Ernie Paniccioli To Exhibit Rare Graffiti Pieces In New York

The Eyejammie Fine Arts Gallery in New York City will present an exhibition of graffiti flicks by famed Hip-Hop photographer Ernie Paniccioli. "Urban Blight — The Graffiti Photography of Ernie Paniccioli" will showcase 30 photographs of graffiti pieces shot over a span of 30 years. Paniccioli shot the pictures in various locations, ranging from New […]

The 2004 National Hip-Hop Political Convention Gets Strong Support

The 2004 National Hip-Hop Political Convention in Newark, New Jersey will take place this summer with strong support from various members of the Hip-Hop community. In addition to Princeton professor Dr. Cornel West, Kevin Powell, Sway of The Wake Up Show/MTV, M1 of dead prez, Afeni Shakur and Davey D., the convention boasts performances by […]

Murder Inc. Affiliate Cooperating With Federal Prosecutors

An associate of Murder Inc. and Kenneth "Supreme" McGriff has entered into the Witness Protection Program and is cooperating with federal prosecutors. Jon Ragin, 35, was arrested last year on money laundering and credit card fraud charges, after he attempted to launder over $500,000 between 1998 and 2001 through a phony tuxedo rental business. Ragin, […]

Pete Rock, Music Choice To Deliver “The Message”

Music Choice, the television network that broadcasts music via cable and satellite television, will celebrate Hip-Hop Appreciation week with an audio series, "The Message." Hosted by Pete Rock, the program will focus exclusively on Hip-Hop that delivers a positive message. Additionally, Pete Rock will give his take on the evolution of Hip-Hop, where it is […]

Lil Kim Denied Permission To Leave New York For Kentucky Derby

Lil Kim was forced to cancel her appearance at the famed Kentucky Derby over the weekend, because New York prosecutors refused to grant her permission to leave the state. According to reports, the rapper was scheduled to attend various events and her cancellations cost promoters thousands of dollars. Prosecutors are allegedly very serious in pursuing […]