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News Headlines Archives for August 2005
Run DMC, Kanye West, Cam'Ron All Over iTunes
Run DMC, Kanye West, and Cam'Ron are showing love for iTunes this month, releasing new tracks on the music download site.... (read more)
The Game Kicked Out of Major Fashion Event
The Game was tossed out of a Las Vegas fashion convention this week because organizers feared he may have been involved in the pre-MTV Video Music Awards Suge Knight shooting.... (read more)
Tyson Beckford Sues Diddy for $5 Million
Just when Diddy gets out of legal trouble, he ends up entrenched in it again.... (read more)
Sony/BMG Settles Suit Over Lil Flip Song
Namco & Sony BMG Music Entertainment have settled a complaint filed by Namco that charged Sony's artist, Lil' Flip, with using sounds from its Pac-Man video game in one of his songs.... (read more)
Hip Hop Takes Over Chicago's Arts Festival
Hip hop is staging a four-day takeover of Chicago during the upcoming 16th Annual African Festival of the Arts. ... (read more)
Fugees "Take It Easy" On New Single
The buzzed-about reunion of the Fugees has finally become a reality.... (read more)
New Music from Kanye West, Rihanna in Stores Today
After months of anticipation, leaked tracks, controversy over lyrical content, and some buzzed-about collaborations, Kanye West's sophomore album is finally going to hit stores. ... (read more)
Diddy Avoids a Lawsuit
Diddy is officially off the hook in a six-year-old civil suit that accused him of telling his bodyguards to attack a TV talk-show host.... (read more)
Dizzee Rascal, Craig David Up for Best of British Award
Craig David, Dizzee Rascal, Lady Sovereign and 27 other hot British artists have been nominated for the upcoming Channel U "Best of British" award.... (read more)
Chamillionaire Hits the Road
Chamillionaire is hitting the road in support of his album, The Sound of Revenge which hits stores September 27.... (read more)
Lil Jon, R. Kelly Win Big at BMI Urban Awards
Before they hit the VMAs, Lil' Jon, R. Kelly and Kanye West picked up some awards at the BMI Urban Awards.... (read more)
Police Search for Suspect In Suge Knight Shooting
Miami police are no closer to tracking down a suspect in the Suge Knight shooting that took place the day before MTV's Video Music Awards.... (read more)
Tantrum Avoided as Kanye Wins at MTV VMAs
Didn't get a chance to catch "The Diddy Show" (aka the MTV Video Music Awards) this weekend? Here's a rundown of who wore and won what.... (read more)
Eminem Sued for Tour Bus Accident
Eminem is being sued, along with his bus driver and a tour bus company for an accident that took place in July, during which the rapper himself was not present.... (read more)
Sex and the Single Teenager
On their way to adulthood, teenage heart throbs abound on the Scream Tour IV. Not quite boys, but not quite men, these fella's capture young girl's hearts, sell records, and sell out concert houses. ... (read more)
Ecko's Graffiti Fest Survives Protest
Marc Ecko has been making style-conscious men look good for years, but this week, he turned his attention to a minimalist Chelsea street.... (read more)
Little Brother's Minstrel Show Hits the Road
Phonte, Big Pooh, and DJ/producer 9th Wonder are bringing their soul and satire to your town.... (read more)
BET Comedy Awards Nominees Announced
For his two decades of comedic contributions including starring in Martin, Bad Boys, and "House Party," Martin Lawrence is receiving the 2005 BET Comedy Icon Award at this year's BET Comedy Awards.... (read more)
Netlabel Calls for Female Producers, MCs
Calling all aspiring producers and female MCs: there's a new netlabel that wants to showcase your skills.... (read more)
Damon Dash's Car Smashed By Reckless Driver
A car accident in New York's Times Square yesterday left six pedestrians injured and Damon Dash's Mercedes-Benz smashed.... (read more)
Michael Jackson's Accuser's Mother Charged with Welfare Fraud
The mother of Michael Jackson's accuser in his child molestation case was charged with welfare fraud for providing false information about her finances to welfare officials.... (read more)
R. Kelly Out of Closet, Heading to MTV's VMA Stage
R. Kelly is stepping out of the closet and on to the stage at the MTV Video Music Awards.... (read more)
Jin Is Shamed At Fight Klub
“You ain’t a Ruff Ryder,” Serius Jones quipped. “You on the back of them bikes like one of them broads.” ... (read more)
Marc Ecko's Graffiti Fest Approved
Now that a judge has overturned a ban that would have prevented Marc Ecko from holding a graffiti art exhibition, will Mayor Bloomberg accept the designer's invitation to paint a mock subway car with him?... (read more)
50 Cent Sues Car Dealership
50 Cent, a self-described "hugely popular and extremely successful hip-hop music artist," is suing a Philadelphia car dealership for attempting to borrow a bit of his star power to sell cars.... (read more)
Alicia Keys Gets Unplugged
For her first time going "Unplugged," Alicia Keys brought along a few friends to help make the acoustic performance a little more electric.... (read more)
New Music by Jim Jones, Daz Dillinger, In Stores This Week
Fans who love to be the first in line for new music, listen up: new albums by Jim Jones, Kurupt, AZ, E-40 and others are hitting stores today.... (read more)
Sheila Raye Charles: R&B Royalty
Sheila Raye Charles has some big shoes to fill. The only daughter of the Ray Charles who was given her father’s blessing to hone her vocal talent, Sheila is determined to carry on his legacy of moving people with music. ... (read more)
Eminem in Rehab
Eminem, who last week announced the cancellation of his European tour due to exhaustion, has gone into rehab for sleep medication dependency. ... (read more)
Universal Readies Music for Cell Phone Download
Universal Music has announced plans to jump on the bandwagon of labels and artists creating music for cell phones. ... (read more)
Tha Dogg Pound Hits The Road
Tha Dogg Pound has been off the scene for a while now, but Daz Dillinger and Kurupt are preparing to make a triumphant return.... (read more)
Marc Ecko Plans to Sue NYC
Marc Ecko wants to paint the town red (and green, blue, orange, etc), and he'll be damned if the city of New York is going to stop him.... (read more)
The Rhyme and Reason for Sean Paul's Trinity
It's been three long years since dance club speakers pounded with new dancehall/reggae tunes from Sean Paul.... (read more)
Tupac Lives On Through New Albums, Sculpture
He died almost nine years ago, but Tupac still has an impressive musical career most living artists can't touch.... (read more)
End of Summer Culture from Coast to Coast
While we here at VIBE.com like to keep you updated on important issues like P. Diddy (er, Diddy, that is) changing his name, and Lil Kim's legal troubles, occasionally, we like to let you know about other important cultural happenings. ... (read more)
Lil Jon Tees Off On Your Cell Phone
Being a good golfer isn't easy, especially when you're Lil Jon and your tee-off point is a New York City rooftop or a hood in Atlanta.... (read more)
B.I.G.'s Family Seeks $2 Million from City of LA
Notorious B.I.G.'s family is seeking more than $2 million from the city of Los Angeles for costs and fees from the rapper's wrongful death suit.... (read more)
Coretta Scott King Hospitalized
Coretta Scott King, widow of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. and a civil rights crusader herself, was hospitalized in fair condition Tuesday [August 16] for an unspecified condition.... (read more)
Eminem Cancels European Tour, Cites Exhaustion
Eminem's European fans are going to have to wait a little longer for an encore performance from the Detroit-bred rapper. ... (read more)
Head of Missy, Webbie's Label Steps Down
Jason Flom, the chairman and chief executive of Warner Music Group's Atlantic Records, home to artists like Missy Elliott, Trey Songz, Trina, Sean Paul and Webbie, is stepping down from his post.... (read more)
No More "P" for Diddy
P. Diddy has changed his name, again.... (read more)
New Music by Pras, Webbie, Rick James in Stores This Week
Just a short time after the Fugees announced they'd be getting back into the studio, one-third of the hip hop trio is releasing a solo album of his own.... (read more)
Four Brothers Tops Box Office, Rihanna Leads Music Downloads
If victory is the sweetest revenge, then the four stars of Four Brothers have something to celebrate this week, as their film debuted at No. 1 at the box office this week.... (read more)
Eazy-E Commemorative Album to Hit Stores in September
In commemoration of the 41st anniversary of the late Eazy-E's birthday, Capitol/Priority Records is releasing a CD/DVD package featuring a new song from Eazy-E's son, LIL' E.... (read more)
David Banner to Drop "Certified" in September
With his single, "Play," already getting major airplay, David Banner is set to release his new album, Certified, on September 20.... (read more)
Kanye West to Perform at NFL Kickoff
Kanye West will help kick off the NFL season by performing in Los Angeles at the site of the first Super Bowl.... (read more)
The Game to Make Acting Debut
The Game is about to make his first big foray into the acting world with a role in the upcoming urban action thriller, "Waist Deep."... (read more)
Andre' 3000 Defends Rapping Actors
In a time when rappers who act are criticized for bringing persona and not skills, Andre' 3000 (ne’ Andre' Benjamin) delivers a solid and convincing performance in Four Brothers. ... (read more)
R. Kelly is Out of the Closet
The embattled R&B star finally answers lingering questions about the album, the chapters, and the state of his career.... (read more)
Jae Millz Steps Onto the Court
With Damon Dash's team no longer participating in the Golden Hoops Tri-State Basketball Classic tournament, Jae Millz's has stepped up to fill his basketball shoes. ... (read more)
Snoop's Accuser Drops Her Lawsuit
The makeup artist who accused Snoop Dogg and members of his entourage of drugging and raping her during a late show taping, has dropped her lawsuit.... (read more)
Three Jackson Jurors Rethinking Their Verdict
They say hindsight is 20/20 and three jurors in the Michael Jackson case couldn't agree more. ... (read more)
Last of Eminem's 8 Mile Bricks Sold to Highest Bidder
If you're an Eminem fan and you can't make the pilgrimage to 8 Mile, there's always the option of bringing the road to you. At least, that's what one Nebraska resident was thinking when he or she paid $685 for a chunk of the property signed by Eminem himself.... (read more)
G-Unit Arrested In NYC
Their G-Unit set opened with sound-effect gun shots and closed with “F%ck the police,” is it a surprise that the night ended with an arrest?... (read more)
Beanie Sigel Released from Prison
After serving most of his year-and-a-day prison sentence, Beanie Sigel was released from jail Tuesday morning at 10 a.m.... (read more)
50 Cent Gets Heavy in "From Pieces to Weight"
Want to get a little more intimate with 50 Cent? The rapper's autobiography hits bookstores today and focuses mostly on the rapper's childhood and rise to fame.... (read more)
New Music from ODB, Proof, in Stores Today
Though he died last year, there’s a second posthumous album by Ol' Dirty Bastard hitting shelves today.... (read more)
Creator of Ebony and Jet Magazines Dies of Heart Failure
John H. Johnson, founder, publisher and chairman of Johnson Publishing Company, Inc., an empire that includes Ebony and Jet magazines, died August 8 of heart failure. He was 87.... (read more)
DMX Could Face Jail Time
After his arrest last December for driving his car through an airport parking gate and claiming to be an FBI agent, DMX was told that if he had any further violations, he could face jail time. On Monday [August 8], the rapper was charged with violating that plea bargain.... (read more)
Reality Show Seeks Aspiring Record Execs
AOL Music is offering aspiring record execs the chance to get their 15 minutes of fame by proving they can help others get theirs. ... (read more)
Usher, 50 Cent Win Big at Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Awards
Usher, 50 Cent, Alicia Keys and Mario were among the big winners at the Billboard-American Urban Radio Networks (AURN) R&B/Hip Hop Awards on August 5.... (read more)
Drug Charges Against Suge Knight Dropped
Suge Knight is off the hook in one of his battles with the law.... (read more)
Foxy Brown Rejects Plea Bargain
Again insisting upon her innocence, Foxy Brown has turned down a plea bargain that would have had her doing community service instead of hard time, in the case brought against her by a New York City nail salon.... (read more)
V Community: Why Do They Hate on 50 Cent?
It’s official: Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is not to be messed with.... (read more)
Universal Signs Chicago Foursome
Chicago's underground rap stars, Qualo, are about to surface in the mainstream.... (read more)
Aretha, Amerie, Ciara to Appear at Lady of Soul Awards
Aretha Franklin, Amerie, Ciara, Toni Braxton and others will help make the 10th Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards star-studded.... (read more)
Armed Guards at The Source's Headquarters?
The rumor mill is furiously churning out new information on embattled hip hop mag, The Source, and the New York Post's Page Six is the first to release the news that armed guards have now been stationed inside the magazine's headquarters.... (read more)
Damon Dash Gets Involved in Basketball Tournament
Damon Dash's Team Roc will take on the stars from Team Brooklyn, the Bronx Gauchos and more at the 23rd annual Golden Hoops Tri-State Basketball Classic.... (read more)
Stockbroker Who Stole from Nelly Pleads Guilty to Fraud
The stockbroker who stole from Nelly and former Knicks star Latrell Sprewell, may face up to 12 years behind bars since he plead guilty Wednesday [August 3] to fraud charges. ... (read more)
Michael Jackson Nearing Settlement in Custody Battle
Michael Jackson, eternally tangled in legal disputes, may be finally getting close to reaching a settlement in a custody battle with the mother of two of his children. ... (read more)
Russell Simmons Makes Your PSP More Expensive
Anyone can slap a fancy cover on their iPod, but all the cool (read: rich) kids will soon be spending big bucks to bling out their Sony PSPs.... (read more)
DJ Kay Slay Hosts Show on Eminem's Shade 45 on SIRIUS
Mixtape master DJ Kay Slay is taking his talent to SIRIUS Satellite Radio.... (read more)
Saigon Gets Ready for His Close-Up
A hip hop newcomer is set to get some exposure on the hit HBO series, "Entourage."... (read more)
Kanye West, Fat Joe, The Game to Appear at BMI Urban Awards
Kanye West, Fat Joe and The Game have all been confirmed to appear at the Fifth Annual BMI Urban Awards, taking place on August 26 in Miami, Florida. ... (read more)
Trey Songz Hits the Road
Less than a month after his debut album hit stores, Trey Songz is going out on the road to support it.... (read more)
T.I.'s Video Director Nominated for First MTV Award
Sure, it's exciting to hear about all the big-name artists being nominated for the MTV Video Music Awards, but don't forget the people behind-the-scenes who helped your favorite artists earn the honor. ... (read more)
New Music from Teairra Mari in Stores This Week
Newcomer Teairra Mari is in luck - her album, "Roc-A-Fella Presents Teairra Mari," is one of the only major R&B releases hitting stores this week.... (read more)
Hendrix Faked Homosexuality to Avoid 'Nam
The music world came dangerously close to never being blessed with Jimi Hendrix's unparalleled guitar skills. ... (read more)
Free and AJ Leave "106 & Park" After Five Years
"106 & Park" hosts AJ Calloway and Free have announced that they are leaving the show. ... (read more)
Suburban Kids Launch Hip Hop Magazine for Teenagers
Two unlikely entrepreneurs have started what they call the first hip hop magazine for teenagers.... (read more)
From the Blogs
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Roses y Handcuffs
It gets quiet. Then he says, "you heard Ye's "Street Lights" yet?" In between those six words, lingers a heavier question then what's being breathed o (read more) -
The Nappy Diatribe
The last few days, watching the liberal blogosphere act like a bunch of whining malcontents as they clumsily hyperventilate over Obama picking Hillary (read more) -
Invite Only
THE SPOT: 74 Leonard Street between Broadway and Church, Nov 24, 2008. It's raining but we must press on because this is, in fact, is a VIBE event and (read more) -
zentronix d+h
We now have some idea of how hip-hop may have impacted the presidential election. According to stats from CIRCLE, those under the age of 45 delivered (read more)
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Will Smith
Government Name: Willard Christopher Smith Jr.
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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