Grammy-nominated rapper Mystikal (Michael Tyler), along with two other men, were charged with aggravated rape and extortion, according to the Associated Press. All three men, including Leland Ellis, 36, and Vercy Carter, 34, turned themselves in to police on Thursday morning and were booked in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Thursday afternoon Mystikal was released on $250, […]
Dibiase, one of the point rappers in Jaz-O’s Immobilaire crew, has defected and fallen out with the leader Jaz-O. In the unnamed song circulating, Dibiase turns on his former crew member and lyrically tosses disses at the veteran rapper, who is already in a war of words with Jay-Z and the Roc-A-Fella crew. Dibiase is […]
According to Matador Records, the long awaited album by veteran producer Large Professor will finally hit shelves October 8. Titled 1st Class, the album features Nas, Q-Tip and Busta Rhymes. After several label changes that kept his solo album from being released 1st Class is the Large Professor’s first full album release since he dropped […]
Chicago producer NoID has inked a deal with Def Jam for his label, Face The Music. NoID has produced tracks for Common, Method Man, new Def Jam artist Diego & tracks for Jay-Z, which NoID said would be featured on Jigga’s album, or on an upcoming Roc-A-Fella Allstar album that is being recorded. The first […]
Chicago producer NoID has inked a deal with Def Jam for his label, Face The Music. NoID has produced tracks for Common, Method Man, new Def Jam artist Diego & tracks for Jay-Z, which NoID said would be featured on Jigga’s album, or on an upcoming Roc-A-Fella Allstar album that is being recorded. The first […]
Ice T is executive producing and hosting a new series on TLC, "Beyond Tough." Ice, who served in the U.S. Army’s elite Ranger regiment, is executive producing the series with long time friend Andre Jetmir. The new show focuses on men and women who’s career’s put them in the path of danger and death everyday. […]
Lox member Styles P will serve an 8 month bid starting in November, for stabbing a man in the "backside," according to a published report in the New York Daily News. Style’s, who is known for his hard core lyrics, admitted that he is not looking forward to lockdown. "Who wants to go to jail? […]
Veteran rapper Heavy D is putting the final touches on his 8th album, Hev. According to Heavy, the album unfinished album features Faith Evans, Loon and P.Diddy, while Heavy is locking down other guest appearances. The album will feature production by The Trackmasters, Tony Dofat, P.Diddy and Heavy D. himself. "I’m excited about everything that’s […]
Canada’s Choclair recently shot a video for his second single, "Skunk," off of his latest album, Memoirs Of Blake Savage. The single features Kurupt, who was also on hand for the video shoot, which was shot during Canada Day Weekend by Wendy Morgan. Morgan recently lensed Swollen Members award winning video, "Fuel Injected." The new […]
The mother of Nas’ daughter has accused Jay-Z, Cam’ron and Russell Simmons of using the 7 year old as a pawn in Nas’ on going feuds. "Jay-Z, Cam’ron and Russell Simmons should be ashamed of promoting music which attacks innocent children," Carmen Bryan said Friday at a news conference in Harlem. Bryan called Jay-Z and […]
Suge Knight was hit with a $6 million dollar income tax bill that accrued while he was incarcerated in Mule Creek State Prison in Ione, California. Knight was serving a 9 year prison sentence for violation of his probation for getting involved in a fight with rival gang member Orlando Anderson, the night Tupac Shakur […]
Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment is in settlement negotiations with the Calcutta, India based music and film conglomerate, Saregama India Limited. The settlement talks are based on an illegal sample used in Truth Hurt’s smash hit, “Addictive.” The song contains samples of an Indian movie soundtrack owned by the company. The original singer was also unlawfully […]
Fat Joe was arrested Wednesday July 10 in conjunction with the alleged assault of a 31-year-old man, which took place at B.B. King’s in New York. Joe turned himself in after being on tour for the assault that took place early morning May 12. After apparently getting in a dispute with a member of Joe’s […]
Vita has decided to disassociate with Murder Inc, her label home of two years, Def Jam confirmed with AllHipHop.com. Representatives for Def Jam said that the rapper was not dropped, but “requested to leave and was allowed to.” Vita anticipated dropping her first full-length album, La Vita Dolce (“The Good Life”), later this year. In […]
Juvenile has released a new underground CD on his label, UTP Records titled 600 Degreez. While Wayne and the Big Tymers maintained in interviews that there is no beef with former cash money artists, a freestyle Lil Wayne did over the beat from Camron’s "Oh boy" calls out Juvenile and proclaims that he’s glad he’s […]
In an attempt for independent hip-hop talent to not only be seen but also heard, ABB Records, a label supporting independent artists for over 5 years, present their 2nd annual showcase. The showcase, which kicks off the I-5 tour, will be held in Los Angeles, California on July 14th, 2002 at Sessions (Club Echo). Performances […]
According to Hitsdailydouble, Priority Records co-founder Mark Cerami has launched a new label, M.S.C. Music & Entertainment. The new label is said to follow the Priority model, with rap music as the initial focus. Seven acts have been signed, including Kansas City’s TECHN9NE, who will be M.S.C.’s first release. TECHN9NE’s Absolute Power is scheduled for […]
Knoc-Turn’Al will release a mini album at the end of the month, due to the demand for his material, according to Elektra Entertainment. L.A. Confidential Presents Knoc-Turn’Al will feature Dr. Dre, who wrote and appears on four songs. The CD also features the first sample ever sanctioned by ex Beatle Sir Paul MCartney. The first […]
Ludacris and his DTP (Disturbing The Peace) crew are stated to drop their first full album, The Golden Grain. The group said the title is a metaphor for a particularly strong brand of alcohol. The group, consists of members Ludacris, Lil’ Fate, Tittyboy (formerly Tittybaby), J.C. and Shaunda, the female seen on "What’s Your Fantasy." […]
Duck Down Entaprizez has inked a distribution deal with Koch. After 2 1/2 years of not having an outlet for their music, the artists are already in the studio recording material for a new Bootcamp Clik album, which is slated for an October 8th release. The label is home to such artists as Smif-N-Wessun, Buckshot, […]
