A star-studded crowd in Los Angeles was treated to performances by Jay-Z, Eminem, Travis Barker and DJ AM Monday night (June 2) in celebration of ActiVision’s new game, DJ Hero.   The game is the latest installment of the $2 billion Guitar Hero franchise, set to be released in the Fall for PlayStation 3, PS2, […]

Jadakiss and Cam’ron are planning a tour of mid-sized venues in the near future, Jadakiss recently revealed.   Both artists recently dropped CD’s and are in the process of working on some new music together. “Killa [Cam’ron] is my homey from back in the day, the Ma$e era.   We are working on ‘Who’s Real’ […]

The Atlantic Records Group has announced the rebirth of Elektra Records, the iconic label which was absorbed into Atlantic in 2004.   In its new incarnation, Elektra will be helmed by industry vets Mike Caren and John Janick, who will serve as the label’s co-presidents.   Elektra has already announced its first three signings: Grammy […]

After 722 days on the market, 50 Cent has taken his Farmington, Connecticut mansion out of the running for a new resident.   The Hartford Courant reports that the 50,000-square-foot home’s asking price of $14.5 million was too much to attract potential buyers.   “The house is not worth $1[dollar] over $5 million,” Prudential Premier […]

Finnish business man Jari Kuosma has filed a lawsuit against Cash Money Records, demanding over $200,000 in owed royalties in connection with Bryan “Birdman” Williams’ partnership with Lugz, Inc.   Kuosma owns the trademark for the name “Birdman.”   His company, Birdman OY, Inc. – founded in Helsinki in 1999 and currently operating in Omaha, […]

Mogul Jay-Z and partnering company Iconix China have secured an expansion deal to bring the Rocawear brand to the country of China.   The deal was finalized with Bosideng International Holdings, who will manufacture the brand’s Spring 2010 lines.   Additionally, the company has forecasted a timetable to break ground on over 300 Rocawear stores […]

A well-received performance transformed into an embarrassing night at this year’s MTV Movie Awards for rapper Eminem.   The entertainer and his entourage left the annual show after an encounter with Borat star Sacha Baron Cohen on Sunday (May 31) night.   The actor, who was in character as the flamboyantly gay fashion reporter Bruno, […]

Hip-Hop fashion mogul Kimora Lee Simmons is a new mother, after giving birth to a boy on Saturday morning (May 30).   Kimora Lee and partner Djimon Hounsou announced the birth of the on Simmons’ Twitter page. “It’s a boy,” Simmons exclaimed. “Thanks to everyone out there for all your well wishes! More to come. […]

Never one to disappoint his loyal fans, Queensbridge legend Nas has broken his silence about his no-show at a highly anticipated concert in Torbay, Newfoundland, located near the provincial capital St. John’s.   This past Thursday (May 28), several fans were arrested after a mini-riot erupted due to Nas not making it to the venue […]

The daughter of West Coast Hip-Hop legend King Tee will be funeralized today after the teenager died suddenly earlier in the week. Heaven McBride was killed in a car accident on Tuesday May 26. She was 16 years old. A number of close affiliates of King Tee have already expressed their sympathy over the death. […]

Producer/rapper/mogul Dr. Dre has teamed with Dr. Pepper for a new ad campaign the soft drink giant recently launched. The spot, titled “Trust Me, I’m a Doctor,” features Dre in a DJ Booth commanding a party. Fans of the producer are excited, because the commercial also features an unnamed track from Dre’s highly anticipated album […]

Rapper Tone Loc collapsed and passed out and had a seizure during an outdoor concert in Florida.   According to reports, Tone Loc, born Anthony Smith, was performing at the Capt’n Fun Beach Club early Friday morning (May 29).   He apparently suffered the seizure due to overheating, although the temperature of the atmosphere was […]

An anticipated Nas concert turned ugly last night in Torbay, Newfoundland when the legendary lyricist failed to show.   The show was scheduled for a St. John’s venue, and featured Canadian artist Kardinal Offishall in an opening set.   As the night wore on, fans became enraged upon the realization that Nas would not be […]

Rapper/reality show star Rev. Rev and his wife, Justine Simmons, are spearheading heading efforts to make the outdoors more appealing to kids with the construction of a new playground.   The couple is partnering with the national nonprofit organization KaBoom!, Kool-Aid and more than 200 volunteers to help build the playground at the Odyssey House, […]

Former Xscape singer Tameka “Tiny” Cottle and Lil’ Wayne’s ex-wife Antonia “Toya” Carter are set to star in a new BET reality series, the network announced this week.   Tiny and Toya will chronicle the two women defining their purpose and building a brighter future for themselves.   Based in Atlanta, the new show follows […]

Radio personality Big Tigger has announced June 5-6 as the dates for his 8th Annual Celebrity Classic, which will raise funds for the nation’s current HIV/AIDS crisis.   The weekend will feature a vast array of professionals from the fields of sports, entertainment, politics, and health.   Confirmed activities include a youth sports clinic, silent […]

Less than a week after announcing their new joint venture with E1 Music, Hip-Hop super-group Slaughterhouse has a release date for their highly anticipated self-titled debut.   The Slaughterhouse album is set to hit stores July 7, the label announced Thursday (May 28).   Joell Ortiz, Royce Da 5’9”, Joe Budden and Crooked I are […]

T.I. Denies Marriage Reports By: Ismael AbduSalaam News on the marriage of longtime partners Tameka “Tiny” Cottle and T.I. (Clifford Harris) have proven to be false, according to the Atlanta star’s publicist.   Yesterday (May 27), Essence magazine broke the story that the couple had wed several weeks ago in a private Miami ceremony.   […]

Brooklyn based rapper Maino is celebrating the success of his latest single “All of the Above” with a gold plaque. The single, which features T-Pain, has been certified gold by the RIAA for digital sales exceeding 500,000 copies. The hot-selling digital single was produced by veteran Just Blaze. The good news comes as Maino gears […]

Rapper C-Murder has pleaded no contest to attempted murder charges. The rapper, whose real name is Corey Miller, plead out to two counts of attempted second-degree murder will be sentenced to 10 years in prison in a deal with the state at the recommendation of the prosecutor. Miller will also receive credit for time served […]