On Tuesday, a judge ruled that The Source magazine failed to comply with a copyright order during their feud over controversial lyrics Eminem recorded years ago. Federal Judge Gerard E. Lynch said Source Enterprises violated an injunction to halt the publishing of the controversial lyrics when they posted them on their website. A small amount […]
Fans of the Outlawz are stirring feverishly with the speculation that Tupac’s rebellious protégé’s have signed to Cash Money Records. But, according to Outlawz rapper E.D.I., the group is still ironing out details and have not officially joined the Cash Money roster. “Honestly, this thing has leaked too early. The deal isn’t done yet,” E.D.I. […]
The Los Angeles Lakers are embroiled in a highly competitive Championship Series against the Detroit Pistons, but that hasn’t stopped Shaq from engaging in a battle far more personal. The basketball juggernaut has turned his lyrical aggression to rapper Skillz even though he’s looking for yet another championship ring. Shaq went at the Virginia-bred rapper […]
All members of the Wu-Tang Clan will be unified on stage during a rare performance at Rock The Bells, a day long Hip-Hop festival taking place in San Bernardino, California. RZA, GZA, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Method Man, Ghostface, Raekwon, Inspectah Deck, Masta Killa, U God and close affiliate Cappadona will treat enthusiastic fans to a […]
The typical mixtape always says “for promotional use only,” but few DJ’s have monotized the genre like Cornerstone Promotions, a company that currently celebrates the release of its 60th Mixtape.Chris Atlas, Cornerstone’s VP of urban marketing and promotion, said thatthe nationally distributed mixtape is a platform to showcase DJ’s and celebrate Hip-Hop.“Number 60 is a […]
Rapper Beanie Sigel celebrated a victory in his attempted-murder case in April, but the rapper has not escaped the clutches of the law yet. The Philadelphia district attorney’s office set a new trial yesterday at Common Pleas Court in a second attempt to convict Sigel for allegedly shooting a man outside of a West Philadelphia […]
Consummate businessman Dame Dash recently revealed that Roc-A-Fella has purchased Pro-Keds Sneaker Company, a footwear staple that was founded in 1949. The State Property shoe, which was promoted by Beanie Sigel, was produced by Pro-Keds and experienced moderate success. Details and terms of the purchase were not available at press time, but co-CEO Kareem "Biggs" […]
Nelly will become the first rapper to drop two albums on the same day, releasing Sweat and another album, Suit on September 14. While he is the first rapper to perform such a feat, Bruce Springstein and Guns ‘n’ Roses also have both dropped two albums on the same day in the past. "I had […]
Hip-Hop’s entrepreneurial spirit and its morality have clashed again. This time, Minister Paul Scott has stepped forward to speak out against Diplomats Cam’ron and Jim Jones’ new liquor, Sizzurp Purple Punch. The minister heads the North Carolina-based Messianic Afrikan Nation and he was also a thorn in Nelly’s business side when the St. Lunatic jumpstarted […]
After successful ratings behind urban television staples such as Making the Band 2 and Pimp My Ride, MTV has announced pilots for two more Hip-Hop headed programs, according to published reports. Former P.Diddy manservant Farnsworth Bentley will serve as host and executive producer of "Borrow My Crew." The Gentleman of Bad Boy and his "glam […]
England rapper Dizzee Rascal will be one of the new faces for the popular Ecko Clothing brand in an upcoming advertising campaign. The East London rapper is set to start the campaign in this year’s fall/winter collection. According to Ecko’s international manager Justin Mingo, the company wanted to start recruiting up and coming artists from […]
Public Enemy has teamed with Moby to record an anti-war song timed for release near this year’s summer Olympic games. The song, titled “MKLVFKWR” which is an acronym for “make love, f**k war,” features Chuck D. and Flavor Flav rapping about the current status of the world and in reaction to the war in Iraq. […]
Reverend Run will be honored with the "Protégé of the Year" award during a ceremony honoring Dr. Reverend Frederick Eikerenkoetter, popularly known as Reverend Ike. On June 12, Bishop E. Bernard Jordan, founder of New York City’s Zoe Ministries will honor Reverend Ike with a lifetime award for his mentoring work. Jordan will also present […]
Former Bad Boy artist Shyne called in to New York radio station Hot 97 yesterday (June 4) from the Clinton Correctional Facility granting his first interview since being sentenced to prison in 2001 for his involvement in a 1999 club shooting. The incarcerated rapper told radio personality Angie Martinez he expects to be released from […]
Prisoners at the Lansing Correctional Facility in Leavenworth, Kansas are using Hip-Hop and clothing to send a message to impressionable youth, who may feel that prison is a fashionable place. "Brak Outt" (pronounced break out) is a clothing line created by inmates and approved by Warden Dave McKune, who said the name of the clothing […]
Sean "P.Diddy" Combs will be one of several people to carry the Olympic torch when it passes through New York City later this month. The torch is on its way to Athens, Greece, bound for the start of the summer Olympic Games. The torch will move through each of New York’s five boroughs, pass the […]
Jacob The Jeweler, long time provider of customized jewels to the Hip-Hop community, is taking his company online, offering his collection on the Internet. www.jacobthejeweler.com launched yesterday with a variety of earrings, rings, bracelet, accessories, customized diamond encrusted dog-tags, as well as Kanye West’s line of Jesus pendants. Jacob has designed jeweler for such celebrities […]
John Wilson, better known as "Tommy Hill" and member of popular Philadelphia group R.A.M. Squad, pleaded guilty to cocaine charges yesterday (June 3) and is cooperating with federal authorities. "I did what I did," Wilson told the judge yesterday before pleading guilty. "I know it was wrong. I just want to get this behind me […]
Russell Simmons led an all-star Hip-Hop cast at the Ohio Hip-Hop Summit today (June 3), encouraging potential voters to vote in order to accomplish “regime change” in the United States.”It’s possible that Ohio will pick the next president,” Simmons said. “The biggest power in America today is Hip-Hop. Hip-Hop is more respected than President George […]
Cormega and Ghostface are about to hit the road together in their highly anticipated national tour. The tour begins on Sunday, June 6th at New York’s Knitting Factory and will continue for 16 dates until June 29. Cormega said that touring with Ghostface was exciting to him as a fan and artist. “Ghostface is one […]
