Slim Da Mobster: Dr. Dre's New Protege

Slim Da Mobster is about to get his center-stage debut, courtesy of a certain Dr. Dre. Slim Da Mobster will be featured on Detox, and thus is next in a line of up-and-coming hip-hop artists to find themselves in the big time after working with one of rap's most influential...

Nonsence South Florida Music Entrepreneur

It's a Day and age where you find musicians struggling to go platinum because of the rapid bootlegging, or free downloading sites. The epidemic of declining CD sales shows that it is becoming increasingly...

Public Enemy rebels without pause at Coachella 2009

Flavor Flav and Chuck D of 80s rebel rap group Public Enemy pumped some much-needed angst into the mellowed crowd of concert goers at this year's Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California. "...

D12: 'Let me hear you make some noise if you're...

...Popping PILLS'.  Call me conservative, orthodox or old fashioned (if possible at 19) but there's always something disturbing when you are in a club with girlfriends and you hear D12 gearing up the audience, asking to,  'make some noise if you're popping pills'....

Lil’ Wayne Sues Over Portrayal in 'The Carter' Documentary Film

Not one to take criticism or negative publicity without a fight, Lil' Wayne and his record label Young Money Entertainment have filed a lawsuit againt the company responsible for producing a recent documentary film...

Has Rap Killed the Black Male Singer?

Did Rap Kill The Black Male Singer?By Pearl Jr. How many of you know who the best selling Black male singer in the world for 2008 was?  I bet you'll never get this right, without a few clues.  Well, he's 50 years old, considered washed up and too controversial...

RNC Chairman Michael Steele: GOP Needs Hip Hop Makeover

From the article: Newly elected Republican National Committee Chairman Michael S. Steele plans an “off the hook” public relations offensive to attract younger voters, especially blacks and Hispanics, by...

Try Again - National Survivors of Suicide Day Nov. 22, 2008

This is a music video I edited together for the hip hop artist SEEIN from Miami. It is about reaching out for help with the goal of preventing suicide. At the end people are presented with the 1-800-SUICIDE...

Lil' Wayne Is Not Dead

Reports of the death of Lil' Wayne are greatly exaggerated. This weekend, rumors that Lil' Wayne died spread across the internet like wildfire, thanks in large part to a fabricated BBC News report posted on a...

Def Jam Executive VP Shakir Stewart Commits Suicide

Shakir Stewart died Saturday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to a statement released by his music label Def Jam Recordings. Stewart, 34, succeeded Jay-Z as the head of Def Jam Recordings which is...

Rappers Lose the Bling as Recession Approaches

The glory days of rap's pre-millienial, blinged-out excesses are done and dusted. There's no more money in the music biz, so it's time for today's hip-hop artists vying for VH1 honors to unchain themselves from...

Caught on Tape: Suge Knight Busted In Las Vegas on Domestic Assault, Drug Cha...

"Here's actual video footage of Suge Knight being arrested by metro Police in Las Vegas for allegedly beating his girlfriend. The founder of Death Row Records, Knight, 43, was charged with assault with a deadly...

Rapper Nas To Jesse Jackson, 'Your Time Is Up, We Got Barack Obama'

"Nas says Jesse Jackson's ''time is up'' and quote, ''he's the biggest player hater'' after Jackson was caught on videotape making negative comments about Obama."

Kia Shine Responds To Three 6 Mafia's Diss Video; Rapper's Ready To Move Forward

"Kia Shine has responded to MemphisRap.com regarding the recent captured video showing the rapper being dissed by DJ Paul and Juicy J at the 'Last 2 Walk' autograph signing in Memphis, TN."

Play Iran RAP & Hip Hop.

helloin iran all raper working for play they track in world at day to night!!!i want put links for my rap!my hip hop.please please please please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!listen and answer.MAJAN & SAHAND   MA CHALIM  video (this is party clip)2AFM &...

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