Def Jam recording artist Ghostface announced a Feb. release date for his highly anticipated fifth album, Fishscale. Fishscale features the lead single "Back Like That," featuring recent Def Jam signee Ne-Yo. Ghost, who has been smoke-free for two years, said this album is his most focused to date. "This album is gonna put me back […]

Beanie Sigel pleaded guilty to misdemeanor simple assault Tuesday, a legal case rooted in a 2003 fight. In a Philadelphia courtroom, the rapper was sentenced to two years probation and fined $180 in court costs after concurring with a prosecutor’s version of the assault. In January 2003, a man accused the rapper of punching him […]

Sergio Mendes, one of the most internationally successful Brazilian musicians of all time, will be releasing a new album titled Timeless, an album produced by and featuring will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas. Almost 40 years ago, Mendes released the hits "Brasil 66’" and "Mas Que Nada." He also hit big in 1968 with the […]

The New Year marks the beginning of something new for Kevin Federline. The former backup dancer kicked off the new year by releasing his debut single, “PopoZao” exclusively on Yahoo! Music Unlimited at midnight Jan. 1. The Brazilian-inspired dance track is first release from Federline’s debut album. “I wanted to make the kind of record […]

Famed rapper and Geto Boys member Scarface has been tapped by New Era Cap Co. to design a limited edition custom “Capture the Flag” New Era 59Fifty cap. Scarface will meet with executives from the 85-year-old company on Saturday (Jan. 14) for an official design meeting. Scarface joins other celebrities in creating a custom “Capture […]

Queens, New York rapper 50 Cent will attend the UK Premiere of his semi-autobiographical movie, “Get Rich or Die Tryin’.” 50 Cent will be present at a special screening for the movie on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at Empire Leicester Square. “Get Rich or Die Tryin’” premiered in the United States on Nov. 9, 2005 and […]

Comedian Tom Green continues to pursue his rap career with the recent release of his new album, Prepare for Impact. On Green’s website www.tomgreen.com, he details a recent run-in with Geto Boys rapper Bushwick Bill while shooting a video at a Fat Burger restaurant in Las Vegas. The site includes a clip of Green and […]

UK rapper Ms. Dynamite was charged with assaulting a female police officer outside a London nightclub on Jan. 6. The 25-year-old rapper was celebrating her birthday with her brother and another female acquaintance. Police allegedly witnessed her kicking the front door of the Paragon Lounge nightclub in West London. When police questioned her, they claim […]

Rapper David Banner, Jimmy Henchman, manager of the Game and Swisha House CEO Michael Watts will be among the panelists addressing music industry issues during a weekend of discussions sponsored by Rap Coalition and The 3rd Annual Southern Entertainment Awards. Topics for the panels include: How to Get a Record Deal, How to Build a […]

Talib Kweli recently teamed with Team Works Media to produce a Big Ten Conference men’s basketball Public Service Announcement as part of a two-year comprehensive marketing and promotional program developed by the league office. Kweli performs an original track he composed for the Big Ten Conference titled “Welcome to the Big Stage.” The PSA premiered […]

Grammy winning artists, The Black Eyed Peas will headline the 6th Annual Honda Civic Tour. The group has sold over 16 million copies of their latest album Monkey Business, powered by such hit singles as "Don’t Phunk with My Heart," "Don’t Lie," "My Humps," and the current single "Pump It.” The Honda Civic Tour is […]

Multi-platinum rapper Twista suffered injuries in an early morning auto accident in Chicago this morning (Jan. 7). The rapper was injured in a hit and run accident around 4:00 AM, after another driver ran into his Dodge Charger. “He is at home with his private doctor under observation,” Twista’s manager Rawle Stewart told AllHipHop.com. “Twista […]

Rapper DMX was granted an early release from prison, after serving a month of a 70-day sentence for parole violation. The rapper was released from Rikers Island on Dec. 30, for good behavior and because he had accrued credit for time he previously spent incarcerated. DMX, born Earl Simmons, was sentenced to jail in November […]

Some of Hip-Hop’s biggest stars have teamed to present the inaugural Battle of the Stars Youth Football Classic, an event that features celebrity coached youth football teams. Snoop Dogg, Nelly, Diddy, Luke, Trick Daddy and others will participate in the event, which will take place at Dolphins Stadium on January 14. Teams representing Los Angeles, […]

After being on the road with Afroman as his DJ and guest performer, Mr. Mixx, co-founder of the 2 Live Crew has settled down at the famed Bunny Ranch in Carson City, Nevada to start work on his solo album, VGNL MINDED. The album will be released on Mixx’s label, Mr. Mixx Recordings and will […]

In November of 2005, rapper/producer Daz Dillinger, Kurupt and Arnold White announced they were launching DPG Idols, a TV and online reality show that is seeking new artists to be included in the group DPGC. The contestants have been narrowed down to 12 finalists that represent different regions of the United States. The finalists are […]

Releases by 50 Cent and Mariah Carey helped Universal Music Group earn the title of bestselling label for 2005. Mariah Carey’s The Emancipation of Mimi and 50 Cent’s The Massacre sold almost 10 million copies. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the albums helped UMG snag a 31.7% percent market share. Sony BMG ranked #2 with […]

MTV2 is set to air a Sucker Free Power Players special that highlights the most powerful and influential people in Hip-Hop. Hosted by DJ Clue, the Sucker Free Power Players special is a 90-minute countdown, which will showcase and profile Hip-Hop’s elite. The special will focus on artists and entrepreneurs who have reached the top […]

Honorary Hollywood, California Mayor Johnny Grant will present rapper/actress Queen Latifah with a star on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame today (Jan. 4). Grant, along with Hollywood Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Leron Gubler will honor Latifah for her achievements in Tinseltown. Celebrities who have made an impact on Hollywood are featured on […]