In his continuing quest to bring awareness and aid to his native Haiti, Fugees member Wyclef Jean announced a new alliance between his Yele Haiti organization and the KATA (Konbit Ak Tet Ansanm) job creation initiative, a USAID-funded program implemented by CHF International.The news came during a hearing Tuesday (March 13) on Capital Hill about […]

This week, DJ’s from across the country will flock to Miami for The Core DJ’s Retreat, an event that is recognized as one of the premier events for DJ’s. Presented by Atlantic Records, The Core DJ’s Retreat is taking place from March 14-March 17 and will include a number of daily events for participants. Events […]

Miami-based Slip-N-Slide Records is $9.1 million richer, thanks to a federal court settlement on Wednesday (March 14). The Miami Herald reports that the label, which is home to Trick Daddy, Trina and Rick Ross, will receive $2.3 million in compensatory damages and $6.8 million in punitive damages from TVT Records, the nation’s largest independent record […]

As a Queens, New York grand jury prepares to hand down a decision for the five police officers accused of murdering Sean Bell, a coalition of New York City-based grassroots organizations are coming together to demand justice in the aftermath of the fatal shooting.The effort is being spearheaded by Peoples’ Justice, a NYC group comprised […]

Ten years after his still-unsolved murder, the Notorious B.I.G. continues to make an impact on the music charts.The wordsmith’s latest posthumous release, Greatest Hits, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts this week with sales of nearly 100,000 units."No one expected Biggie to enter at number one on the […]

As a top music producer, Timbaland has worked with a diverse array of artists. The accomplished beatmaker can add another collaborator to his growing list, as he joins forces with Rockstar Games for the latest version of its Beaterator game. “I’ve always been a huge fan of Rockstar and love playing their games,” said Timbaland. […]

The Street Dreams Tour date in Providence, RI was canceled yesterday (Mar. 14), when city officials could not reach an agreement with the 18-year-old promoter on a license restriction. According to The Providence Journal, an earlier agreement reached between the Board of Licenses and promoter Lowell Williams fell apart, causing the Mar. 29 date at […]

Earlier this week R&B singer Bobby Valentino addressed the rumor that his newest album Special Occasion, had leaked onto the Internet. “Because of the success of my debut album, and the love for my fans, I wanted to take my time with this new album Special Occasion ,” Bobby Valentino said in a statement. “So […]

Veteran MC Guru and new partner and producer Solar are planning the release of Jazzmatazz Vol. 4: The Hip-Hop Jazz Messenger: Back To The Future on their own label, 7 Grand Records. The fourth installment of Guru’s Jazzmatazz series features heavyweights like Bob James, David Sanborn, Common, Blackalicious, Slum Village, Kem, Bobby Valentino, Damian Marley, […]

Ice Cube continues his push on to the small screen with a new hour long reality television series on A&E titled Good in the Hood. Ice Cube will introduce each episode, which features a different reformed gang member, drug dealer or criminal, who takes on the responsibility of rehabilitating another person with similar circumstances. Good […]

International seems to be the mind state of rapper/producer Havoc, as he sets out to expand his fanbase overseas with a new business partnership.The Mobb Deep member has hooked up with New York-based software company Voxonic Inc. to release international voicetones under Voxonic’s Voxtones division. In addition, Voxonic will convert a soon to be named […]

Rap fans may soon see and hear Lupe Fiaso in a different setting when the Grammy-nominated emcee heads to court. According to the Chicago Tribune, Fiasco (born Wasalu Jaco) is expected to testify in the drug conspiracty trial of his 1st and 15th partner/music producer, Charles “Chili” Patton and his wife Inita. The couple was […]

Hip-Hop history was made last night (Mar. 12), as Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. As Hip-Hop pioneers, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five were one of the first Hip-Hop groups to incorporate deejaying and emceeing in a group. “We are going in the Rock […]

The Street Dreams Tour featuring headliner Young Jeezy, Jim Jones, Rich Boy, Lil Wayne and Fat Joe, has suffered another possible set back, as a man affiliated with a Cincinnati promotions company promoting the event was arrested over the weekend, when police found 64 pounds of cocaine in the trunk of a car. The Cincinnati […]

This is a test of what embedded objects look like. Now, say, we have an article and we want to show case shots from the story.   Here is where we would insert them. This photo is from the fashion show gallery. This photo is from the Jermaine Dupri gallery. Now, if we align a […]

Oakland rapper Mistah F.A.B.’s “Ghost Ride It” video has been banned from all media outlets because of the video’s use of the Ghostbusters car and logo in the video for the controversial single. Mistah F.A.B.’s “Ghost Ride It” singles touches upon the phenomenon of “ghost riding,” which is when the driver stands on the hood […]

Goldmark Industries, Inc., a producer and distributor of urban music, feature films, and television was suspended this week by The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) due to their recent and repeated spam E-mail campaigns. Goldmark Industries, Inc. was one of 35 companies to be suspended in an operation the SEC has dubbed “Operation Spamalot”. The […]

U.K. based fashion retailer Topshop has pulled The Gangsta Rap Coloring Book from the shelves of its flagship Oxford Street store in the UK, after the book generated numerous complaints. The 48-page coloring book, which was authored by Aye Jay Moreno and released in 2004, features images of rappers like 50 Cent, Eazy-E, Ice-T, Master […]

U.S. Rapper Snoop Dogg was arrested in Stockholm, Sweden on suspicion on minor drug offenses last night (Mar. 11) after a performance at the Globen Arena.The rapper was in Stockholm, as part of the Pass The Puff European Tour, which is being co-headlined by former rival Sean "Diddy" Combs.Snoop Dogg, born Calvin Broadus, had finished […]