Hi-Five lead singer Tony Thompson was found dead yesterday (June 1) in his hometown of Waco, Texas. Sources told AllHipHop.com that Thompson’s body was found outside of an apartment complex around 10:00 pm. He allegedly died of drug overdose, but the cause of death has to be confirmed. Thompson and Hi-Five hit #1 with 1990’s […]

Boot Camp Clik member Sean Price has been added to the lineup of performers who will grace the stage at the 3rd Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival, organizers recently announced. Sean Price will perform selections from his critically acclaimed albums Monkey Barz (2006) and his most recent release, Jesus Price Superstar. Additionally, Sean Price is preparing […]

While serving a three-year jail sentence that ended in November, Diplomat Records President Freekey Zekey spent much of his time contemplating his music career and upon his release, he created Book Of Ezekiel, his solo debut album that will officially be released on July 24. Book Of Ezekiel will combine Freekey Zekey’s point of views […]

50 Cent’s involvement in the purchase of Glacéau is blockbuster news in the Hip-Hop community and while neither founders nor the rapper have yet to reveal the financial details, estimates about the rapper’s earnings from the deal continue to be a subject of debate. 50 Cent, born Curtis Jackson, invested in Glacéau in 2004 and […]

Young Jeezy’s CTE label scored its first success under a new co-venture with Def Jam, as Young Jeezy Presents USDA: Cold Summer has debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top R&B Hip-hop Albums Chart and the Billboard Top Rap Albums Chart this week. The album moved over 95,000 copies its first week in stores and […]

Production duo Midi Mafia’s Family Ties Entertainment imprint and SRC /Universal Motown recently signed an agreement in association with Hot City Music Group to produce new R&B artist Shire'(Sha-Ray). The singer is a former member of the R&B group Lovher, a short lived girl group formed by Dru Hill member Sisqo. The group’s best known […]

Is The Game about to step away from the rap game? The firey Compton rapper claims that his third album will be the last installment of his career as a rapper, in a recent taping for QD3’s Beef IV. The rapper didn’t expound on his exodus, but stated that he’s achieved what he sought to […]

Canadian rappers Kardinal Offishall, Belly, Addictiv and Jully Black have been confirmed as participants in the 2007 Rogers Stylus DJ Awards, which takes place in Toronto, Canada. Belly, Addictiv and Jr. Flo will perform during the awards ceremony, which honors Canada’s top DJ’s, rappers, musicians and record labels in 23 different categories Jr. Flo, who […]

Police seek to question Bronx, NY rapper Fat Joe as a witness to the fatal shooting of two people over the Memorial Day holiday weekend in Miami, a holiday hot spot. Miami Beach police arrested Jermaine “Wufgang” Chamberline who has confessed to the murders. Police believe that Fat Joe may have seen what happened, according […]

Master P and his son Romeo are planning to release Hip-Hop History, a father and son collaboration, which hits stores on the same day as 50 Cent’s upcoming album, Curtis. Rapping alongside son Romeo, Hip-Hop History will include appearances by Chamillionaire and Silkk The Shocker as well as production by Mike Diesel, Chip, and Hood […]

New Line Cinema is developing a new DVD movie called The Crib, which is being co-produced by Ice Cube’s production company, Cube Vision. While details of the The Crib were not revealed, the partnership with Ice Cube’s company is part of a flurry of activity from New Line in the urban DVD world. New Line […]

Rapper Nelly has inked a deal to distribute his Pimp Juice energy throughout the continent of Africa. The rapper entered into a partnership with Mojalife to distribute Vokal, Apple Bottom Jeans and the Pimp Juice brand. “We have already pre-produced 1.5 million cans for South Africa and we are looking at producing between 1 and […]

New York students will get have a little motivation to take the subway to and from school, thanks to a new collaboration between Best of Both Offices and Def Jam Records. The two companies united to launch the Subway Tour, a new effort designed to promote the Def Jam’s artists as well as offer a […]

Wu-Tang Clan affiliate Killah Priest is gearing up for a return to the rap scene with his new album The Offering.   The Good Hands Records release is the first full-length project from the lyricist after a four-year absence. To ensure it meets fans’ expectations, Killah Priest took his time with the album, traveling to […]

While music fans await the arrival of Common’s forthcoming album Finding Forever, they can experience another side of the rapper as he continues his pursuit of big screen stardom with two new film roles. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Common has landed a role opposite Morgan Freeman and Angelina Jolie in the Universal Pictures feature Wanted. […]

While Serena Williams known worldwide as a champion tennis player, she also said that she has a hidden talent – rap. “I’m a talented rapper,” Williams told Star Magazine. “A lot of people don’t know that about me, but I am. I don’t freestyle or anything, but I can definitely rap. I also play the […]

Rapper Busta Rhymes appeared in a Manhattan court today (May 8) and rejected a prosecutors plea deal, stemming from charges involving two altercations last year. Rhymes appeared in court in a black suit around 9:00 am to face charges that he assaulted his former driver during a dispute over back pay in Dec. of 2006. […]

George Foreman Jr., the eldest son of legendary heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman, has invested in Brilliant Entertainment Inc., which provides major distribution and promotion for independent artists.   Under the new deal, George Jr. and George Foreman III will launch their own labels, with George Jr. focusing on classic R&B, while George III will […]

As a standout member of Goodie Mob and Gnarls Barkley, Cee-Lo Green knows how to create a unique path for success. Now, the Grammy Award winning singer/rapper/writer/producer will celebrate the launch of his new label Radiculture, which is distributed by Atlantic Records. “I’ve been in the music business for quite some time now. I’ve had […]

Mathew Knowles’ Music World Music has announced the release date for Kid’s Rap Radio Vol. 3, the latest in the company’s series of Hip-Hop friendly music produced for children ages 2-10.   The new spokesman for the releases is also a child, Knowles’ 2-year-old grandson Juelz.   According to Juelz’ mother Solange, her young son […]