Malcolm X Grassroots Movement and the Free Your Hood Coalition have teamed up with other grass roots organizations and artists to take a stand against police terrorism. The “Free Your Hood” campaign will release a documentary that is geared towards shedding light on the issue of police brutality in the Black and Latino community. Artists […]

Rapper Cassidy (real name Barry Reese) is expected to surrender to authorities tomorrow to face homicide charges in connection with the murder of a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania man. Reese, who is enjoying quite possibly the biggest single of his career with his anthem "I’m A Husta," is accused of murdering 22-year-old Desmond Hawkins after the two […]

On “Bigger Business”, producer Swizz Beatz proclaimed with Baby, P.Diddy, Cassidy, Snoop Dogg and Ron Isley that he was all about entrepreneurship. This year, after already producing a slew of hits in 2005, he’s already gearing up for a tremendous 2006. "F**k the haters, if you are tired of me now, you might as well […]

On the heels of several recent tales of the beef-gone-bad, another Hip-Hop secret war has bubbled to the surface with Lil’ Scrappy and Don-P of Trillville, who are both signed to Lil’ Jon’s BME label. Last year, the two men shared success as their joint effort, King of Crunk and BME Recordings Present: Lil’ Scrappy […]

While many critics and fans alike are hailing Common’s Be and Game’s The Documentary as albums of the year, a fresh contender is set to enter the consumer market. Tuesday night, at Baseline Studios in Manhattan, rappers Phonte and Big Pooh (producer 9th Wonder was absent) debuted The Minstrel Show, their highly anticipated sophomore effort, […]

Incarcerated rapper Shyne (Jamal Barrow) has been denied the chance for a new trial after being sentenced to 10 years for a 1999 shooting. On Tuesday, a panel of five people representing the State of New York ruled unanimously that the 26-year-old lyricist was proven guilty in the first trial. The rapper was convicted on […]

A Representative for 50 Cent has announced the platinum-selling rapper will not be attending the Live 8 Concert slated to take place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, due to a scheduling conflict. Live 8 is the follow-up to 1985’s massive concert, Live Aid and organizers have timed the event to coincide with the G8 Summit in Gleneagles, […]

Mixtape master J. Period has teamed up with Hip-Hop diva Lauryn Hill to present "The Best of Lauryn Hill" (hosted by Lauryn Hill). The mixtape, a double CD collection, features over 80 tracks of remixes, concert performances, personal commentary and interviews from Lauryn herself. J.Period explained that it wasn’t so simple to get a hold […]

Def Jam and its former chairman Lyor Cohen won a victory in court yesterday, when a court threw out a $54 million dollar damage awarded to TVT Records, over an unreleased album by Ja Rule. The U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals found that TVT’s claims of unsavory business tactics, including the charge of fraud, […]

ESPN2’s chunk of sports and entertainment programming aptly titled Block Party is making a comeback Tuesday nights this summer, with hip-hop and sports stars at center stage. In addition to new episodes of the returning show, Streetball: The AND 1 Mix Tape Tour, three new series are slated to air: a televised form of the […]

Rap/rocker Kid Rock has been hit with a $500,000 lawsuit stemming from an altercation with a DJ in a Nashville, Tennessee strip Club. DJ Jay Campos, born Jeremy Campos, filed the lawsuit in Davidson County Court. Kid Rock was arrested in February of 2005, after he allegedly punched Campos over the selection of music. Local […]

Former Wu-Tang member Cappadonna has launched his own record label entitled Hood’ LLC and is preparing a new solo album. Cappadonna who was once a part of the infamous Wu-Tang Clan announced that his new album would be the first release under Hood LLC. "I am looking at putting out a record around August," Cappadonna […]

Common has teamed with directorial team Coodie and Chike to narrate their first motion picture on former Gangster Disciple Harold "Noonie" Ward. “The Noonie G. Story” portrays Ward’s ascent into Chicago’s entertainment, business and political worlds. Ward is a former high-ranking member of the Gangster Disciples, one of the largest criminal organization in the U.S. […]

Cam’ron’s fashion forward way of thinking has altered the style code of Hip-Hop from pink to purple to airbrushed Airforce 1’s to fur coats with that distinct Harlem swagger. Now the Diplomat CEO is about to bring his approach to his own clothing line called Vavali. “My clothing line is still coming out and I’ve […]

Continuing in the tradition of countless female groups, Destiny’s Child has finally decided to call it quits after months of denying disbandment rumors. The popular, platinum-selling female trio headed by Beyoncé Knowles announced their separation on stage Saturday night (June 11) during the European leg of their Destiny Fulfilled … And Lovin’ It Tour. The […]

Boost Mobile continues to push for the Hip-Hop audience with the addition of Eve and Fat Joe as celebrity endorsers. The two Hip-Hop stars are shooting advertisements for Boost Mobile this month that build off of the company’s previous “Anthem” campaign that featured Ludacris, The Game and Kanye West. "It’s an evolution," Lisa Spiritus, Senior […]

Afeni Shakur-Davis, the mother of slain rapper Tupac Shakur, officially opened the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts on Saturday June 11. Representatives of platinum selling artist Ludacris were present as well as Shock-G from Digital Underground and a bevy of friends, fans and relatives. During the event, Sekyiwa Shakur, Tupac’s sister, offered a […]

Elemental Magazine has announced that Archbishop Don quot;Magic" Juan has been tapped to do a monthly column helping readers lay their "game" down proper. Debuting in their July issue, the Archbishop will council "game challenged" readers and those seeking guidance. "I’m giving it to you straight, no chaser," declared Don. "In order to be a […]

Atlanta, Georgia radio station V-103 and Hip-Hop Jock Greg Street are teaming up with various celebrities to hold the First Annual Celebrity Garage Sale on Sunday June 12th. The Celebrity Garage Sale will feature gently used designer items, including tour outfits and vintage jewelry, previously used equipment, car accessories and sports memorabilia. Atlanta bred artists […]