Hip-Hop band The Roots will launch a record label named after their popular website, Okayplayer.Okayplayer Records will search for talent across the country.A talent search commenced on the website on January 22 and will end on February 13.”There is an array of untapped talent out there especially from the people who are members of the […]

Outkast and Busta Rhymes have both teamed up with the NBA, as Andre 3000 and Big Boi will perform at the All-Star Game and Busta will give a concert after a game this Friday (Jan. 23). Andre 3000 and Big Boi will perform their respective hit singles (“The Way You Move” and “Hey Ya”) during […]

Memphis, Tennessee rapper Kingpin Skinny Pimp is preparing to release his latest album, Tha Classic.The album is being released on Onlock Records/Grandstand Entertainment.Onlock Records is headed by former New Orleans Saints professional football player Jamie “JD” Drummond, while Grandstand is the creation of Ken Levy, former VP of Creative Services at Arista for 17 years.”I’m […]

The owners of the New Jersey Nets have accepted a $300 million from an investment group that includes developer Bruce Ratner and rapper Jay-Z.The acceptance means that group is one step closer to realizing their goal of moving the team to Jay-Z’s hometown of Brooklyn, New York.The sale of the team could be finalized by […]

Dame Dash made a surprise appearance at New York club S.O.B.’s during a performance by Chicago native Twista.Dash bestowed upon the rapper a platinum and diamond Roc-A-Fella Records necklace.The performance took place last night (January 21) as part of AllHipHop.com and S.O.B.’s ongoing “Plain Rap” concert series.While the chain giving is a symbolic gesture that […]

Two men were shot and killed after violence erupted at a Slick Rick concert.Walters appeared at a Pico Rivera, California club El Rodeo for their “Wild Tuesday’s” night.The shooting broke out in the parking lot after the Walters’ concert ended early.Ramon Oseguera, 27 and Epimenio Padilla, 30, were both killed while a third man, Jose […]

Rapper Cam’ron has placed his pink Range Rover up for sale on popular auction site, Ebay.Cam, known for his fashion sense and love of pink clothing, is accepting bids for the four-door SUV, which is priced at $180,000.”I am the original owner,” Cam said in a statement online. “The vehicle operates well, and [is] in […]

Once Loon stepped in for Nas on Kay Slay’s “Too Much For Me,” after the Queensbridge lyricist refused to appear in the video, it would seem that the pair would be allies. Slay, however, appears to change his mind and the self-proclaimed “Drama King” recently chastised the Bad Boy rapper on his Hot 97radio show. […]

The mother of P.Diddy’s eldest son, Misa Hylton-Brim, testified in Family Court yesterday in an attempt to increase the amount of child support she receives from the hip-hop mogul.Hylton-Brim is seeking $30,000 a month, up from the $5,000 a month she currently receives.Her lawyer claimed the desired amount is equivalent to what Diddy pays in […]

Cristal drinking rappers and revelers headed to the Superbowl festivities in Houston, Texas may be without their favorite drink.The city is experiencing a shortage of the champagne, due to the number of rappers and athletes planning events during the weekend.By yesterday afternoon (January 21), local liquor retailers had sold out of the drink, which runs […]

While President Bush delivered his State of the Union address yesterday (January 20), Public Enemy front man Chuck D. is preparing his own speech.Chuck D. will deliver his “State of the Union and Vibe Session” February 5, at California State University in Sacramento, as part of Black History Month.Chuck D. has been one of the […]

Percy “Master P.” Miller has left Universal Records and inked a label deal for his New No Limit Records with Koch Records.The first release under the new deal will be Master P.’s 10th solo album, Good Side/Bad Side.The album, along with every release under the new deal, will come with a DVD release. Good Side/Bad […]

Mos Def will give a series of rare Jazz performances at the legendary Blue Note New York restaurant, as part of the “Another Side Series.”The performances, produced by Jill Newman, will take place February 13-15.R&B singers Bilal, Donnie and Nas’ father, accomplished trumpeter Olu Dara, have all been featured in past shows.Mos Def will explore […]

Adisa Banjoko’s “One Mic,” a political radio show, premiered excerpts of a rare speech made by Dr. Martin Luther King set to hip-hop music.Producer Inspector Double Negative debuted the exclusive remix last night (January 18).”Now let me make this clear in the beginning, that I see this war as an unjust, evil & futile war. […]

Percy “Master P.” Miller has come a long way from the tough Calliope Projects in New Orleans, Louisiana where he was raised.After turning a $10,000 inheritance into an estimated $300,000,000 fortune, the mogul is slated to appear on “The Dr. Phil Show.”Miller will discuss his career and give advice to the 5.1 million viewers who […]

Foxy Brown is coming to MTV in a reality series titled “Foxy’s Family.”The show, described as “Good Times meets Making of the Band, with The Osbournes dynamic,” will feature the Brooklyn bred rapper shuttling back and forth between her Suburban New Jersey home and Brooklyn, New York, where she grew up.The weekly show will focus […]

Ludacris will join an all star lineup scheduled to participate at the first annual World B-Boy Championships.Taking place on February 7th and 8th at Wembley Arena in the U.K., the event will feature Slick Rick’s first performance in his native land in almost 20 years.Clipse, Pharaoh Monch, The Jungle Brothers and Killa Kela will give […]