Category: Hip Hop

Flavor Flav Assists Olympian Who Didn’t Have Rent Money

Flavor Flav came to the rescue of an Olympic athlete when he found out that she didn’t have funds to pay her rent, so, he, along with Serena William’s husband, Alexis Ohanian gave the Olympian money to alleviate that hardship. According to Page Six, Veronica Fraley, who is currently in Paris and will compete in… Continue reading Flavor Flav Assists Olympian Who Didn’t Have Rent Money

Damon Dash’s Roc-A-Fella Stake Will Be Auctioned To Satisfy Judgments

Roc-A-Fella label owners, JAY-Z and Kareem “Biggs” Burke are about to have a new partner as a judge has ordered Damon Dash’s 33.3% stake in the label to be auctioned off to satisfy debt owed by the Harlem businessman. According to Billboard, there is an auction scheduled for August 29 in New York City for… Continue reading Damon Dash’s Roc-A-Fella Stake Will Be Auctioned To Satisfy Judgments

Kool DJ Red Alert Honored With Statue In Harlem Commemorating 40 Years In Radio

Legendary hip-hop DJ, Kool DJ Red Alert, who is commemorating 40 years in radio, was honored with a statute in the place he grew up, Harlem, New York. The sculpture was unveiled on Friday, July 19, at Montefiore Square, West Harlem located at 138th Street and Broadway.   View this post on Instagram   A… Continue reading Kool DJ Red Alert Honored With Statue In Harlem Commemorating 40 Years In Radio

Rick Ross’ Baby Mother, Tia Kemp Takes To Social Media In Attempt To Get Money From The Rapper

William Leonard Roberts II, better known to the world as rapper and entrepreneur Rick Ross has been presented with what looks like a bill via social media from the mother of his son, William Roberts III referring to some items seemingly for his college stay. According to Complex, Roberts’ mother, Tia Kemp, who takes to… Continue reading Rick Ross’ Baby Mother, Tia Kemp Takes To Social Media In Attempt To Get Money From The Rapper

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) to Induct Davy DMX, DJ Hurricane, DJ Jazzy Jay

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame to Induct Trio of DJ Hip-Hop Legends   DJ Hurricane, Davy DMX, & DJ Jazzy Jay to perform and be honored on August 24th at 7:30pm; LIMEHOF inductee DJ Johnny Juice to perform STONY BROOK, NY- The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF)… Continue reading The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) to Induct Davy DMX, DJ Hurricane, DJ Jazzy Jay

The Lady Of Rage Stars In Miss Cleo Biopic

Once she was “Stranded On Death Row” now she’s bringing to life one of the best-known television psychic fortune tellers, Miss Cleo. Death Row Records‘ The Lady Of Rage (“Afro Puffs”) is starring in the biopic, “Miss Cleo: Her Rise and Fall,” the true story of Miss Cleo. Lifetime Networks has announced that the Virginia-bred… Continue reading The Lady Of Rage Stars In Miss Cleo Biopic

The Game May Have Home Seized Due To Non-Payment Of $7M Judgment

Recording artist, The Game may be losing his house because of non-payment of a judgment levied against him almost 10 years ago. According to AllHipHop.com, The Game was sued in 2015 by a contestant, Priscilla Rainey who appeared on his VH1 reality show, “She’s Got Game.” She initially accused the Compton rapper of sexual battery… Continue reading The Game May Have Home Seized Due To Non-Payment Of $7M Judgment

Rise Up NYC Summer Concert Series Announces Performers

MAYOR ADAMS ANNOUNCES RETURN OF ‘RISE UP NYC’ SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, FEATURING 14 WORLD-CLASS CONCERTS ACROSS FIVE BOROUGHS Performances Will Showcase Range of Music Genres and Cultures, Reflecting Sounds of a Diverse City Artist Line-Up Includes: Patti LaBelle, Keith Sweat, Fat Joe, Sean Paul, Victor Manuelle, Tito Nieves, Spice, MC Lyte, Shannon, Seduction, Mya, Wayne… Continue reading Rise Up NYC Summer Concert Series Announces Performers

Will Smith Signs New Record Deal

A month after The Fresh Prince performed at the BET Awards, there was news that the rapping actor signed a new recording deal. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Will Smith, who started his career as a rapper, signed with a new record label, SLANG which was started by music executive, Rene McLean. This news comes… Continue reading Will Smith Signs New Record Deal

Malcolm Jamal-Warner Feels Hip-Hop Has Become ‘Anti-Black’

The Cosby Show alum, Malcolm-Jamal Warner is not too happy with hip-hop these days. In a recent interview, he discloses that he feels that “our Black music has become anti-Black” with the constant use of the n-word in songs. The actor appeared on Peachtree TV’s “Monica Pearson One on One” to discuss his thoughts on… Continue reading Malcolm Jamal-Warner Feels Hip-Hop Has Become ‘Anti-Black’

RZA Partners With LL Cool J And Irving Azoff To Elevate The Wu-Tang Clan Brand

In an effort to expand the Wu-Tang Clan name, the founder and creator of the sound for the group, RZA has forged a partnership with Iconic Artists Group and Rock the Bells. According to Billboard, RZA, real name Robert Diggs is working with esteemed music executive Irving Azor, who owns Iconic Artists Group, and fellow… Continue reading RZA Partners With LL Cool J And Irving Azoff To Elevate The Wu-Tang Clan Brand

Bond Denied For Young Thug In RICO Trial

The new judge in the Young Thug RICO case has ruled on the rapper’s request to be released on bond while he is on trial. According to Courthouse News Service, Judge Paige Reese Whitaker has denied the motion made by Thug’s attorney, Brian Steel to allow the Atlanta recording artist to be released on bond.… Continue reading Bond Denied For Young Thug In RICO Trial

JAY-Z And Alicia Keys’ Ode To New York City, ‘Empire State of Mind’ Certified Diamond

A milestone has been reached by Brooklyn-bred JAY-Z and Manhattan native, Alicia Keys for their ode to New York, “Empire State of Mind.” According to Billboard, the New York-centric song recorded by the artists who grew up in the “Big Apple” has reached diamond status (meaning the record sold more than 10 million units). The… Continue reading JAY-Z And Alicia Keys’ Ode To New York City, ‘Empire State of Mind’ Certified Diamond

Keffe D’s Son States Father’s Life Is In Danger After Prosecutors Misrepresented Jail Phone Call

As Duane “Keffe D” Davis is facing an upcoming murder trial later this year, his son, Duane Jr. has publicly stated that his father’s life is in danger. He claimed this because he feels prosecutors allegedly misrepresented an audio jail call that claims Keffe D threatened witnesses who may be called to testify. According to… Continue reading Keffe D’s Son States Father’s Life Is In Danger After Prosecutors Misrepresented Jail Phone Call

Swae Lee Tries To Discourage People From Voting For Kamala Harris: ‘Do Your Research’

Recording artist Swae Lee is facing backlash after he went on social media to tell people to not vote for the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee and current Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris. On July 27, the recording artist, one-half of the Mississippi-based hip hop duo Rae Sremmurd, took to the X platform… Continue reading Swae Lee Tries To Discourage People From Voting For Kamala Harris: ‘Do Your Research’

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