New Line Cinema is developing a new DVD movie called The Crib, which is being co-produced by Ice Cube’s production company, Cube Vision. While details of the The Crib were not revealed, the partnership with Ice Cube’s company is part of a flurry of activity from New Line in the urban DVD world. New Line […]

Rapper Nelly has inked a deal to distribute his Pimp Juice energy throughout the continent of Africa. The rapper entered into a partnership with Mojalife to distribute Vokal, Apple Bottom Jeans and the Pimp Juice brand. “We have already pre-produced 1.5 million cans for South Africa and we are looking at producing between 1 and […]

New York students will get have a little motivation to take the subway to and from school, thanks to a new collaboration between Best of Both Offices and Def Jam Records. The two companies united to launch the Subway Tour, a new effort designed to promote the Def Jam’s artists as well as offer a […]

Wu-Tang Clan affiliate Killah Priest is gearing up for a return to the rap scene with his new album The Offering.   The Good Hands Records release is the first full-length project from the lyricist after a four-year absence. To ensure it meets fans’ expectations, Killah Priest took his time with the album, traveling to […]

While music fans await the arrival of Common’s forthcoming album Finding Forever, they can experience another side of the rapper as he continues his pursuit of big screen stardom with two new film roles. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Common has landed a role opposite Morgan Freeman and Angelina Jolie in the Universal Pictures feature Wanted. […]

While Serena Williams known worldwide as a champion tennis player, she also said that she has a hidden talent – rap. “I’m a talented rapper,” Williams told Star Magazine. “A lot of people don’t know that about me, but I am. I don’t freestyle or anything, but I can definitely rap. I also play the […]

Rapper Busta Rhymes appeared in a Manhattan court today (May 8) and rejected a prosecutors plea deal, stemming from charges involving two altercations last year. Rhymes appeared in court in a black suit around 9:00 am to face charges that he assaulted his former driver during a dispute over back pay in Dec. of 2006. […]

George Foreman Jr., the eldest son of legendary heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman, has invested in Brilliant Entertainment Inc., which provides major distribution and promotion for independent artists.   Under the new deal, George Jr. and George Foreman III will launch their own labels, with George Jr. focusing on classic R&B, while George III will […]

As a standout member of Goodie Mob and Gnarls Barkley, Cee-Lo Green knows how to create a unique path for success. Now, the Grammy Award winning singer/rapper/writer/producer will celebrate the launch of his new label Radiculture, which is distributed by Atlantic Records. “I’ve been in the music business for quite some time now. I’ve had […]

Mathew Knowles’ Music World Music has announced the release date for Kid’s Rap Radio Vol. 3, the latest in the company’s series of Hip-Hop friendly music produced for children ages 2-10.   The new spokesman for the releases is also a child, Knowles’ 2-year-old grandson Juelz.   According to Juelz’ mother Solange, her young son […]

Russell Simmons’ new book Do You! 12 Laws to Access the Power in You to Achieve Happiness and Success has landed onto the New York Times’ Bestsellers List. Do You! currently sits high with a debut at No. 4 on this week’s Hardcover Advice list. “I am very grateful, humble and excited that so many […]

Akon didn’t knowingly steal a song from rapper Loon says Bu, the co-CEO of Akon’s Konvict Muzik. Loon, formerly of Sean “Diddy” Combs Bad Boy Records, claims that his vocals were stripped from the song “Who Is That” and another artist was added with vocals from T-Pain and Akon. “Akon had heard the instrumental with […]

Over a month after rapper Tony Yayo’s altercation with the 14-year-old son of Jimmy “Henchmen” Rosemond, Yayo is finally expected to make his first appearance in court on Wednesday (Apr. 25). Yayo’s court appearance stems from allegations stating that the rapper slapped and verbally assaulted Rosemond’s son as he was walking to Czar Entertainment for […]

Things may be looking fine enough for Rick Ross to sit back and relax, but the Miami rapper is eyeing a variety of ventures, including a new magazine and record label. Although the projects have yet to get off the ground, Ross is taking his time to ensure things are done his way and is […]

A little more than a year after voicing his views on the Duke University lacrosse team rape case, rapper Common has issued a public apology. During a recent interview with the Raleigh News and Observer, Common admitted his comments came from personal reactions that didn’t reflect the facts of the case. As a result, the […]

Politician/activist Rev. Jesse Jackson has been targeted by the National Legal and Police Center (NLPC), a watch dog group based in Falls Church, Virginia. Peter Flaherty, president of the National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC), is supporting a shareholder proposal, which is asking corporate giant General Electric to disclose its charitable giving. Flaherty and the […]

Rapper Eminem is in talks to buy St. Andrew’s Hall, a Detroit venue owned by Live Nation. According to The Detroit News, Eminem is negotiating to buy the venue from Live Nation, formerly Clear Channel Entertainment, for an undisclosed amount. Live Nation, which was created in 2005, owns or operates over 120 performance venues worldwide. […]

In the wake of the Virginia Tech tragedy, visitors to the popular networking website MySpace are growing increasingly upset at the placement of offensive ‘Shoot The Rapper’ advertisements. Tempers flared when the interactive advertisements were seen increasingly on the MySpace pages of Virginia Tech victims, as well as hundreds of other MySpace pages. The advertisement […]

By Alexis Jeffries The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, headed by Russell Simmons and Dr. Benjamin Chavis, issued a statement today (Apr. 23) calling for the recording industry’s removal of the words “b**ch,” “ho” and “n***er” in all of its future recordings. The statement contains recommendations after Simmons hosted a closed door meeting with various record […]

DJ Drama may be one of the hottest mixtape DJ’s in the game, but underground and mainstream rap fans may soon know Drama by a different name when his new album arrives in stores this summer.According to Drama, he will have to assume a different name when he releases his major label debut, Gangsta Grillz: […]