Remy Ma Officially Released From Terror Squad
South Bronx, NY rapper Remy Ma has officially been released from her deal with Terror Squad/SRC/Universal. Remy Ma first requested that she be released shortly after the release of her debut album, There’s Something About Remy , but due to legal hang-ups and bitter negotiations her status as a free agent was not made official […]

U.S. Ice Dance Champions Campaign for Hip-Hop Music in Competition
Hip-Hop may be one of the hottest genres in music, but it has received a chilly reception in the world of ice dancing. However, that may change if four-time U.S. ice dance champions Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto have a say. Belbin and Agosto are recognized world-wide as one of the top American couples in […]

California Gov. Teams With Rapper Xzibit & ‘Pimps’ A Ride
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger teamed up with rapper Xzibit to "pimp" a ’65 Chevy Impala on an upcoming episode of MTV’s#### show Pimp My Ride. Schwarzenegger, Mad Mike and the crew of Pimp My Ride give the Impala an ecological make over on the show’s season premiere, which takes place on Earth Day (Apr. 22)."I […]

Yung Joc Featured On Debut Single By Adult Film Star India
Adult film actress India is gearing up to make strides in the mainstream with a little help from rapper Yung Joc. The Block Entertainment artist is featured on "2am," the new single from India’s debut Hip-Hop album Role Play. The Black Widow/ Warner Music Group release represents a new chapter for India, whose love for […]

Tony Blair’s Top Aide Cleared Of Stealing Eminem’s File
A top legal aide of UK Prime Minister Tony Blair was cleared of stealing the government’s personal file on superstar rapper Eminem last week. According to The Mirror, Nicholas Smart, 26, works with Prime Minister Blair’s private legal team, which is headquartered out of Blair’s Downing Street headquarters.Smart’s house was raided for an unrelated incident […]

National Association Of Black Journalists Say Don Imus Should Be Fired For Racist Comments
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) are outraged at a number of crude comments made by WFAN radio personality Don Imus, regarding Rutgers University’s women’s basketball team. During a radio interview on his simulcasted radio show on MSNBC, Imus referred to athletes of the basketball team as “nappy-headed ho’s” and "jiggaboos," after they lost […]

Jay-Z Rep On Child: ‘There Is No Truth To These Ridiculous Rumors’
For some time now rapper Jay-Z has been the subject of numerous rumors surrounding his personal life. There are the on and off rumors of Jay Z’s unfaithfulness to his current girlfriend Beyonce with Def Jam artist Rihanna, but the most controversial of all these rumors is the one involving 26-year-old Trinidadian model Shenelle Scott. […]

Lil’ Kim Hosting Online Celebrity Auction
Rapper Lil’ Kim is sponsoring a national online celebrity charitable auction, which will support various homeless, HIV/AIDS and abuse organizations.Lil’ Kim, along with the James Family, Ludacris’ Ludacris Foundation and FOX, will launch the auction online starting Apr. 12 – Apr. 15.Ludacris, LeBron James, Mo’Nique, Ludacris, Dr. Phil, Mary J. Blige and Kimora Lee Simmons […]

Murs Goes Major, Inks Deal With Warner Bros, Preps ‘Murs For President’
Independent Hip-Hop artist Murs has inked a major label deal with Warner Bros. Records and is preparing his 7th album titled Murs For President. According to Murs, he plans on recording 50 new tracks and will then select the best 15 for the album.Murs, who hails from Mid-City, Los Angeles, has worked with artists like […]

Pharrell Williams Tapped To Design Pepsi Can
Pepsi has turned up the heat on rival Coca-Cola in the latest battle to conquer the multi-billion dollar soft drink market, by signing rapper Pharrell Williams to design a can. Williams, along with music stars Big & Rich and the All-American Rejects, are taking part in Pepsi’s global re-branding efforts. While the familiar Pepsi logo […]

Three 6 Mafia Shoot For Playboy, Prepare For Reality Show Debut
Southern rap collective Three 6 Mafia recently took a break from the mic to get behind the camera as the newest celebrity photographers for Playboy.com.Oscar-winning group members DJ Paul and Juicy J made the most of their time with the model, Playboy cyber girl Jennifer Korbin, as they invaded Playboy’s Santa Monica studio for the […]

Original ‘Biggie Smalls’ Dies
Ever since Notorious B.I.G. made his way on to the rap scene in the early 90’s he was a man of many names. Among Notorious B.I.G.’s numerous aliases was Biggie Smalls, a name he captured from the 1975 film Let’s Do It Again. Unfortunately, Calvin Lockhart the actor behind the role of Biggie Smalls passed […]
Jay-Z Endorses Ace of S#### Champagne
Months after boycotting Louis Roederer Cristal, Jay-Z has found a new bubbly to enjoy.According to reports, the rap mogul is close to signing a deal to endorse Ace of S####, an Armand De Brignac champagne featured in the rapper’s video for his hit song "Show Me What You got."Jay-Z also mentions Ace of S#### in […]

50 Cent Says Young Buck May Be Out, Violator Says He In
50 Cent sparked controversy when he appeared on the "Miss Jones in the Morning" show on Hot 97 yesterday (Apr. 4) and spoke candidly about his relationship with various artists on his G-Unit label, confirming that R&B singer Olivia had been dropped and that other artists on the label may not have his full support. […]

Ludacris Performs Exclusive UK Date; Booked In Tribeca Film Festival
Rapper Ludacris will make his only UK appearance on Apr. 14, during a performance at a popular nightclub. The rapper will perform one date at Zenn nightclub, which will be followed by a meet and greet with VIP fans. Promoters said that Ludacris, born Chris Bridges, was seeking to promote himself in England and the […]

‘White Rapper’ Persia Speaks Out Against Young Jeezy ‘White Girl’ Promotion
White female rapper Persia has spoken out against Young Jeezy & USDA’s plans to create an all-white street team to promote the group’s new single “White Girl.” According to Persia, the promotion is nothing more than a gimmick that could have unneeded racial undertones, and didn’t fit the song’s true subject matter – cocaine. “Is […]

The Outlawz Hit Bahrain; Tupac Film Festival Dates Announced
The memory of slain rap star Tupac Shakur will be honored overseas, in a tribute concert headlined the by the deceased rapper’s close affiliates the Outlawz. The New Jersey-based collective will take the stage for the Tupac Still Breathing Tour, which kicks off May 3 at the Marina Club in Manama. The outing is promoted […]

AHH Stray News: 50 Cent, Disco D, Nas, Jeezy’s ‘White Girls’
Superstar rapper 50 Cent will be a guest on tonight’s (Apr. 4) episode of Tyra Banks’ hit reality show America’s Next Top Model. The episode features the various contestants at a celebrity filled party in the Hollywood Hills. During the show, one of the models gets too close to 50 Cent and winds up getting […]

Snoop Challenges Bill O’Reilly, Blasts TV Host On Dutch TV
Rapper Snoop Dogg recently appeared on a Holland based-talk show and had some unflattering words for frequent rap critic Bill O’Reilly. On. Mar. 29, Snoop appeared on the talk show Jensen! which is hosted by Robert Jensen.During the interview before his performance at The Milky Way club, Snoop and Robert Jensen sipped Cristal, and Jensen […]

MC Rove Criticized by PETA
Karl Rove may want to pick his rhymes more carefully the next time he grabs the mic. MSNBC reports the Deputy White House Chief of Staff, who recently debuted his rap alias MC Rove, has come under fire from PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), for his impromptu rap performance at the 63rd […]