Nicholas "Fat Nick" Minucci was sentenced to 15 years in prison yesterday (June 17). Minnuci was sentenced for fracturing the skull of another man, while using the word n***ER in June 2005. Queens Supreme Court Justice Richard Buchter chastised Minnuci, who fractured a black man’s skull with a bat, while uttering the racial epitaph. Minnuci […]

The Black Eyed Peas have postponed a trek to Mumbai and Bangalore, India, the group’s tour management announced. The concerts, scheduled to be held in Mumbai at the MMRDA Grounds and the Palace Grounds in Bangalore August 2 and 3 were canceled for reasons not specified. According to reports, the group plans to reschedule the […]

The Lincoln Park/Coast Cultural District (LPCCD) announces the 1st Annual Lincoln Park Music Festival in New Jersey. The three-day event is set to consist of a variety of activities including a film screening of Afro Punk, a Skateboarding camp and an Afro Punk concert featuring M-1 (of Dead Prez), Tamar-Kali, G.A.M.E. Rebellion and Yougalao. The […]

The man who was allegedly assaulted by superstar rapper Eminem in a Detroit strip club will not press charges, according to reports.Police said the man allegedly assaulted, identified in reports as Miad J., accused the rapper of punching him several times in the bathroom of The Cheetah’s strip club early Thursday (July 13) morning on […]

As he gears up for the release of his new album Crook DA Book: The Fed Story rapper Project Pat is putting his experience behind bars in a new book."I got this book I wrote and it’s called The Fed Story 2," Project Pat told AllHipHop.com. "It’s just about the situation and the feds, and […]

Incarcerated rapper Chi-Ali is petitioning a variety of Hip-Hop heavyweights from prison in hopes of getting exposure for his younger cousins, rap group Guns & Glamour. Chi-Ali (real name Chi Ali Griffith) has started a letter writing campaign to promote the male and female twin rap group that consists of members Hollywood (born Darryl Alexander) […]

A concert featuring Juelz Santana at a local club in Allentown, Pennsylvania turned violent yesterday (July 16), after the rapper left the club without performing for the capacity crowd of about 1,000 people.According to Allentown’s Morning Call, police in riot gear lined the streets after fights broke out in the audience, prompting fans to head […]

Public Enemy frontman Chuck D. will be the keynote luncheon speaker at the Annual Conference of the National Urban League.The "Fight the Power" luncheon is part of a three-day event taking place in Atlanta that features a variety of plenary sessions, luncheons and interactive workshops aimed at educating young, urban professionals.“Repeated success with a program […]

Translation Consultation & Brand Imaging , a New York City-based brand marketing firm headed by founder and Chief Creative Officer Steve Stoute, has aligned with General Motors Corp. The company will provide strategic counsel and marketing communications guidance for Chevrolet and other GM vehicle brands in the U.S. on key projects as it helps expand […]

While the South is currently dominating Hip-Hop, West Coast rap icon Snoop Dogg is confident that his beloved region is ready to reclaim its top spot. With his new solo album Blue Carpet Treatment, due in October, the Long Beach, Calif., rapper hopes to restore the West’s dominion. "I hate losing. I’m a sore loser," […]

C-Murder has been released from home confinement after being accused of violating the conditions of his house arrest numerous times.Judge Martha Sassone of the 24th Judicial District Court denied a request on Thursday (July 13) to jail the embattled rapper after prosecutors and witnesses alleged that C-Murder (born Corey Miller) was frequently out of range […]

Busta Rhymes has been tapped by Heineken to join the 2006 Amsterjam summer music mash-up festival. Scheduled to take place Saturday, August 19th on New York’s Randall’s Island, the Amsterjam will feature Rhymes performing his own solo set, as well as, a special mash-up set with Latin supergroup Yerba Buena. The day-long festival will also […]

Imprisoned rapper Mac Minister is preparing an album titled Minister of Defense for SMC Recordings/Fontana. Mac Minister, who is preparing to be tried for the 2005 murders of Kansas City rapper Anthony "Fat Tone" Watkins, 24 and Jermaine "Cowboy" Akins, will tell his side of the story on the album, as well as details that […]

Rapper Eminem is facing accusations from a man who claims the MC punched him four or five times at a Detroit strip club, leaving him with a knoton the side of his face.The man, identified as Miad J., told WXYZ TV that Eminem assaulted him in the men’s room at about 1 a.m. Wednesday (July […]

Seven years after being convicted on armed robbery charges, rapper Mysonne Linen is tasting freedom with a renewed focus on music and family. The Bronx native said he hopes to release new music as early as this week. "I’m eager to get back in the studio, do some songs, get some mixtapes out and get […]

Hip-Hop pioneer Kool G Rap has signed a recording deal with Stockton, Calif.,-based Back Route Records and is set to release his next album Uncontrolled Substance. The rapper, who has released classic albums like 1988’s Road to the Riches, 1990’s Wanted: Dead or Alive and 1995’s 456, decided on Back Route after hearing about the […]

Several of Hip-Hop’s most revolutionary artists are rallying in support of New York City Councilman Charles Barron, who is running for NYC Congress this year. The former Black Panther and civil rights advocate is vying for the 10th Congressional District seat, with the support of artists such as M-1 of Dead Prez, Killa Priest and […]

VH1 continues their "Rock Doc" series with the tentatively titled special, Bling A Planet Rock, which features rappers Raekwon, Paul Wall and Reggaeton artist Tego Calderon. The three artists are in Sierra Leone this week, to hear first hand accounts of people who have suffered at the hands of the lucrative diamond trade. The documentary […]

LIFEbeat and The Music Industry Fights AIDS has canceled their charity fundraiser Reggae Gold Live concert, due to alleged threats of violence. The concert, dubbed “Reggae Gold Live 2006 Summer Jumpoff,” was to be presented by with E.A.R.S. Entertainment Group and New York’s Power 105.1 FM. The concert was scheduled for Tuesday, July 18 at […]

Timabland’s Mosley Music Group (MMG) label has launched with success, as the label’s first release Loose from singer Nelly Furtado entered Billboard’s Top 200 chart at #1 last week, while the single "Promiscuous" featuring Timbaland has hit the top of Billboard’s Top 100 Singles chart this week.MMG, a joint venture label with the Interscope/Geffen/A&M, is […]