G-Unit Records Partners with EMI for Distribution Deal
G-Unit Records partners with EMI Label Services for distribution deal. Lloyd Banks' third album H.F.M. 2 drops November 2010, Tony Yayo's sophomore release early 2011....
Tag : hip hop
WSTW-FM TO RECEIVE NAB HD RADIO MULTICAST AWARD
WSTW-FM's Graffiti Radio wins NAB's HD Radio Multicast Award for innovative programming featuring indie rock, funk, synth pop and hip-hop....
Rapper Nelly Takes Air Shift at St. Louis Station
Rapper Nelly joins Hot 104.1's afternoon drive shift in St. Louis, filling in while Staci Static is on maternity leave. The St. Louis hip-hop star...
WHAT? Tom Joyner or Soulja Boy?
Tom Joyner's recent appearance sparks comparison to young rapper Soulja Boy. The radio legend has moved to Atlanta's Kiss FM after years under the radar....
Queen Latifah Coming Out?
Queen Latifah appears to be openly showing affection for longtime companion Jeanette Jenkins, sparking speculation about the rapper-actress finally coming out publicly....
Shanti Das Launches New Book on Success for Women in Music
Music industry executive Shanti Das releases 'The Hip-Hop Professional: A Woman's Guide to Climbing the Ladder of Success in Entertainment Business.'...
Happy Birthday Chuck D
Public Enemy's Chuck D (Carlton Douglas Ridenhour) celebrated his 50th birthday on August 1. The legendary rapper and activist continues to influence hip-hop....
Kid ‘n Play Reunite on George Lopez… Not Bad (vid)
Hip-hop duo Kid 'n Play reunited on The George Lopez Show, with Kid pursuing comedy and Play working as a college professor in Carolina....
Lil B Attacked During Fake Interview, Explains in Video
Lil B was attacked during what appeared to be a fake mini interview, captured on video. The rapper later released another video explaining the incident....
Scratch: Ultimate DJ Game for iPad, iPhone, PC
Numark announces Scratch: The Ultimate DJ videogame for iPad, iPhone and PC platforms in 2010. The game features Hip-Hop tracks with realistic DJ controls....
T.I. Talks to Larry King
T.I. opens up to Larry King about his gun possession charges in candid interview. The rapper discusses his legal situation and personal challenges....
Trae the Truth News Coverage of Suit Again Radio One (vid)
Trae the Truth pursues legal action against Radio One in ongoing dispute. The Houston rapper's case against the major radio network continues to develop....
Beat DJ Hideo Succumbs to Colon Cance
Beat DJ Hideo, 42, passed away from stage 4 colon cancer, leaving behind his 13-year-old daughter. He worked for Steve Harvey Morning Show and John...
BMI’s Catherine Brewton Sues Blogger Over Drake Payment Claim
BMI's Catherine Brewton reportedly sent legal threats to blogger Sandra Rose over claims she paid Drake $100,000 to appear at an Atlanta event....
Dr. Ingleweed’s Ultimate 4-20 Celebration Party
Dr. Ingleweed's All American Health & Healing Cooperative hosted the ultimate 4-20 Day party with Wood Harris and special guest Nipsey Hussle in Beverly Hills....
Flesh N Bone Arrested During Show by 100 Cops
Flesh N Bone from Bone Thugs N Harmony was arrested by 100 police officers during the group's comeback tour performance at Cleveland's House of Blues....
Can you Believe this guy used to be an Urban Radio DJ?
Ludacris worked as an urban radio DJ before becoming a successful hip-hop artist, facing criticism and thinking outside the box in the competitive radio industry....
Drake Talks about being Turned Down by SADE for Duet (vid)
Drake reveals SADE turned down his request for a duet collaboration, admitting the legendary singer probably doesn't know who he is yet....
Funeral arrangements: Torey L. Drinker (Tre Black)
Funeral arrangements announced for Torey L. Drinker, known as Tre Black and Wax Master Torey. Services will be held March 13, 2010 in Durham, NC....
Reid Visits Shyne in Belize for Def Jam Deal
L.A. Reid traveled by private jet to Belize to personally finalize Shyne's Def Jam contract, demonstrating the label's serious commitment to the rapper....
Can’t Stop Laughing: Drake Wants to work with SADE
Drake expressed interest in collaborating with legendary R&B icon Sade for his debut album Thank Me Later, but Sade revealed her team was never contacted....
Jay Z Skips We Are the World Song
Jay-Z explains his decision not to participate in the We Are the World remake, calling the decision to remake the classic song disrespectful to the...
Fallout from Kanye West’s Taylor Swift Debacle Still Looms
Kanye West faces industry backlash after his MTV Awards interruption of Taylor Swift, losing invite to George Clooney's Hope for Haiti event. The incident damaged...
Nick Cannon Radio: Jay Z, Young Jeezy, Trey Songz
Nick Cannon's radio show features Jay Z, Young Jeezy and Trey Songz in an exclusive interview, highlighting the difference between mainstream and urban radio programming....
Mary J Blige on Chelsea Lately
Mary J. Blige appears on Chelsea Lately to discuss her new CD and collaboration with T.I. The R&B queen shares insights about her latest music....
