The radio industry in New York is feeling the effects as a result of New York’s Attorney General’s payola probe. Power 105.1 FM’s well respected program director Michael Saunders was fired as a result of the probe yesterday (Oct. 12) for allegedly accepting various gifts to play records from various record labels, including Sony BMG. […]
Known for his charitable work and philanthropic contributions, rapper Nelly has received his own star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame. The Star is given to St. Louis natives whose accomplishments have had a national impact on the cultural heritage of St. Louis. The honor is a first for the Grammy-award winning rapper and […]
The Hip-Hop Association has announced dates for its 4th Annual International Film Festival and 3rd Annual Education Summit. Starting November 4th at The Bronx Museum of The Arts, the Hip-Hop Association will present the H2ED (Hip-Hop Education) Summit. This year’s event will host teachers, organizations, parents, social workers, youth educators and explore the theme "ACTIVATE! […]
On the eve of premiering his new reality series, Rev Run has put his Saddle River mansion on the market for $5.3 million this week. The mansion served as the backdrop for “Run’s House,” a reality series about the Hip-Hip legend family home life. The swank Saddle River mansion is set on 2 acres and […]
As The Inc.’s October 24 trial date approaches for money laundering, more details are coming out about Kenneth “Supreme” McGriff and his planned defense. According to recently released documents, McGriff told The Inc.’s Christopher “Gotti” Lorenzo that he would seek the assistance of Sean “Diddy” Combs and Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter to help fund his defense […]
As the impending Oct. 24 money laundering and racketeering trial looms over The Inc (formerly The Inc.) and the Gotti brothers (Irv and Chris Lorenzo), the Federal government slowly begins to reveal its case against the once powerful label. In response to a motion by the Gotti brothers’ lawyer to declare the search of Irv’s […]
The nominees for the 2005 VIBE Awards have been announced with Ciara leading the nominations, which include Kanye West, Mariah Carey and John Legend. Ciara received a total of five nominations after the honors were announced on Monday. Ciara, Carey, Legend, 50 Cent and West will compete for Artist of the Year. The coveted Album […]
DMX’s case was adjourned today (Oct. 11), as the rapper faced charges of violating the conditions of his release after he was involved in a car crash last year at Kennedy Airport in New York. Under terms of a conditional discharge, DMX could be sent to prison if he receives any violations within a year. […]
Sticky Fingaz has been cast along side Naomi Campbell and Robert de Niro’s daughter Dreena to star in the upcoming film “Karma Confessions & Holy.” The film stars Indian actors Sushmita Sen, Suchitra Krishnamurthy, Randeep Hooda and others, with de Niro’s daughter directing. The movie is slated to start production in New York tomorrow (Oct. […]
Police have arrested a man in connection with the murder of Beanie Sigel’s step-father, according to published reports. Kevin Green, 22, was charged Monday (Oct. 10) with shooting Sigel’s stepfather, Samuel Derry, Jr., then setting him on fire, police said. Derry’s body was discovered last Tuesday (Oct. 4) in Cedarbrook, Philadelphia. Green is currently incarcerated […]
Queen Latifah has signed on to produce a family comedy titled “Kidnapped” starring James “Lil’ J.J.” Lewis. The movie is based on a script penned by J. Alexander Smith and is being produced by Latifah’s company Flavor Unit along with Flavor Unit’s Latee French and Shakim Compere. The movie centers around three children who are […]
New Orleans, Louisiana rapper Lil Wayne recently finished up shooting his video “Fireman” on location in both New Orleans and Houston, Texas. The single has already shot up to the top of the Urban radio charts, with over 100 radio stations adding the single to their playlists. "It’s been a very tough month," Lil Wayne […]
Police in Charleston, South Carolina have arrested three men who appeared on a DVD displaying assault rifles and drugs. The DVD caused an up roar in the state last week, with images of men allegedly smoking crack, brandishing assault weapons and throwing wads of money around. Three men in the DVD have been arrested and […]
In a move to expand his increasing business empire, Jay-Z is said to be reportedly in talks to buy a piece of the famed London soccer team, Arsenal FC. Jay-Z (real name Shawn Carter) has purportedly been in negotiations with Arsenal front office brass to purchase a big stake in the London squad. Originally a […]
Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda is preparing a Hip-Hop album titled The Rising Tied under the name Fort Minor. Shinoda wrote produced and played almost every instrument on the album, which is executive produced by Def Jam President, Jay-Z. "The Fort Minor record is all about getting back to basics in hip-hop, both sonically and for […]
On October 8th, one upcoming producer will receive state-of-the-art equipment, their own website and $10,000 as the winner of “The Architect”, the first 3-day competition in Connecticut where hip-hop producers will compete and network among celebrities and industry A-listers. Presented by the Connecticut Music Alliance (CTMA), the competition will take place October 7th-8th at Central […]
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania rapper Beanie Sigel was subpoenaed by a federal grand jury yesterday, as authorities seek information on the murder of his stepfather and abduction of an associate. Sigel’s lawyer Fortunato Perri Jr. confirmed that the chart topping rapper will appear before the federal grand jury next week. The rapper’s stepfather Sam Derry, was found […]
Legendary Hip-Hop group Public Enemy has teamed with Adam Wallenta of American Mule Entertainment to release a politically charged comic book. The untitled comic book, made with the cooperation of PE front man Chuck D, will be an action-adventure story that reflects the political and ideological views of the group that hit big with songs […]
Former Junior Mafia members Lil’ Kim and Lil’ Cease continued their battle over a tell-all DVD about Lil’ Kim’s perjury trial yesterday (Oct. 5) in court. Lawyers for Lil’ Kim have been given until next Wednesday to convince a New York judge that former group member Lil’ Cease should not release "The Chronicles of Junior […]
Sedgwick & Cedar announced today (Oct. 6) that they have acquired the exclusive rights to the new Universal Zulu Nation clothing line, launching Oct. 15. Founded by Afrika Bambaataa, the Universal Zulu Nation arose among reformed street gang members in the Bronx in the early 1970’s and boasts a membership of 400,000 people. The mission […]
