Satellite radio giants XM and Sirius have reached an agreement to merge in an all stock deal, it was announced today (Feb. 19). The new company, which does not yet have a name, will be worth $13 billion including debt of almost $1.6 billion dollars. XM shareholders will receive 4.6 shares of Sirius common stock […]

The Soul Assassins second annual Soul Assassins Unity Concert will take place Mar. 8 in Los Angeles at the Avalon Theater in Hollywood.The concert, which was resurrected by DJ Muggs, DJ Khalil and Chace Infinite, will offer the first official Los Angeles performance by rap group La Coka Nostra. La Coka Nostra is comprised of […]

Houston, Texas rapper Bun B. of UGK was honored during the "Movie’s Houstonians Love" film series at the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston on Feb. 13. The Museum, which presents the series annually, invites four popular Houstonian’s to showcase and discuss their favorite movies to the viewing public.Bun B. chose to screen Henry Chalfont’s […]

Revered music/mixtape pioneer Justo Faison will be remembered in a new documentary by those who benefited from his work. DJ’s Kid Capri, Whoo Kid, DJ Kay Slay and DJ Mars are among the DJs lending their support for the project, which began filming in the fall of 2006. The project is a joint venture between […]

Philadelphia rapper Gillie Da Kid was released from prison on Friday (Feb. 16). The rapper was arrested on Feb. 6, after authorities searched two houses on Passmore Street in Philadelphia and found more than 89 pounds of marijuana worth an estimated street value of $404,000. Gillie and four associates were charged with conspiracy and possessing […]

The New York City Department of Probation is seeking to have rapper Foxy Brown incarcerated, after she was arrested outside of a beauty supply store Thursday (Feb. 15) in Pembroke Pines, FL.Brown was sentenced to anger management classes and three years probation in Oct. 2006, for assaulting two Manhattan nail salon employees over a $20 […]

Superstar rapper Eminem has fired back at his ex-wife Kim Mathers in a statement released by his publicist today (Feb. 16). Eminem’s ex-wife Kim appeared on the "Mojo in the Morning" show this morning on Detroit’s WKQI 95.5. During the interview, Kim revealed that she had to force her children to visit Eminem, that he […]

Detroit rap group Slum village has teamed with Chevy and Safe Kids Worldwide, to produce a Hip-Hop themed safety song targeted at 8-10 year-olds, urging the youngsters to travel safely. The song and video, titled "4 Steps," was written by Slum Village members T3 and Elzhi and will be made available through a CD distributed […]

An arrest warrant was issued for Kody "Monster" Scott, landing the best-selling author on The Los Angeles Police Department’s new list of ‘Top 10 Most Wanted Gang Members,’ for an alleged car jacking. Scott, also known as Sanyika Shakur, authored the autobiography Monster: The Autobiography of an L.A. Gang Member from prison, which detailed his […]

Rapper Foxy Brown was arrested and charged with battery in Pembroke Pines, South Florida yesterday (Feb. 15), after a disturbance broke out in a beauty supply store.According to police, the Brooklyn bred rapper became involved in a disturbance at the Queen Beauty Supply Store last night. Police said that Brown was sampling beauty products in […]

Representatives for The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) said that a concert planned for Feb. 21 featuring Busta Rhymes and Jim Jones was canceled because of possible violence and the situations surrounding the artists. Suzanne Street, director of public relations for UMES, said that a Maryland State Police Department intelligence report connected the artists […]

Producer/rapper Pharrell Williams will join former Vice President Al Gore, former Live 8 executive producer Kevin Wall, actress Cameron Diaz and the MSN Network in the Save Our Selves (SOS) campaign. The group launched The Campaign for a Climate in Crisis today (Feb. 15) at the California Science Center. In addition to Pharrell, Snoop Dogg, […]

Determined to never make himself a victim of label drama, Fort Meyers, FL rapper Plies is taking charge with a forthcoming album and his record label, Big Gates Records.The company, which Plies co-owns with his brother, represents another chapter for the lyricist. He plans on releasing a string of artists on the label, but not […]

To The Fallen Records, a new veteran owned record label recently launched, with the purpose of showcasing recordings by military artists stationed all over the world. The first release from the label is To The Fallen – Volume I, a Hip-Hop compilation that features 14 tracks from active, guard, reserve and veteran service members from […]

Legendary West coast tattoo artist Mister Cartoon is preparing to release a new graphic novel titled The Lost Angel. Mister Cartoon, who is celebrated for his unique tattooing style, has inked rappers and celebrities like Eminem, Xzibit, Dr. Dre, Busta Rhymes, 50 Cent, Beyonce, and others. The 112-page graphic novel is drawn in Mister Cartoon’s […]

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Sean "Diddy" Combs and Forever First Enterprises will host a star-studded affair at the Ice House Lounge in Las Vegas this Saturday night (Feb. 17).In addition to the weekend’s festivities, the Ice House Lounge will also unveil their new two-story, all-glass party room, built specially for All-star Weekend. The newly erected structure will make the […]

Mobile, AL rapper Rich Boy is shooting the second video from his upcoming self titled debut next week in Alabama. The 23-year-old rapper, who is currently riding the charts based off the success of his No. 1 single “Throw Some D’s,” will shoot the video for “Boy Looka Here” on Feb. 19, during Mobile’s Mardi […]

Queens, NY rapper Nas has signed a deal with 310 Global Brands to release his own signature line of footwear, Disciple Footwear Collection by 310. According to Nas, the line “celebrates our diversity, our roots, our history.” Under the terms of the agreement, 310 Global Brands will market and distribute Nas’ footwear collection. “310 is […]

Students at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) voiced their displeasure today (Feb. 13), when school officials announced that an upcoming concert featuring rappers Busta Rhymes and Jim Jones was canceled, after school officials viewed a Maryland State Police intelligence report. UMES spokeswoman Suzanne Street said students were notified in a meeting in the […]