Afeni Shakur filed for an injunction against Death Row Records in a bankruptcy court, claiming that the label is attempting to sell recordings by her son Tupac Shakur, that are actually owned by Amaru, during bankruptcy proceedings.   Shakur filed for an injunction on July 20 against Death Row Records, Inc. and R. Todd Neilson […]

Miami rapper Trina has renamed her album Da Baddest Chick II and is planning a photo shoot for the upcoming album at various locations throughout the city tomorrow (July 24). The photo shoot will kick off tomorrow at Aperture studios, where Trina will pose for her album, which was originally titled Da Baddest B#### II: […]

Rappers Ludacris and Queen Latifah are the latest artists added to the growing line-up at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial Dream Concert.   The purpose of the event, which takes place at 8 p.m. Sept. 18 at Radio City Music Hall, is to capture the ideals of hope, love, democracy, and justice taught […]

Rapper Mos Def and actress Susan Sarandon have been named Honorary Co-Chairs to the 4th Annual Children’s Sports & Fitness Expo which takes place this September in New York.   The Children’s Sports & Fitness Expo is the brainchild of Vincent Ferguson, president and founder of Body Sculpt of New York, Inc., a not-for-profit health […]

Outkast rapper Big Boi is teaming with legendary African-American Golf professional Calvin “Mr. Accuracy” Peete and The First Tee of East Lake to host Big Boi’s Big Kidz Foundation’s 2nd Annual fundraising event, which will offer attendees a unique golfing experience in Atlanta.   On Tuesday (July 24), The Big Kidz Foundation will spotlight the […]

Rappers Lil’ Wayne and Ja Rule were arrested last night (July 23) in New York in two separate incidents involving guns.   Queens, NY rapper Ja Rule was stopped around 10:30 pm in a luxury vehicle in Manhattan for speeding on West End Avenue.   When police searched the vehicle, they found a .40 caliber […]

Dallas-based independent rap label Clout Records has aligned with EMI, as part of a new national distribution deal.   The move represents a new chapter for Clout Records, which has been in operation for almost three years.   According to the label’s CEO Corey Cleghorn, EMI’s track record with various record labels as well as […]

Music icon Quincy Jones, actor/rapper Nick Cannon and noted producer Quincy “QD3” Jones III have teamed up with Nickelodeon to unleash the newest youth singing group in the network’s first original broadband series, Nick Cannon’s Star Camp.   The show, which premiered today (July 22) on Nickelodeon’s broadband video player TurboNick, follows the Giggle Club, an […]

If music is the soundtrack of life, then Hip-Hop is the last track that gets played over and over.  Hip-Hop has gone through many ups and downs, over the years.  From the social relevance of Public Enemy, to the “rags to riches” lyrical prowess of Biggie, into the contemporary era, Hip-Hop has ushered in a […]

Rapper Lil’ Flip was arrested yesterday (July 21) in his hometown of Houston, Texas, for credit card abuse.   According to the Houston Chronicle, the rapper, born Wesley Weston, turned himself in to the Harris County Courthouse around 2:30 pm yesterday.   Lil’ Flip, 26, was released on $2,000 bond and is due in court […]

50 Cent filed a lawsuit against an internet advertising firm, seeking at least $1 million dollars in damages over an infamous ad that appeared on various Internet sites titled “shoot the rapper.”   The rapper is suing Traffix Inc., the company that created an infamous advertisement featuring a caricature of 50 Cent smiling that offered fans […]

Hip-Hop artist David Banner sent 80 children from the Stewpot Neighborhood Children’s program in Jackson, Mississippi on an all expense paid trip to Six Flags over Georgia today (July 20).   The rapper provided a bus, food, t-shirts and admission to the park on the annual excursion, which he has been sponsoring since 2005, with […]

Simon and Schuster’s Simon Spotlight Entertainment has teamed with former Milwaukee pimp Ken “Pimpin’ Ken” Ivy to release Pimpology, The 48 Laws of the Game.   The book, which is a “pimped out” version of Robert Green’s bestselling book The 48 Laws of Power, was written with author Karen Hunter (Confessions of a Video Vixen, […]

Mobile, Alabama rapper Rich Boy debuted the video for his latest single “Good Things” featuring Polow Da Don and Keri Hilson today (July 20).   The clip, which was filmed in Malibu, California, was directed by Uly and Jesse Terrero.   “Good Things” is the third single from Rich Boy’s self titled debut album, which […]

CTE/Def Jam artist BloodRaw has joined the roster of artists being represented by Jimmy “Henchmen” Rosemond’s management company, Czar Entertainment, it was announced today.   The announcement comes two days after the rapper’s former manager, Florida record promoter and indie exec C. Wakeley, announced that he andthe artist had parted ways under amicable terms.   […]

An upcoming episode of Making the Band 4 will feature the highly publicized incident between Sean “Diddy” Combs and his longtime choreographer Laurie Ann Gibson. During an April 25 taping for the show, Combs, Gibson and Bivens were involved in a heated argument. Gibson filed a complaint with New York police in May, claiming Bivens […]

Floetry cofounder Marsha Ambrosius and emcee/singer Amanda Diva have embarked on a new musical collaboration called the Floetry Remixed Tour, which hits the road on July 26.Marsha Ambrosius, a native of London, has been signed to Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Records as a solo artist and appeared on numerous song from Busta Rhymes, Nas and The […]

Days after Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was indicted for allegedly being involved in a dog-fighting operation, Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons is putting those associated with the star player on notice, while Nike has suspended the release of an upcoming football sneaker endorsed by Vick due to the allegations.   Simmons, along with the Rev. […]

Atlanta rapper Jermaine Dupri and St. Louis rapper Nelly will do battle against one another this weekend – on the basketball court.   The pair will square off at the Georgia State College Arena this Saturday (July 21) during Jermaine Dupri’s annual So So Def Summer Fest 2007.   Dupri’s So So Def All Stars […]

Underground rap label Duck Down Records is giving music lovers a reason to enjoy the summer with a trio of free concerts featuring rap groups Black Moon and Smif-N-Wessun.   Performers taking the stage during the three shows include Sean Price, Dead Prez and Scarface.   With our upcoming release schedule and active touring dates […]