FBI Pursue Leads In B.I.G. Murder Case, LAPD Probing Houston Rap Entrepreneur

According to the Los Angeles Times, the FBI is investigation a 6-year-old theory that former Los Angeles police officer David A. Mack and Suge Knight orchestrated the 1997 murder of Christopher "Notorious B.I.G." Wallace. The FBI is following leads to determine if Mack, acting on orders from Knight, arranged for a man named Amir Muhammad […]

New Zealand Duo In Hot Water, Spent Govt. Money Learning Hip-Hop

Perhaps taking a cue from Jay-Z’s song “Money Ain’t A Thang,” two New Zealanders spent over $26,000 in government money on an expedition to learn more about hip-hop and rap music.But like Jigga’s “Money…” counterpart Jermaine Dupri, the duo are experiencing the consequences of “Ballin’ Out of Control.”A spokeswoman for the National Social Services has criticized the funding of the trip, which included […]

South By Southwest Kicks Off Tonight, Heavy On Hip-Hop

The music portion of the annual South By Southwest (SXSW) music festival kicks off tonight (March 17) in Austin, Texas. This year’s music festival is heavy on Hip-Hop music, featuring a variety of hip-hop music from across the country, including Jean Grae, Atmosphere, M.F. Doom, Esham, N.E.R.D., Clipse, Handsome Boy Modeling School, Brother Ali, Aesop […]

No Truth To Nas Assault Rumors

Rumors floating around that Queensbridge rapper Nas was assaulted are false, according to Nas’ spokesman.A radio station in Washington, D.C. reported that Nas was assaulted in Cincinnati, Ohio and was in the hospital.”Nas isn’t even in Cincinnati,” Nas’ spokesman Tony Ferguson told AllHipHop.com. “There is no truth to that rumor, he’s recording his new album.”The […]

Committee To Meet With Miami Mayor Over Police Surveillance of Rappers

Members of the Miami Beach Black Host Committee will meet with Mayor David Dermer and Police Chief Donald Delucca, to address their concerns about the police’s admission that they monitor rappers. The Committee was created by the Mayor to help foster a relationship between the city’s black residents and visitors. The meeting with the Mayor […]