AHH Stray News: Young Jeezy, Slick Pulla, Lethal B. & Sway, BG, Manny Fresh & Juvie
Christina Milian is preparing to release her third album, So Amazin’, due April 25. The first single from the album will be "Say I," a collaboration with labelmate Young Jeezy. A video for the Cool & Dre-produced song was shot Feb. 11-12 by director Ray Kay in Los Angeles. So Amazin’ is the follow-up to […]

Pepa, Vanilla Ice Tapped For ‘Surreal Life Fame Games’
VH1 is starting production on a new Surreal Life spin-off titled The Surreal Life Fame Games, which reunites ten previous cast members in Las Vegas. Fame Games will be a ten-episode elimination contest featuring cast members from the original series, who will have their "Hollywood survival skills challenged" for the $100,000 grand prize. The show […]

Russell Simmons, Snoop Dogg Auctioning Time On eBay For Charity
Record executive/Mogul Russell Simmons and rapper Snoop Dogg are tapping into the power of the Internet to aid youth and victims of Hurricane’s Katrina and Rita. Simmons, founder of Def Jam and CEO of Rush Communications, is taking part in the fourth annual Lunch With A Leader celebrity online auction, which started Feb. 10 on […]

Las Vegas Sheriff Wants Casino Ban on ‘Gangster Rap’ Shows
Following the murder of a Las Vegas police officer, the city’s sheriff has called for a ban on “gangster” rap artists. In a recent Las Vegas Sun editorial, Sheriff Bill Young said he doesn’t believe casinos should book certain types of rap groups because of the violence they breed. “The entertainment industry should be ashamed […]

Dave Mays Files Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit Against Black Enterprise, Seeks New Injunction
The Source Magazine has announced the filing of a multimillion dollar lawsuit against the Black Enterprise Greenwich Street private equity fund, claiming members plotted to steal the magazine and illegally fired Source founder Dave Mays as CEO. Mays has retained the law firm of Cole, Schotz, Meisel, Forman & Leonard P.A., to help him regain […]

Don P. Of Trillville Denies Rape Charges
Bail was set for Trillville rapper Don P, who was recently arrested, spending 10 days incarcerated for the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl. A Georgia judge set a $75,000 bail for the Atlanta rapper, born Donnell Prince, after he was charged with rape and two counts of aggravated sodomy. The incident stems from an […]

Ying Yang, Sir-Mix-A-lot, John Legend Tapped For ‘Copyright Awareness Week’
The Ying Yang Twins and Sir-Mix-A-Lot are among the entertainers taking part in Copyright Awareness Week, a new nationwide initiative that aims to educate young people about the importance of copyright laws. In addition to those rappers, Grammy Award-winning R&B singer John Legend and rock group 3 Doors Down will create public service announcements about […]

Kanye, Em, 50 Up For TRL’s ‘Man Of The Year’ Award
Fresh off winning three Grammy Awards last Wednesday (Feb. 8), Kanye West is raking in more nominations. The Chicago rapper/producer is up for Man of the Year at MTV’s fourth annual TRL Awards. The network announced nominees for the event on Monday (Feb. 13). West will compete with Eminem, 50 Cent and Gerard Way of […]

Funkmaster Flex Signs On As Spokesman For JL Audio
Hot 97 DJ and noted car enthusiast Funkmaster Flex has entered into an endorsement agreement with JL Audio, a Miramar, Fla.-based company that makes aftermarket auto sound components. Under the new alliance, Flex will be JL Audio’s top endorser throughout North America and will play an active role in promoting and marketing the company’s high-end […]

50 Cent In Final Negotiations To Star Opposite Samuel L. Jackson In ‘Home Of The Brave’
50 Cent is in final negotiations to make his second motion picture appearance in the upcoming film Home Of The Brave, opposite Samuel L. Jackson. The plot revolves around three soldiers returning from the war in Iraq and trying to readjust to civilian life. Jackson plays a doctor who unravels during the course of the […]

Rapper Mac Minister Profiled On America’s Most Wanted, Sought For Questioning In New Murder
Bay Area rapper Mac Minister was profiled on Fox’s long-running television series America’s Most Wanted on Saturday (Feb. 11). Police have been seeking Mac Minister, born Andre Dow, in connection with the May 2005 murders of Kansas City rapper Anthony "Fat Tone" Watkins and his companion, Jermaine "Cowboy" Akins. Police suspect Mac Minister and an […]

Kurupt, Gail Gotti Announce Wedding Date and New Album
West Coast rap couple Kurupt and Gail Gotti announced plans to wed this summer and will release an album together on their respective labels.The future newlyweds will release an untitled full-length album together this summer through Kurupt’s Penagon Enterprises and Gail Gotti’s Night-In-Gail Entertainment.Two tracks from the upcoming album, “Ride It Out,” which was produced […]

Funeral Services For Producer J Dilla To Take Place In Los Angeles
Funeral services for Detroit rapper/producer J Dilla, who died Friday (Feb. 10) of complications from lupus, will take place this week in Los Angeles. He was 32. A viewing for J Dilla, born James Yancey, will be held Monday (Feb. 13), followed by a funeral on Tuesday (Feb. 14). A memorial concert is also being […]

Little Brother Attends Hip-Hop Summit at North Carolina Central
The North Carolina trio of Phonte, Big Pooh, and producer 9th Wonder, collectively known as Little Brother, recently participated in a Hip-Hop Summit at their Alma Mater, North Carolina Central University, on Wednesday (Feb. 8). The one-day summit was established to address social issues within the Hip-Hop community and allow aspiring Hip-Hop enthusiasts to display […]

Rap Producer J-Dilla Dies; Kidney Failure Suspected
Hip-Hop producer J-Dilla passed away today (Feb. 10) due to an unspecified ailment. Early reports suggest he succumbed to kidney failure, a medical problem which arose in 2004. J-Dilla, born James Yancey, was a member of Slum Village and worked with various Hip-Hop artists including Kanye West, Busta Rhymes, A Tribe Called Quest and Common’s […]

LL Cool J Reveals Todd Smith Line During Fashion Week
LL Cool J is the latest rapper to enter the fashion realm. The Queens-bred MC premiered his new Todd Smith men’s and women’s clothing lines earlier this week at the Carlton Hotel during New York’s Fashion Week. For his men’s collection, LL Cool J (whose real name is James Todd Smith) enlisted Jeremy Brandrick of […]

Essence Magazine And Berklee College of MusicSeeking Hip-Hop Artists
Essence Magazine and the Berklee College of Music are looking for Hip-Hop’s next generation of stars through their first ever Hip-Hop Songwriting Contest. Students from ages 15-18 who are unsigned can submit their music until Feb. 28. Entries will be judged based on cleverness and innovativeness of lyrics, as well as melody and composition. "This […]
Busta Rhymes Issues Statement, Police Say Two Weapons Fired
Rapper Busta Rhymes has issued a statement about an early morning shooting last Sunday (Feb. 5) that took the life of his longtime bodyguard. Authorities believe an argument between Ruff Ryders President Swizz Beatz and Tony Yayo and G-Unit sparked a deadly shooting on the set of a video shoot for Busta Rhymes’ single “Touch […]

Ice Cube Movie Changes Plot, Sequel To ‘Are We There Yet?’ On The Way
Ice Cube’s forthcoming comedic film Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House is being redone as the sequel to the rapper’s 2005 movie, Are We There Yet? According to Variety, the change occurred after Revolution Studios announced it had ceased development of new product. The big opening for Martin Lawrence’s new movie, Big Momma’s House 2, […]

People Under The Stairs Switch Labels, Prepare New Album
Los Angeles-based Hip-Hop duo People Under the Stairs (aka PUTS) is releasing their fifth album, Stepfather, this May under the independent Hip-Hop label, Basement Records. The full-length album features guest appearances by legendary Funkadelic and Parliament member George Clinton, Monty Stark of Stark Reality, and Kat of Crown City Rockers. The CD will be accompanied […]