Nelly has come under fire again as ministers from 20 churches have formed a coalition to protest the multi-platinum rapper’s upcoming performance at Arkansas State University. After reading the rapper’s lyrics, the ministers decided to boycott the March 12th performance, which is taking place at ASU’s Convocation Center. A news release circulated by Reverend Adrian […]

Attorneys for Foxy Brown are considering a lawsuit against John King, owner of Chung King Studios, for alleged defamation of character. According to the Lowdown section of the New York Daily News, Brown is upset with reports that she was thrown out of the studio after a dispute over her master recordings. Police were called […]

At the start of Lil Kim’s perjury trial Tuesday (March 1) in New York, prosecutors announced that rapper Capone, members of Kim’s former Junior M.A.F.I.A. crew and her former friend Damien Butler, whom she allegedly lied to protect, will be called upon to testify against the rapper. Daniel Gitner, assistant Manhattan U.S. attorney, charged Tuesday […]

In lieu of a shooting that occurred outside New York’s Hot 97 Monday night, 50 Cent’s Interscope label has cancelled the rapper’s scheduled in-store appearance today (March 2) at the Times Square Virgin Megastore in Manhattan, a label spokesman announced. 50 Cent was to appear to promote his much-anticipated sophomore release, The Massacre. The Interscope […]

Lil’ Dap of Group Home fame has singed with Poland’s Prosto label and is preparing to release a CD and Vinyl single, with three new tracks featuring Lil’ Dap, Slim and Waco. All of the recording has been done in Warsaw, Poland. A full length solo album from the Brooklyn, New York native is also […]

After years of showing off his rhyme skills, Nas has decided to pen his own novels. The hip-hop scribe said he’s particularly developing a book based on a character from his song "Sekou’s Story" off his latest double album, Street’s Disciple. "It’s about this guy named Sekou who’s caught up in the drug game," said […]

Updated March 1,2005— Authorities have refuted early reports that a shooting victim at Hot 97 was affiliated with 50 Cent’s G-Unit. Now authorities have stated that the victim is a native of Compton, the hometown of The Game. At the time of the shooting, 50 Cent was interviewing on Hot 97 and The Game was […]

Jury selection started today (Feb. 28) in the federal trial of Lil’ Kim, who is charged with obstruction of justice for allegedly lying to a federal grand jury in relation to a broad daylight shootout in New York. Testimony could begin as early as tomorrow. Lil’ Kim, born Kimberley Jones, and her assistant Monique Dopewell […]

The wife of notorious Los Angeles drug trafficker, Michael "Harry O" Harris, is continuing her legal bouts with Death Row Records in court to obtain what she calls rightful half ownership of the label. Lydia Harris, otherwise known as "Lady Boss," is seeking $100 million in damages and 50 percent ownership of Death Row Records, […]

Following the success from his latest role in the film "Assault On Precinct 13," The Inc. recording artist Ja Rule recently extended his endeavors in film by landing a role in the big screen version of Donald Goines’ classic novel, "Whoreson" and launched a film company in the interim. Ja Rule, who has built his […]

DJ Whoo Kid has collaborated with Jamie Foxx for a promotional mixtape featuring rappers 50 Cent, Twista, Stat Quo and The Game. Whoo Kid, who has worked with Foxx in the past, said his relationship with the actor/singer developed more after Foxx did a record on 50 Cent’s upcoming album, The Massacre. "Jamie liked the […]

Krayzie Bone of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony has promptly responded to reports that an arrest warrant was issued Wednesday (Feb. 24) for the rapper after he failed to attend a scheduled plea hearing in Butler County, Ohio. Krayzie Bone, whose real name is Anthony Henderson, has been confronted with charges of child support non-payment of his 6-year-old […]

Earlier this week, Kanye West suggested that he should be compensated to appear on the cover of magazines, because his mug drives subscriptions and off-the-rack sales. While most publications scoffed at the notion, citing it’s a reciprocal publicity relationship for the artist. However, one cutting edged magazine has opted to take the rapper up on […]

Music and Fashion entrepreneur Sean “P. Diddy” Combs is under fire once again, this time by animal activists who were outraged to find that live penguins were used as props at a recent Miami event he hosted. Representatives from People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) were shocked upon discovering six penguins floating in a […]

With 50 Cent’s anticipated sophomore album, The Massacre, being moved up from March 8 to March 3 due to rabid bootlegging, Interscope Records is offering exclusive content for those who choose to purchase the CD legally. As incentive, 250,000 limited edition packages are being manufactured, with a special Digipack and a CD key to unlock […]

Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has been tapped to host the UK version of MTV’s#### television show, “Pimp My Ride.” The United States version of the show features a group of mechanics from West Coast Customs turning beat up cars into souped up vehicles and was made popular by American rapper Xzibit. “Xzibit is a […]

G Unit rapper The Game will launch his original Capture the Flag 59FIFTY cap design today (Feb. 24) for New Era Cap Company, Inc., the headwear designers announced. New Era touts Game’s simplistic design as an opposition to the Compton rapper’s rough, complex personality. The red and black-colored cap features a red wool visor, red […]

Public Enemy Tribute Weekend kicks off in NYC tomorrow with a party for the group, honoring the making of their legendary album, It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back. The event takes place at Crash Mansion at 8pm & will feature classic hip-hop from 1988-92. On February 25th & 26th, The Clive […]