50 Cent filed a lawsuit against an internet advertising firm, seeking at least $1 million dollars in damages over an infamous ad that appeared on various Internet sites titled “shoot the rapper.”   The rapper is suing Traffix Inc., the company that created an infamous advertisement featuring a caricature of 50 Cent smiling that offered fans […]

Hip-Hop artist David Banner sent 80 children from the Stewpot Neighborhood Children’s program in Jackson, Mississippi on an all expense paid trip to Six Flags over Georgia today (July 20).   The rapper provided a bus, food, t-shirts and admission to the park on the annual excursion, which he has been sponsoring since 2005, with […]

Simon and Schuster’s Simon Spotlight Entertainment has teamed with former Milwaukee pimp Ken “Pimpin’ Ken” Ivy to release Pimpology, The 48 Laws of the Game.   The book, which is a “pimped out” version of Robert Green’s bestselling book The 48 Laws of Power, was written with author Karen Hunter (Confessions of a Video Vixen, […]

Mobile, Alabama rapper Rich Boy debuted the video for his latest single “Good Things” featuring Polow Da Don and Keri Hilson today (July 20).   The clip, which was filmed in Malibu, California, was directed by Uly and Jesse Terrero.   “Good Things” is the third single from Rich Boy’s self titled debut album, which […]

CTE/Def Jam artist BloodRaw has joined the roster of artists being represented by Jimmy “Henchmen” Rosemond’s management company, Czar Entertainment, it was announced today.   The announcement comes two days after the rapper’s former manager, Florida record promoter and indie exec C. Wakeley, announced that he andthe artist had parted ways under amicable terms.   […]

An upcoming episode of Making the Band 4 will feature the highly publicized incident between Sean “Diddy” Combs and his longtime choreographer Laurie Ann Gibson. During an April 25 taping for the show, Combs, Gibson and Bivens were involved in a heated argument. Gibson filed a complaint with New York police in May, claiming Bivens […]

Floetry cofounder Marsha Ambrosius and emcee/singer Amanda Diva have embarked on a new musical collaboration called the Floetry Remixed Tour, which hits the road on July 26.Marsha Ambrosius, a native of London, has been signed to Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Records as a solo artist and appeared on numerous song from Busta Rhymes, Nas and The […]

Days after Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was indicted for allegedly being involved in a dog-fighting operation, Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons is putting those associated with the star player on notice, while Nike has suspended the release of an upcoming football sneaker endorsed by Vick due to the allegations.   Simmons, along with the Rev. […]

Atlanta rapper Jermaine Dupri and St. Louis rapper Nelly will do battle against one another this weekend – on the basketball court.   The pair will square off at the Georgia State College Arena this Saturday (July 21) during Jermaine Dupri’s annual So So Def Summer Fest 2007.   Dupri’s So So Def All Stars […]

Underground rap label Duck Down Records is giving music lovers a reason to enjoy the summer with a trio of free concerts featuring rap groups Black Moon and Smif-N-Wessun.   Performers taking the stage during the three shows include Sean Price, Dead Prez and Scarface.   With our upcoming release schedule and active touring dates […]

MTV has announced that the upcoming season of Pimp My Ride will be the last for the network.   The final eight episodes of Pimp My Ride will air this Sunday (July 22) at 10:30 pm on MTV.   The hit show will be replaced with a new auto-makeover themed competition titled Trick It Out.   […]

Oakland rap veteran Too $hort recently released the first compilation from his new label Up All Night Music titled I Love The Bay.   The 16-track album hit stores on July 17 and features a who’s-who of Bay area rappers, including heavyweights like E-40, Keak Da Sneak, Messy Marv, Yukmouth, San Quinn, The Pack, Zion […]

1520 Sedgwick Avenue, long considered an important site in the creation of Hip-Hop, is officially eligible to be recognized as landmark by the State of New York.Organizers will hold a a press conference on Monday (July 23) announcing that the New York State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation approved an application on July […]

Detroit Piston’s center/forward Chris Webber will host his 2nd Annual Bada Bling Celebrity Weekend at Caesar’s Palace and various locations throughout Las Vegas July 20-22.   The celebrity weekend, which will be hosted by comedian Charlie Murphy, raises money for The Chris Webber Foundation, Webber’s nonprofit with an objective of increasing literacy among disadvantaged youth. […]

Former Bad Boy South rapper Chopper is once again a wanted man.   The Baltimore Examiner reports that bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of the rapper, who is best known for his stint on MTV’s Making the Band 2.   According to Elizabeth Bartholomew, a spokeswoman for Maryland’s Division of Parole and […]

Rapper 50 Cent may have plenty of enemies in Hip-Hop, but the chart topping rapper is also taking aim at outgoing embattled president, George W. Bush Jr.   During a 2005 interview with GQ Magazine in which 50 Cent and Kanye West won “Men of the Year” honors, 50 Cent expressed a desire to meet President […]

The Global Mixx Music Retreat 2007 has kicked off another summer music workshop, set to take place in Chicago July 19-23.   Hosted by Live Radio, this music industry “how-to” breaks down the do’s and don’ts within the music business, giving managers, artists, and label executives the knowledge they need to have a successful career. […]

Six-time Grammy Award winning rapper Kanye West will host his foundation’s inaugural benefit concert in his hometown of Chicago, Illinois on August 24.   West will host a concert and VIP event to raise money for the Kanye West Foundation, with funds earmarked to establish the Loop Dreams Teacher Training Institute in Chicago in 2008. […]

Wyclef Jean recently showcased tracks from his upcoming album Carnival II: Memoirs of An Immigrant. Jean previewed the album to a variety of Asian record executives at the Sheraton Beach Resort in Langkawi, Malaysia last week. The album, which is sequel to his platinum-plus 1997 solo debut The Carnival, features guest appearances by Mary J. […]

Fort Meyers, Florida rapper Plies is the subject of a slander lawsuit filed in Montogemry County Circuit Court yesterday (July 16).   According to the lawsuit, Plies allegedly failed to appear at a concert on July 8 and then made disparaging remarks about the promoter the following day on a local radio station.   The Montogomery […]