East New York, Brooklyn is one of New York’s most struggling cities, with an unemployment rate more than twice New York City’s average and a high school graduation rate of less than 45 percent. Brothers Russell Simmons, Joseph "Rev Run" Simmons and Danny Simmons hope this will change with the opening of Rush Philanthropic’s East […]

Rapper Snoop Dogg was officially charged with gun and drug charges today (Apr. 10) Los Angeles County prosecutors announced today. The charges stem from an Oct. 26 incident at the Bob Hope airport by Burbank police at the Bob Hope Airport. Police approached the rapper for parking in a passenger pickup zone and discovered marijuana […]

Officials in Charlotte, NC believe a man charged with killing two police officers may have been influenced by a song performed by rapper Pastor Troy titled "Murda Man."Demeatrius Antonio Montgomery, 25, is charged with fatally shooting Officers Jeff Shelton, 35, and Sean Clark, 34, on Mar. 31 during a struggle outside of an apartment complex. […]

Rapper Omillio Sparks may be reunited with Roc-A-Fella Records in the coming weeks sources told AllHipHop.com. Sparks, born Kenneth Johnson, was signed to Roc-A-Fella Records by CEO’s Jay-Z and Damon Dash and was part of the State Property rap group, which featured Philly rappers Beanie Sigel, Freeway, Oschino Vazquez and Omillio Sparks, and the Young […]

South Bronx, NY rapper Remy Ma has officially been released from her deal with Terror Squad/SRC/Universal. Remy Ma first requested that she be released shortly after the release of her debut album, There’s Something About Remy , but due to legal hang-ups and bitter negotiations her status as a free agent was not made official […]

Hip-Hop may be one of the hottest genres in music, but it has received a chilly reception in the world of ice dancing. However, that may change if four-time U.S. ice dance champions Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto have a say. Belbin and Agosto are recognized world-wide as one of the top American couples in […]

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger teamed up with rapper Xzibit to "pimp" a ’65 Chevy Impala on an upcoming episode of MTV’s#### show Pimp My Ride. Schwarzenegger, Mad Mike and the crew of Pimp My Ride give the Impala an ecological make over on the show’s season premiere, which takes place on Earth Day (Apr. 22)."I […]

Adult film actress India is gearing up to make strides in the mainstream with a little help from rapper Yung Joc. The Block Entertainment artist is featured on "2am," the new single from India’s debut Hip-Hop album Role Play. The Black Widow/ Warner Music Group release represents a new chapter for India, whose love for […]

A top legal aide of UK Prime Minister Tony Blair was cleared of stealing the government’s personal file on superstar rapper Eminem last week. According to The Mirror, Nicholas Smart, 26, works with Prime Minister Blair’s private legal team, which is headquartered out of Blair’s Downing Street headquarters.Smart’s house was raided for an unrelated incident […]

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) are outraged at a number of crude comments made by WFAN radio personality Don Imus, regarding Rutgers University’s women’s basketball team. During a radio interview on his simulcasted radio show on MSNBC, Imus referred to athletes of the basketball team as “nappy-headed ho’s” and "jiggaboos," after they lost […]

For some time now rapper Jay-Z has been the subject of numerous rumors surrounding his personal life. There are the on and off rumors of Jay Z’s unfaithfulness to his current girlfriend Beyonce with Def Jam artist Rihanna, but the most controversial of all these rumors is the one involving 26-year-old Trinidadian model Shenelle Scott. […]

Rapper Lil’ Kim is sponsoring a national online celebrity charitable auction, which will support various homeless, HIV/AIDS and abuse organizations.Lil’ Kim, along with the James Family, Ludacris’ Ludacris Foundation and FOX, will launch the auction online starting Apr. 12 – Apr. 15.Ludacris, LeBron James, Mo’Nique, Ludacris, Dr. Phil, Mary J. Blige and Kimora Lee Simmons […]

Independent Hip-Hop artist Murs has inked a major label deal with Warner Bros. Records and is preparing his 7th album titled Murs For President. According to Murs, he plans on recording 50 new tracks and will then select the best 15 for the album.Murs, who hails from Mid-City, Los Angeles, has worked with artists like […]

Pepsi has turned up the heat on rival Coca-Cola in the latest battle to conquer the multi-billion dollar soft drink market, by signing rapper Pharrell Williams to design a can. Williams, along with music stars Big & Rich and the All-American Rejects, are taking part in Pepsi’s global re-branding efforts. While the familiar Pepsi logo […]

Southern rap collective Three 6 Mafia recently took a break from the mic to get behind the camera as the newest celebrity photographers for Playboy.com.Oscar-winning group members DJ Paul and Juicy J made the most of their time with the model, Playboy cyber girl Jennifer Korbin, as they invaded Playboy’s Santa Monica studio for the […]

Months after boycotting Louis Roederer Cristal, Jay-Z has found a new bubbly to enjoy.According to reports, the rap mogul is close to signing a deal to endorse Ace of S####, an Armand De Brignac champagne featured in the rapper’s video for his hit song "Show Me What You got."Jay-Z also mentions Ace of S#### in […]

50 Cent sparked controversy when he appeared on the "Miss Jones in the Morning" show on Hot 97 yesterday (Apr. 4) and spoke candidly about his relationship with various artists on his G-Unit label, confirming that R&B singer Olivia had been dropped and that other artists on the label may not have his full support. […]

Rapper Ludacris will make his only UK appearance on Apr. 14, during a performance at a popular nightclub. The rapper will perform one date at Zenn nightclub, which will be followed by a meet and greet with VIP fans. Promoters said that Ludacris, born Chris Bridges, was seeking to promote himself in England and the […]