Cymande Wins Against Fugees In Copyright Case
A federal judge recently issued a ruling in favor of 1970’s British soul group Cymande, in a sampling lawsuit against the Fugees and Sony Music. The lawsuit, which was filed by group members Steve Scipio and Patrick Patterson in March, claims the Fugees illegally sampled the song “Dove” on their 1996 album The Score . […]
Jay-Z Talks Hector Bambino’s Roc-La-Familia Debut
Puerto Rican reggaeton star Hector Bambino “El Father” is putting the finishing touches on his Roc La Familia debut, Roc La Familia & Hector Bambino ‘El Father’ Present Los Rompe Discotekas. The album, due June 20, will be the first release under Def Jam’s new Roc La Familia imprint. Notable guest appearances include Don Omar, […]
Rapper Snoop Dogg Banned From British Airways After Brawl In Airport
British Airways has banned rapper Snoop Dogg from flying on their airlines, after the rapper was accused of starting a brawl in London’s Heathrow Airport. Snoop Dogg (real name Calvin Broadus) was released last week (April 27) following a melee that occurred at a British Airways first class lounge. Snoop and five other members of […]
Judge OK’s Release Of Karrine “Superhead” Steffans P####
A Federal judge has denied a request for a temporary restraining order by Karrine “Superhead” Steffans to disrupt distribution of a new Vivid Entertainment DVD titled Superhead. Steffans requested a temporary restraining order against adult film company Vivid Entertainment, with regard to advertising and a photo of her on the DVD cover. The DVD, which […]
Ice-T Teaches Hip-Hop On ‘Ice T’s Rap School’
Rap legend Ice-T is set to star in a new Vh1 reality series, where he teaches young students the fundamentals of Hip-Hop and emceeing. In Ice-T’s Rap School, the rapper-turned-actor will coach and train a class of seventh and eight graders from New York City’s exclusive York Prep on the basics of becoming an MC. […]
Bay Area Rappers Create Hyphy Energy Drink
A Bay Area rap group has started a full-fledged campaign for a new Hyphy Juice Energy Drink, a beverage based on the popular cultural movement in the region. The drink is the brainchild of an Oakland group called The Team, which has begun to promote it through a song called “Hyphy Juice.” “The music and […]
T.I.’s Entourage Involved in After-Hours Shooting In Cincinnati
A van believed to belong to rapper T.I. was found near the site of a recent shooting at a Cincinnati nightclub. The Cincinnati Enquirer reports the incident culminated in shootings that occurred around 3:20 a.m., after a verbal altercation and possible scuffle took place inside Club Ritz, the site of an after-hours party for T.I. […]
Time Magazine Recognizes Sean “Diddy” Combs As One Of 100 Most Influential People
Music mogul and renaissance man Sean “Diddy” Combs was recently named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People. Combs, who was hailed by the magazine as a “Builder & Titan,” was bestowed the honor for his contributions in taking the Hip-Hop urban culture mainstream in the areas of music and fashion. The multimedia magnate, […]
Field Mob Denies Dissing NY Rappers, Says Video Is Fabricated
Atlanta rap duo Field Mob has addressed the rumors regarding comments they made about New York rappers on Raw Report DVD Magazine’s “Platinum Plus Series: Ludacris Presents Disturbing the Peace.” In the footage circulating the Internet, two portions of what is a full-length DVD were integrated to create a fabricated controversy, according Field Mob’s label […]
Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Graffiti Artists in NYC Lawsuit
A federal judge has ruled in favor of seven graffiti artists who filed a first amendment lawsuit against the City of New York, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Councilman Peter Vallone, Jr. Judge George B. Daniels today (May 2) granted the group’s request for a preliminary injunction against recent amendments to anti-graffiti legislation that went into […]
Houston Rapper Big Hawk Shot And Killed
Rapper and Screwed Up Click member Big Hawk was shot and killed last night (May 1) in Houston. Big Hawk, born John Hawkins, was struck multiple times around 10:30 pm in front of an associate’s house. Sources said Hawkins’ car was still running when he was shot and according to police, no one witnessed the […]
Family Of Slain Bouncer Files Lawsuit Against Proof’s Estate
The family of slain bouncer Keith Bender filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Detroit rapper, Proof’s estate. Bender was allegedly shot by Proof last month in an altercation at the CCC Nightclub on 8 Mile Road in Detroit – an incident which led to the death of the 35 year – old Army veteran. According […]
Exclusive: Gravy Talks About Hot 97 Shooting
Less than a week after he was shot in front of Hot 97 FM’s SoHo studios in New York, rapper Gravy is addressing the incident that briefly sent him to the hospital. According to reports, Gravy was shot in the buttocks last Wednesday (April 26) by a man who was upset when the rapper refused […]
Lil’ Kim, Other Inmates Locked-Down After Cell Phone Smuggling Incident
The Philadelphia unit where Lil’ Kim and other women prisoners are being housed is on lock-down, after a visitor attempted to smuggle in a cell phone. Over half of the female population in the Federal Detention Center has been on lock-down since April 21. FDC Authorities refused to comment on the case, but sources said […]
Sticky Fingaz Directing Second Feature Film
Kirk “Sticky Fingaz” Jones recently went into post-production on the movie Caught on Tape, the second feature film directed by the rapper. Jones, who also wrote and stars in the movie, directs a cast that includes Cedric the Entertainer, Vivica A. Fox, Bokeem Woodbine and others. Jones’ directorial debut, a Hip-Hop musical entitled A Day […]
Jermaine Dupri, Lil Jon Shoot Commercial For Heineken
Atlanta Hip-Hop stars Jermaine Dupri and Lil Jon recently wrapped a thirty second television spot for Heineken titled “Jet Bet.” In the ad, the pair wager on who will take home the most Grammy’s, with the winner receiving a 12-pack of Heineken, personally delivered by the loser of the bet. After Dupri wins, Lil Jon […]
T.I. Tapped To Kick Off Apollo Theater’s Black Music Month
T.I. has been tapped to kick off the Apollo Theater’s June Black Music Month celebration. The Atlanta rapper will also be the first Hip-Hop act billed under the Apollo New Legends Series. The latter event aims to honor and showcase top artists from a variety of musical genres whose music has had a strong impact […]
Hot 97’s Landlord’s Start The Eviction
The landlord of the SoHo building which houses New York’s Hot 97 vowed to evict the controversial radio station because of various shootings and altercations in front of the station. Stuart GraBois, a member of the New York City District Council of Carpenters, which owns 395 Hudson St., said the eviction process has started. “We’ve […]
UK Takeover 4 Hip-Hop Fest Kicks Off In May
BBC 1xtra DJs Mistajam and Rodney P have signed on to host UK Takeover 4, one of the largest independent British Hip-Hop showcases. The main event will be held May 29 in Nottingham, at Rock City. Headlining artists include Kano, Klashnekoff, Jehst, Professor Green and MOBO award winner Sway. The showcase was launched in 2003 […]
Hot 97 Announces Summer Jam Lineup
Busta Rhymes, Sean Paul and Mary J. Blige are among the performers slated to take the stage June 4 at New York radio station Hot 97’s 13th annual Summer Jam concert. More than 50,000 people are expected to turn out for the event, which will also feature performances by Jamie Foxx, Chris Brown, Ne-Yo, T.I., […]
