Ja Rule has found out that having a criminal record can get him banned in certain countries as he embarked on his latest world tour. According to The New York Daily News, Jeffrey Atkins, better known as Ja Rule was denied entry to the United Kingdom just days before he was about to tour in… Continue reading Ja Rule Denied Entry To The U.K. Before Start Of ‘The Sunrise Tour’
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Donna Summer’s Estate Files Lawsuit Against Ye For Unauthorized Use Of ‘I Feel Love’
A copyright infringement lawsuit has been filed against Ye and Ty Dolla $ign by the estate of Donna Summer who accused the music producer of using her song, “I Feel Love” without permission. According to CBS News, the latest album by the two recording artists, “Vultures 1,” which was released on Feb. 10, included an illegal use… Continue reading Donna Summer’s Estate Files Lawsuit Against Ye For Unauthorized Use Of ‘I Feel Love’
Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan Jr. Found Guilty Of Killing Jam Master Jay
The two men who killed Run-DMC’s DJ, Jam Master Jay have been convicted more than 20 years after the legendary artist was killed in his Queens recording studio. According to NPR, a jury convicted Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan Jr. of killing Jam Master Jay, nee Jason Mizell on Oct. 30, 2002. The two men… Continue reading Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan Jr. Found Guilty Of Killing Jam Master Jay
Tupac Shakur Murder Trial Pushed Back To November
The trial for Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who is accused of taking part in the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur has been pushed back to later this year. According to The Associated Press, Clark County District Court Judge Carli Kierny has agreed to push the trial date from the initial June 3 date to Nov.… Continue reading Tupac Shakur Murder Trial Pushed Back To November
Eric Bellinger Announces Album and Upcoming Tour, The Rebirth 3
Eric Bellinger‘s Musical Odyssey Continues with The Rebirth 3 Album and World Tour Ty Dolla $ign, Ne-Yo, Queen Naija, Mozzy, K Camp and Sevyn Streeter Featured on New Project Click here to follow @ericbellinger (LOS ANGELES, CA) February 22, 2024 – Eric Bellinger, the Grammy-winning artist and prolific songwriter, is once again captivating the music… Continue reading Eric Bellinger Announces Album and Upcoming Tour, The Rebirth 3
Aczino, Xzibit – Niños
MEXICAN HIP-HOP ARTIST ACZINO RELEASES NEW SINGLE “NIÑOS” FEATURING XZIBIT STREAM ON DSPs (Photo Credit: Eduardo Roma) Los Angeles, CA (February 22, 2024) – ACZINO‘s career remains at one of its highest points thanks to “Niños,” the new single by the Mexican MC, in which he is joined by the legendary American rapper Xzibit, with… Continue reading Aczino, Xzibit – Niños
Tony Yayo Says 50 Cent Funded Entire “Final Lap” Tour Himself
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is really taking a stand to get rid of the stigma that Black companies don’t pay well. After coming out in defense of entertainers like Mo’Nique, Taraji P. Henson, and Terrence Howard being shortchanged for their previous roles and making sure the cast of his “Power” and “BMF” series are paid… Continue reading Tony Yayo Says 50 Cent Funded Entire “Final Lap” Tour Himself
50 Cent Goes To Bat For Terrence Howard In Quest For Higher Pay
Queens, NY-bred recording artist turned television producer, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has become the savior for actors who aren’t being paid properly. After hiring seemingly blackballed actress, Mo’Nique after she went public with her gripes and recently embracing “Empire” actress, Taraji P. Henson after she revealed her income shortcomings in comparison to white actresses, 50… Continue reading 50 Cent Goes To Bat For Terrence Howard In Quest For Higher Pay
James Brown’s Daughter Reminds People That Her Father Influenced Hip-Hop And R&B Artists
A docuseries about the Godfather of Soul, James Brown was recently released on A&E and while discussing the project with People, one of his daughters has stated that if it weren’t for her father, hip-hop music and certain R&B stars wouldn’t exist. In an exclusive interview with the media outlet, Deanna Brown discusses the four-part… Continue reading James Brown’s Daughter Reminds People That Her Father Influenced Hip-Hop And R&B Artists
Roots Picnic To Take Place At Mann in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, PA, June 1-2, 2024
THE ROOTS & LIVE NATION URBAN ANNOUNCE “ROOTS PICNIC” 2024 JUNE 1 & 2 2024 THE MANN IN FAIRMOUNT PARK PHILADELPHIA, PA BLOCKBUSTER LINEUP TO FEATURE A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE & CELEBRATION OF NEW ORLEANS WITH LIL WAYNE & THE ROOTS, JILL SCOTT, ANDRÉ 3000, VICTORIA MONÉT, GUNNA, NAS, TYLA, SEXYY RED, BABYFACE, CAM’RON, FANTASIA, MUNI… Continue reading Roots Picnic To Take Place At Mann in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, PA, June 1-2, 2024
Drake Offers To Pay Medical Bills For 2 Fans During Concert Stops in St. Louis And Nashville
Canadian superstar Drake was in a giving mood at a recent stop on his concert tour. While performing in St. Louis, the “Best You Ever Had” rapper promised to cover the hospital bill of a fan who displayed a sign in the audience asking for financial assistance from the recording artist. According to Complex, Drake’s… Continue reading Drake Offers To Pay Medical Bills For 2 Fans During Concert Stops in St. Louis And Nashville
Cam’ron Covers GQ Magazine
Cam’ron is the King of Hot Takes on the new GQ Magazine Cover Cam’ron GQ Feature: https://www.gq.com/story/camron-gq-hype (New York, NY) February 15, 2024- Well-renowned rapper and now popular sports talk show host Cam’ron graces the latest GQ Magazine cover. Cam’ron was previously featured in Billboard Magazine and became the face of Kith’s Spring 2022 collection.… Continue reading Cam’ron Covers GQ Magazine
Detroit Pistons Announced Retail Collaboration With Royce 5’9 To Celebrate J. Dilla
DETROIT PISTONS TO ANNOUNCE J. DILLA-INSPIRED RETAIL CAPSULE VIA COLLABORATION WITH ROYCE 5’9 Retail Line Celebrating J. Dilla’s Legacy Set to Drop on 313 Day DETROIT, MI — February 7, 2024 — The Detroit Pistons announced a retail collaboration with Grammy Award-nominated and top-rated rap lyricist Royce 5’9, celebrating the… Continue reading Detroit Pistons Announced Retail Collaboration With Royce 5’9 To Celebrate J. Dilla
Candace Owens Makes Bold Statement After Praising Ye’s Album
Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West has gotten a cosign from controversial conservative commentator Candace Owens after releasing his latest project, “Vultures 1,” with Ty Dolla $ign. In this time of cancel culture, Owens feels that because he is still doing his thing after being “unofficially” canceled last year, as she wrote on… Continue reading Candace Owens Makes Bold Statement After Praising Ye’s Album
Koryn Hawthorne Releases ON GOD
2X GRAMMY NOMINEE KORYN HAWTHORNE RELEASES NEW ALBUM, ON GOD PURCHASE & STREAM, ON GOD, NOW Nashville, TN (February 9, 2024) – Two-time GRAMMY® nominated, Billboard Music and NAACP Image Award winning, inspirational artist, Koryn Hawthorne, releases her brand new album, ON GOD. ON GOD is available now, wherever music is sold and streamed digitally. Preceded by… Continue reading Koryn Hawthorne Releases ON GOD
