1982 Lawsuit May Help Eminem

Eminem is scheduled to appear in a Macomb County, Michigan court beginning May 30th, to defend himself against defamation charges stemming from his 1999 track, "Brain Damage," on his Slim Shady LP. DeAngelo Bailey, 32, of Warren claims that Em’s references to Bailey constantly tormenting and beating him on the song are false. Eminem will […]

Remedy, Killah Priest Perform In Israel

Wu-Tang family members Remedy and Killah Priest recently performed in Israel, despite international terror warnings and a recent string of suicide bombings that ripped through various cities this week. The duo performed in Israel at the request of Luke Brenowitz, an employee of the Israeli consulate in New York. The trip was meant to rally […]

P.Diddy Picking Cotton

In order to prepare for his role as Blues legend Robert Johnson, Sean "P.Diddy" Combs will do something he has never done–pick cotton. "I’m going to work on a farm, learn about sharecropping and picking cotton," Diddy told the New York Daily News. "I swear to God. I’m doing cotton picking." Production for the movie […]

Second ‘Freaky’ Shooter Arrested

Authorities in New York have apprehended a second man in connection with the shooting of Diplomat president Ezekiel “Freaky Zeeky” Jiles and the murder of his bodyguard Eric “E” Mangrum. The second man, 32-year-old Herndon Williams, was arrested after he was identified in a police lineup. Williams has been charged with attempted robbery and murder. […]

UPDATE: Camoflauge Shot And Killed

Savannah, Georgia rapper Jason "Camoflauge" Johnson, was shot twice outside of the Pure Pain recording studios, on 37th street. Johnson was gunned down in broad daylight at 37th and Florance street as he walked with his toddler son. In 2000, Johnson and David Rashawn Thompson were charged with the death of Kenneth Capers. A grand […]

Afroman Gets High On God

Joseph "Afroman" Foreman, who found worldwide success with his humorous song "Because I Got High," has given his life to God. The new found faith has him at odds with Universal Records, whom he says cares more about money than art. "They have no faith in it," Foreman told the Hattiesburg American. "They want to […]

Cee-Lo Headlines NBA Tour

Cee-Lo will headline a 12 city tour of major festivals around the United States starting this month, as part of the NBA’s interactive basketball and music tour, Cee-Lo, along with MC Lyte, Remedy, Kali Fam and Catrina Harding will perform on the NBA Rhythm ‘n Rims 18-wheel vehicle, which transforms into a 30,000 square foot […]

‘Platinum’ Gets Cancelled

The hip-hop drama “Platinum” has not been renewed for the fall season, representatives for UPN confirmed with AllHipHop.com. After starting with near record-breaking ratings, the show’s Nielson status plummeted. “Its not coming back next year,” a rep for UPN said, “The ratings were the same as ‘Haunted’ was when we cancelled it last year.” “Platinum” […]

Joe Budden May Need Throat Surgery

Just as Joe Budden’s success has soared with his singles “Pump It Up,” “Focus” and his upcoming self-titled set on Def Jam Records, the rapper has hit a sudden obstacle, he charges. “I’m having voice problems. I have a polyp on my right vocal cord,” Budden told AllHipHop.com. “I’m not even supposed to rap.” A […]