Scientists Claim Hip-Hop Helps Sharks Mate Better
Scientists at 10 Sea Life Centres in Germany recently launched a study which has reportedly found that sharks are more likely to mate, if the right music is played to them.According to the UK’s Independent, the study was launched due to a slowdown in the breeding of sharks held in captivity in the country.The experiment […]

BNDH Member Gorilla Zoe Talks New Album
Atlanta bred rapper and Boyz N Da Hood group member Gorilla Zoe is preparing to release his upcoming Block Entertainment debut titled Welcome to the Zoo. The album features production by heavyweights like Jazze Pha, Sha Money XL, Drumma Boy and others. “Back in the day, they called the city the concrete jungle […]

Prosecutors Build Case Against Remy Ma; Victim Recuperating
Rapper Remy Ma appeared in Manhattan Criminal Court yesterday (August 14) to learn if she has been indicted by a grand jury in regards to the shooting of a childhood friend in Manhattan in July. Remy Ma, born Remy Smith, was charged with attempted murder, assault and weapons possession stemming from an incident on […]

CBS Settles With Imus Over Comments; Rutger’s Star Files Lawsuit
CBS Corporation has reached a financial settlement with talk-radio personality Don Imus, over racist remarks made about the Rutgers University women’s basketball team in April. Imus, who referred to the women as “nappy-headed ho’s,” was fired on April 12, shortly after making the racist comments about the women, which created uproar across the world […]

Ice Cube To Star In New Thriller ’10’
Rapper Ice Cube will star in the new movie 10, an adaptation of the graphic novel written by Shannon Eric Denton and Keith Giffen. According to Variety, Ice Cube’s production company CubeVision is negotiations to produce the flick for Dimension Films. The movie version revolves around a man who receives junk mail informing […]

Controversial NFL Player Pac Man Jones Releasing Rap Album
Despite being suspended from NFL play, Adam “Pacman” Jones continues to find ways to occupy his time, as he now enters the world of music. The controversial football player, who serves as CEO of National Street League Records, is currently preparing to release his forthcoming debut rap album with music producer Spoaty. The […]

Music Producer Ty Fyffe Works With Music Mega Stars
Hit-making producer Ty Fyffe is taking part in the search for music’s next big artist and producer as he joins a group of music industry professionals for a new quarterly nationwide talent competition.The Music Mega Star talent search will take place from 8 a.m. to midnight Aug. 25 and 26 at Fyffe’s Music Factory recording […]

Snoop Dogg Scheduled To Perform At 28th Annual Exotic Erotic Ball
Rapper Snoop Dogg has been tapped to headline the 28th Annual Exotic Erotic Expo, a two-day event that showcases the latest products in exotic fashion, erotic art, adult products, games and websites. Snoop’s performance at The Exotic Erotic Expo will take place on the opening night of the convention, which commences on Oct. 26- 27 at The […]

Yung Joc Readies Sophomore LP ‘Hustlenomics’
Block Entertainment/Bad Boy South artist Yung Joc is preparing to release his sophomore album, titled Hustlenomics.The album is the follow up to the rapper’s platinum selling debut New Joc City, which spawned hits like “It’s Going Down” and “I Know You See It.”Yung Joc’s Hustlenomics was sonically crafted by producers like Cool & Dre, Jazze […]

Alpha Phi Alpha Members Encouraged to Stop Hiring N-Word Using DJs
The battle to ban the N-word marked a new chapter Saturday (Aug. 11) as the general president of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity urged members of Alpha fraternities on college campuses to not hire DJs who use the controversial word.”We want to go on record and tell our college brethren not to use DJs or play […]

Ludacris Hosts Free Concert
Ludacris and NBA Seattle SuperSonics forward Damien Wilkins have teamed up to host a free concert to uplift and bring the community together.The Ludacris & Friends, Strength in Numbers Concert will be hosted by Wilkins and Ludacris and will focus on the positive development of the community.The concert, which will be held Sunday, September 2nd, […]

AHH Stray News: The Game, Roxanne Shante, R. Kelly, Queen Pen
Compton, California rapper The Game will make his debut in the Angolan capital of Luanda this weekend. According to the Angola Press, The Game landed in Luanda on Thursday, in preparation for two dates on Saturday (August 11) and Sunday (August 12). The rapper and an entourage of 12 will perform at the Atlantico Cinema […]

Ja Rule Appears In Court To Dispute Contractor’s Claim
Weeks after being charged with criminal weapons possession after leaving a recent concert, rapper Ja Rule has made another appearance in court. The rapper, born Jeffrey Atkins, appeared in court yesterday (Aug. 9) with his lawyer Brian Neary to dispute a complaint brought on by Joel Tobia, a local contractor. Tobia told the […]

Master P. Endorses Barack Obama; Issues Challenge To Media
Rap mogul Percy “Master P.” Miller is joining the ranks of Halle Berry, Oprah Winfrey and others, as the rapper has officially announced his support for presidential candidate Barack Obama. Master P. recently partnered with the NAACP to help minorities understand their impact on elections and the importance of voting. “We always think […]

Website Launches To Find Actor To Play B.I.G.
A new website has launched to find an actor to play the role of Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace in an upcoming biopic titled Notorious about the rapper’s life, it was announced yesterday (August 10). Producers are casting actors via the website www.biggiecasting.com to find an unknown to play Wallace, who was gunned down in […]

EPMD Preparing ‘We Mean Business’; Dropping New Vinyl
Rap group EPMD recently took advantage of technology by debuting their latest single “Blow” on the Internet, but the group has not forgotten their Hip-hop roots and has struck a deal with Unique Distribution to market and release 12 inch singles on the Def Squad/Hit Squad label. The legendary Brentwood, Long Island rap group’s […]

Charlie Murphy, Lil’ Duval To Host Ozone Awards
Charlie Murphy and Lil’ Duval have been tapped to host the 2nd Annual Ozone Awards, which take place Monday (August 13) at the James L. Knight Center in downtown Miami, Florida. Murphy is best known for various roles in TV shows and movies like Chappelle’s Show, Roll Bounce, Night At The Museum, Harlem Nights […]

Rapper Kia Shine Launching Sneaker Line
As his song “Krispy,” continues to gain momentum, rapper Kinfolk Kia Shine is planning his next step towards achieving universal success. “Krispy,” the first single from Shines major record label debut Due Season, is currently in frequent rotation radio outlets. Aside from music, the Rap Hustlaz co-CEO is gearing up to take full […]

Nelly Debuts New Pimp Juice Flavor; Scholarship
St. Louis-based rapper Nelly is inserting a bit of flavor in to his third annual P.I.M.P. “Upgrade Your Life” scholarship contest, as he launches a new addition to his Pimp Juice beverage brand. Pimp Juice – the Purple Label, an anti-oxidant/ energy drink that blends acai, ascorbic acid, grape extract, green tea extract, pear […]

Common Lands At #1, Talks Album Success
Rapper Common has landed the first #1 album of his career with the release of his 7th and latest album, Finding Forever. The album, which was released via Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music, moved 155,329 copies during its first week in stores, besting his previous chart ranking, which was #2 with 2005’s album BE. […]