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Busta Rhymes Busts The Source's David Mays, Witness Speaks
Answers are beginning to roll in from Sunday night's incident in Miami hot spot Opium, which left former Source Magazine publisher, David Mays, bleeding from a blow to the head.... (read more)
Russell and Kimora Lee Simmons Split
Hip hop’s power couple has called it quits.... (read more)
Mayor Bloomberg, Ice-T and Russell Announce NYC Hip Hop Week
Ice-T is co-signing on New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s cool factor.... (read more)
Beyonce's Dad Challenges American Idol's Simon Cowell
Matthew Knowles, Beyonce’s father, is tired of smug American Idol judge Simon Cowell. ... (read more)
Naomi Campbell Arrested for Assault After Cracking Blackberry Over Maid's Head
It’s safe to say Naomi Campbell can get gangsta at times.... (read more)
Carmelo Anthony Becomes Race Team Co-Owner
Carmelo Anthony already led his college team to a national championship, is currently one of the Top 10 scorers in the NBA, and has his very own hip hop label. ... (read more)
Trina to Get Live and Uncut on DVD
Trina is about to get live and uncut.... (read more)
Prince Debuts at No. 1, B.G. No. 6 on Billboard 200
Prince is probably bathing in the waters of Lake Minnetonka right about now.... (read more)
City of Los Angeles Pays $1.1 Million in Notorious B.I.G. Suit
Finally there’s some justice in the case of the Notorious B.I.G.... (read more)
Bad Boy's New Artists Meet And Greet: Cheri Dennis and Yung Joc
Bad Boy's new artists are taking Diddy’s adage of "Can’t stop, won’t stop" to heart.... (read more)
Swisha House Readies To Drop Albums From Mike Jones and Paul Wall
Get ready for extra "Platinum Disco Ball Grillz" from Paul Wall and more, er…Mike Jones, Mike Jones, Mike Jones!... (read more)
T.I. to Perform at Jordan All-American Classic
As if releasing an album and movie in the same week wasn’t enough for T.I., the King of The South is now being recognized by royalty of a different kind.... (read more)
Destiny's Child Gets Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
We knew that the ladies of Destiny’s Child were stars all along.... (read more)
Big Daddy Kane to Headline Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival
The 2nd Annual Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival has its headliner.... (read more)
Patti LaBelle Suffers On-Stage Breakdown in Florida
Patti LaBelle suffered an on-stage breakdown while performing Saturday night at the Riviera Beach Jazz and Blues Festival in Florida.... (read more)
T.I. Says He's King, Ghostface's Fishscale - New Releases Today
After heavy anticipation, today is the day that T.I. and Ghostface hit stores with their respective albums - King and Fishscale. ... (read more)
Jimmy Rosemond Talks 50, Czar and Game's Album
Being that Czar Entertainment is home to the Game, one would have thought complications could arise when the company’s CEO, Jimmy Rosemond, had to settle a lawsuit over the Original Fifty Cent DVD with Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson.... (read more)
Whoo Kid Wants 50 Cent to Record With Michael Jackson
50 Cent has already collaborated with the likes of Dr. Dre, Eminem, Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G., but if G-Unit’s DJ Whoo Kid has his way, Curtis Jackson will soon be recording with Michael Jackson.... (read more)
Tommy Mottola Wants To Take Ethan Brown's Book to Television
Music mogul Tommy Mottola thinks Ethan Brown’s book, Queens Reigns Supreme: Fat Cat, 50 Cent and The Rise of the Hip Hop Hustler, is so enthralling that it should be its own television series.... (read more)
Commentary: Kevin Powell Speaks on Being Black & Male in America
I read the recent New York Times cover story, Plight Deepens for Black Men, Studies Warn, with a great deal of pain and sadness. ... (read more)
Death Row Records May Be Put Into Receivership
Death Row Records will be placed in receivership unless its label founder, Marion "Suge" Knight, appears at a debtor hearing on April 1. ... (read more)
Queen Latifah Wants to be a Mom
Queen Latifah received critical acclaim for her empowering hip-hop rhymes throughout the early 1990s and has already been nominated for an Oscar, but now she’s ready to be a mom. ... (read more)
Battle Over Ol' Dirty Bastard's Estate and Funds Continues
More than a year has passed since the hip hop world lost Russell Jones, aka Ol’ Dirty Bastard. ... (read more)
Sean Paul's Temperature is No. 1 on Billboard
Sean Paul got the right temperature to end up No. 1.... (read more)
Feds Seek Death Penalty Against Kenneth "Supreme" McGriff
The Federal government wants the death penalty for Kenneth Supreme McGriff.... (read more)
Mary J. Awaiting Big Screen Debut as Nina Simone
Mary J. Blige is patiently waiting for her chance to breakthrough on the big screen. ... (read more)
Professor Starts Hip Hop Class in UNC-Greensboro
Tracey Salisbury, a lecturer at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro, has brought her love for hip hop into the classroom.... (read more)
Jay-Z Talks Grammy's, LeBron James and Sells Out CenterStage
Just as he has done countless times throughout his career, Jay-Z won over the audience at Tuesday afternoon’s (March 21) taping of the Yes Network’s CenterStage show with Michael Kay in a Chelsea studio location in New York City.... (read more)
E-40's Album Debuts at No. 1
The results of E-40’s My Ghetto Report Card are in… ... (read more)
Jin The Emcee Drops F*ck Jay-Z Song
Jin The Emcee has put out a track called, “F*ck Jay-Z.”... (read more)
DJ Premier, Erick Sermon working on Black Eyed Peas Remix Album
The Black Eyed Peas recruited some of hip hop’s most respected producers to work on their new Renegotiations: The Remixes album.... (read more)
N.O.R.E. Y La Familia
If N.O.R.E. has it his way, his highly anticipated album, N.O.R.E. Y La Familia, will drop just a few weeks before the Puerto Rican Day Parade.... (read more)
Shawnna Preps Second Album, Gave up Golddigger Beat
Shawnna is "Gettin' Some"…er, buzz. ... (read more)
DJ Whoo Kid Preps Rewind DVD Magazine With Koch
50 Cent once called Koch an “artist graveyard,” but his main man, DJ Whoo Kid, doesn’t think that’s the case at all.... (read more)
BlackPlanet.com holding Wired for Battle MC Contest, Styles P to Judge
BlackPlanet.com wants to find out how many of its members are truly Wired for Battle, in its new MC contest.... (read more)
Judge Steps Down In Shyne's Court Case
Shyne’s Supreme court case will be postponed for at least 30 days till a new judge is appointed.... (read more)
Professor X of the X-Clan Dies
Professor X, The Overseer, of the Brooklyn-bred militant X-Clan crew, died in a New York-area hospital due to meningitis, sources told AllHipHop.com on Friday. ... (read more)
Ne-Yo To Make His Acting Debut
If you tally up the time it took Ne-Yo to occupy the number one slot on the Billboard’s Top 100 chart with his debut LP, In My Own Words, there’s no need to wonder how fast it’ll be before he takes over your sacramental buttered popcorn Hollywood devotional time. ... (read more)
Judge Halts Sales of B.I.G.'s Ready To Die LP
A judge in Nashville, Tennessee, halted sales of the Notorious B.I.G.’s debut 1994 hit album, Ready To Die, due to illegal sampling. ... (read more)
Bob Marley's Bass Player Seeks Costly Retribution
Aston “Family Man” Barrett, former bass guitarist to The Wailers, has filed suit in London’s High Court against the family of Bob Marley and Island-Universal Records Ltd., staking claim to $105 million in unpaid royalties from the reggae legend’s postmortem money vein.... (read more)
DJ Premier Produces on Christina Aguilera's New Album
DJ Premier has cleverly crafted gritty beats for the likes of the Notorious B.I.G., KRS-One, Jay-Z, Nas and Jadakiss, but now he’s getting really "Dirrty".... (read more)
Terrence Howard Unhappy With Three 6 Mafia's Oscar Performance
Cameras showed Terrence Howard applauding when Three 6 Mafia took home an Oscar at the Academy Awards, but deep down inside, he wasn’t too happy with the Memphis-bred crew’s performance.... (read more)
106 & Park's Free to Host on L.A.'s 100.3 The Beat
For those of you who have been wondering what ever happened to Free, keep your ears open because she might be at a radio station near you.
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Mellow Man Ace and Sen Dog of Cypress Hill Prep New Album
The Reyes Brothers, better known as Mellow Man Ace and Sen Dog of Cypress Hill, are prepping their debut album. ... (read more)
India.Arie Remixes Single With Akon, Jazze Pha and Swizz Beats
India.Arie is getting that hip hop edge.... (read more)
R. Kelly's Brother Airs Him Out on Radio
R. Kelly’s brother Carey aired him out with explosive allegations live this morning (March 17) with Miss Jones on New York City’s Hot 97.... (read more)
Michael Jackson Shuts Down House on Neverland
Michael Jackson has shut down the house on his Neverland Ranch. ... (read more)
Shyne's 5th Year of Incarceration Today
Today March 17, 2006 marks the 5th year of incarceration for Shyne.... (read more)
Corey "C-Murder" Miller Posts $500,000 Bond
A $500,000 bond has been set for Corey Miller, the brother of Master P, and rapper formerly known as C-Murder.... (read more)
Tupac Immortalized in Wax by Madame Tussauds Las Vegas
The late Tupac Shakur, arguably the greatest rapper in the history of hip hop, is being immortalized at the world-renowned Madame Tussauds Las Vegas on April 5.... (read more)
Babyface Ordered to Pay Ex-Wife an Alleged $70 Million
According to an Internet report beginning to generate buzz, Babyface has been ordered to pay his ex-wife Tracey an alleged $70 million dollar divorce settlement.... (read more)
Ludacris to Act on Law and Order
Chris “Ludacris” Bridges is making sure he gets that Number One Spot.... (read more)
50 Not Feeling Current Hip Hop, Preps G-Unit Lineup
50 Cent believes the hip hop game is currently stale, so he’s prepping an entire lineup of G-Unit releases to feed the streets’ hunger.... (read more)
Kanye West Ready To Go Hollywood With Film
Kanye West’s already impressive resume is about to expand.... (read more)
Jay-Z Says 50 Cent is Working With The Roc's Freeway
Jay-Z and 50 Cent are joining forces to work on Roc-A-Fella artist Freeway’s impending album.... (read more)
Lil' Kim Writes Letter From Jail, Series on BET has Early Success
Lil’ Kim has penned her second letter from jail to BET.com.... (read more)
Juvenile is No. 1 on Billboard, Lil Wayne Doesn't Care About Him
Juvenile has slapped the Billboard charts with a Reality Check.... (read more)
Three 6 Mafia Tells Youth: Get Your Money Right
Three 6 Mafia already knows that it’s, Hard Out Here For A Pimp, so they’re teaming up with Russell Simmons to teach and tell the youth: Get Your Money Right. ... (read more)
Michael Jackson's Deadline To Pay Neverland Employees
Michael Jackson has to pay up today. ... (read more)
Kevin Liles Says Fat Joe is Still With Atlantic
Kevin Liles defiantly shot down rumors about Fat Joe being dropped from Atlantic Records live on the air with radio veteran Ed Lover on Power 105 Tuesday afternoon.... (read more)
Kelis Talks Cookbook, New Album and Nas' Ex Carmen
Nas once said, “Get to a man's heart through his stomach/You gotta be skilled in the culinary arts.”... (read more)
Master P and Silkk the Shocker Ordered to Community Service
After being faced with a three-year prison sentence on felony gun possession charges, Master P and his brother Silkk the Shocker were able to avoid jail time by pleading no contest.... (read more)
Isaac Hayes Quits South Park
It looks like Chef has lost his voice, and his ability to serve sex-laced hormonal humor with his "chocolate salty balls".... (read more)
Jay-Z Recognizes Rick Ross' Hustle
Real recognizes real and a hustler recognizes a hustler.... (read more)
Diddy Has Something Cooking
Sean “Diddy” Combs has already made countless hit records, acted in live theater, ran a marathon and took viewers through a journey on how to make a band. ... (read more)
Kanye Prepping Lupe Fiasco for Big Debut
Kanye West is prepping Lupe Fiasco to deliver some real G.O.O.D. Music. ... (read more)
Usher Rallies Teens In A Motivational Moment
Usher sets the stage of transition from singer to motivational speaker at a teen leadership seminar on March 18, promoting sports and entertainment as profitable career fields to an audience who probably won’t need much convincing.... (read more)
Young Jeezy Arrested and Charged in Shootout
Young Jeezy was arrested and charged early Saturday with two counts of carrying a concealed firearm without a permit. ... (read more)
C-Murder Could Be A Free Man
Corey Miller has been given a second chance.... (read more)
Jay Z To Pick Winner of Nets Anthem
Today Jay-Z puts his blueprint on the table and if you submitted a song for his Brooklyn-bound New Jersey Nets, you better hope he responds.... (read more)
Flavor Flav Gives Hoopz a Gold Grill
Flavor Flav has himself a new lady.... (read more)
Music Biz 101 to Fulfill 25 College Students Dreams
Motorola and Boost Mobile are giving 25 college students with musical aspirations, the chance to chop it up with and learn from several industry veterans at Music Biz 101 in New York City.... (read more)
Isley Brothers Prep Baby Makin Music
The legendary Isley Brothers have been luring couples between the sheets with their velvet tender vibes for five decades now.... (read more)
DJ Kay Slay, Whoo Kid and More to Make Wireless Street Beatz
UrbanWorld Wireless has partnered up with leading deejays across the nation to make a new ringtone category exclusively for DJs, top-notch producers and the nicest unsigned artists.... (read more)
Jay-Z To Give Nas More Help With New Album
After seeing how Columbia Records dealt with Nas' career, Jay-Z wants to provide the Illmatic one with his blueprint for success. ... (read more)
Kelis Preps New Album For June Release
The boys will be back in the yard come June 13. ... (read more)
Reggaeton Explosion 3
On March 29 New York City's Spirit nightclub is set to explode. ... (read more)
Notorious B.I.G.'s Music Lives On
On March 9, 1997, hip hop music lost arguably the greatest rapper of all time - the Notorious B.I.G.... (read more)
Bad Boy's Sweetheart Cheri Dennis Preps Debut Album
On MTV’s Making of the Band Season Three, Bad Boy singer Cheri Dennis’ name came up when P. Diddy made his talented group of young ladies learn her sweet single, “I Love You.”... (read more)
MCs Beware, Ice Cube is Back
MCs who think that Ice Cube fell off lyrically can laugh now, but chances are they will cry later. ... (read more)
Wayans Brothers Show Nickelodeon The Thug Life
Keenen Ivory Wayans and brothers, Shawn Wayans and Marlon Wayans, give animation some street cred in a new, three part cartoon series to air on Nickelodeon’s Nicktoons titled “Thugaboo.”
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Ne-Yo Is No. 1
Penning songs in his own words is certainly having its early benefits for Ne-Yo. ... (read more)
Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival
The second annual Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival will go down at the historic Tobacco Warehouse in Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park on Saturday June 24, 2006. ... (read more)
Mary J. Blige Makes Heavy Demands
It seems as if Mary J. Blige just Can't Get Enough.... (read more)
Hip Hop Showcase to Represent at SXSW
South by Southwest is celebrating 20 years of music this year, and what better way than by adding some hip hop flavor to the roster.
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Shaft Director, Gordon Parks, Dies
Hollywood's first major black director, Gordon Parks, best known for Shaft and The Learning Tree, died of cancer yesterday, March 7th, in his New York home. He was 93. ... (read more)
Bobby Brown Arrested
Bobby Brown was arrested again this past Friday (March 3) in Boston due to an outstanding warrant.... (read more)
Busta Rhymes Speaks
Busta Rhymes has finally broken his silence. Well...sort of.... (read more)
T.I. Preps Clothing Line
As if releasing an album and a movie in the same week wasn't enough, T.I. is also prepping a clothing line. ... (read more)
Jay Z and Nas Shake Off Camron in BET Interview
In BET’s Beyond Beef special, Jay-Z and Nas talked about everything from how their legendary beef began, their mutual respect for each other, grasping reconciliation and even…Dipset general Cam’ron.... (read more)
Iverson Snubbed By USA Basketball Team
The USA Men’s basketball team may have Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, but it has no answer.... (read more)
Jimmy Henchmen Drops Last Name
Jimmy Henchmen is dropping the Henchmen from his name and will simply be known as Jimmy Rosemond from now on.... (read more)
Carmelo Anthony's New Label
The Denver Nuggets' Carmelo Anthony is the latest athlete to show his love for hip hop, as he has launches his new label, Kross Over Entertainment.... (read more)
Juvenile Puts Baby on Blast, Scarface Speaks on Lil Troy
Juvenile has just slapped Baby of Cash Money with a Reality Check.... (read more)
Common Hopes To Make More G.O.O.D. Music With Kanye
With the help of Kanye West, Common is certain he can make more G.O.O.D. Music.... (read more)
Shyne Starts Civil Case, Hopes To Free Assets
After legally changing his government name, imprisoned rapper Shyne is scheduled to begin his civil court trial at Kings County Supreme Court in Brooklyn, New York on Tuesday, March 14th.... (read more)
Three 6 Mafia Performs and Wins at Oscar's
Not only did Three 6 Mafia become the first rap group to ever perform at the Academy Awards Sunday night, but they also took home an Oscar.... (read more)
Jay-Z to Open up 40-40 Clubs Overseas
President Jay is expanding his empire with the addition of three more 40/40 club locations.... (read more)
Fabolous Releases Diss Track For Mase
After listening to Mase take subliminal shots at him in various articles and freestyles, Fabolous has had enough.... (read more)
Jermaine Jackson Proposing Tell-All Book About Michael
Michael Jackson beat child molestation charges, but now he may have to survive a possible tell-all book by his brother Jermaine.... (read more)
Mariah, R. Kelly and John Legend Win at Soul Train Awards
The Grammy’s may have asked Mariah Carey to just shake it off after she failed to win the award for best album, but Soul Train told her we belong together.... (read more)
Black Rob Picked Up On A Fugitive Warrant
Bad Boy recording artist Black Rob’s rap sheet is getting longer. ... (read more)
Cassidy Released From Prison
It don't get no betta for the kid Cassidy.... (read more)
Shade 45 Asks DJs to Rep Your Set
Shade 45, Sirius Satellite radio’s most listened to hip hop channel, is giving DJs the platform to break fresh music from their regions on its new weekly show, Rep Your Set.... (read more)
Shyne To Legally Change Government Name
Imprisoned MC Shyne is taking a page out of fellow lyricist Rakim's book.... (read more)
T.I. Gives King a First Listen
If T.I. is going to shorten his "King of The South" title to just King, he may need the media's support.... (read more)
Mary J. Blige's Alter Ego
Mariah Carey has "Mimi' as her alter-ego, but who knew that Mary J. Blige had "Brook" as hers?... (read more)
Chris Brown To Headline 20-Date Tour
Girls across the nation…be prepared to scream.... (read more)
BET's Jay-Z & Nas Special To Air Friday
MTV already aired its All Eyes On: Jay-Z & Nas exclusive interview. Now it’s BET’s turn and they’re promising a more personal interview when they roll out with their Beyond Beef: Jay-Z & Nas special on Friday, March 3 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.... (read more)
Busta Slapped With Assault Lawsuit
After drawing criticism for not speaking to officials over the shooting death of his bodyguard, Busta Rhymes has more troubles.... (read more)
Walking Away From Show Was Good For Dave Chappelle
After appearing on Oprah and Inside The Actors Studio with James Lipton to discuss why he walked away from his hit show, Dave Chappelle believes his movie can start his healing. ... (read more)
Mike Jones' Prison Break, May Act Alongside 50 Cent
Fox apparently liked what they saw from Mike Jones in his acting debut in the drama, Prison Break. ... (read more)
Busta Rhymes Touch It Remix Ready To Premiere
Busta Rhymes, “Touch It (Remix)” video is finally set to premiere next week. ... (read more)
Aaron McGruder Takes Six-Month Break From The Boondocks
Aaron McGruder, hip-hop's bold humorist, has decided to take six months off from The Boondocks, his edgy comic strip. ... (read more)
Two Men Shot At Kanye's Concert In England
Two stewards were shot during Kanye West’s concert at the NEC Arena near Birmingham, England on Tuesday night.... (read more)
Master P Might be Dancing His Way to Prison
Dirty South rapper and former contestant of Dancing With the Stars, Master P, will now dance his way into court. ... (read more)
Jaheim Earns Top Spot on Billboard, Preps Second Single
Jaheim is No. 1. ... (read more)
Mariah To Try Big Screen Again
Mariah Carey isn’t letting the Glitter flop destroy her big screen dreams. In fact, she decided to just Shake It Off. ... (read more)
Fat Joe and Lil Jon To Host Pimp My Ride International on MTV
MTV wanted to do it big and get real Crunk for its new "Pimp My Ride International" season. ... (read more)
Lil' Flip and Chamillionaire To Embark On Nationwide Tour
Lil’ Flip and Chamillionaire are ready to show the country how Houston gets down. ... (read more)
Enter To Win A Pair Of Tickets To Oxygen's LL Cool J Custom Concert
LL Cool J, Def Jam Record’s premiere multi-platinum artist and New York City’s native son returns when Oxygen hosts a one-night performance by one of hip-hop’s sexiest and biggest names in the “LL Cool J Custom Concert Featuring Ne-Yo and Special Guests” on Friday, March 3 at a special location in New York City. ... (read more)
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Critical Noir
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Soulja Boy
Government Name: DeAndre "Soulja Boy Tell 'Em" Way
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