10 Questions about the “Appropriation” of Hip Hop
We got these questions a couple of months ago when the topic was much hotter but I thought this would be a better time to...
LL COOL J Brings AUTHENTIC Music Back On April 30, 2013
Radio Facts: GRAMMY AWARD-WINNER STEPS BACK UP TO THE MIC WITH HIS 14th STUDIO ALBUM NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER ON AMAZON AND iTUNES AUTHENTIC FEATURES...
Rapper Dolla Shot Dead at Beverly Center
The usually quiet somewhat upscale Beverly Center Shopping Mall in Los Angeles was the scene of a murder that left onlookers shocked on Monday. 21-year-old...
VIBE LAUNCHES WORLDWIDE RAP STAR COMPETITION WITH EMINEM
“VIBE Verses Presents No. 1 Stan” Contest to Support the Award-Winning Hip Hop Icon’s Appearance as VIBE’s 2nd Annual Real Rap Issue Cover Star and...
Flo Rida Censored by American Idol: Why?
What did Flo rida say Wednesday night to get censored on “American Idol”? It was widely expected that Flo rida would be censored last night...
Trick Shot at Jim Jones Show
Perhaps we are just at that point where we are totally pro Obama and the positivity he brings to the black community but we have...
OH NO: Coolio Contradicts His Own Content
I will admit, I watched Coolio’s show on Oxygen a couple of times. In several episodes, he was extremely concerned about losing his son “to...
Capitol Music’s LeToya Celebrates Birthday
You have to give her a lot of credit for her business acumen. LeToya is certainly a star in her own right. Estelle, LeToya, rapper...
Black airwaves help dial in new Prez
Twenty or so years ago, I was talking with Jack Gibson, a black radio pioneer, and he was detailing the power black radio had developed....
Bizzy Bone Beaten and Robbed by Anti-Gang Employee
This is really not funny so I hope you are not laughing…. Is it not apparent after so many artists have been jacked for their...
DMX Found and Arrested in Miami
Radio Facts: One day after Arizona authorities issued a $5,000 dollar reward for any information leading to DMX's arrest, the rapper has been apprehended by...
Judge Issues Warrant for DMX’s Arrest
A bench warrant has been issued for DMX’s arrest by a Maricopa County judge, after the rapper missed a scheduled court appearance in Arizona to...
The 25 Worst-Selling #1 Albums
Most music lists are so flattering that any artist would love to be on them. The most #1 hits! The longest-running #1 albums! The most...
OH NO! DJ Almost Gets His Ass Kicked in Interview by Rapper
DJ WREKK 1 of Hot 96.3 (WHHH) in Indianapolis probably almost sh…ted on himself when rapper Webbie turned on him for asking him about his...