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….And the band played on. It has literally been several weeks since Jay-Z and Beyonce celebrated their fifth anniversary in Cuba and even after Hov released his infamous ‘Open Letter’ to silence critics, the ridicule …

24:  Introduce yourself to everyone that doesn’t already know who you are. Shutang Mungwa: My name is Shutang Mungwa aka “Shu” and I’m an aspiring rapper and producer from North Jersey. 24:  Before we get …

Local authorities are offering a reward up to $100,000 for information  leading to the arrest of 31-year-old Isaac Don Burks who is from the West New York area. Burks has been accused of intentionally infecting …

Is hip-hop undergoing feminization?

24: Introduce yourself to everyone that doesn’t already know who you are. Teni: My name is Teni and I’m a jazz singer who makes alternative soul music. I’m from Nigeria originally and recently moved back …

Another Trayvon Martin type slaying?

Meet Rico Love’s New Sexy Female Mc From The Streets Of Washington D.C

Gabby Douglas is the first African American to win the gold medal in Olympic all-around individual gymnastics

Rapper Rick Ross, his sister Tawanda Roberts and his manager Michael Lighty have all been named in a recent lawsuit, for $2 million in damages, by a United Kingdom promotional company over a canceled 2011 concert in …

MIAMI—Quartavious Davis is still shocked by what happened to him in a U.S. federal court two months ago. “My first offence, and they gave me all this time,” said Davis in an interview at the …

Kimora Lee Simmons and Djimon Hounsou aren’t as committed to each other as they used to be. A source close to the couple tells us the glamazon and her beau have split after a “big …

Kesha is the latest victim of “Basketball Wives” bullying. But this time, her fellow cast-mate Royce Reed is sticking up for her.   Royce penned a letter to her fellow cast members for criticizing her, …

“Basketball Wives” producers planning legal action against cast member Jennifer Williams for publicly trashing the show.  Producers for VH1’s hit series Basketball Wives, were so pissed off after Williams filed a lawsuit against fellow cast member Nia Crooks …

The race of Florida teen Trayvon Martin had less to do with his death than the fact that the neighborhood watch volunteer who killed him was carrying a gun, comedian Bill Cosby told CNN in …

Trayvon Martin’s killer may have finally been arrested on second degree murder charges, but that isn’t keeping Hip Hop artists from speaking out. Now, Willie D and Scarface of the Geto Boys are the latest …

Former Houston music executive Duane “Big Hump” Hobbs is facing a minimum mandatory 10 years in prison, after pleading guilty to cocaine distribution charges.   Hump is the founder of Sucka Free, an influential Houston …

The separatist New Black Panther Party, described as a hate group by a civil rights organization, is standing by its $10,000 bounty offer for the capture of the man who shot Trayvon Martin, despite vehement …

The wife of Jason Russell, the creator of the viral “Kony 2012” video, said her husband was suffering from “extreme exhaustion and dehydration,” after police found him last week nearly naked and incoherent in his …

Shyne and Diddy recently met up during a trip to Paris Fashion Week, erasing any doubts that the two had lingering beef with one another. Releasing a statement to XXLMag.com, the rapper, who changed his …

The torn-apart and rebuilt Maybach from Jay-Z and Kanye West’s “Otis” video has found a new home.   Rap-Up.com reports that the car was sold for $60,000, and was sold in less than five minutes. …

As of this past weekend, fans, passer-bys, and anyone interested in purchasing a piece of Hip-Hop history can view the infamous Maybach used in Jay-Z and Kanye West’s music video for “Otis” off of their …

Last night the Academy Awards were held in Los Angeles, California as Oscars were given to actors, producers, directors, and others involved in the creation of the Academy’s chosen films of the year. Taking home …

A federal lawsuit filed by a successful African-American businessman against a Newport Beach steakhouse that repeatedly listed him on credit card receipts as “McStinkyNi**er,” “McNi*Sh*t” and “McCottonwood” has been mutually dismissed, according to records at …

(HipHopWired) With details seemingly ripped from the pages of an espionage thriller, the tale of father-son music promoters Patrick Allocco and his son, also named Patrick, and their ongoing ordeal in Angola is mind-boggling. The …

Authorities from the Los Angeles Coroner’s office ruled the death of Don Cornelius, host and creator of musical variety show Soul Train, a suicide on Tuesday. Cornelius was found in his Sherman Oaks home in …

As previously reported, reports were swirling that Oprah is the godmommy of Baby Blue Ivy Carter. But Oprah’s long time best-friend, Gayle King says it ain’t so. “It’s absolutely not true that she’s the godmother. She’s friends with them, …

Lil Wayne and his YMCMB family took a trip to Australia in December where Weezy performed a few stadium shows in Melbourne and Sydney. Thoughtfully enough, they came back with photos and videos to share …

Diddy has already helped to make Ciroc one of the most successful vodka brands on the market, but he's got plans to expand his role in the liquor industry. During an interview with AdWeek, the …

It seems that a recent trip to South Africa really inspired Rick Ross. The Miami rapper announced he will be dropping a new mixtape.

BET aired the 2011 edition of Black Girls Rock!, bringing a joyful celebration to all women with melanin. Co-hosted by actresses Tracee Ellis Ross and Regina King, the annual event showcased the accomplishments of African-American …

Lil Wayne may be bringing a 50-person entourage with him to South Africa in December, but he won't be bringing drugs or alcohol.

50 Cent has taken to his Facebook page to pen another fiery statement. While the first tried to encourage fans to "Like" his Street King page, this one puts Wall Street personnel in the crosshairs. …

Nicki Minaj reflects on her life and what she expects to gain in the future throughout a new feature in Cosmopolitan magazine.

This is the lastest rant from Amber on Hot97 radio in NYC.

After announcing that his Street King venture has fed more than 2.5 million people, 50 Cent also recently announced that his album is complete. The emcee phoned in to his own G-Unit Radio to speak …

Last month, 50 Cent announced his initiative to feed one billion kids, partnering with Pure Growth Partners to launch Street King, an energy shot that will supply a child in need with a meal for …

Lil Wayne Content with Early Leak of ‘Tha Carter IV’ New York, NY – In what possible way would Lil Wayne or the people the behind contain or even control a leak of an album …

“I’m working on a new album entitled Chapter 5,” Songz told Glamazons of the follow-up to last year’s Passion, Pain & Pleasure.

p>Rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West will auction off the Maybach luxury car that was used in their new music video “Otis,” to support recovery in the East Africa. The rap duo gave the car a …