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One of the most debated issues in modern music today may have just been resolved. According to Reuters news service, an agreement was reached Tuesday on how money should be split between companies and artists from streaming music on the Internet. With the agreement, large music streaming companies will pay artists and copyright owners

Even the “Greatest Rapper Alive” needs help from time to time, and apparently, one of those times is at hand. Dwayne Carter, known to the world as Lil’ Wayne, has enlisted the help of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in his quest to remain a free man after being charged with possessing an illegal weapon. […]

Using the latest and quickest way to spread news, Raekwon the Chef confirmed via Twitter that his album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2 would be released on September 8th. The album was supposed to drop in early

Teddy Riley, the father of “New Jack Swing” recalls his time with the “King of Pop.” As the world celebrates the life of Michael Jackson, one man truly has things to share when the moment arrives to “Remember The Time.” Producer Teddy Riley, who worked with Michael on the Dangerous, Blood on the Dance Floor […]

“The People’s Champ” Paul Wall stays on his grind and besides hitting fans up with those platinum grill spitting lyrics, Paul has also launched a clothing line called Expensive Taste. Supplying some of flyest T-shirts for the winter and summer as well as some head wear including New Era sponsored fitted caps, Paul Wall spoke […]

Houston Congresswoman, Sheila Jackson introduced House Resolution 600 at the Michael Jackson memorial. If passed, the Resolution will honor The King of Pop as an American legend, musical icon and world humanitarian. Congresswoman Jackson described Michael saying he is: “Someone who will be honored forever and forever and forever and forever and forever.” Before MJ […]

The Arkansas prison where T.I. is serving his year long sentence is allowing visitation again. Visitation was shut down for two weeks at the Forrest City Federal Correctional Complex after a gastrointestinal virus scare. 158 inmates reported symptoms of the virus and one inmate

After being out the rap game for nearly a decade, the female that stood tall and asked “Who you calling a bit*h?,” has returned. Steeping onto the scene, Latifah ignited feminism in her rapping and released her first album “All Hail the Queen” in ’89 which included the woman’s anthem “Ladies First.” Known for her […]

The memorial service for the biggest entertainer of all time takes place today. Michael Jackson’s public memorial service will be held at The Staples Center at 10 a.m. PT. (1 p.m. ET). Only 8,750 fans were chosen to attend from the 1.6 million that registered online for free tickets. Each person received two tickets for […]

Detroit rapper and member of the quartet known as Slaughterhouse, Royce Da 5’9 will be releasing The Revival EP through digital download today. It will serve as a prelude to his upcoming album, Street Hop which should be hitting stores by September. The four track release contains material from his September release along with an […]

Nashville police have revealed that the gun found at the murder scene of former Tennessee Titan quarterback Steve McNair was purchased by his mistress, Sahel Kazemi, just two days before the shooting. Investigators believe Kazemi, 20, purchased the pistol from a private vendor, hours after she was busted for drunk driving with McNair in her […]

In an unforeseen and unprovoked move, Ja Rule says that he is ready to make a comeback, with this upcoming agenda possibly set to ruffle more than a few feathers. Supposedly returning with a “chip” on his shoulders, the former face of what used to be a glorious stable and lucrative franchise in Irv Gotti’s […]