Russell Simmons Speaks Out Against Mike Vick; Nike Suspended Shoe Release

Days after Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was indicted for allegedly being involved in a dog-fighting operation, Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons is putting those associated with the star player on notice, while Nike has suspended the release of an upcoming football sneaker endorsed by Vick due to the allegations.   Simmons, along with the Rev. […]

1520 Sedgwick Avenue to be Recognized as Official Birthplace of Hip-Hop

1520 Sedgwick Avenue, long considered an important site in the creation of Hip-Hop, is officially eligible to be recognized as landmark by the State of New York.Organizers will hold a a press conference on Monday (July 23) announcing that the New York State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation approved an application on July […]

Nas, Sway, Others Confirmed For Chris Webber’s ‘Bada Bling’ Weekend

Detroit Piston’s center/forward Chris Webber will host his 2nd Annual Bada Bling Celebrity Weekend at Caesar’s Palace and various locations throughout Las Vegas July 20-22.   The celebrity weekend, which will be hosted by comedian Charlie Murphy, raises money for The Chris Webber Foundation, Webber’s nonprofit with an objective of increasing literacy among disadvantaged youth. […]

AHH Stray News: Wyclef, Billie Holiday, ‘N Word’ Strikes, Median

Wyclef Jean recently showcased tracks from his upcoming album Carnival II: Memoirs of An Immigrant. Jean previewed the album to a variety of Asian record executives at the Sheraton Beach Resort in Langkawi, Malaysia last week. The album, which is sequel to his platinum-plus 1997 solo debut The Carnival, features guest appearances by Mary J. […]

Jermaine Dupri Talks Janet Jackson Def Jam Signing; EMI Acquisition Talks Continue

R&B songstress Janet Jackson has left Virgin Records and has officially inked with Island Def Jam Music Group, a division of Universal Music Group.   According to Dupri, who heads up Island Def Jam’s Urban Music division, Jackson is signed to IDJG’s Island imprint and her new untitled album is being overseen by IDJG’s CEO/president […]