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T.I. and Wife Arrested for Felony Possession of Controlled Substance

September 2, 2010 3:09 PM | Rap | T. I. | Comments (0)

It seems like some people just never learn to stay out of trouble. Last night T.I. and wife Tameka "Tiny" Cottle was arrested on charges of felony possession of a controlled substance. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, T.I. was pulled over by police for making an illegal U-turn in his Maybach on Sunset Boulevard at about 10:30PM.

Kanye West to Release New Song Every Weekend Unit Xmas

August 25, 2010 11:09 AM | Kanye West | Rap | Comments (0)

Kanye announced via Twitter that he will release a new song “every weekend until Xmas.” The tracks will not be solely from his upcoming album due to drop November 16, 2010. Kanye tweeted, “I’m calling it good Fridays. Yall know every Friday yall gone have a new joint from our family. We look at the game completely different now.”

Foxy Brown Indicted for Violating Order of Protection

August 16, 2010 7:44 PM | Foxy Brown | Rap | Comments (0)

If seems 31 year old Foxy Brown (A.K.A. Inga Marchand) cannot keep out of trouble. Last Friday Foxy Brown was indicted on charges of violating an order of protection from her 2007 confrontation with neighbor Arlene Raymond. Last month, Foxy Brown was issued an order of protection after pleading guilty in 2008 to menacing Raymond with her cell phone.

Lil Wayne Interview from Jail with DJ Funkmaster Flex

August 5, 2010 5:24 PM | Lil Wayne | Rap | Comments (0)

DJ Funkmaster Flex of Hot 97 recently interviewed Lil Wayne from jail. Lil Wayne called from Rikers Island last March. (See/listed video below.) Lil Wayne talked about his daily routine, such as calling his mother and kids and reading his fan mail. Lil Wayne promoted his upcoming album “I Am Not a Human Being” EP and stated the album will be released before "The Carter IV" via the Internet.

T.I. Finally Marries Longtime Girlfriend, Tiny

August 4, 2010 2:40 PM | Rap | T. I. | Comments (0)

Rapper/Actor T.I. (A.K.A. Clifford Harris), 29, has married longtime girlfriend (Singer/Actress), Tameka "Tiny" Cottle, 34. The couple exchanged vows at a Miami Beach court two weeks ago. However, the couple plans to repeat their vows elaborate ceremonies in 3 cities. This Saturday the couple will take their vows with family and friends on a small island off the coast of Miami.

Kanye West Performs for Facebook Employees

July 28, 2010 12:18 PM | Kanye West | Rap | Comments (0)

Videos were posted on YouTube of Kanye West recently performing for Facebook employees at their Palo Alto headquarters. In the videos Kanye West curses and uses the n-word while rapping. Is this appropriate for a business environment? Apparently, Kanye West performed some of his material from his upcoming album slated for release September 14, 2010. See the videos below.

DMX Heads Back to Jail for 90 Days

July 27, 2010 5:16 PM | DMX | Rap | Comments (0)

DMX is on his way to jail again, just after his recently release from an Arizona jail last May on fraud, drug, and animal cruelty charges. DMX turned himself in for a previous reckless driving charge in Los Angeles. According to his attorney, DMX surrendered to police to begin a 90-day prison sentence because of a 2002 reckless driving charge.

Video of Foxy Brown Performance at B.B. King's

July 27, 2010 5:00 PM | Foxy Brown | Rap | Comments (0)

Although Foxy Brown is facing assault charges, she recently performed at B.B. King’s in NYC this past weekend with some well known friends. (See video below.) Foxy wore a revealing leather cut-out dress exposing her florescent blue underwear. She played with a live band with reggae artist Spragga Benze.

Dr. Dre Being Sued for Not Paying Recording Studio Bill

July 26, 2010 12:09 PM | Dr. Dre | Rap | Comments (0)

Dr. Dre and his company Aftermath Entertainment has been sued by a California recording studio (Paramount Recording Studios) for not paying their bill. Paramount Recording Studios claiming that Dr. Dre didn't pay for sessions between April 2009 and June 2010 totaling $1,220,500.

T.I. Got Mentally Stressed in Jail

July 23, 2010 3:03 PM | Rap | T. I. | Comments (0)

T.I. recently reported to Complex Magazine that “Being in that environment and having those daily surroundings, it’s going to affect you”. T.I. is currently collaborating with Lady Gaga and Swizz Beatz and doing his thing with the mixtape circuit, but jail affected him in some sense.

Foxy Brown Yells and Exposes Exposes Buttocks to Neighbor

July 23, 2010 2:52 PM | Foxy Brown | Rap | Comments (0)

It was reported that rapper Foxy Brown was arrested in Brooklyn yesterday for allegedly exposing her buttocks and violating a protective order filed by her neighbor. In recent news it appears that in addition to violating the restraining order by entering her neighbor's home and accosting her verbally, Foxy exposed herself to the woman.

Foxy Brown Arrested Again, This Time Violates an Order

July 22, 2010 12:26 PM | Foxy Brown | Rap | Comments (0)

Again, Feisty femcee Foxy Brown is in trouble with the law. According to reports, Brown was arrested last July 21, Wednesday, for allegedly violating a protective order issued by her neighbor Arlene Raymond back in 2008. This is not the first time she’s in trouble legally but her manager denied the charges against her.

Drake to Kick Off Music Festival in Toronto

July 22, 2010 12:23 PM | Drake | Rap | Comments (0)

Enjoying the success of his debut album, 24 year-old famous rapper Drake has no intentions of slowing down, announcing that he will conclude his 'Away From Home' tour by doing his very own music festival in Toronto, next month.

50 Cent: To Scrap or Release "Black Magic" Album?

July 20, 2010 3:55 PM | 50 Cent | Rap | Comments (0)

After touring Europe and listening to Euro dance music, Rapper 50 Cent thought he was onto some new beats to rap against. But that he’s back in the US, the singer is having doubts about including the sound in his new album.

Lil Wayne Owes IRS $1.13 Million in Back Taxes

July 19, 2010 5:41 PM | Lil Wayne | Rap | Comments (0)

According to reports, the IRS created a special tax unit in 2007, and the purpose is to investigate entertainers and athletes. As a result, it's reported that Lil Wayne owes more than $1.13 million in back taxes. The imprisoned rapper owes from 2004, 2005, and 2007. In June, the IRS filed a lien against Wayne’s charity, One Family Foundation in Florida.

Eminem and Rihanna Collaborate in New Music Video

Rihanna and Eminem will collaborate for a music video of their duet "Love the Way You Lie". Director Joseph Kahn revealed through a social networking site Twitter he will begin shooting with the "Rude Boy" singer and the Slim Shady this coming Tuesday, July 20.

Eve Ends her Relationship with Ghanaian Boyfriend

July 16, 2010 5:53 PM | Eve | Rap | Comments (0)

Rapper and actress Eve tells “Sister 2 Sister Magazine” that her long distance relationship with Ghanaian boyfriend has come to an end. Eve said she began dating the bachelor, Kevin earlier this year after ending her relationship with the son of the president of Equatorial Guinea, Teodorin Nguema Obiang in spite of money laundering investigation.

Missy Elliot Petitioned to Cancel Israel Tour

July 15, 2010 9:08 PM | Missy Elliot | Rap | Comments (0)

Earlier this month the rapper/producer Missy Elliot was pushed off stage at "The Britain’s Wireless Music Festival" after exceeding her time slot for the performance. The incident brought her into a dilemma with regards to her upcoming international tour.

Lil Wayne's Year Long Prison Reduced to 8 Months

July 15, 2010 9:02 PM | Lil Wayne | Rap | Comments (0)

Lil Wayne was sentenced to a year long prison after being charged of illegal possession of guns. His term began March 8, but according to MTV News, it will not take a year but only 8 months instead. The rapper may be getting out by Nov. 4. Despite his imprisonment, it’s as if his never away. With Drake debuting at the top of Billboard charts with “Thank Me Later,” a track Wayne served as executive producer.

Lil Wayne's New Album Due Out this Fall

July 13, 2010 9:34 PM | Lil Wayne | Rap | Comments (0)

According to Wayne's co-manager Cortez Bryant, an EP featuring all new material will be released this fall. Bryant told Vibe "I'm putting out a Wayne album called I'm Not a Human Being and I'll probably drop it on his birthday, September 27". Like Tha Carter III precursor The Leak, Bryant says I'm Not a Human Being initially won't be released through stores but will be packaged for Christmas.

Snoop Dogg Being Sued for Sampling "Drop It Like It's Hot"

July 12, 2010 7:18 PM | Rap | Snoop Dog | Comments (0)

Michael Henderson filed suit against rapper Snoop Dogg of illegally sampling one of his songs. The "Drop It like It's Hot" hitmaker is alleged to have used parts of Henderson's "Riding" on the track "Flashbacks", which was featured on a 2008 mixtape.

Nicki Minaj to Release Her Upcoming Album on 11/23/2010

July 9, 2010 2:13 PM | Nicki Minaj | Rap | Comments (0)

Female rapper Nicki Minaj revealed in her twitter account the date of release of her upcoming album. It’s said to hit stores on 23rd of November this year. Nicki told MTV, "As of now, you'll know Nicki and you'll know Roman, my crazy alter ego Roman Zolanski. But you'll meet Onika “her birth name is Onika Maraj” before the year ends,"

Tupac Shakur's Song "Dear Mama" Honored By Library of Congress

July 9, 2010 2:02 PM | Rap | Comments (0)

Rapper Tupac Shakur continues to live with us with his music years after he passed away. One of his works entitled “Dear Mama” was honored by the Library of Congress and was labeled as “culturally significant”.

Outkast's Big Boi Goes Solo

July 9, 2010 1:57 PM | Big Boi | Rap | Comments (0)

"Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik", Outkast’s album debuted sixteen years ago. Antwan "Big Boi" Patton and his partner-in-rhyme, Andre "3000" Benjamin, are a part of this rap group that made Southern hip hop well known.

Eminem's "Recovery" Top Charts

July 8, 2010 6:03 PM | Eminem | Rap | Comments (1)

Eminem's "Recovery" top charts with 741,000 copies, the largest sales week for a single album since October 2008 setting aside releases from Drake, Miley Cyrus, Ozzy Osbourne and The Roots. New release from Miley Cyrus, “Can’t Be Tamed”, sold 102,000 copies, and last week’s top-seller, Drake’s “Thank Me Later (Aspire/Young Money/Cash Money) with sales of 157,000.

Ice Cube's "I Am The West" Not Ready For Release

July 7, 2010 6:04 PM | Ice Cube | Rap | Comments (0)

O'Shea Jackson known in the industry as Ice Cube wrote on his blog Wednesday last week, "I've been working my ass off trying to get it done for you but I ran out of time.
The music is right but the paperwork isn't and since I'm working with a few new producers the contracts are taking a little longer than usual, so I missed my turn-in date. But it's cool.

50 Cent Brands Music Rival P.Diddy an "Ugly Bitch"

July 7, 2010 5:54 PM | 50 Cent | Diddy | Rap | Comments (0)

50 Cents called his music rival, Puffy, an “ugly bitch” during a radio interview on Eminem’s radio station - Shade 45. 50 stated,"Puffy is a bitch. He wanted to be the hot bitch in his group. You know how an ugly bitch surrounds herself with pretty girls? Well, he is the pretty bitch with the other girls around him. He will suck the life out of everyone he is around."

Drake Donates $25K to Build Learning Center in Jamaica

July 7, 2010 11:57 AM | Drake | Rap | Comments (0)

According to the Jamaica Star, Rapper/Singer Drake has donated $25,000 to help Jamaican dancehall artist Mavado build a learning center in the Cassava Piece area of Jamaica. The location was used for Drake’s “Find Your Love” video, featuring Mavado. (See video below).

Missy Elliot Kicked Off Stage at Wireless Music Festival

July 6, 2010 3:21 PM | Missy Elliot | Rap | Comments (0)

Missy Elliot performed at London’s Wireless Music Festival last Saturday, July 3, and was kicked off the stage after exceeding the time allotted for her performance. She arrived 20 minutes late in Hyde Park, and tried performing to make it up from being tardy. It didn’t get well for the organizers and they even pulled the plug, and stopped the music shortly after her time ends.

LiL Wayne and Gucci Mane in "We Be Steady Mobbin"

July 5, 2010 7:08 PM | Gucci Mane | Rap | Comments (0)

A brand new music video collaboration of finest rappers was directed by DJ Scoob Doo. LiL Wayne gives a tour of his house while Gucci Mane shows off a number of coveted trophies he earned during his career.

Big Boi Announces Up coming Album

July 5, 2010 7:01 PM | Big Boi | Rap | Comments (0)

The release of his upcoming album will lead to a new phase on Rapper, Big Boi's rap career. Known for being a part of Outkast he told Metro “Outkast is the only group in the hip-hop genre that has won album of the year. Nobody else has done that: we’ve sold diamond. There's not a lot to prove.” “People have been getting away from music.” He added. He’s here to bring everybody back to it.

Rapper T.I. is Back After Spending 10 Months in Prison

April 29, 2010 1:50 PM | Rap | T. I. | Comments (1)

T.I. (A.K.A. Clifford Harris) is back. After pleading guilty to federal weapons possession charges the rapper was released from prisonafter serving 10 months. The 27-year-old rapper pleaded guilty to possession of an unregistered firearm, possession of machine guns and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Rapper Mystical Preparing for Come Back After 6 years in Prison

February 2, 2010 3:37 PM | Mystical | Rap | Comments (4)

Rapper Mystical (A.K.A. Michael Tyler) is out of jail after serving 6 years in prison. He was found guilty of forcing a female staff member to perform sex acts. Mystical's two bodyguards were also sentenced to 3 and 4 year terms. Mystical is to perform on Feb 10, 2010 in Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Louisiana. Listen to the interview below.

Suge Knight in Another Fight

February 17, 2009 6:32 PM | Rap | Comments (0)

Legendary Death Row Records CEO Marion “Suge” Knight took a beating early Monday morning in Scottsdale, Arizona, as reported by TMZ.com. The alleged assailant has ties to Akon. Apparently, Akon hosted the 944 Magazine All-Star Weekend Wrap-up Celebration at the W Hotel. According to the website, cops were called to the scene by hotel security, who reported that a fight seemed to be brewing between to groups in the VIP section.

Lil Wayne - Tha Carter III is 2008 Best Selling Album

January 7, 2009 7:17 PM | Lil Wayne | Rap | Comments (10)

Lil Wayne is on fire! The cough syrup sipper's latest CD, "Tha Carter III," has sold about 3 million copies last year to become 2008's best-selling album.

Although, Wayne's only sold 2.88 million copies, it's the first time since Nielsen SoundScan began tracking sales in 1991 that the best-selling album of a calendar year sold less than 3 million copies.

Lil Wayne Arrested on Drug & Possibly Weapon Charges

January 24, 2008 5:16 PM | Lil Wayne | Rap | Comments (4)

Look like a criminal, act like a criminal then you get arrested. This time it’s my boy Lil Wayne (A.K.A Michael Carter, Jr). Lil Wayne was arrested by DEA agents in Arizona on three serious felony drug charges. He was arrested yesterday, after police dogs went through his tour bus and sniffed out multiple drugs; including cocaine and ecstasy.

Rappers Lead the list for Top Ringtones in 2007

December 27, 2007 1:00 PM | Rap | Comments (0)

According to AT&T the top ringtone of 2007 is "Party Like a Rock Star" by Shop Boyz followed by "This Is Why I'm Hot" by Mims which are both rap tracks. Rounding out the top 5 ring tones are "Crank That" by Solider Boy, "Nickelback" by Rockstar and "Don't Matter" by Akon.

Jay-Z Stepping Down as President of Def Jam Records

December 26, 2007 1:18 PM | Jay Z | Rap | Comments (0)

Jay-Z (A.K.A. Shawn Carter) is stepping down as president of Universal Music Group's Def Jam Records effective by the end of the year. According to Jay-Z, "Now it's time for me to take on new challenges...I am pleased to have had the opportunity to build upon the Def Jam legacy". The 38 year old legendary rapper took over as president of the rap label in 2005 and signed Grammy-nominated R&B singers Rihanna and Ne-Yo.

R. Kelly Misses Court Date & Threatened with Arrest Warrant

December 20, 2007 1:58 PM | R. Kelly | Rap | Comments (0)

R. Kelly missed his court date (for his child pornography case) yesterday in Chicago and was threatened with an arrest warrant due to his tour buses being ordered off the road for eight hours in Utah. Kelly's four tour busses were pulled over after police clocked them going 100 mph. When police officers checked the buses' log books they found that the drivers didn't document enough rest time. The drivers also seemed fatigued. As a result, R. Kelly missed his court date.

Breaking News - Pimp C Found Dead

December 4, 2007 3:41 PM | Rap | Comments (1)

No, it’s not a rumor. Unfortunately, rapper Pimp C was found dead this morning at the Mondrian Hotel in Hollywood. A 911 call was placed, the L.A. County fire department responded, and he was found dead in bed. He was 33. No further details are available at this time. Pimp C, real name Chad Butler was part of the rap group UGK. He recently appeared on the song “International Player’s Anthem (I ChooseYou) with Outkast.

Kanye West Successfully Performes "Hey Mama"

November 26, 2007 12:31 PM | Kanye West | Rap | Comments (0)

Kanye West successfully performed "Hey Mama" in his Glow in the Dark tour, this time in London's O2 Arena (See Video). During a previous concert in Paris Kanye tried to perform "Hey Mama" but broke into tears and couldn't finish the song. Kanye attended funeral services for his mother Donda West last week in Oklahoma. He has however decided to continue to perform before eager crowds in Europe as part of his Glow in the Dark tour.

Kanye West's Mother Has Died

November 11, 2007 6:21 PM | Kanye West | Rap | Comments (2)

Kanye West's mother, Dr. Donda West, has died in Los Angeles. The cause of her death at this time in unknown. Last May, Dr. Donda West published the book "Raising Kanye: Life Lessons from the Mother of a Hip-Hop Star". Kanye and are mom had a very strong bond and were often seen together at parties and award shows.

Da Brat Arrested for Aggravated Assault

November 5, 2007 10:56 AM | Da Brat | Rap | Comments (0)

Another female rapper is in hot water with the law! This time it's Da Brad (A.K.A. Shawntae Harris) who got arrested last Thursday for smashing a bottle over the head of a waitress at Jermaine Dupri's Atlanta-area nightclub. What is up with that? The 33 rapper was charged with aggravated assault which happened about 1:20 AM last Thursday.

Foxy Brown in Solitary Confinement for Causing Trouble

October 24, 2007 11:27 AM | Foxy Brown | Rap | Comments (1)

Foxy Brown (A.K.A. Inga Marchand) is a bad female. Even in jail, she's still causing problems and getting in more trouble. Pregnant Foxy was sentenced September 8 to 1 year in jail for continually violating her probation after several arrests. She's currently incarcerated at Rickers Island, NY where she has reportedly committed 3 separate violations this month.

Kanye Beats 50 Cent Selling 957,000 Copies

September 19, 2007 5:59 PM | 50 Cent | Kanye West | Rap | Comments (3)

The battle between Kanye West and 50 Cent to see whose album would sell the most in the first week has a winner. The winner is Kanye West! Both artists decided to launch their albums on the same day setting off a battle that was well publicized. Kanye sold 957,000 copies of "Graduation" which is in the number one spot according to Nielsen SoundScan.

3 Months Pregnant Foxy Brown Heads to Jail for 1 Year

September 8, 2007 2:03 PM | Foxy Brown | Rap | Comments (2)

Foxy Brown (A.K.A. Inga Marchand) is heading to prison! The female rappers are as bad as the male rappers. Foxy Brown was sentenced Friday to one year in jail for violating probation from a fight with two manicurists in a New York City nail salon three years ago.

Game Ordered to Stand Trial on Three Felonies

September 7, 2007 12:37 PM | Game | Rap | Comments (0)

Game (A.K.A. Jayceon Taylor) maybe heading to prison! Well he looks like a prisoner so he should fit right in. Game was ordered to stand trial on three felony charges after he allegedly grabbed a gun from his red Cadillac Escalade after punching a player on the opposing team and threatened to shoot him on Feb. 24th. All that money and still acting like a criminal.

Diddy Has a Love Child in Atlanta

September 7, 2007 12:28 PM | Diddy | Rap | Comments (0)

Diddy is a low down dirty dog! The head of Bad Boy is really a bad boy himself. Kim Porter did the right thing in getting rid of Diddy. Turns out he got a chick pregnant in the Atlanta area and paid the mother a million to keep her mouth shut. This is while Kim was pregnant with their twins. Well I imagine Diddy has all shorts of booty coming his way.

Police Raids DMX Home for Mistreating Dogs

August 27, 2007 12:22 PM | DMX | Rap | Comments (0)

Deputies from the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office raided DMX's (A.K.A. Earl Simmons) Arizona home after receiving a tip that several dogs were being mistreated. The police found 12 (two pit bulls, the rest mastiffs) tied up and the remains of three dogs buried in the back yard. The raid also turned up a variety of firearms and a half-pound of suspected illegal narcotics, according to reports. DMX was not at home when the raid took place.

Jay-Z Top Rapper Getting Paid in 2006 ($34MM)

August 19, 2007 5:39 PM | Jay Z | Rap | Comments (1)

Rappers are getting PAID! According to Forbes.com, Jay-Z is the king of the hill, pulling in $34 million in 2006. It's no wonder because Jay-Z pulls in money from his records, as President of Def Jam, as co-owner of the NBA's New Jersey Nets and via numerous other ventures. Jay-Z is followed by 50 cent who made a total of $32 million. Diddy made $28 million, Tibaland $21 million and Dr. Dre $20 million.

David Banner Explanation of Hostility towards Al Sharpton

August 16, 2007 8:14 PM | David Banner | Rap | Comments (2)

Rapper David Banner (A.K.A. Levell Crump) was quoted on rap site SOHH.com saying, "The next time you see Al Sharpton, tell him I said f*ck him and he can suck my d*ck. I might change the name of my album from ‘The Greatest Story Never Told’ to ‘F*ck Al Sharpton.” What is with all the hostility against the Al Sharpton?

Foxy Brown in Trouble Again & Leaves Def Jam

August 16, 2007 7:53 PM | Foxy Brown | Rap | Comments (0)

What the hell is wrong with Foxy Brown (A.K.A. Inga Marchand)? She's in trouble again. This chick is like a dude. According to police, Foxy was arguing with her 25 year old neighbor when she struck the woman in the head with her Blackberry cell phone. Police claim Foxy knocked some teeth lose and busted the woman's lip and eye.

Diddy to Produce Movie About the Notorious B.I.G.

August 13, 2007 6:30 PM | Diddy | Rap | Comments (1)

Rappers who resemble the Notorious B.I.G. listen up! Diddy is producing a film based on the life of the Notorious B.I.G. If you resemble the late rapper then submit your audition tape whether you are an actor or not. We also guess you don't really have to be a rapper. The film will be made by Fox Searchlight Films and directed by George Tillman Jr., who filmed the Barbershop films.

Jay-Z May Leave Island Because of Jermaine Dupri

July 26, 2007 3:45 PM | Jay Z | Jermaine Dupri | Rap | Comments (0)

This past February, Jermaine Dupri officially arrived as the president of the Island Urban music division. Apparently this did not sit well with Island’s Def Jam president, Jay-Z. He is rumored to be in talks to join rival label Columbia records, in an effort to get some distance from Dupri’s kingdom under the same Island umbrella.

Lil Wayne & Ja Rule Arrested for Gun Possession

July 26, 2007 2:48 PM | Ja Rule | Lil Wayne | Rap | Comments (7)

Rappers Lil Wayne and Ja Rule were both arrested Sunday in separate incidents following Wayne’s concert in New York. They are both out on bond and claiming that the guns found in their cases were not theirs.

Dr. Dre's Daughter Manaj Reality DVD Documentary

July 22, 2007 11:57 PM | Dr. Dre | Rap | Comments (1)

Did you know Dr. Dre’s daughter, Manaj, is a hardcore rapper? I didn't! I wonder how he feels about his daughter raping like a hardcore female gang member! Manaj has a new feature length DVD documentary that records her attempt to follow in her father’s footsteps.

Diddy Looking for New Personal Assistant via YouTube

July 16, 2007 11:14 PM | Diddy | R&B | Rap | Comments (4)

Want to work for Diddy? He's looking for a new personal assistant. I personally wouldn't want to work for such an arrogant person. He's good as what he does, but his arrogance would get me fired. I personally would have to check him when he got out of line with me. But if you want to get into the entertainment industry this maybe your ticket through the door.

Female Rapper Remy Ma Charged with Attempted Murder

July 16, 2007 11:01 PM | Rap | Remy Ma | Comments (1)

Rapper Remy Ma (A.K.A. Remy Smith) is a bad a** chick. She is charged with attempted murder after a shooting outside a trendy Manhattan nightspot a few days ago. Police wanted to question her in the shooting of 23 year old Makeda Barnes Joseph early last Saturday after an argument near a bar in the Meatpacking District.

KRS-ONE Son Found Dead, Suicide Suspected

July 11, 2007 7:55 PM | Rap | Comments (0)

Rapper KRS-One 23-year-old (Randy Hubbard Parker) son was found dead in his Atlanta apartment last weekend in an apparent suicide. According to the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s office, Randy Parker died on Friday from a gunshot wound to the head which listed the cause of death was suicide.

Diddy and Kim Porter Split

July 11, 2007 7:44 PM | Diddy | Rap | Comments (1)

After weeks of speculation, Sean "Diddy" Combs announced that he and Kim Porter are no longer a couple. Kim and Diddy have 3 children together which include twin girls (D'Lila Star and Jessie James) who were born last December. The couple also has a son named Christian.

50 Cent Does a Ashlee Simpson (Lip-Sync)

June 29, 2007 6:24 PM | 50 Cent | Rap | Comments (5)

Tell me it ain't so. 50 Cent lip-syncing on stage! What? That's right! Didn't he learn from Ashlee Simpson who got caught lip-syncing during filming of a previous Saturday Day Night Live show? During the BET Awards last Tuesday night, 50 Cent got caught lip-syncing on stage after he screwed up the lyrics to Amusement Park over an instrumental version of the track mistakenly played by his DJ, Whoo Kidd.

50 Cent (Gold Digger) Baby Mama Wants More Money

June 25, 2007 4:12 PM | 50 Cent | Rap | Comments (2)

Rapper 50 Cent (A.K.A. Curtis Jackson) baby mama (A.K.A. Shaniqua Tompkins) wants more that the current $25,000 she gets for child support. Ms. Tompkins has dragged 50 Cent to court in Long Island last Friday to convince the court that she deserves more. 50 Cent showed up at the court house in an armored SUV with a satellite dish.

Timbaland Held By German Police After Bar Brawl

June 12, 2007 2:33 PM | Pop | R&B | Rap | Timbaland | Comments (0)

Timbaland (A.K.A. Timothy Mosley) was in German police custody early yesterday morning for getting in a bar brawl with a 29 year old Croatian male who was hospitalized with multiple bruises and injuries to his rib cage as a result. Apparently, Timbaland and the Croatian man get into a heated argument in a bar of the Intercontinental Hotel in Cologne at 11.30 p.m.

Rapper Stack Bundles Killed

June 12, 2007 2:17 PM | Rap | Comments (0)

Up and coming rapper, Stack Bundles (A.K.A. Rayquon Elliot) was shot in the head and neck at approximately 5 a.m. Monday morning in Queens street after a night out with friends. Police is investigating whether the unidentified shooter stole a chain from the 24-year-old rapper.

Akon Investigated for Throwing a Kid off Stage

June 7, 2007 1:11 PM | Akon | R&B | Rap | Comments (0)

Akon is in getting some attention again for his onstage performances. Hey at least it keeps him in the news! Akon is being investigated by the Fishkill, New York police after footage leaked onto the Internet showing him toss a young male into the crowd during a concert. It seems it may be a stunt because no one really looked concerned in the video.

Fat Joe May Have Witnessed Double Murder

May 31, 2007 11:38 AM | Fat Joe | Rap | Comments (0)

Another rapper involved in a 187 (that's the police code for murder). Rapper Fat Joe (A.K.A. Jose Cartagena) may have witnessed a double murder during a brawl last Memorial Day. It seems two men were killed by gun fire outside of David's Cafe II in South Beach, Miami. Police want to talk to Fat Joe ASAP, although they have arrested a man the think is the shooter.

Master P Responds to 50 Cent Comments

May 21, 2007 12:21 PM | 50 Cent | Master P | Rap | Comments (5)

During a press conference in Hollywood to announce details of the BET Awards ’07, 50 Cent was asked about the bad words used in rap. One of the reporters mentioned to 50 Cent about Master P making the decision to sign positive rappers from now on who do not use the three aforementioned words in their lyrics.

Method Man Arrested for Marijuana Possession

May 21, 2007 12:10 PM | Method Man | Rap | Comments (0)

Here we go again. Another rapper arrested for having weed. Man these guys never learn. Method Man (A.K.A. Clifford Smith) has been arrested for weed possession. He was stopped by Five-O (that's police for Hawaii Five O) for a minor traffic violation and the cops found marijuana during searching his vehicle. Rappers are not the smartest bunch of people on the planet are they?

NYPD Spied on African American Recording Artists

May 18, 2007 12:27 PM | Interesting Stuff | R&B | Rap | Comments (0)

The NYPD is watching you! It seems the infamous NYPD was spying on a few African American recording artists in the month prior to the 2004 Republican National Convention. According to documents made public yesterday, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Jay-Z, LL Cool J and Alicia Keys were all monitored by police in the months before the 2004 RNC.

Rapper / Minister Mase Rumored to Be Gay

May 14, 2007 9:18 PM | Mase | Rap | Comments (9)

Mase may be gay! There is a rumor in the ATL, that's Atlanta, that Mase (A.K.A. Mason Durrell Betha, 28 years old) got in a car accident while picking up a transvestite. Apparently, the person that was involved in the car accident called into a local radio station to tell of the incident.

Taboo of Black Eye Peas Arrested for Drug Possession

May 14, 2007 7:25 PM | Black Eyed Peas | Rap | Comments (0)

I guess to be an entertainer, especially a rapper, you have to smoke weed. Maybe smoking weed, make you rap better. Another rapper has been busted for possession of marijuana. Taboo (A.k.a. Jaime Luis Gomez) of the Black Eyed Peas was charged with possession of marijuana while driving. Why can't these guys learn to hide their weed.

The Game Arrested After House Search

May 14, 2007 7:15 PM | Game | Rap | Comments (0)

Man you can just look at Game (A.K.A. Jayceon Taylor) and now he's bad news. With the tattooed tear drop from his left eye, he looks like a jail house convict. The Game scares the hell out of me. He'd play a great gangster in the movies! Last Friday, the LAPD arrested Game after a three-hour search of his 5,000-square-foot Glendale home in connection with an incident that took place in February.

Cee-Lo Launching Record Label for New Artists

May 10, 2007 5:48 PM | Cee-Lo | R&B | Rap | Comments (31)

My man Cee-Lo Green (A.K.A. Thomas DeCarlo Callaway) is about to launch his own label under Atlantic Records. Cell-Lo is the former member of rap group Goodie Mob who recently became an international superstar as one half of Gnarls Barkley. The label named, "Radiculture" was created to find new artists.

Verizon Drops Akon For Simulated Sex Act During Concert

May 7, 2007 5:14 PM | Akon | R&B | Rap | Comments (1)

One bad decision can cost you a lot of money. Verizon Wireless V Cast has dropped Akon in their commercials as a result of his simulated sex act onstage (see pics & video) with a 14 year old girl. In a statement released by Verizon, "This week the partnership ended. We have music services on our cell phone service and we were promoting him as one of the artists.

Gunfire and Young Buck's After Party

May 1, 2007 6:39 PM | Rap | Young Buck | Comments (1)

Here we go again. Another G-Unit member connected with gun fire. Last Saturday gunfire erupted at an after party for rapper Young Buck. As a result, 9 men were arrested for the shootout. Young Buck finished performing at Club Paradise and announced an after party at Hilton Garden Inn.

Cam'ron Idiotic Statements to Justify Not Snitching

April 27, 2007 9:48 AM | Cam'ron | Rap | Comments (2)

Cam’ron is an arrogant fool! I hope our young youth; especially African Americans males don't listen to this fool. For those of you who don't know, Cam’ron gave an idiotic interview on 60 minutes last Sunday where he claimed he'd never snitch to the police. Even if a serial killer lived next door to him he wouldn't tell the police. He claimed he would just move.

Kanye West to Perform At Concert for Princess Diana

April 26, 2007 12:47 PM | Kanye West | Rap | Comments (0)

Kanye West, Rod Stewart and Lily Allen among other artists will be performing at a summer concert in memory of Princess Diana. The July 1 show at Wembley Stadium also includes performers Duran Duran, Elton John, Joss Stone and Pharrell Williams. Princess Diana sons, Princes William and Harry planned the concert as a tribute to their mother, who died in a car crash in Paris in August 1997.

Australia Say's "Oh, Hell No" to Snoop Dogg Entering Country

April 26, 2007 12:31 PM | Rap | Snoop Dog | Comments (0)

Australia has refused entry of bad man Snoop Dogg because of his extensive criminal record according to the immigration minister. Snoop was just denied entry into England to perform at a concert with Puffy. As a result, the concert was cancelled. Snoop is also in some legal hot water here at home, after being arraigned on felony charges.

Eve Arrested On Suspicion of DUI

April 26, 2007 12:07 PM | Eve | Rap | Comments (0)

Another rapper has been arrested. This time it's a female rapper who is also an actress. Eve Jeffers, known only by her first name, Eve, has been arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence. Apparently, Eve was driving her gold Maserati at around 2:45 AM this morning when she hit the center divider on Hollywood Blvd destroying the front of her expensive ride.

Russell Simmons Wants To Clean Up Rap Music

April 24, 2007 3:59 PM | Rap | Comments (0)

Look what racist Don Imus has started by stating the 3 words that got him fired, "nappy headed hos". Don Imus stated he didn’t invent the statement and that rappers were to blame for creating the phrase among other derogatory phrases. Because of his comments there has been a lot of discussion about cleaning up rap music.

Man to Be Charged for Murder of Jam Master Jay

April 17, 2007 12:56 PM | Rap | Comments (0)

According to the Boston Herald, a jailed man who is a career criminal has confessed to participating in both the 2002 murder of Run DMC’s Jam Master Jay and the unsolved 1995 killing of a close associate of rapper, Tupac Shakur.

Snoop Dogg Arraigned on Felony Charges

April 11, 2007 6:19 PM | Rap | Snoop Dog | Comments (0)

Cordozar Calvin Broadus AKA Snoop Doggy Dog maybe going to Jail. The rapper has big problems. Recently England wouldn't give me a visa to enter the country to perform because of a past incident with police, well now the rapper has been charged with felony charges for the sale or transportation of marijuana and possession of firearm by a felon.

Eminem & Ex-Wife Reach Agreement In Court

March 27, 2007 8:43 PM | Eminem | Rap | Comments (0)

Why did Eminem and his ex-wife Kim Mathers remarry? Didn't they learn from the first time? What a dysfunctional couple. Hopefully the drama will come to an end after the couple agreed in court yesterday (Monday) to avoid attacking each other in the media for the sake of their 11-year-old daughter, Hailie.

Kanye West Buys $7.2 MM Beverly Hills Mansion

March 27, 2007 8:26 PM | Kanye West | Rap | Comments (0)

Rappers make a lot of money. Successfull ones that is. There are many broke rappers, but if you can get a few hit records, you can be like my man Kanye West and buy a $7.2 million crib in Hollywood. The Chicago rapper / producer is now the proud owner of a 3,300 square foot Beverly Hills mansion.

Busta Rhymes is Going To Trial

March 27, 2007 8:09 PM | Busta Rhymes | Rap | Comments (0)

Jail time to coming for Busta Rhymes! All that money and I can see a future "Lock Down" coming for my man Busta. Maybe it will do him some good. Busta is going on trial for the recent two assault charges. The recent plea deal was withdrawn by Manhattan Criminal Court Judge Tanya Kennedy because of his recent arrest for driving with a suspended license.

Snoop Denied Visa to Enter England to Perform

March 26, 2007 10:34 PM | Rap | Snoop Dog | Comments (0)

Snoop Doggy Dog has been denied a visa to enter England to perform with Diddy's (Sean Combs) "One Love Peace Tour". British authorities are tired of Snoop, the trouble maker, coming into their country and causing problems. Snoop had a run in with the British police at an incident that took place at London's Heathrow airport last April.

Lil Jon Sets World Record With the Bling Bling

March 26, 2007 10:16 PM | Lil Jon | Rap | Comments (0)

My man Lil Jon has entered the Guinness Book of World Records for owning the biggest diamond pendant in history. For a cost of a whopping $500,000, weighing 5.11 lbs., 7.5 inches tall, 6 inches wide, and one inch think, Lil John purchased the "Crunk Ain't Dead" pendant from Jason of Beverly Hills.

Tony Yayo of G-Unit Arrested for Slapping Kid

March 25, 2007 9:14 PM | Rap | Tony Yayo | Comments (0)

Yesterday G-Unit's Tony Yayo was arrested in New York on charges of harassment and endangering the welfare of a child. Apparently, he was arrested for slapping Game's manager's teen son, however, police will not confirm the identity of the kid or when the incident took place.

50 Cent to Star in Upcoming Movie

March 25, 2007 8:49 PM | 50 Cent | Rap | Comments (0)

It seems 50 Cent is taking a serious crack at acting. After doing a surprisingly good job at his first release, "Get Rich or Die Trying", he's staring in a new film about the world of underground clubs and illegal car racing.

Warrant Issued for Foxy Brown's Arrest

March 25, 2007 8:37 PM | Foxy Brown | Rap | Comments (0)

It seems Foxy Brown can't stay out of trouble. A couple of days ago a warrant was issued for her arrest for failure to appear in court in Broward County, Florida. Some people just can't fly straight. Foxy was suppose to attend a regarding her incident at a beauty supply store.

The Notorious BIG Blowing Up Charts 10 Years After Death

March 14, 2007 8:24 PM | Rap | Comments (0)

After 10 years of being dead, the Notorious BIG recent release of the Greatest Hits debuts as number 1 on Billboard's Top 200 Sales Chart. I know Puffy is happy. After all these years, Biggie is still making money for Bad Boy Records. The album is a collection of 17 tracks from the rapper.

Ice Cube & A&E To Produce Reality Show

March 14, 2007 8:07 PM | Ice Cube | Rap | Comments (0)

Ice Cube has signed a deal with A&E to produce another g*d d$#m stick#4 rot#$n reality series. Well I can't blame them. Reality shows are very cheap to produce and people like them. I thought it was a fad, but it isn't. Reality shows are here to stay. Cube's show will follow former criminals as they attempt to help people in similar circumstances to turn their lives around. This should be interesting!

Three 6 Mafia Reality Show Coming to MTV

March 14, 2007 7:56 PM | Rap | Three 6 Mafia | Comments (0)

Rappers Three 6 Mafia is coming to MTV with their own reality show. Enough with these reality shows. Damn it, I want one too. Hey more power to them if they are getting PAID! The reality show will be a comedic reality series called “Adventures in Hollyhood", premiering on Wednesday (3/14) at 10:30 PM EST.

Nas & Kelis to Launch Reality Show on MTV

March 10, 2007 7:44 PM | Kelis | Nas | R&B | Rap | Comments (1)

All we need now is another reality show. MTV will be launching a reality show with Nas and his wife, singer Kelis. The show will be titled, Mr. and Mrs. Jones and will feature both artists as they prepare for an upcoming tour.

Foxy Avoids Jail Time for Breaking Probation

March 4, 2007 8:27 PM | Foxy Brown | Rap | Comments (0)

Bobby Brown and Foxy Brown should hang out. It seems trouble follows them. Maybe people with the last name Brown are prone to trouble. Foxy violated probation for leaving New York. Foxy was sentenced to continue the six months probation she is already serving. If Foxy breaks probation again, she could spend 1 year in jail.

50 Cent Baby Mama Wants More Money

March 1, 2007 8:30 PM | 50 Cent | Rap | Comments (0)

Rapper 50 Cent (A.K.A. Curtis Jackson) baby mama is acting up! She want mo' money! According to papers filed in Family Court, 50 is making formal arrangements to his son's mother, Shaniqua Tompkins, to pay child support. Shaniqua is seeing 50 become a multi-mega millionaire, so she wants a piece of the pie.

Busta Rhymes Avoids Jail Time

February 22, 2007 8:36 PM | Busta Rhymes | Rap | Comments (0)

To avoid 6 months on lock down in prison on 2 separate assault charges, 34 year old Busta Rhymes (A.K.A Trevor Smith) is considering a deal that will allow him to be free if he pleads guilty to a misdemeanor assault with three years' probation. If he violates probation, he could go to jail for a year.

Rapper E-40 Isn't Dead

February 19, 2007 9:03 PM | E-40 | Rap | Comments (1)

Some knucklehead started a rumor that rapper E-40 (AKA Earl Stevens ) was killed in an auto accident. The nerve of some people! According to E-40's lawyer, E-40, wishes to "thank all those who have expressed concern and kept 40 in their prayers and urge whoever is responsible for generating these outrageous rumors to contemplate the gravity of their actions and stop immediately."

LL Cool J To Host 38th NAACP Image Awards "Live"

February 5, 2007 7:59 PM | LL Cool J | Rap | Comments (0)

Rapper LL Cool J (Todd Smith) will host the first ever live 38th NAACP Image Awards in March, Friday, March 2 at 8 p.m. ET on FOX. LL Cool J has sold millions of records and CDs since launching his career in 1985 at the age of 17 and is a previous recipient of the NAACP Image Award and

G-Unit's Young Buck Arrested

January 28, 2007 12:04 AM | 50 Cent | Rap | Young Buck | Comments (0)

Rapper Young Buck, (real name David Darnell Brown), was arrested via warrant for failing to appear in court for a previous driving violation. Whew! I thought it was something really bad.The 25 year old Young Buck is down with 50 Cent's G Unit Record Label.

Food People Don't Like Kevin Federline Commercial

January 24, 2007 8:59 PM | Kevin Federline | Rap | Comments (0)

My man Kevin Federline is a straight up pimp. He reminds me of Tom Arnold who got famous after dating Roseanne Barr. It seems Kevin will be featured in a Super Bowl commercial that is getting a lot of publicity because a restaurant trade group says that commercial is an insult to restaurant workers.

Snoop Dog Peads Not Guilty To Felony Charge

January 24, 2007 8:26 PM | Rap | Snoop Dog | Comments (0)

Rapper Snoop Doggy Dog (real name Calvin Broadus) pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of possessing a deadly weapon. For some reason Snoop had a collapsible police baton in his luggage at John Wayne Airport last September 27th. It seems like Snoop is always getting in trouble. How come we don't hear Will Smith getting in trouble? All that money and he's bound to end up in jail.

Lil' Wayne Being Sued for No Show

January 23, 2007 8:47 PM | Lil Wayne | Rap | Comments (3)

Tattooed Man, Lil' Wayne is being sued by two Tampa Bay promoters for missing a concert date and making no effort to reschedule it. What is up with that Mr. Tattooed Man.? Oh, my bad. I meant Lil' Wayne.

Don't Call Kanye's New Show A Reality Show

January 15, 2007 8:00 PM | Kanye West | Rap | Comments (0)

Kanye West is so full of himself. He has a reality show in development and now he doesn't want it to be called a reality show. Who really cares! Let the public decide when and if it comes out! It was reported last week that the rapper/producer has teamed with "Curb Your Enthusiasm" executive producer Larry Charles for an untitled project that will focus Kanye's crazy hectic life.

50 Cent Launches Line of Condoms

January 14, 2007 6:14 PM | 50 Cent | Rap | Comments (0)

50 Cent is truly a business man. Now 50 Cent is planning to launch a line of condoms. That's right condoms! 50 Cent is on a promotional tour for his 3 novels about his life in the G-Unit. According to 50 Cent, "We have to be a little more creative about it (books)," he told the New York Post. "It's the same with safe sex."

Busta Rhymes In Trouble Again.

January 3, 2007 8:45 PM | Busta Rhymes | Rap | Comments (0)

Busta Rhymes is in trouble again. What is wrong with these rappers? They have all this money but yet they seem to can't stay out of trouble. It's true what that say! Money doesn't change people. If you are a poor trouble maker and you become rich. Then you'll just be a rich trouble maker. It seems Busta assaulted a driver who was trying to collect his past-due paychecks from Busta.

Nas Proves Himself Wrong

January 1, 2007 10:18 PM | Nas | Rap | Comments (2)

It looks like it's time for Nas to eat his own words and he has himself, in large part, to blame. The New York rapper, who has been suggesting hip-hop is dead, proved this week that the genre is very much alive. He made the declaration with the controversial title of his latest LP, Hip Hop Is Dead. But even a casual glance at this week's Billboard albums sales chart suggests otherwise.

Timbaland To Launch Upcoming Album

January 1, 2007 10:16 PM | R&B | Rap | Timbaland | Comments (0)

After a banner 2006 which saw Timbaland nominated for multiple Grammys for his work with Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado, producer Timbaland is now turning his attentions to his own album. The as-yet-untitled set is expected in March; the first single will likely be "Give It To Me," which features Timberlake and Furtado.