Leading DJ’s Jazzy Jeff, Pete Rock, Tony Touch, Madlib and Peanut Butter Wolf are judges in the second annual “Free Up Your Mix” national DJ contest presented by car company Scion. Scion is calling on DJ’s from across the country to provide their best live 30-minute mixtape. Twelve regional semifinalists will be chosen to receive […]
50 Cent is diversifying and taking some of the money he earned from his multiplatinum album releases and investing in a beverage company. Unlike his business counterparts who have invested in energy drinks and liquor businesses, the Queen’s bred rapper bought a stake in Glaceau, the company that owns the Vitamin Water drink. 50 said […]
The Humane Society of the United States has targeted rapper Jay-Z, due to his award winning graphic video “99 Problems,” which features a scene of pitbulls fighting. John Goodwin, an Investigator for The Humane Society, labeled Jay-Z “just another rapper caught up in the blood rapture” and called the video “an irresponsible tribute to a […]
Michael Jackson called in on Los Angeles radio station 100.3 this morning (October 12th) to voice his disapproval of the new Eminem video for his song "Just Lose It.” In the video, Eminem plays the characters of Jackson, Madonna & MC Hammer and others. The video shows scenes of Eminem dressed as Jackson sitting on […]
The Fugees reunion at Dave Chappelle’s block party in Brooklyn, New York raised fans hopes that a third album from the group was on the horizon. If there was any remaining tension between Wyclef and group members Lauryn Hill and Pras, it wasn’t evident on the stage. “The Fugees are like a high school band […]
Kanye West and Lil’ Jon were the stories of the 2004 Source Awards, as the duo took home three Source Awards a piece. The awards took place Sunday evening at the James L. Knight Arena in Miami, Florida. West’s College Dropout earned him Album of the Year, while his single “Through the Wire” landed him […]
Percy “Master P.” Miller continues to pursue his professional basketball dreams and signed on to play with the American Basketball Association (ABA)’s Long Beach Jam franchise.Miller, who played with the Las Vegas Rattlers last season, underwent extensive training over the summer in preparation for this year’s season.”In addition to Master P’s musical talents and widespread […]
Philly rapper Beanie Sigel was sentenced today for being a felon in possession of a gun and for possession of drugs. Sigel was sentenced to a year in prison for an April 20, 2003 incident. He was also given two years probation and must pay a $25,000 fine. Sigel was accused of leading police on […]
Nas and his father Olu Dara, Mississippi jazz legend, have joined musical forces on the blues inspired song, “Bridging The Gap,” taken from Nas’ upcoming double CD, Street Disciple. The song comes at a point where Nas said he finally has peace in his life. “Working with my pops is the greatest thing I have […]
The wrongful-death trial of The Notorious B.I.G. Christopher Wallace has been postponed after it was set to start yesterday (Oct. 5). Spearheaded by mother Voletta Wallace, the suit alleges the LAPD was partially responsible for the rapper’s murder. The trial has been rescheduled for April because a key witness was unavailable. While most people associate […]
Waxploitation Records will do their part to help fight against the Genocide that is taking place in Sudan, by releasing an album and dedicating the proceeds of the charity. Genocide in Sudan includes donated tracks by Jurassic 5, X-ecutioners, Jill Scott, System of a Down, Yoko Ono, Gorillaz, DJ Spooky, Danger Mouse & Murs, T#### […]
A planned concert featuring Rappin’ 4 Tay at a recreation center was canceled at the request of local police. Rappin’ 4 Tay was scheduled for a 30 minute performance at the Manteca Community Gym tonight (October 8th) for sixth through eighth graders. The rapper agreed to not use profanity and tone his performance down, but […]
The Source and Russell Simmons continue to feud. The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network recently pulled out of an event scheduled to take place over the weekend before The Source Awards. Simmons and The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN) pulled out of speaking duties at Saturday’s (October 9th) "Join the SIPHA: Hip-Hop Voter Education Rally." "Russell […]
Promoters of a Busta Rhymes concert are reportedly considering legal action against the rapper, after a show in Sydney, Australia was canceled. The problems started when the rapper and his entourage entered Australia. Unnamed members traveling with Busta were detained by immigration officials at the Sydney airport on September 29th. Officials detained two men for […]
Ed Lover is widely known as a Hip-Hop comedic personality and New York radio host, but he is delving deeper into the music aspect of the rap game. With his new label, Full Blast, the former host of “YO! MTV Raps” said that he is only concerned with authentic Hip-Hop and even found a flagship […]
Russell Simmons’ "Russell Simmons Presents: Hip-Hop Justice" airs tonight, the first in a series of upcoming documentaries the mogul’s Simmons Lathan Media Group is producing. The documentary examines three high profile court cases, including the murder conviction of C-Murder, the allegations surrounding Tupac Shakur’s rape case and the government raid on the offices of Irv […]
The man who shot Freekey Zeekey and helped kill an associate was convicted yesterday in a New York court. Chauncey Dillon, 30, was found guilty of assault, attempted robbery, gun charges and second-degree murder. Zeekey’s associate Eric Mangrum was killed in the shootout. Dillon faces 25 years to life. Prosecutors in the case argued that […]
Sean “P. Diddy” Combs lost his court battle with the mother of his first child, fashion stylist Misa Brim and has been ordered to pay $35,000 a month in child support. The decision was released in a 13-page decision by a Westchester County, New York Family Court judge yesterday (October 5th). The ruling is based […]
Turntable group The X-ecutioners changed their lineup, adding two new DJ’s, while DJ Rob Swift has departed the group after 7 years to concentrate on solo projects. Grandmaster Roc Raida and DJ Total Eclipse will be joined by new members DJ Boogie Blind and DJ Precision in the new group, marking the first time group […]
In 1979, when the Sugar Hill Gang released “Rapper’s Delight,” critics regarded rap music as just a passing fad. Twenty-five years later, P.Diddy, clad in Run-DMC regalia—Shelltops, black leather blazer and fedora—stood on the stage at the Hammerstein Ballroom in Manhattan and uttered the famous Bad Boy mantra, which could easily double as that of […]
