world are beginning to ask what could’ve caused the music legend’s sudden passing at the age of 50.   Yesterday (June 25), a non-responsive Jackson was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital after collapsing at his home.   Initial reports have […]

Legendary pop singer Michael Jackson was taken to the hospital, where died today, after suffering a heart attack in Los Angeles, California today (June 25).   Paramedics administered CPR on the 50-year-singer, as he was rushed to a local Los Angeles hospital via an ambulance.   Calls from Jackson’s house were placed to 911 around […]

A desperate need for attention. That’s the conclusion reached by Slum Village member T3 concerning the controversy involving rapper Charles Hamilton.   The Harlem entertainer has drawn the ire of Detroit rap fans after mentioning producer/rapper Jay Dee as an executive producer on his recently released debut album This Perfect Life.   News of the […]

G-Unit rapper Lloyd Banks has announced an exclusive one-off show in London this July. Banks will make his first appearance in the UK since 2007 this July, when he performs at the indigO2. UK rappers Sway, Bashy and Wretch 32 will also take the stage during the evening. The event takes place Friday, July 17. […]

Foxy Brown is defending herself over reports that she received preferential treatment while serving a nine month prison sentence at Riker’s Island.   According to the NY Post, Foxy (Inga Marchand) had prison officials acting like “fawning valets,” allowing her unlimited TV/phone use, makeup accessories, luxury clothing, and outside meals.   Brown was released last […]