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90’s rapper-turned-reality TV star Coolio, 45, whose government name is Artist Leon Ivey, Jr., plead guilty June 26 after being charged with possession of cocaine. The rapper is known best for his hits in the mid-1990’s which included “Gangsta’s Paradise” and “Fantastic Voyage.” The charges come from an incident on March 6th where he was […]

Immediately following the BET awards, fans got to see the world premiere of Jay Z’s “Death of Auto-Tune” video. Jamie Foxx premiered it on the awards post show saying, “Death to auto-tune except for me. That damn ‘Blame It ‘ is doing some things…Jigga gotta give me a pass!” The video opens in a dark […]

Let’s all take a moment and reflect on another FAIL for Hip-Hop by the hands of a rapper from Louisiana. A YouTube video shows rapper Chris Dooley Jr. aka Hurricane Chris dressed in his Easter Sunday suit in front of the Louisiana House of Representatives. Why you ask? He is being “honored” by being able […]

The three children of Michael Jackson are currently being taken care of by their grandmother, Katherine Jackson. Katherine filed a guardianship petition in court today for custody of her three grandchildren. According to the Associated Press, the family hasn’t heard from two of the children’s biological mother Deborah Rowe about custody. “I don’t think there […]

Once dubbed to be Jay-Z’s protégé for Roc-A-Fella, it has been reported that artist Roberto “Tru Life” Rosado has been indicted on a murder charge and will remain behind bars in a New York prison. The charge revolves around stabbings on June 15 which left two casualties. Christopher Guerrero, 20, was left fatally wounded and […]

The 2009 Annual BET Awards were held last night recognizing the best in Black Entertainment at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. While the yearly star studded recognition honors were on point as usual, last night’s was a lot more special as it also served as a home going service celebrating the late “King of […]

Gearing up for the release of his fifth album, Loso’s Way, dropping, July 28th, Fabolous recently kicked it with Hip-Hop Wired about his upcoming album and accompanying DVD. Comparing his life to the Al Pacino flick Carlito’s Way, Fab stated, “We shot a movie to give you a little visual that almost makes the album […]

What was rumor is now fact. Missy Elliot is working with biographers and film writers to complete a film about her life. The biopic will chronicle the many trials and tribulations of Elliot’s, given name Melissa Arnette, early life; specifically, her tumultuous relationship with an abusive father, dysfunctional home, and the habitual sexual abuse that […]

“Heineken Inspire” Tour Brings Out : D Nice, The Clipse, Rick Ross, and Wale In DC This Weekend: Sign Up For Your Tickets Now The summer might be over, but that doesn’t mean the party has to stop. Catch a full day of creativity in music, food, and more when Heineken Inspire comes to DC […]