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Run-ins with artists like Lil Wayne and Plies have grabbed headlines for rapper 40 Glocc, but now the rapper will attempt to prove his worth in Hip-Hop with the release of Concrete Jungle.   The West coast rapper’s album Concrete Jungle lands in stores today on his own independent record label, Zoo Life.   The …

Bill Cosby’s debut Hip-Hop project (Bill Cosby Present the Cosnarati: State of Emergency) has found support in the Boys & Girls Clubs of America through a forthcoming community dialogue series.   Starting on December 12, Boys & Girls Clubs across the nation will host “LISTENing parties” aimed at discussing the themes of education, service to …

A number of rappers will show their support for Unity in the South when Freeway Ricky Ross host’s “The Hip-Hop Unity Conference Call” tonight (December 7).   Freeway Ricky Ross was released from prison in September, after serving a total of 20 years in prison for dealing thousands of kilos of cocaine during the 1980’s, …

Rapper Nas has hit back at recent footage that surfaced on the Internet showing the rapper failing a field sobriety test in Georgia in September.   Police dash cam footage of Nas hit the net last week, showing the rapper undergoing a series of tests by officers seeking to determine if the rapper was sober or …

Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA is planning to release a new conceptual art project that will be unveiled to the public on January 1, 2010.   The rapper’s 20-year-career will be commemorated by WAIL (When Art Imitates Life) when the rapper unveils ‘Victory or Death.”   The producer revealed few details about the project, which is described …

Rapper Game has revealed the producers for his highly anticipated fourth release, titled the R.E.D. Album.   In addition to working with producers like Dr. Dre, Just Blaze and Cool & Dre, Game has been holed up in the studio with Neptunes front man Pharrell Williams for the first time in his recording career.   …

Drake may be one of the hottest rappers, but the Canadian sensation’s upcoming album has been pushed back. The rapper made the announcement, but didn’t offer a new date. “Well I’m making great progress on it. I’m hoping for March now. It’s just pulling everybody together,” he told MTV News. The opus, titled Thank Me …

Rapper/actor Nelly and Hip-Hop mogul/producer Jermaine Dupri will party for a good cause tonight (December 6) in St. Louis, Missouri.   Nelly will host his 4th Annual Black and White Ball at the Chase Park Plaza Hotel, where he will be joined by celebrities like R&B singer Mario, track & field legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee, baseball …

Grammy nominated rapper Flo Rida has teamed with the Grammy Foundation to perform at an event to support breast cancer awareness for women under 40 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.   Flo Rida and Grammy nominated British act The Ting Tings will perform as part of B94’s “Winter Blast.”   The proceeds from the event will be …

Police in Newnan, County Georgia disputed reports that Katt Williams was arrested yesterday (December 4), after a disturbancet a local Walmart outside of Atlanta.   Authorities received a 911 call yesterday from an unknown individual, who stated that Williams and an unknown group of men had threatened him with a shotgun.   Newnan Deputy Police …

Buffalo Bills star player Terrell Owens is sponsoring the 3rd Annual Catch a Dream Foundation Celebrity Fundraiser and Birthday Celebration next week. Invited guests like Russell Simmons, Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, Paris Hilton, Jay-Z and Ludacris will gather on Monday (December 7th) at the M2 Lounge in New York. Owen’s foundation is presenting the “December …

730Dipset CEO and founding Dipset member Freekey Zekey has shed further light on his former crew’s dissolution and current status via his new single “Feel Me.”   For the past several months, other former Dipset members have given conflicting information on whether the Harlem crew would ever reunite.   Cam’ron has emphatically rejected any talk …

Rapper/reality TV star MC Hammer has gone from being a pitch man for the popular Cash4Gold service, to becoming an equity partner in the company.   The Cash4Gold website was founded and launched in 2007 by the company’s CEO, Jeff Aronson.   The company specializes in purchasing precious metals, mostly gold.   The three-time Grammy …

A violent feud between rappers Young Jeezy and Gucci Mane came to an end tonight (December 3rd) on Atlanta radio station Hot 107.9, during DJ Drama’s Gangsta Grillz radio show.   Young Jeezy and Gucci Mane have had a feud the dates back to 2005, over the hit single “Icy,” which was supposed to be …

Former Pretty Ricky front man Pleasure P issued a statement this afternoon (December 3) clarifying rumors of his alleged involvement in a 2006 child molestation case.   “All of the recent rumors and accusations that are being circulated about me are 100% false,” the Atlantic Records artist said via his attorneys. “They are disgusting and …

Diggy Simmons, son of pioneering rapper Joseph Rev Run Simmons, has announced the official release of his debut mixtape.   The release, titled The 1st Flight, was originally supposed to drop on November 27th.   According to Diggy, he delayed the mixed tape’s November 27th release, in order to tweak certain tracks on the project. …

The Vatican has released its list of favorite songs for MySpace’s new streaming service MySpace Music, which launched today (December 3).   Surprisingly, one of the 12 tracks is Tupac Shakur’s song “Changes,” which was released in 1998 on Shakur’s Greatest Hits album, which was released in 1998.   “The genres are very different from …

Former firm members Foxy Brown and AZ will reunite in New York City for a rare performance together.   During AZ’s performance, special invited guest Brown will hit the stage to perform during the DVD release of the movie Envy at New York City night club S.O.B.‘s on Thursday December 10th.   As members of …

Rapper Kanye West and group the Black Eyed Peas earned 6 Grammy nominations each, it was announced tonight (December 2), during the “Grammy Nominations Concert Live! – Countdown To Music’s Biggest Night.”   LL Cool J hosted the one-hour special, which was broadcast live on CBS from Club Nokia.   Beyonce lead all artist with …

Freeway has remained quiet as his long-term friend Beanie Sigel has waged war against Jay-Z, but now the Philadelphia rapper breaks his silence in a song “Love Is A Battlefield.” The song, which samples the famous Pat Benatar song of the same name, avoids taking sides, but offers plenty commentary. “And I ain’t sayin n****s …