"It is our feeling that this is only the beginning. We must have a broad discussion on what is permitted and not permitted in terms of the airwaves." - Rev. Al Sharpton As I mentioned here the other day, I'm pretty ...
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Timbaland’s Single Soars on the Charts
Having already grabbed the No. 5 spot on the Billboard 200 chart this week with his new LP Shock Value, Timbaland continues his winning streak with his single “Give It To Me.” The song, which features pop artists Nelly Furtado ...
Read MoreThe Art of Diversion
I’m sure nobody will be surprised to hear that Don Imus is now trying to blame his racist comments on hip-hop culture. It’s pretty much the knee-jerk reaction these days for any public personality that lets loose with ignorant diatribes ...
Read MoreJ. Prince Responds to Assault Allegations
In response to a lawsuit filed yesterday (April 12) by Houston studio owner Ronnie Bookman, Rap-A-Lot Records founder and CEOP J. Prince has issued the following statement. "Through my years in this music industry, I’ve been falsely accused and sued by ...
Read MoreThe Roots, Lupe Fiasco and Rhymefest Sign on for Lollapalooza Festival
The Roots, Lupe Fiasco and Rhymefest, have signed on to perform at this year’s Lollapalooza music festival. The event will take place over three days from August 3-5 at Chicago’s Grant Park. First organized in 1991 by Jane’s Addiction frontman ...
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Can’t Get Enough
In the confines of San Bernardino County's West Valley Detention Center, DJ Quik did some soul searching. It was the summer of 2006 and Quik was spending time in prison on a parole violation. The charges stemmed from an incident ...
Read MoreRap-A-Lot Records’ James Prince Allegedly Assaults Houston Label Owner
Ronald Bookman, owner of 7303 Records and Studio 7303 in Houston, filed a lawsuit against Rap-A-Lot Records’ owner James Prince yesterday (April 12). According the lawsuit, the situation dates back to 2005 when Prince allegedly allowed his artist, UGK’s Bun ...
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Concertgoer Sues over Assault at 50 Cent Concert
A Canadian concertgoer has filed a lawsuit against four security guards, a concert promoter and the Pacific National Exhibition of Vancouver after he was assaulted at a 50 Cent concert. According to the Vancouver Sun, Clayton Barker of Abbotsford, BC ...
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Hip-Hop News
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Today in Hip-Hop
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Sneakers
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Lists
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Hip-Hop Fashion
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Show & Prove
- A$AP Ferg to Release “Trap Lord” Mixtape in Late February or Early March
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Rap Videos
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