Smokey Fontaine Steps Down As Editor-In-Chief Of America Magazine, Heads To Giant
Smokey Fontaine stepped down as editor-in-chief of America magazine to fill the editor-in-chief position of mens bi-monthly, Giant magazine. America, billed as the first-ever high-end Hip-Hop publication, was established in 2004 by Smokey Fontaine, an accomplished author and former editor at The Source. The upscale quarterly was intent on capitalizing on Hip-Hop’s lavish terrain and […]
T.I. Unveiling New Clothing Line, Album
Atlanta rapper T.I., the self-proclaimed King of the South, recently unveiled plans to launch a new unnamed clothing line. “I’m working on my fashion line right now; we’re just looking for the appropriate distributor to team up with,” T.I. told AllHipHop.com. “I’m stepping into another industry that I really don’t know much about. [So] I […]
Carmelo Anthony Launches New Label
NBA basketball star Carmelo Anthony has launched a new label, Kross Over Entertainment. Anthony, who was recently selected for the USA Basketball team, has signed Atlanta rapper Berg. The label’s first single is Berg’s “Hold UP,” which features Houston Hip-Hop group UGK,. In addition to Berg, Kross Over Entertainment has signed producer/artist “Soundz,” and R&B […]

Shyne Changes Name, Heads To Court For Frozen Assets
Three days after legally changing his name, currently incarcerated rapper Shyne will head to court for the first day of his civil court trial. Attorney Oscar Michelen will represent the former Bad Boy rapper when he appears before Judge Howard Ruditzky tomorrow (March 7) at Kings County Supreme Court in Brooklyn, N.Y. Shyne, born Jamaal […]

Turntable Timmy Cartoon To Debut On The Internet
Children’s author Michael P. and illustrator Doug Cunningham, along with animation house Rebel Static, are launching a new Hip-Hop cartoon series based on the critically acclaimed children’s book Turntable Timmy. The online micro-series will revolve around Turntable Timmy and his crew, The Arrowtown Rockers, as they battle a corporate crook named Chip Staka, and his […]

National DJ Awards Show Coming To Canada
Sony Ericsson and DOSE Magazine are teaming up with The Stylus Group to present the first-ever Canadian nationwide DJ Awards show. The 2006 Stylus DJ Awards will take place May 29 at 8 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) at the York Event Theatre in Toronto, Canada. The event will be hosted by Mark Strong […]

Three 6 Mafia Win First Oscar; Make Hip-Hop History
An uncharacteristically exuberant Three 6 Mafia won an Oscar Award at The 78th Academy Awards last night (Mar. 5) in Los Angeles, California. The awards took place at the Kodak Theatre and were televised with a 5-second delay on the ABC network. Three 6 Mafia, made history as the first rap group to ever perform […]

Judge Upholds Temporary Restraining Order In Source Magazine Lawsuit
A New York Supreme Court judge ruled to uphold a temporary injunction against Black Enterprise and Textron Financial Corp. in the on going battle for The Source magazine on Friday (Mar. 3). Judge Richard B. Lowe III upheld a temporary injunction granted last month, preventing Mays and Scott’s shares of the company from being sold. […]

Mitchy Slick Teams With Muggs’ Angeles Records To Release New Album
DJ Muggs’ Angeles Records has announced a deal with San Diego rapper Mitchy Slick to release the rapper’s sophomore album, Urban Survival Syndrome. The album is the follow up to Mitchy Slick’s 2001 debut Triggeration Station and will feature production by Fredwreck, DJ Muggs and DJ Khalil. According to Mitchy Slick, his association with DJ […]

Queen Latifah, John Travolta Cast In ‘Hairspray’ Update
Queen Latifah and John Travolta have been cast to star in New Line Cinema’s upcoming remake of the 1988 film, Hairspray The musical, which takes place in 1962, is set to begin production in Baltimore and Toronto, Canada in Sept. and will be directed by Adam Shankman. In the original version, which was a non-musical […]

Cassidy Home From Jail
Rapper Cassidy was released from a Philadelphia prison yesterday (Mar. 2) after serving eight months. The rapper, born Barry Reese, had been incarcerated since June 2005, when he was preparing to release his sophomore album, I’m A Hustla. He was eventually put on trial for his role in the murder of Desmond Hawkins, 22, and […]

Lupe Fiasco Speaks on New Projects
Lupe Fiasco is bringing more to the rap game than show-stealing cameos and great lyrics. The 23-year-old product of Chicago’s west side, whose debut album Food and Liquor drops this spring on Atlantic Records, is also pushing street clothes, a radio show and a record label. Fiasco co-founded the label, 1st and 15th, with a […]

Funkmaster Flex Announces Car & Bike Show Dates
Funkmaster Flex and Team Baurtwell recently announced the lineup and tour dates for the 5th Annual Funkmaster Flex Custom Car and Bike Show Tour. The veteran DJ and car enthusiast will make eight stops along the eastern seaboard of the United States, backed by performances from LL Cool J, Juelz Santana, Rev. Run, Pitbull, Jim […]

Paul Wall Launches New Website Dedicated To Grills
Houston rapper Paul Wall recently showcased his newly expanded grills collection at BET’s Rip the Runway fashion show. The line, which is offered through Grills by Paul Wall, features new colors and intricate designs, including silver, gold, platinum, pastels, flags and specialty designs. "I just did an all pastel [grill] for Kelis [and] I just […]

Murder Suspect Mac Minister Captured And Arrested In San Francisco
Bay Area rapper Mac Minister was arrested yesterday (Mar. 2) in San Francisco for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. FBI agents and local police raided a home in San Francisco’s South of Market district around 7:30 pm and arrested the 35-year-old rapper. Mac Minister, born Andre Dow, was profiled on Fox’s#### television series America’s Most […]

Trina Dropping ‘Live and Uncut’ DVD
Trina is preparing to release a new DVD titled Trina Live and Uncut, a new concert and DVD that features behind the scenes footage of the Miami, Florida rapper. Included on the DVD is a one hour behind the scenes documentary titled Sex, Money and Jewels, which features Trina shooting videos, recording at the studio […]

Jimmy Henchmen, Wyclef, Lend Assistance To Haitians
Jimmy "Henchmen" Rosemond is trekking to Haiti today (March 2) to visit underprivileged children from the L’Athletique d’Haiti soccer program and donate 200 pairs of sneakers and soccer balls. Rosemond, who manages rapper the Game, will also lend support to Yele Haiti, a charitable organization founded by rapper/activist Wyclef Jean of the Fugees. "The deplorable […]

Baby Phat Unveils New Watch Collection
Urban clothing moguls Russell and Kimora Lee Simmons recently premiered the latest collection of Baby Phat watches, which expands upon the popular and best-selling "kitty" logo using a variety of Austrian crystal and leather. One of the more popular international collections features the "Hello Kitty" logo in diamond-encrusted watches. "We are gonna sell a lot," […]

Snoop Dogg Unveils New Video Game League for Hip Hop Stars
Snoop Dogg and the Global Gaming League announced today (March 2) the formation of the Hip-Hop Gaming League, GGL’s newest online video game community where MCs and international gaming champions compete and showcase their skills. Snoop will serve as the league’s first commissioner, ensuring that all matches played online via Xbox Live for the Xbox […]

Busta Rhymes Sued By Fan Over Alleged Assault
Busta Rhymes has been sued for assault in Manhattan Supreme Court by a man who claims the rapper and his bodyguard assaulted him for no reason. Melvin Smith, 37, claims Busta Rhymes and co-defendant Troy Green assaulted him without reason. Smith’s lawyer Bruce Regenstreich said his client sought an autograph from rhymes in a sandwich […]