Roc-A-Fella Records and Def Jam have been hit with a lawsuit by a man who claims he was stiffed out of payment for acting in Jay-Z’s 1998 movie “Streets Is Watching.” Malcolm Crenshaw filed a $1 million dollar lawsuit in Manhattan Federal Court against Roc-A-Fella Records, Island Def Jam Music Croup and Universal Music & […]

An appeals court ruled in favor of Sean “Diddy” Combs yesterday (Jan. 11) in Manhattan Supreme Court, tossing a civil lawsuit filed by former Bad Boy Entertainment executive Kirk Burrowes. Burrowes filed a $25 million lawsuit against Combs , claiming the CEO of Bad Boy was also head of a violent group of thugs dubbed […]

Rapper Snoop Dogg and rockers 3 Doors Down will take center stage Feb. 3 and 4 for Bud Bowl 2006, a pair of invitation-only concerts presented by Budweiser and Bud Light. Snoop will perform Feb. 3, while 3 Doors Down will take the stage the following night on Feb. 4 at Tiger Stadium in Detroit, […]

Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell signed the execution warrant yesterday for former Philadelphia rapper Christopher "Cool C" Roney. Roney, 36, is currently an inmate at Pennsylvania’s State Correctional Institution at Greene and is set to die by lethal injection on March 9. In October 1996, Roney was found guilty of first-degree murder in the killing of […]

After 8 years of broadcasting, Emmis Communications and Power 106 have canceled Friday Night Flavas, a signature Los Angeles Hip-Hop show hosted by the legendary Fantastik 4our. On Wednesday (Jan. 4) Power 106 canceled the famed Hip-Hop show, which aired on 105.9 FM (KPWR) in Los Angeles every Friday night from 12am to 3am since […]

Kanye West earned four nominations for the recording category of the 2006 NAACP Image Awards. The Roc-A-Fella MC was nominated for Outstanding Male Artist, Outstanding Music Video and Song for “Diamonds From Sierra Leone,” as well as, Outstanding Album for Late Registration. West will compete against Common, who was also nominated for Outstanding Music Video […]

Eminem and ex-wife Kim Mathers seek to remarry, as the pair has applied for a marriage license in Michigan. The license was formally submitted by Kim to marry Marshall Bruce Mathers III, the multi-platinum rapper’s legal name. The request was filed at the Macomb County clerk’s office and will likely be ready by Thursday, according […]

BET announced the acquisition of three new reality series yesterday (Jan. 9), including one starring imprisoned rapper Lil’ Kim. Famed director Reginald Hudlin of the directing team The Hudlin Brothers, was named President of Entertainment of BET in July of 2005. Yesterday, Hudlin appeared before TV critics for the first time since being appointed to […]

B.G. is set to release his new single “Move Around” and in the coming weeks, the rapper will shoot a video for the new single, taken from his upcoming release, The Heart of Tha Streetz: Vol. 2 (I Am What I Am) in the coming weeks. Produced by Mannie Fresh, “Move Around” marks the first […]

Def Jam recording artist Ghostface announced a Feb. release date for his highly anticipated fifth album, Fishscale. Fishscale features the lead single "Back Like That," featuring recent Def Jam signee Ne-Yo. Ghost, who has been smoke-free for two years, said this album is his most focused to date. "This album is gonna put me back […]

Beanie Sigel pleaded guilty to misdemeanor simple assault Tuesday, a legal case rooted in a 2003 fight. In a Philadelphia courtroom, the rapper was sentenced to two years probation and fined $180 in court costs after concurring with a prosecutor’s version of the assault. In January 2003, a man accused the rapper of punching him […]

Sergio Mendes, one of the most internationally successful Brazilian musicians of all time, will be releasing a new album titled Timeless, an album produced by and featuring will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas. Almost 40 years ago, Mendes released the hits "Brasil 66’" and "Mas Que Nada." He also hit big in 1968 with the […]

The New Year marks the beginning of something new for Kevin Federline. The former backup dancer kicked off the new year by releasing his debut single, “PopoZao” exclusively on Yahoo! Music Unlimited at midnight Jan. 1. The Brazilian-inspired dance track is first release from Federline’s debut album. “I wanted to make the kind of record […]

Famed rapper and Geto Boys member Scarface has been tapped by New Era Cap Co. to design a limited edition custom “Capture the Flag” New Era 59Fifty cap. Scarface will meet with executives from the 85-year-old company on Saturday (Jan. 14) for an official design meeting. Scarface joins other celebrities in creating a custom “Capture […]

Queens, New York rapper 50 Cent will attend the UK Premiere of his semi-autobiographical movie, “Get Rich or Die Tryin’.” 50 Cent will be present at a special screening for the movie on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at Empire Leicester Square. “Get Rich or Die Tryin’” premiered in the United States on Nov. 9, 2005 and […]

Comedian Tom Green continues to pursue his rap career with the recent release of his new album, Prepare for Impact. On Green’s website www.tomgreen.com, he details a recent run-in with Geto Boys rapper Bushwick Bill while shooting a video at a Fat Burger restaurant in Las Vegas. The site includes a clip of Green and […]

UK rapper Ms. Dynamite was charged with assaulting a female police officer outside a London nightclub on Jan. 6. The 25-year-old rapper was celebrating her birthday with her brother and another female acquaintance. Police allegedly witnessed her kicking the front door of the Paragon Lounge nightclub in West London. When police questioned her, they claim […]

Rapper David Banner, Jimmy Henchman, manager of the Game and Swisha House CEO Michael Watts will be among the panelists addressing music industry issues during a weekend of discussions sponsored by Rap Coalition and The 3rd Annual Southern Entertainment Awards. Topics for the panels include: How to Get a Record Deal, How to Build a […]

Talib Kweli recently teamed with Team Works Media to produce a Big Ten Conference men’s basketball Public Service Announcement as part of a two-year comprehensive marketing and promotional program developed by the league office. Kweli performs an original track he composed for the Big Ten Conference titled “Welcome to the Big Stage.” The PSA premiered […]