In a new documentary, cable network ESPN explores the theory that boxing legend Muhammad Ali unknowingly invented rap music in a new original program entitled, Ali Rap. Hosted by Public Enemy front man Chuck D, the documentary attempts to hypothesize that Ali invented rap by closely examines the relationship between the famed boxer and Hip-Hop. […]

A variety of Hip-Hop legends and athletes will gather in New York this weekend to celebrate the 25th year anniversary of Nike’s Air Force 1 sneaker. Nike will host an invite-only celebration this Sunday (Dec. 10) in New York. During the celebration, rappers Kanye West, Nas, Rakim and KRS-One will unveil and perform a new, […]

Music producer/director DJ Pooh, Salt-N-Pepa member Spinderella and rap icon Eric B. will be among the attendees for the first ever Meeting of the Minds, an event organized by renowned rap producer Bobcat.The event, which takes place at noon Saturday (Dec. 9) at the Universal Sheraton Hotel in Los Angeles, will mark the official kick […]

The Simmons Jewelry Company introduced a plan Tuesday (Dec. 5) in New York, to empower African communities where diamonds are a natural resource. Simmons announced the establishment of the Diamond Empowerment Fund, hours after returning from a nine day mission exploring the diamond industries of South Africa, and Botswana. “I have witnessed…that diamonds can be […]

As the feuds in Hip-Hop seem to be at an all-time high, rock band Nice Peter is currently raising eyebrows because of choice words aimed at superstar rapper 50 Cent in their new song, “50 Cent is a P***y.” In the lighthearted single, the rock band takes jabs at 50 Cent with lyrics like, “Straight […]

Daz Dillinger is making his feelings known about the treatment his cousin Snoop Dogg received from police, as well as his views on the music industry and his belief that slavery is alive and well."I am beginning to believe that slavery is back,” the multi-platinum producer/rapper (born Delmar Arnaud) revealed in a press statement. “Everything […]

An assortment of emerging rappers have banded together to send a message to radio programmers around the country through a nationwide venture.The effort, known as the Artist to Watch campaign, will officially kick off Wednesday (Dec. 6) at what’s billed as the New Big East concert. Performers include Saigon, Tru Life, Maino, Stack Bundles, Red […]

Budding entrepreneur and acclaimed mix-tape DJ Whoo Kid seeks to expand his growing media empire with his latest venture, POW! Magazine. POW!, which borrows its name from a run of successful mixtapes DJ Whoo Kid released, is set to premier this Christmas with the inaugural issue dubbed “Hip Hop vs. Hollywood,” featuring Mobb Deep and […]

According to the New York Post, Jay-Z and Beyoncé Knowles will be married during a four-day party celebrating Jay-Z’s 37th birthday next weekend. Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter, was born on December 4, 1969. "Beyoncé is throwing Jay a four-day birthday party, but it’s really a wedding," a source told The Post. Family, guests and close […]

Definitive Jux rapper Mr. Lif, rap group The Coup, Metro, DJ Big Wiz and members of their entourage escaped serious injury when the bus they were traveling in flipped and caught on fire 30 miles outside of San Diego. The rappers were on an 21-date excursion titled the "Mr. Lif Plays With The Coup Tour," […]

Recent rumors have swirled that G-Unit Records might be dropped from the Interscope Records roster, but a representative from the label flatly denied that such gossip was true.While nothing is certain, the rumors appear to originate from a recent appearance by 50 Cent on Shade 45 with DJ Whoo Kid. In the interview, the pair […]

Calvin "Snoop Dogg" Broadus appeared in court today (Dec. 4) to answer charges of carrying a 20-inch collapsible baton in his luggage at John Wayne Airport in September. The rapper was flanked by security guards and his lawyer Donald Etra when he appeared in court for less than an hour. A judge postponed Snoop’s arraignment […]

The successful programming year for BET continues as the network scored on of its best prime time performances of 2006, with the new documentary American Gangster. The inaugural episode, which profiled LA’s infamous Crips gang co-founder Stanley Tookie Williams, earned a 1.6 rating (1.3 million households and 1.6 million total viewers), according to Nielsen Media […]

Days after completing a stint in a Durham, NC prison, Freekey Zekey is reaping the benefits of a new multi-million dollar deal with Asylum Records. The 31-year-old Diplomats affiliate, who signed the one-album deal with the label in correlation with Diplomat Records on Friday (Dec. 1), will launch Dipset South after the release of his […]

As the holiday season kicks into full swing, nationally acclaimed media personality and political activist Kevin Powell is set to kick off his 6th Annual Holiday Party and Clothing Drive at the famed Tribeca Cinemas in New York City. Taking place on Friday, December 8th, the one-day event is geared to helping young homeless people. […]

Nine years after Capone-N-Noreaga’s debut album The War Report was hailed as a Hip-Hop classic, the duo have ended a two-year rift and are considering a return to the recording studio to produce a new album. N.O.R.E., born Victor Santiago, is asking fans to vote on whether or not they want a new CNN album […]