Cormega is gearing up to celebrate the release of his third solo album and taking to S.O.B.'s in New York to commemorate the occasion. The rapper will appear at the club for his album release party Thursday October 29. Until then Cormega's keeping busy revealing details on the project. According to Mega the album focuses on real situations in his life including the impact of his daughter. Speaking to HipHopWired on the project he described it saying: (more...)
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Cormega Set To Rock S.O.B's, Unveils 'Born And Raised'
Saturday, October 17th, 2009Michelle Obama Named Honorary President Of Girl Scouts
Saturday, October 17th, 2009The first lady of the country is taking the reins of the one of the most prestigous organizations for girls in the country. The Girl Scouts of America announced that Michelle Obama has formally accepted the position of honorary National President.
First Lady Obama spoke out on the esteemed honor saying,
“It is my great pleasure to serve as Honorary National President of Girl Scouts. With their innovative new programming, ground-breaking research, and emphasis on service and leadership, Girl Scouts is preparing the women of tomorrow to be a positive force for change – in their own lives, their communities, and across the globe.”
The Girl Scouts plan to work with her on areas such as healthy living, public service and leadership.

Go Michelle!
Kid Sister Set To Release Debut Album, Cover Art and Tracklisting Revealed
Saturday, October 17th, 2009Kid Sister created a national buzz on the music scene with her 2007 hit “Pro Nails.” With the backing and blessing of Kanye West, the Chicago native enjoyed notoriety and national attention at an all time high. Now two years later, the bubbly hip-hop artist is ready to blast back onto the scene and bring things back to a boiling point.
Kid Sister a.k.a. Melisa Young was originally set to drop her debut album in 2008 but held off on the project. Now under the guidance of (more...)
Blackalicious MC Gift of Gab To “Escape To Mars” With New LP And Tour
Saturday, October 17th, 2009Blackalicious MC Gift of Gab is gearing up for his second solo release, Escape 2 Mars, dropping November 10th, by touring with some of his finest peers in indie Hip-Hop. “The Deadliest Catch Tour” will find Gab hitting the road alongside Jurassic 5's Chali 2na, as well as Mr. Lif and Lyrics Born. The tour kicks off on November 7th in the MC's native Bay Area – just three days before Escape 2 Mars hits shelves via Cornerstone RAS.
LA residents were treated to an inside look at the album last night, when Gift of Gab (more...)
Naughty By Nature To Rock "Concrete Immortalz" Comic Book Release
Friday, October 16th, 2009Naughty By Nature will hit the stage at the Big Apple Comic Con 2009 on Friday night, October 16, 2009, at Pier 92 (52nd at 12th Avenue) in Manhattan. The concert is to celebrate the launch of the “Concrete Immortalz” comic book and the Big Apple Comic Con. The Hip-Hop legends will engage in not one but two special performances, as well as a meet-and-greet with fans.
"We look forward to rockin' the Big Apple Comic Con 2009," states Naughty by Nature's Treach. "This is the biggest comic book event in our area. We're also in (more...)
T-Pain Lays "Big A$$ Chain" To Rest
Friday, October 16th, 2009T-Pain has never been one to shy away from the limelight, with his appearance at a recent event proving no different.
The auto-tuned crooner and top hat aficionado signaled an end to one of his more “coonish” ideas, laying his infamous “Big A$$ Chain” to rest in in an effigial ceremony.
Gucci Mane To Drop Three Mixtapes Saturday
Friday, October 16th, 2009Gucci Mane's enjoying a steady increase in press, putting his name and signature “Burr” catch phrase in the ears of people nationwide. After landing at number six on the list of 'Top Ten MCs', the ‘So Icey One's' been in overdrive dropping his Burrprint (The Movie 3-D) mixtape and taking shots at Jay-Z.
Now Gucc has done it again, announcing that he's doing an unprecedented feat and dropping three mixtapes in one day. That's right, three. For the special occasion, Gucci enlisted the help of three of the South's biggest DJs. Lending their ears, talents and blending to the project are (more...)
“I Haven't Had Sex Since 1989” Said The Councilman To The Minor
Friday, October 16th, 2009Mayor of Newark, Cory Booker, has jumped through many hoops and over several hurdles to clean the image of one of the ugliest cities in America. Unfortunately, it seems that those residing within New Jersey's mayoral offices like things the way they are, with all seeming to allow business to operate as usual.
In Atlantic City, a city councilman has come under fire after a DVD surfaced showing the city official participating in illicit activity.
Councilman and Minister Eugene Robinson has found himself in the center of a scandal after footage surfaced of him having sex with an underage prostitute.
“So much for his anti-smoking stance,” read the note accompanying the disc, making light of Robinson's push to ban smoking in public while making not of the young street-walker whom was smoking on the video.
An investigation into the incident let to criminal charges being filed against Councilman John Schultz, Floyd Tally, former Council President Craig Callaway, as well as his brothers Ronald and David.
Both Callaway Brothers and Tall are currently on trial, facing charges of criminal coercion, invasion of privacy, and conspiracy.
Robinson has officially gone on record as saying that he thought that the sex was consensual, also adding that the money given to the young prostitute was meant for her to purchase soda.
Watch Out Hammer! Diddy Likes Losing His Riches Too!
Friday, October 16th, 2009During a performance on 106 &Park, Mr. Combs, while making it rain with a mix of fake and real cash, accidently made it hail on one lucky audience member when his diamond ring flew off his hand into the crowd. When the audience found out that Diddy had real cash mixed in the fakes ones, they went bananas, like any teenager would.
"The audience went wild," said BET spokeswoman Marcy Polanco. "We were like, 'Oh, my God!' " The 20,000 dollar ring was announced missing when the cameras got cut and that's when Diddy called on the goons (Security).
Immediately following the taping, security started frisking all (more...)



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