The freedom to dictate his musical direction provided the motivation for famed reggae/dancehall artist Beenie Man to align with New York-based independent record label Brookland Entertainment/Universal Republic.   According to the Kingston, Jamaica native, transitioning from a major label to an independent was a no-brainer, considering his track record with well-known labels.   “Being signed […]

The Game’s efforts to humiliate Jay-Z have entered a new phase with “I’m so Wavy,” a new recorded dis of the Compton MC’s Brooklyn-based counterpart.   In the four minute and 50 second song, which hit the Internet on Saturday (July 11), The Game degrades Jay-Z as he references Jay-Z’s looks and age throughout the […]

As his less-than-amicable divorce from singer Kelis rages on, rapper Nas has disclosed his earnings and expenses to support the fact that his financial state is not quite what his estranged wife believes it is.   According to TMZ.com, the Queensbridge native reports that while Kelis’ divorce petition indicated that he had received $11 million […]

Although two months removed from their latest effort (Guru 8.0: Lost and Found), former Gangstarr frontman Guru and producer Solar are just getting warmed up in promoting the LP through a world tour.   Marketing themselves as the “#1 Hip-Hop/Jazz act on the planet,” the group has recently completed shows in Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, and […]

Flavor Flav will bring his unique brand of Hip-Hop to Middle Tennessee this weekend in Murfreesboro. Flavor, known as “the world’s greatest hype man,” will perform at club 527 Main Street on July 18. Flavor’s shows are known to be high paced and energetic. Flavor Flav is known to rap, DJ and also play the […]

A slew of well known Hip-Hop clothing brands are in danger due to large debts and an ailing economy.   Kellwood, the parent company of Baby Phat, Phat Farm and XOXO brands could be forced into Chapter 11 due to a $140 million bond issue that is due to mature Wednesday (July 15).   While […]

The latest date on Jay-Z and Ciara’s current summer has been cancelled by inclement weather in Atlanta Sunday night (July 12).   Fans attending the show, which was scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm, were alarmed when a rash of thunderstorms swept through the city during the early evening hours.   In addition to causing traffic concerns, […]

Hip-Hop star Papoose is being accused of sparking gang violence at New York’s Rikers Island prison.   Officials have been scrutinizing Rikers Island since a prison scandal revealed that certain inmates were given preferential treatment while being incarcerated.   According to The New York Post,  jail warden Emmanuel Bailey, who is a fan of Papoose, […]

Political rap duo Dead Prez brought political rhyme stylings to help promote the benefits of solar power during this year’s CitySol festival.   The fully solar powerd-event, which kicked off Friday (July 10), is a collaborative effort between Digiwaxx Media and Manhattan-based green energy, arts, and education center Solar One.   According to Digiwaxx founder […]

The lawyer who represented imprisoned rapper Remy Ma avoided prison time yesterday (July 10), after he pleaded guilty to federal tax violations.   Ivan Fisher, 65, defended Remy Ma during her 2008 trial for shooting a friend in the stomach outside of a Manhattan nightclub, during an argument over missing money.   Fisher pleaded guilty […]

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 […]