While The Inc.’s Irv and Chris Lorenzo were acquitted of all charges in their federal money laundering trial, The Inc.’s accountant was sentenced to six months house arrest, the sole conviction for the government. Brent was sentenced to two years probation and house arrest on Monday (Dec.19) for improperly breaking down cash deposits in amounts […]

Ludacris was named Artist of the Year at the 9th Annual Multi-Cultural Prism Awards (MPA) on December 17th, which took place at The Henry Fonda Theater on December 17th. The annual awards ceremony is presented by Minorities in Business, a multi-cultural business that addresses America’s small business sector. Ludacris was named Hip Hop Artist of […]

Snoop Dogg and Reverend Jesse Jackson gave eulogies at a funeral service for executed Crip co-founder Stanley "Tookie" Williams today (Dec. 20) at a South Los Angeles Church. Over 1500 supporters of the late San Quentin inmate-turned-peace activist attended the funeral, which was held at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church. With police looking on, an […]

DJ Vlad and DJ Roc Raider have release the third installment of the Rap Phenomenon, but the pair has opted to unite rock-n-roll in Rock Phenomenon, a mixtape that includes Jay-Z/The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dr. Dre/ Korn, MOP/ Jimi Hendrix and many others. "I did [Rock Phenomenon] for a couple of reasons. First, I […]

The latest project from the Notorious B.I.G., The Notorious B.I.G. Duets: The Final Chapter, hit stores today on Bad Boy Records/Warner Music Group. The album features appearances from the biggest names in Hip-Hop including Jay-Z, Eminem, 2Pac, Big Pun, Nelly, Ludacris and others. “It’s a true representation of the love that people have for B.I.G. […]

Lil’ Kim is getting into the holiday spirit despite being incarcerated and has teamed with fellow Brooklyn native Zab Judah and clothing company Mitchell & Ness to donate toys to under-privileged youth in Philadelphia. This Thursday (Dec. 22), toys will be distributed to children 13 years-of-age and younger at the Francis J. Myers Recreation Center […]

Leading Washington, D.C. record labels and artists have announced a landmark collaborative project to showcase the Hip-Hop talent located in the nation’s capital. In an effort to give the world a ‘panoramic’ view of the Capital City’s bustling Hip-Hop scene, leading D.C. based imprints recently joined forces to launch the landmark project, Joint Venture. The […]

DJ Drama has inked a long-term deal with T.I.’s Grand Hustle Entertainment and Atlantic Records. DJ Drama served as T.I.’s official DJ on the Jay-Z and Friends Tour as well as Nelly’s Sweat/Suit tour. Drama, a founding member of Atlanta’s Aphilliates DJ Crew, is brainchild behind the popular mixtape series “Gangsta Grillz.” "To be able […]

Prosecutors in two counties are investigating a canceled rap concert in Dothan, Alabama, that was to feature Paul Wall, Mike Jones and Chamillionaire on Dec. 9. Attorneys in Coffee and Houston Counties were contacted by local businesses who sold over $4,000 worth of tickets. According to police, the show was promoted and advertised on Dothan […]

Snoop Dogg coached his Rolling Raiders football team to a 40 – 0 win over The Victorville Hawks during a fundraising event dubbed the “Friendship Bowl” at Victor Valley High School in Victorville, California. Snoop’s business partner L.T. Hutton is from Victorville, where his son plays for the Victorville Hawks. Both teams were Super Bowl […]

Ed Lover pleaded not guilty to two counts of assault and second-degree harassment in Manhattan Supreme Court on Thursday (Dec. 15) and was released on $1,000 bail, stemming from an incident at a New York night club last Sun. (Dec. 12). Prosecutors allege that Ed Lover, former host of Yo! MTV Raps! and current radio […]

Rolling Stone magazine’s "The Unsolved Mystery of the Notorious B.I.G." was a mammoth, 26-page investigative story to the general public, but Ms. Voletta Wallace, mother of slain rapper, was only shocked at one particular finding. “It was an [unnamed individual] that was brought out that was affiliated with the crooks and it was shocking to […]

p>Fort Minor, the rap act featuring Mike Shinoda, and Styles of Beyond are preparing for a North American tour throughout the United States and Canada. Little Brother, the Demigodz and Wu Tang’s Ghostface will join the group at the New York City stop at the Nokia Theatre Times Square. Public tickets are available this weekend, […]

Jermaine "JD" Dupri and Cartier have collaborated to create a limited series of eyewear to benefit the Hurricane Relief Fund. The specially designed, limited series of eyewear was created by Dupri and Cartier to benefit an important charity to both, the Hurricane Relief Fund. “I’ve been a long time supporter of Cartier and they know […]

Rapper Foxy Brown took the stage to confront the rumors and speculation about her hearing loss and current medical condition. The rap star proclaimed that she hasn’t been able to hear for six months. The Def Jam rapper was joined by a gaggle of supporters in front of a crowd of press, photographers and staff […]

Mogul/rapper Master P. is replacing his son, rapper/actor Lil’ Romeo in the upcoming reality competition, “Dancing With the Stars,” debuting in 2006 on ABC. Lil’ Romeo was originally tapped to star in the show – which requires competitors to master ballroom dancing – but had to be replaced when he suffered an injury playing basketball. […]

Little Wayne scored his highest chart debut at #2 with his fifth album Tha Carter II. The album moved over 200,000 copies based off the strength of his single “Fireman. Tha Carter II is also the largest selling debut in the history Cash Money Records, the label Wayne is signed to and president of. "This […]

Houston, Texas rapper Lil’ Flip is entering into the jewelry business and launching his own line of luxury time pieces called Clover G. Watches, with Houston area jeweler, Johnny the Jeweler. “I got three different prices for the three different type of classes, the hood class, the middle class and the ni***s who just go […]

Police are seeking to question Hip-Hop personality Ed Lover, for allegedly punching a 26-year-old woman in the face at a Manhattan nightclub. Ed Lover’s girlfriend argued with Letitia Belford and a group of friends in the VIP section in Duvet Sunday. According to reports, Ed Lover, 42, hopped over a railing in the VIP area […]

The mother of superstar rapper Snoop Dogg has helped create and launch The Mothers of Entertainers (M.O.E.), a new organization designed to help steer children away from gangs and violence. Beverly Broadus Green, an ordained evangelist, is kicking off a nationwide campaign starting at Epiphany School in Dorchester, Massachusetts tomorrow (Dec. 14). Green, who nicknamed […]