Plans are underway for Hip-Hop history to be made next month with Breakin’ for Cancer, a charity breakdancing event organized by Sole Power Productions that aims to land in the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest breakdance circle. To achieve the record, six to 12 dancers must breakdance for at least twenty-four hours […]
Def Jam Interactive and EA Sports recently announced a March release date for the musically interactive street brawler fighting game, Def Jam: Icon. The game, which infuses Hip-Hop music, culture, and lifestyle into gameplay, is due for release in North America and Europe. Gamers live out the life of a Hip-Hop mogul who goes from […]
Seasoned music executive Mark Pitts was named President of Urban Music of the Zomba Label Group, ZLG CEO Barry Weiss announced today (Feb. 26). Pitts launched his career in 1992 with Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Bad Boy Records. He managed Notorious B.I.G. and as an A&R executive, Pitts has worked with artists like Usher, Chris Brown, […]
Attorneys for No Limit Records rapper Corey "C-Murder" Miller will have another chance to prove their client’s innocence, as the rapper’s retrial for murder is scheduled to start today (Feb. 26) in New Orleans.Miller is accused of shooting and killing Steve Thomas, 16, at a nightclub in 2002 during an argument. After a controversial trial, […]
Wayne Bridges, the father of Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, died from unknown causes early this morning (Feb. 25) in Atlanta, GA. Bridges died just two weeks after Ludacris won two Grammy Awards on Feb. 11, for Best Rap Album (Release Therapy) and Best Rap Song (“Money Maker.”) That night, he dedicated both wins to his father, […]
A 17-year-old was arrested early this morning (Feb. 24) for shooting and wounding seven people outside a Pompano Beach, FL strip club, shortly after rapper Trina arrived for a scheduled appearance. According to Broward County police, a fight broke out inside of the Synn City nightclub, shortly after Trina arrived. One shot was fired inside […]
With the 4 year anniversary of the Iraq War coming upon us on Mar. 17, groups of protestors have decided to take action against the current administration by launching Impeach ’07. The campaign to pursue the immediate impeachment of George Bush and Dick Cheney through widespread public protest, creative dissent, media activism, education, and coordinated […]
Sierra Online, a division of Vivendi Games, has enlisted the help of G-Unit members Lloyd Banks, Young Hot Rod, and Sha Money XL to create an in-game soundtrack for their newest online game FreeStyle Street Basketball. With an impressive 30 million players in Asia alone, FreeStyle Street Basketball combines music, fashion, and out of this […]
Famed music producer/songwriter Jermaine Dupri is unleashing a different type of creation on consumers with his new So So Def clothing line. The limited edition collection, which will include co-branded hooded jackets, t-shirts, hats, belts and belt buckles, will be sold at 200 better specialty and boutique stores across the United States beginning in April. […]
On Saturday March 3, 2007 the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN) returns to Houston to kick off the “Get Your Money Right” tour. Joining Co-Chairman Russell Simmons and Dr. Benjamin Chavis will be Hip-Hop stars like E-40, Chingo Bling and Slim Thug, as well as R&B/ pop stars Ciara and Monica, Mathew Knowles, super producer […]
Rapper Busta Rhymes was charged with driving with a suspended license in Manhattan yesterday (Feb. 22) morning. Police stopped the rapper for allegedly running a red light around 5:30 am this morning and took him into custody. Rhymes, born Trevor Smith, was charged with driving with a suspended license. If convicted, Busta Rhymes could face […]
Race and music will be the topic of discussion when Public Enemy founder Chuck D. joins a panel of music insiders for this year’s South by Southwest Music (SXSW) conference.The rapper, along with rocker/writer Garland Jeffreys, and Alejandro Escovedo, will lead the panel, titled "Say It Loud, I’m What? And I’m Proud."The discussion, which is […]
Beanie Sigel’s probation lengthened by JudgeProsecutors extended probation for Philadelphia rapper Beanie Sigel yesterday (Feb. 21), due to what a prosecutor deemed a “technical violation” of his supervised release on gun and drug charges, stemming from a police chase in April of 2003.According to the Philadelphia Daily News, Sigel, 32, failed to inform his probation […]
Ethan Willoughby, a Grammy award nominated audio and mix engineer, has died. The father of two, who worked with various artists such as Busta Rhymes, Common, the Game and the Black Eyed Peas, was killed Sunday (Feb. 18) after being hit by a drunk driver. "Ethan was one of the few people I trusted with […]
Billboard and Children Uniting Nations (CUN) will come together on Oscar weekend to present the 8th Annual CUN Academy Awards celebration. The black tie event, which will be hosted by rapper Lil’ Kim, acknowledges the 2007 honorees for the “Inspiring Our Children to Dream Awards.” Beginning on Friday, February 23rd, Lil’ Kim and CUN founder, […]
CNN will examine the cultural value of Hip-Hop in an hour long special dubbed "Hip-Hop: Art or Poison?" tonight (Feb 21.) Anchor Paula Zahn will host a discussion about Hip-Hop music and its impact on African-American society with Russell Simmons, Chuck D., Eve, and a panel of special guests. The guests will examine whether Hip-Hop’s […]
With words of empowerment and a knack for finding peaceful resolutions to beefs among rappers, Minister Louis Farrakhan has become an inspirational force within the Hip-Hop community. So much so that Houston rhymesayer Paul Wall is voicing his appreciation for the revered leader. "From start to finish, the journey of Minister Farrakhan has been unbelievable. […]
The New York Chapter of One Hundred Black Men Inc. is planning their 27th Annual Benefit Gala on Feb. 22, which will honor rapper Kanye West, NFL player Curtis Martin, The Hon. Charles Rangel, gospel singer Kirk Franklin and others. One Hundred Black Men, which was founded in 1963, has over 106 chapters worldwide with […]
M.O.P.’s latest single "7:30" has been picked up by CBS Sports and The New York Knicks and the song will be included in various promotional spots. The song is taken from M.O.P.’s upcoming G-Unit release reportedly titled Yearly Physical, which is slated to hit stores in May 2007. The video for the song is being […]
Busta Rhymes rejected a plea bargain offered by prosecutors today (Feb. 20) in Manhattan Criminal Court. The rapper, who is facing two assault charges, is accused of kicking and punching former driver Edward Hatchett in a dispute over back pay on Dec. 26, 2006.He’s also accused of assaulting 19-year-old Robert Lebron, a fan who allegedly […]