Joe Jackson, Michael Jackson’s father, said that he felt that his son’s death might be the result of “foul play.” “I just couldn’t believe what was happening to Michael. I do believe it was foul play. I do believe that. Yes,” Jackson told ABC News. A second autopsy on the “King of Pop” has yet to […]

Singer/songwriter and producer John Forte has chosen to commemorate the anniversary of his July 2000 arrest with the release of his first collection of new music to be released in nearly eight years.   Forte’s StyleFREE the EP will be available for purchase and streaming exclusively on JohnForte.com on July 14, exactly nine years after […]

The Game is showing no signs of halting his assault on Jay-Z, as two new videos have surfaced featuring the Compton, California native disrespecting Hip-Hop’s biggest earner in 2009.   In his latest Lamborghini Blog, The Game acknowledges the gulf between his financial status and Jay-Z’s, although he was quick to point out he too, […]

DMX continues his return to the rap game, with a series of confirmed concert dates. Representatives for the rapper have confirmed DMX’s is putting together a tour that he will headline, with dates confirmed in Las Vegas (July 25 ), Texas (August 1), Philadelphia (August 2), Miami (August 8, 9) and Los Angeles (August 22). […]

Cash Money Records’ lawsuit against mixtapeBCD Music Group is a thing of the past.   The record label’s case was thrown out by federal court judge Miriam Cedarbaum, for failure to clearly state any causes of action upon which relief could be granted, a lawyer for BCD Music Group old AllHipHop.com.   The dismissal marks […]

Superstar Lil Wayne’s manager is countering a Bahamian promoter’s claim that the rapper missed 2008 concert because he was “unconscious” at the time of the scheduled performance. On Thursday (July 9) TMZ.com reported that Red City Entertainment had filed a lawsuit against the multi-platinum artist in regards to a missed appearance on September 27 of […]

Pitbull’s claims that he was “erroneously arrested” in December of 2007 on DUI charges have been validated, as the rapper was found not guilty of DUI charges today (July 9).   “I had my day in court and justice was served. All my life I have fought for everything I have achieved and we fought […]

With his latest EP dropping this past Tuesday (July 7), Detroit veteran Royce da 5’9 is the lead emcee to kick off an EP series buildup to the anticipated debut of the super group Slaughterhouse.   Each member (Joe Budden, Crooked I, Joell Ortiz, Royce Da 5’9) will release an EP in the month of […]

Miami Rapper Pitbull wants the world to be clear on one fact regarding his on-going trial in his hometown: his in court by choice and not by obligation.   The bi-lingual superstar, who recently released his first single “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho), as a Polo Grounds Music recording artist, went on trial […]

Jacob Arabov has forfeited $2 million dollars in illegal proceeds, as a part of his plea agreement conviction for laundering the drug profits of a nationwide drug conspiracy network.   Arabov, known affectionately to Hip-Hop stars as “Jacob the Jeweler,” was sentenced to 2 ½ years in prison for lying to federal authorities about the […]

Nelson Mandela’s 91st birthday will include more than cake, as rapper Lil Kim and ‘80s pop songstress Cyndi Lauper take the stage together to help celebrate the occasion during a concert to honor the former South African president.   The three-hour event, which will take place at 8 p.m. July 18 at Radio City Music […]

A full-fledged lyrical feud has broken out between Inspectah Deck of the Wu Tang Clan and Joe Budden, who now represents for Slaughterhouse. While Budden has yet to respond in song, Deck has released a song called “House N***a,” where he proclaims “the war is on.” The lyrical beef is a result of Joe Budden […]

The mothers of three internationally known rap stars will lend their time and parenting tips during the Saving our Sons workshop panel event, which seeks solutions to the educational crisis facing young, African-American men.   Dr. Mahalia A. Hines, the mother of rapper/actor Common, Dr. Brenda Greene, the mother of Talib Kweli and Sheron Smith, […]

The DUI trial of rapper Pitbull started today (July 8) in Miami, Florida.   Pitbull, born Armando Perez, landed his second DUI charge in December of 2007, after police stopped him driving 93 miles-per-hour on the Palmetto Expressway.   He was arrested and was eventually released on $1,000 bond. The rapper’s first DUI charge came […]

Fresh off the success of his “Halle Berry” single, Hurricane Chris is looking to cap off the summer with the August release of Unleashed.   The sophomore LP will mark Chris’ first offering since 2007’s 51/50 Ratchet, which was powered by the triple platinum single “A Bay Bay.”   Halle Berry herself was seen dancing […]

The world gathered together yesterday (July 7) to mourn and celebrate the life of Michael Jackson, one of the greatest entertainers to ever grace music, during a memorial at the Los Angeles Staple Center.   Seats were filled with everyone from the Jackson family, to A-listers like Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon, Sean “Diddy” Combs, […]

Maino has released more information about his forthcoming as-yet-untitled reality show on Sirius Radio/Shade 45’s Lip Service with Angela Yee and Leah Rosa.   Maino, who has been tight lipped on the pending reality series, has confirmed that the show is 90% complete but the paperwork isn’t signed yet.   The Brooklyn rapper said, “There’s […]

Hip-Hop mogul Sean “P. Diddy” Combs may make a possible appearance in court in regards to a case involving MTV and its hit reality show, Making the Band.   The case, which was scheduled to go to mediation this month, stems from efforts to sue MTV Networks by Soneet Kapila, a trustee in former boy […]

Lil Kim and Faith had a face-to-face encounter towards the close of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ coveted White Party in California, sources have reported.   Faith and Kim, whom both shared a relationship with The Notorious B.I.G., crossed paths at the White Party, which was held in Los Angeles instead of The Hampton’s in New York. […]

Hip-Hop star Lil Wayne has hired a former FBI geneticist in his attempt to avoid being prosecuted in New York on a gun charge.   The rapper has enlisted Bruce Budowle to challenge DNA results linking him to a .40 Caliber handgun found on his tour bus following a performance with Ja Rule at The […]