Rapper and producer David Banner recently auditioned for a supporting role in the upcoming sequel to the 2005 film Batman Begins. According to MTV News, Banner tried out for the part of Gamble, a brand new nemesis that will do ...

Atlanta MC, Pastor Troy, is changing the name of his upcoming album from Saddam Hussein to Tool Muziq. Three of the major retail chains refused to carry the album with the original title, forcing Troy to pick a different name. ...

In confidential New York City Police intelligence documents released on Wednesday (May 16), it was revealed that authorities kept tabs on some of the biggest names in hip-hop prior to the Republican National Convention in 2004. According to the New ...

BET announced the nominees for the 2007 BET Awards yesterday (May 16) at the Renaissance Hotel in Hollywood. Leading the nominations amongst hip-hop artists are Jay-Z and group Gnarls Barkley, both of which picked up three nominations each. Jay received ...

Wyclef Jean, Biz Markie and Doug E. Fresh have signed on to participate in The 50 Million Pound Challenge, a sweeping initiative to encourage African-Americans to lose weight and get and stay fit. Helmed by New York Times Bestselling author ...