Lil Jon Directs Latest Video
Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz recently lensed their video for "Play No Game," the second single from their fourth album, Kings Of Crunk. The video was shot on location in a residential community of Miami, in an eight-bedroom house that was converted into a rush party for the fictional "Omega East Side Fraternity." […]

DMX No. 1 In Film
When DMX proclaimed X Gonna Give It to Ya, hip-hops top dog proved his bite to be as fearsome as his bark as his film Cradle 2 the Grave tops the box office, while the accompanying soundtrack lands at number six on the Billboard charts. With a weekend draw of $17.1 million, the martial arts […]

Officials Cancel Clipse Concert, Citing ‘Gang Symbol’
Officials in Plainfield, NJ canceled a sold out Clipse concert tonight (Feb. 28), citing security issues. City officials claimed that the Star Trek inspired "V" hand sign on fliers promoting the show was a actually a gang symbol. "The symbol is about always being on some next level sh*t," group member Malice told AllHipHop.com. "It […]

Angie Martinez Takes Maternity Leave; Celebrates
In an on-air baby shower, the staff, admirers and friends of Hot 97’s Angie Martinez wished the expectant mother well as she worked her last day at the station prior to her maternity leave. Martinez received gifts like a Burberry robe, a rosery from Jacob The Jeweler, a car seat from co-worker Funk Flex and […]

Nelly To Take Top Honors At Soul Train Music Awards
Nelly will be honored with Soul Train’s Sammy Davis Jr. Award for Entertainer Of The Year tonight in Pasadena, California. The rapper joins The Beatles and the Bee Gees by garnering two consecutive and simultaneous #1 singles with "Hot in Herre" and "Dilemma," an accomplishment that hadn’t been achieved since 1978. Nelly received two Grammy’s […]

50 Cent 94 Drug Arrest Detailed
Detailed documents have hit the internet detailing the 1994 drug arrest of 50 Cent and a 16-year-old female accomplice. The papers, revealed by thesmokinggun.com, chronicle the arrest and incarceration of the record-breaking rap artist. Arrested 1994, the rapper and the teen were and charged with felony drug charges. On June 29, 50 and the girl, […]

Gotti’s Bro Claims Innocent; Police Don’t Believe
Police say they dont believe Christopher Lorenzos (aka Chris Gotti) claim that he was shot in the leg in a courtyard outside of the offices of Murder Inc, which reside within Def Jam Records headquarters. Yesterday officials released additional evidence that contradicted Lorenzs assertion that he was shot by an unknown assailant about 9 p.m. […]

Trick Daddy Hit With Assault Charges
Maurice "Trick Daddy" Young, is facing assault charges after he allegedly flashed a gun and threatened to kill a man during a dispute following a basketball game Feb. 3. Witnesses said that Trick Daddy was playing basketball with friends when he got into an unknown dispute with Pernell Paige, 27. Trick Daddy left the court […]

Eminem’s Mom: ‘Marshall Is Very Unhappy’
Eminem’s mother, Debbie Mathers-Briggs, appeared on Fox’s television news show, The Pulse tonight (Feb. 27). Briggs spoke with Bill O’Reilly about Eminem, saying the world famous rapper was very unhappy. "From what I’ve heard, Marshall has been drinking alot. Drinking is an escape," Debbie Mathers said. "He’s my son. It’s very dangerous out there, the […]
DMX Says He’s Disappointed He Didn’t Get To Perform
Fans of DMX were confused when the rapper never took to the stage, prompting rumors that he was a no show, or that he chose to stay in Los Angeles to work on his next movie, "Never." According to a statement, DMX was in the building by 8:45 PM Tuesday night. The performance started 2 […]

Russell Simmons, Musicians Announce New Anti-War Coalition
Russell Simmons and a host of other artists gathered today to announce the creation of Musicians United to Win Without War. The new coalition of artists seeks to help mobilize the hundreds of millions of American’s who may oppose the looming war with Iraq. "Iraq’s been contained for 12 years," said Russell Simmons, co-founder of […]

Keith Murray Involved In Serious Car Accident
Keith Murray was involved in a serious car accident this morning (Feb. 27) in Durham, North Carolina. Murray, his entourage and his group, Legions of Doom were traveling in a van that struck a highway railing. The van flipped and crashed into six cars, already piled up from an earlier crash. Investigators are seeking to […]

David Banner Inks $10 Million Dollar Deal With SRC
Platinum producer (Trick Daddy, Pastor Troy, Snoop Dogg, Lil Flip, etc) and rapper from Jackson, Mississippi, David Banner, inked a $10 million dollar deal with the Steve Rifkind Company/Universal Records Group this week. After a bidding war with a variety of labels, Banner chose SRC. "Rifkind has an incredible track record and is a marketing […]
Study: Rap Videos Effecting Young Girls
According to a new study, African American girls who spend more time watching rap videos than their peers are more likely to hit a teacher, have more than one sex partner, pick up an STD or be arrested. Dr. Edward W. Hook III of the University of Alabama in Birmingham monitored the behavior of 522 […]
Cam’Ron Associates Charged In Fire Fight
According to published reports, authorities claim that a shooting that took place on rapper CamRons tour bus as the rapper and his crew, The Diplomats, were traveling early morning Wed. While in Boston, the group was touring in support of their upcoming CD, Diplomatic Immunity. Investigating authorities claim the gunfire came from a tour bus […]

Jay-Z Squashes Beyonce Rumors
Rapper Jay-Z has commented on the various rumors floating around about his relationship with Destiny’s Child lead singer, Beyonce Knowles. The rapper squashed rumors that they were on the verge of getting married. "I used to see her all the time. We are not engaged by the way. We’re just cool. We’re just friends," Jigga […]

Baby And Karl Kani Launch Clothing Line
Bryan "Baby" Williams and Karl Kani have teamed up to create a new line of urban street wear. Life Clothing will release denims, T-shirts and other clothing with mink and 14 karat gold threading in the clothes. “Karl Kani’s clothes speak like our music does," Baby said. "He combines street with bling in the same […]

P. Diddy Wants Justin’s In Detroit
New York reps for Sean P.Diddy Combs recently announced that Detroit is a likely location for the next Justin’s restaurant. The chain is owned by the entrepreneur and named after his firstborn son. Justin’s, named after Comb’s oldest son, offers it’s patrons soul and Caribbean food in a relaxed atmosphere full of music. Detroit would […]

Suge Knight Gets Jail Release
Tha Rows commander-in-chief Suge Knight was released from a California state prison after serving 61 days for alleged parole violations. In lieu of further jail time, the rap magnate was ordered to perform 200 hours of anti-gang community service. The court could have pushed for the CEO to serve up to a year in jail […]

Cypress Hll Pay Tribute To Peter Tosh
Cypress Hill will take part in a new tribute album to Peter Tosh. Tosh was a founding member of The Wailers, which included Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer. Tosh left the group in 1973 for a solo career. He was shot to death in his Jamaica home in 1987. Cypress Hill will re-work Tosh’s "Legalize […]