Wyclef Jean made a positive move this weekend, treating three survivors of the Haiti earthquake to a shopping spree.
The three recipients selected by Clef and his Yele Haiti foundation are young ladies who lost limbs during the tragedy.
The organization worked alongside the Global Medical Relief Fund to fly the ladies and their families to New York where Wyclef took them to a local K-Mart for a shopping spree.
Speaking to the media about his plan to smiles on the amputees' faces, (more...)
KRS-One is continuing to speak out against the proposed erection of the National Museum of Hip-Hop.
As previously reported The Teacha was supposed to host the launch ceremony for the museum but instead spoke out saying that he and several other Hip-Hop pioneers did not and would not support the institution.
Now he's speaking out again and says (more...)
With the alleged case of former football star Lawrence Taylor raping an underage girl unfolding; reports are now saying that the girl's pimp has been charged for his involvement.
Being accused of transporting the underage girl across state lines for the purpose of prostitution, Rasheed Davis is being charged with sex trafficking.
According to TMZ, Davis was indicted by a federal grand jury, making claims that he used "force, threats of force and coercion to compel [the alleged victim] to engage in a commercial sex act with another person for a fee of $300, which was ultimately paid to Davis."
As reported earlier, Taylor has been charged with paying the 16-year-old girl $300 -- though the football legend denies he had sex with the girl
HipHopWired will keep you updated as the story continues to develop.
A number of people are outraged at Randy Jackson now that he's reportedly in talks to have Michael Jackson's gravesite opened to the public.
Randy made those claims public through his Twitter page telling over 27,000 of his followers,
“Although they have strict rules, I'll do my best to see if fans can visit and pay their respects beyond the gates of Forest Lawn, on the 25th [of June].”
The date would be the one year anniversary of Michael Jackson's death.
Particularly upset about the idea of people gaining access to Forest Lawn cemetery are relatives of other famous celebs buried in the mausoleum, including the grandson of actor Clark Gables.
Clark Gableas III tells TMZ that it “wouldn't be sacred” if they allowed general access to the public.
By contrast however the grandson of author W.C. Fields, Ronald J. Fields, thinks it would be “moving" for the fans.
No word on if Randy or the mausoleum would profit from the event.
Let's hope not…
Attention Hip-Hop fans everywhere, there has been a alert on code red for a missing rapper.
Howard Bailey, Jr., known to some as Chingy, has been absent from the rap scene since 2007 after the release of his fourth studio effort, Hate It Or Love It.
The week after sales for the album were reported for the release, the rapper disappeared, last seen wandering around St. Louis still trying to find a comeback hit and figure out why he ever left Distrubin Tha Peace.
Thankfully folks, Mr. Bailey has finally been recovered after minimal investigation.
[Check after the jump to see where Chingy is now] (more...)
In a counter defense to the Los Angeles Immigration Law Boycott, Arizona has threatened to leave L.A. in the dark if they continue the boycott.
Arizona Corporation Commissioner Gary Pierce sent a letter to the mayor of Los Angeles Antonio Villaraigosa Tuesday.
The letter simply said that Villaraigosa should "reconsider the wisdom of attempting to harm Arizona's economy."
The Los Angeles City Council voted on the Boycott 13-1 last week because they feel that it is unfair to ask for proof of documentation of citizenship based on the appearance of a person. Arizona Corporation Gary Pierce had this to say about why he has threatened L.A:
"I feel like if you're going to boycott the candy store, you've got to leave all the candy alone, I feel like Arizona is the candy store. If Los Angeles is serious about its boycott, I would be happy to help them to renegotiate the power agreements so they no longer receive power from Arizona. When temperatures rise over 100 degrees we're going to love to have the extra power."
Arizona provides about 25 percent of electrical power to the city of L.A. which could be a huge problem if the Commissioner is serious.
Are we sure that Arizona Commissioner is not just upset at L.A. because Kobe is out there breaking the Suns ankles?
Suge Knight can't seem to catch a break.
After having his items sold at auction, being sued for child support and facing a $6 million tax lien, the former Death Row executive has been arrested for assault with a deadly weapon.
Suge was arrested early Thursday morning around 12:30 a.m. when police (more...)
ATL rapper Donnis is making a very bold move that many rappers wouldn't try and is releasing a mixtape and album on the same day.
“Fashionably Late EP” and “Fashionably Late the Mixtape” will both be released on June 22nd and will feature all of the latest tracks from Donnis.
The mixtape, which is hosted by Clinton Sparks, will feature some of the tracks off the EP as well as other music with special guests Estelle, John Legend, GLC, and many others.
The EP will be dropped on Atlantic Records, and will be the first major label debut of the ATL rapper who hopes to prove he is not just another southern trend MC.
Peep Donnis' new track "Yup"
Peep a recent interview with Donnis as he talks about his new video and the preparations for his new mixtape and album.
Before Drake releases his debut album, he's extending his top selling “Away From Home” tour.
As previously reported the tour kicked off with college performances at 23 campuses across the country.
Now Drake's first solo tour for 2010 will now include additional dates in the U.S., Europe and Canada including (more...)
Deemed the youngest in charge and the only member of the old Roc-A-Fella that still has faith in Jay Z, Young Chris has continued to stay on his grind and allow the music speak for his passion, as opposed to just crying about what his former boss did.
Teaming up with Don Cannon, the other half of the Young Gunz delivers his sequel, The Network 2.
Featuring guest spots from J. Cole, Bobby Valentino, Memphis Bleek and more, Chris will wave the flag until his album Now Or Never drops.
"The Edge"
[Check after the jump to download The Network 2] (more...)
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