The Lox’s D-Block Signs To Universal
The Loxs D-Block Records has signed a production deal with Universal and expects member Sheek Louchs solo album, Walk With Me, to be the first release from the union. The label expects to drop Sheeks album midway in the summer time, citing a tentative date of July 29. After hitting the mixtapes and garnering street […]
Suge Knight Hosts Mothers Day Celebration
On Sunday, May 11th, Suge Knight will serve as honorary host of Death Row’s annual Single Mother’s Day Brunch at The Regent Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. "For many reasons, a lot of women find themselves serving as both mother and father in raising their sons and daughters," Knight said, "Each and every […]
Just Blaze Stays Busy, Working On 2 Labels
Just Blaze is staying busy, working on a variety of projects. The multi-platinum producer has two beats on Dr. Dre’s next album and he is also working on not one, but two record label deals. On working with Dr. Dre, the producer said he didn’t believe that he would actually be working with someone of […]
Jam Master Jay’s Mother Comes Forward, More Info Surfaces
Jam Master Jay’s mother recently stated that the person (or persons) who had a hand in the murder of her son, would eventually pay for the puzzling, still unsolved murder. “They might not get what’s coming to them right away, or be arrested right now, but their soul will never be free,” Connie Mizell told the New York Daily […]
Koch # 1 Independent Label
Billboard magazine has ranked Koch’s In The Paint imprint as the #1 independent R&B/Hip-Hop label, based on sales compiled by SoundScan over the past 12 months. Koch Entertainment landed 22 titles on the Billboard 200 albums chart, fueled by the hip-hop acts on both Koch Entertainment and In The Paint. "Our focus has always been […]
West Coast Rappers Unite To “S.T.O.P.”
A variety of West coast rappers have recorded "S.T.O.P.," short for ‘Stop The Oppressive Politics.’ Daz, Everlast, Defari, J-Ro, Trey Dee, Soopafly, RBX, Dilated Peoples, W.C. Mac Minister and Light (BushBaybes), are featured on the Internet only release, produced by Fred Wreck. "We all had different views that were basically about the same thing," Wreck […]
IRS Claims McGriff Ordered 50 Cent Shooting
An affidavit filed by the Internal Revenue Service in the United States Eastern District of New York alleges that Murder Inc. is secretly controlled by Kenneth "Supreme" McGriff, the former head of a Queens, New York drug gang known as "Supreme Team," whom the IRS claims set 50 Cent up to be shot. IRS agent […]
Busta Rhymes Formally Charged With Assault
Busta Rhymes was formally charged with assault in a Massachusetts court yesterday. Celine Giguere, 21, claims that Rhymes slammed her head into a table after she touched him on the chin during a Dec. 2002 performance at a local club. The complaint alleges that Rhymes then grabber her by her hair and said, "If you […]
Clubs Scared Of Bone Crusher
While Bone Crusher, Aristas latest upstart, may not be scared of anything the rapper is alleging that clubs arent mirroring his sentiments. With Never Scared, the massive Atlanta rapper, who frequently take his shirt off in performances, makes entire clubs transform into urban mosh pits. But now, he charges, there has been a backlash. This […]
Murder Inc May Have Paid Supreme; Inc Denies Wrong
As investigations are underway probing the relationship between Kenneth Supreme McGriff and Murder Inc., sources close to the federal investigation say the label put McGriff on their payroll under a phony name when the former Queens drug lord was released from prison. In a report by the LA Times, Chuck Philips (the writer who wrote […]
Eve In Negotiations To Star In New Flick
Rapper Eve is in negotiations to star opposite Kevin Bacon in "The Woodsman," an independent drama about pedophilia. The movie, which is being produced by Lee Daniels Entertainment- the company behind the Oscar award winning flick, "Monster’s Ball," focuses on a man who returns to his hometown after 12 years in prison. When he tries […]
2nd Suspect In Freeky Zeeky Shooting Sought
Police identified a man with two outstanding warrants for a Brooklyn shooting and rape as a suspect yesterday in the shooting of rapper “Freaky Zeeky” and the murder of his bodyguard in Manhattan. The 32-year-old suspect, John Mingo, allegedly shot Freaky (a.k.a. Ezekiel Jiles) after he and suspected accomplice Chauncey Dillon ripped a $20,000 pendant […]
Busta May Face Assault Charges
Busta Rhymes (Trevor Smith) may face assault charges after a fan claims the rapper attacked her during a concert five months ago. At the time of the incident, police didnt arrested the rapper, however Celine Giguerre, 21, decided to press charges prompting action. Giguerres suit caused Busta to appear in a Fall River, Mass court […]
ODB Is On The Roc
Released today (May 1) from a New York State facility, Old Dirty Bastard (known now as Dirt McGirt) announced that he has signed to Roc-A-Fella Records. At a press conference in Manhattan ODB said, I’m happy to be here. I thought I wasn’t gonna be able to touch another microphone. I’m happy my eyes are […]
Nike And Nelly Drop Air Derrty
Nike and multi-platinum rapper Nelly are set to drop a limited edition sneaker dubbed, the Air Derrty, which will be available in very limited quantities. Only 1,000 pairs of the exclusive sneaker will be available to consumers and officials at Nike expect the shoe to sell out within hours. The Air Derrty will only be […]
Funk Flex Ordered To Pay Child Support
The mother of Funkmaster Flex won a child support settlement against the popular Hot 97 DJ yesterday. Flex agreed in Family Court yesterday to pay child support to his 2-year-old son by Haydee Diaz, with whom he has no romantic relationship. The Hot 97 DJ will support his child financially from his $208,000 salary according […]
RIAA To File Traders: “You Can Easily Be Identified”
The RIAA (Recording Industry Association Of America) will launch an attack on users of such popular file trading services, according to sources by flooding the services with anti-piracy messages. When users attempt to download their favorite music, they may receive a warning from the organization instead, which says "When you offer music on these systems, […]
Project H.O.P.E. Responds To Russell
Alleging slander and an attempt to discredit his organization, Najee Ali wrote an open letter to Russell Simmons stemming from comments the mogul made to AllHipHop.com regarding the UPN series Platinum. Ali, National Director of Project Islam H.O.P.E., denounced Simmons for a statement that Ali and his organization are in solidarity regarding their complaints of […]
Russell Supports ‘Platinum’
While the music industry has expressed a general dislike for hip-hop drama “Platinum” the show has found a huge, credible supporter – Russell Simmons. The mogul, who was known as “Rush” in his earlier days, says the show is closer to reality than even the industry will admit. The show garnered record-breaking viewership its first […]
Man Arrested In Connection With Freaky Zeeky Shooting
Police have arrested a Brooklyn man in connection with a gunfight in Manhattan last week that injured rapper Freaky Zeeky and killed an associate, Erick Mangrum. Chauncey Dillon, 29, will be charged with second-degree murder. It is not clear if police believe that Dillon fired the shot that wounded Zeeky and killed Mangrum.The incident unfolded […]