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Katt Williams is ready to make headlines for his work, not for fighting fans, leading police on a 4-wheeler chase, or skipping out on tour dates. In short, the comedian wants to reclaim his place in the comedy kingdom.

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Waka Flocka Flame didn’t sign on for PETA’s anti-fur campaign as a publicity stunt, he’s actually committed to the cause. Unlike most of his rap homies, the New York native isn’t into rocking animal carcass, because he thinks it’s “nasty as hell.”

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Dining with the President Obama has never been cheap, even if it’s not an election year. The commander in chief kicked off a $32,400-a plate fundraising brunch in Atherton, Calif. Thursday (April 4).

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Future is slowly but surely rapping and crooning his way into America’s hearts. Hate it or love it, you’d be hard pressed to name many other artists with a greater impact thus far in 2013, and the Atlanta rapper proves why by continuing his onslaught of output with a visual for F.B.G.: The Movie track “Missing.”

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King of Diamonds recently re-opened after a renovation, which Meek Mill helped celebrate with a load of cash. Last night, the week long party continued with Joseline Hernandez of Love & Hip Hop Atlanta fame coming through.

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Rick Ross’ lyrics don’t just get him into trouble, 63 gang members in Harlem can thank The Bawse for being  busted by the NYPD. Authorities were led to the gangsters by way of social media posts that included lyrics from Ross and his MMG protegé, Meek Mill.

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Nicki Minaj may be slowing down on the pink wigs, but the hue is clearly still her favorite color. The YMCMB rapper announced today that she has partnered with Beats By Dre for a special edition of the portable Pill speaker that will be colored pink. 

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Rick Ross attempts to avert the negative media coverage circulating his questionable line on Rocko’s “U.N.E.N.O.,” with a visual for his “Don’t Kill My Vibe” remix. If you think the MMG frontman’s white on white ensemble looks rather familiar, it’s because the video was shot during while he was shooting the commercial for Reebok’s “Lives White […]

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As previously reported, the father who took out some frustration in the form of whipping his misbehaving daughters with a cable wire is now facing criminal charges for the act. The Dayton, Oh. father has been accused of allegedly beating his children with a video cable from his television and DVD system. 

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Sad news to report  to the film buffs of the world: Roger Ebert has died, he was 70. Ebert’s former employer, The Chicago Sun Times, broke the news of his passing via Twitter.

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Hot 97 personality Peter Rosenberg is an avid supporter of underground Hip-Hop and uses his platform to promote budding artists whenever possible. That alone was motivation to create The New York Renaissance, a mixtape dedicated to the birthplace of the culture’s next generation of rising MCs.

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As you diehard Jay-Z and Beyoncé stans probably know, today (April 4) is the happy power Hip-Hop couple’s 5-year wedding anniversary. The two money makers were spotted in Cuba celebrating.