The 2006 documentary and soundtrack Crunk Kings are the source of an ongoing legal dispute over alleged copyright and monetary misappropriations.   The suit was filed last Thursday (March 5) in Atlanta court by Mark Skeete of Skgrilla Entertainment.   An industry veteran of over 20 years, Skeete was once a member of the Hip-Hop […]

Hip-Hop star Kanye West will make a high profile appearance on American Idol on Wednesday (March 11). West and former American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson will perform live during Idol’s elimination show, where the Top 13 will battle for the American Idol crown. West, who has won 12 Grammy Awards, will perform “Heartless” from his […]

Atlanta’s Gorilla Zoe has landed in hot water with parents of a Dallas middle school, due to a controversial poster featuring the rapper.   Gorilla Zoe appeared at Pearl C. Anderson Junior High School on Friday (March 6), where he delivered a positive message to the school’s 10 and 11-year-old students.   After his motivational […]

MC Lyte and Doug E. Fresh helped Carnegie Hall launch their Honor! A Celebration of the African American Culture Legacy in New York City this past Wednesday (March 4th).   The festival, curated by renowned soprano Jessye Norman, will run 20 events throughout multiple venues in New York City until March 23rd saluting the vitality, […]

Rihanna intends to testify in court if the Los Angeles DA calls her as a witness in her assault case involving Chris Brown, according to her lawyer. Donald Etra, counsel to Rihanna, said that she would comply with the legal requirements of her with authorities. Chris Brown, 19, was formally charged on Thursday with two […]

Producers affiliated with rapper Eminem’s former production company, F.B.T. Productions LLC, were handed a unanimous defeat Friday (March 2) in its royalty lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG).   According to The Associated Press, a federal jury unanimously voted in favor of Universal and other defendants such as rapper/producer Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Records and its […]

Rapper Uncle Murda has been convicted of attempting to use a fraudulent California identification card at Los Angeles International Airport, reports say. The New York rapper, real name Leonard Grant, pleaded “no contest” to one count of possession of a counterfeit ID, according to the Los Angeles Times. “It was a legitimate ID. But it […]

Authorities have confirmed that veteran rapper Coolio was arrested today (March 6) at LAX airport on charges of drug possession.   Coolio, real name Artis Levo Ivey, Jr, was set to board a Southwest flight to Tulsa, Oklahoma for a scheduled performance with Tone Loc and Shock G of Digital Underground.   After getting into […]

Francis M, a trailblazer of music and fashion in the Philippines, has passed away after an arduous struggle with leukemia.   Known in his native homeland by the title of Master Rapper, Francis M (Francis Magalona) inspired strong patriotism among his country’s youth throughout a celebrated career spanning Hip-Hop, movies, fashion, and photography.   “The […]

It has been confirmed that a screenplay written by late rapper Tupac Shakur titled Live 2 Tell will be turned into a motion picture.   The movie is about a young powerful drug lord who is trying to leave his life of drugs and crime behind.   Shakur wrote the screenplay in 1995 while serving […]

One of Hip-Hop’s brightest minds will return to the game with new material, as rapper Ahmad has inked a deal with Syntax Records to release new material and launch a new label, WE C.L.A.P.   Ahmad, 32, is best remembered for his 1994 hit “Back in the Day,” as well as his work with 4th […]

Chris Brown is being charged with two felonies in connection to the domestic violence incident with girlfriend Rihanna last month in Los Angeles. <BR><BR>The singer made an appearance in the Los Angeles Superior Court earlier today for arraignment on charges of felony assault and making criminal threats. <BR><BR><BR>Brown’s arraignment has been postponed by a mutual […]

Kim Kardashian has been tapped to host Russell Simmons’, Danny Simmons’ and Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation’s Second Annual Art For Life Miami Beach Benefit on Saturday, March 14th at the Fontainebleau.   The Gala will honor Anheuser-Busch, Inc., the Rubell Family Collection and Chairman of the Fontainebleau Resorts, and Jeffery Soffer for their work in […]

The Make-A-Wish Foundation has enlisted Nas to honor a special plea made by 13 year old Darnell Hicks to meet the acclaimed Queen’s emcee.   According to the Patriot News, Hicks was diagnosed at age 2 with Duchenne, a form of muscular dystrophy that normally kills patients by their 20s.   He has been confined […]

Rapper Eminem is finally set to return to the music scene, after a four-year sabbatical since his last solo album. The Relapse is set for release on May 19 and the Detroit-bred artist is already moving to drop a sequel at the end of the year. The follow-up, Relapse 2, is expected to hit stores […]

Despite a high profile feud with rapper 50 Cent, Miami’s Rick Ross is focusing his energy back on music and his anticipated third studio album Deeper Than Rap.   So far, many of the LPs leaked tracks have a distinct, soulful R&B edge that harkens back to the smooth sounds of the early and mid […]

Georgia Superior Court Judge Michael Johnson has exonerated Lil Wayne of felony drug charges stemming from a 2006 arrest in Atlanta.   Wayne (Dwayne Carter) was arrested in August 2006 at the Twelve Hotel. A police search allegedly revealed unnamed bottles holding the drugs hydrocodone and Xanas.   Also, the officers retrieved an undisclosed amount […]

Suge Knight has revealed that he supports singer Chris Brown, who allegedly assaulted his girlfriend Rihanna. “Chris Brown is the homie. I got more love for Chris Brown than anybody,” Knight said as he puffed on a cigar. “ The controversial Death Row mogul was interviewed by a paparazzi for tmz.com and explained his reasoning. […]

Mickey Factz has been named the official spokesperson for the 2009 Honda Accord Rhymes and Reasons Campaign.   The up-and-coming Bronx rapper was chosen by Muse Communications, Honda’s advertising agency, for his ability to rap about being smart, economical and planning ahead.   In the Campaign, Factz plays a paralegal by day and an artist […]

In preparation for the release of the highly-anticipated Blueprint 3, mogul Jay-Z will grace the April cover of Best Life Magazine.   The magazine is a spinoff created by the editors of Men’s Health, and focuses on supplying expert advice for men to empower themselves on physical, emotional, and financial levels.   Recently, the Brooklyn […]