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Currently dealing with pending legal issues, rapper Ja Rule has had his music career on hold for quite some time, but has quietly been showing signs of his return. Hoping to bring back the essence of his debut album with Venni Vetti Vecci 2010, Rule’s original idea for a three disc album might have to […]

Nearly two weeks after the tragedy in Haiti and with the death toll reaching nearly 150,000, the Hip-Hop community is continuing to lend their support to the impoverished country. Stepping in to do his share is Freeway who’ll take the stage at a benefit concert to aid the ailing island. Titled “Rhymesayers Presents: A Benefit […]

Ms. Nicki has teamed up with producer Sean Garrett for his new single “Get It All.”  Is Nicki Minaj finally living up to the hype?  Let us know and click here for  more Wired Tracks. Sean Garrett feat. Nicki Minaj – “Get It All”

While everyone is looking to the likes of Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Game to revamp the West Coast and restore the energy that it once had when it was the dominant sound in Hip Hop, not enough are taking notice of the young gunners creating their own noise to continue the legacy. Dropping the […]

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Before North Carolina’s own J. Cole was rapping alongside Wale and premier lyricists like Jay Electronica, Mos Def and Talib Kweli, the young up and comer was trying to find a way to get his foot in the door to enter the music business. With the intent to impress Jay Z, what better way than […]

With All-Star weekend vastly approaching several artists are getting into the spirit of the game by participating in celebrity basketball games of their own. The latest to do so are Nelly and Bow Wow who are working together to promote a positive initiative in the Chicago community. Derrty ENT’s representative and the Cash Money Millionaire […]

“Billboard Magazine’s Producer of The Decade” Pharrell Williams, part of the producing collective The Neptunes and producer/singer of the N.E.R.D., delivered the keynote speech at MidemNet last week. The international forum is dedicated to the music business in the digital age. Peep the interview/ speech below with Rob Stone of Cornerstone Promotions. more about "Pharrell […]

Laying the foundation as he did with Deeper Than Rap, the release of “Mafia Music pt. 2” ushers in the beginnings for Teflon Don. Already reported to be linking back up with John Legend, maybe to top “Magnificent”, Ross is already in the works to providing the visual for Part 2, which actually has no […]

The old saying mind the company you keep is ringing true once again, this time for super producer Swizz Beatz. Owners of  popular Arizona car dealerships and nightclubs frequented by Swizzy and other members of Hip-Hop’s elite are facing federal drug charges after police say they laundered money from Mexico and scammed banks out of […]

While the mainstream world waits for Rebirth to be unveiled on February 2, which has reportedly been revamped since the premature leak in 2009, the show most have been waiting on is being given a glimpse of actually coming to fruition. Dropping No Ceilings showed fans Lil Wayne’s return to rap, syrup-free, and has looked […]

“Kanye can’t help making himself look like an idiot…” While Kanye West was busy vacationing during Paris’ Men’s Fashion Week accompanied by girlfriend Amber Rose he raised more than a few eyebrows, in particular because of his choice to dress almost head-to-toe in fur. Most perturbed by Ye’s choice of wardrobe is none other than […]