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Rapper T.I. will give his first televised performance since being released from prison on March 26, 2010. The performance will be T.I.’s first appearance on the BET awards show since 2006. T.I. was slated to be the headline performer at the 2007 BET awards in Atlanta, GA but he was arrested hours before the show […]

Ray J clowns the hell out of one of his homeboys as he goes shopping for jewelry and tells Shorty Mack to shop his own deal.  Keeping it real, he also talks about  his flunky days and once only being known as Brandy’s brother. “I hate it when people make it seem like you have […]

“You respect me, I respect you. If you don’t respect me then Fawk you!” When news hit the net that Lil Kim was subliminally dissing Nicki Minaj at a recent performance there were naysayers that downplayed the incident where she threw off one of her trademark wigs and stated  “I’m above this.” Now the Queen […]

“The purpose of this forum is to see where does Larry fit today… How we can utilize his legacy to combat the things that are going wrong in our communities now … The conspiracy that is here to eliminate us and destroy us as a people,” asserted Davis’ partner in rhyme, Brother Shams, to open […]

People fail to realize the severity of accusations and the consequences for some when claims are thrown around, especially rappers. Look how many have gotten locked up already.  It’s like hunting season these days. Having Fabolous already address the claims that he had something to do with Kat Stacks getting slapped around, Bow Wow is […]

LOX emcee Styles P has figured out a way to get consumers to purchase CDs in the day of the download. With the release of his new CD and book on Tuesday entitled, Invincible, fans who purchase the actual CD will have a surprise…a smokable wrapper. The announcement of the added benefit to those who […]

Legendary Shaolin MC and Wu-Tang member RZA has decided to address statements regarding Southern MCs that offended New Orleans emcee Jay Electronica. In an interview with MTV.com, RZA states that although the interview containing the controversial statement was made years ago, he stands behind what he says stating that his knowledge came from a personal […]

While the revival of Death Row Records has brought about a reason for new releases that failed to come to light under Suge Knight‘s watch, there are some former artists that aren’t too pleased with the idea. For Crooked I, the upcoming album Hood Star, which was created during his venture at the label, is […]

VH1’s annual special highlighting the success and accolades of Hip-Hop will have to continue with one less southern rap representative hitting the stage. Plies is announcing that he will not perform at the VH1 Hip-Hop Honors despite  being confirmed to perform in March. As previously reported Plies pushed up the release the date of his […]

Bossip: Nicki Minaj Caught Swagga Jackin’ Tokyo Diva: “She Needs To Stop Doing Me… Imitation Isn’t Flattering, It’s Disrespectful!!!” The Atlanta Post: Fashion Designer Mychael Knight Talks Business Complex: Diamond Talks Post-Crime Mob Solo Career & Dating Lil Scrappy F-Listed: Kelly Brook To Pose For Playboy Idolator: Diddy-Dirty Money Roll Over Enrique Iglesias In Our Album Cover […]

“If I would’ve put out an album that was poor quality then I think the leaks would hurt me…” After Drake’s debut album Thank Me Later leaked in its entirety to the internet Wednesday, many wondered how Young Money’s golden boy was feeling. He addressed it on his Twitter page early Wednesday saying, “I gave […]

Konami Digital Entertainment Inc. and Autumn Games have announced the release date for Def Jam Rapstar, the first true interactive Hip-Hop music game experience. Developed by 4mm Games, Terminal Reality and Def Jam Interactive, Def Jam Rapstar will be available in North America on October 5, 2010 and in Europe the week of November 2, […]