Hip-Hop Pioneers Team For ‘Sedgwick & Cedar’ Clothing Line
Some of the most influential figures in Hip-Hop history are lending their images and likeness to a new brand of clothing, Sedgwick & Cedar, which debuts in Spring 2005. Afrika Bambaataa, Grandmaster Caz, Melle Mel, Chief Rocker Busy Bee and Sha-Rock are all part of Sedgwick & Cedar, billed the first ever vintage Hip-Hop clothing […]

Game’s Black Wall Street Issues Statement Denying Implicating 50 Cent
Representatives of The Game’s Compton label The Black Wall Street, have strongly refuted rumors and news reports claiming that Game’s brother, COO of The Black Wall Street, posted a message on the company’s online forum, implicating 50 Cent in the shooting that occurred outside of New York radio station Hot 97 on Monday (Feb. 28). […]
Witness Says Lil Kim On Street During Shooting, Kim Issues Statement
Prosecutors played a videotape in court yesterday that they hope will convict rapper Lil’ Kim of lying to a federal grand jury about her knowledge of a 2001 daylight shootout in New York that left one man wounded. Lil’ Kim denied knowledge of the shootout to the federal grand jury, which occurred in front of […]

Dizzee Rascal Arrested In UK
UK rapper Dizzee Rascal was arrested yesterday (March 2) in East London, after authorities found illegal weapons and marijuana in a car he was traveling in. Police stopped Dizzee Rascal and three other men in the vehicle. A subsequent search turned up pepper spray, which is deemed an “offensive weapon,” as well as an ASP […]

More Headaches For Nelly; 20 Churches Planning Protest
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 […]

Foxy Brown Upset With Legendary Recording Studio
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 […]

Prosecutors Call Upon Capone To Testify In Lil Kim Case
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 […]

50 Cent Cancels New York Appearance Amid Shooting Inquiry
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 […]

AHH Stray News: Lil’ Dap, T.I., Mya, Soul Train Awards
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 […]

Nas Writes Novels, Developing Book Based On “Sekou’s Story”
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 […]

UPDATE: Man Shot Not With 50 Cent; Violator Offices Shot Up
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 […]

Opening Remarks In Lil Kim Case Start Tomorrow, Judge Questions Jury Selection
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 […]

Lydia Harris Talks Death Row Lawsuit, Possible Lawsuit Over Documentary
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, […]

Chicago Industry Vets Help Noonie Ward With Label
Harold “Noonie” Ward, currently on the cover of the newest F.E.D.S. magazine has started a record company to show love back to the streets of Chicago. Chicago native and music industry vet John Monopoly has lent support in helping Noonie cultivate relationships. Noonie has also been in talks with former Def Jam executives Russell Simmons […]
Ja Rule Starring In New Donald Goines Flick, Launches Film Company
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 […]

Whoo Kid Collaborates With Jamie Foxx
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 Responds To Arrest Warrant, Dismisses ‘Dead Beat’ Dad Allegations
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 […]

The Jam Master Jay Foundation LaunchesTonight (Feb. 25)
The Jam Master Jay Foundation for Music along with adidas will host a kick-off event tonight (Feb. 25) in New York City to honor the slain Run DMC DJ and commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the legendary adidas Superstar sneaker. The celebration takes place at 8.p.m. through midnight at New York’s Skylight club, with an […]
Kanye West To Pose Nude?
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 its a reciprocal publicity relationship for the artist. However, one cutting edged magazine has opted to take the rapper up on […]

Diddy In Trouble Over Penguins
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 […]