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Def Jam Mogul and Grandfather of Hip-Hop, Russell Simmons has teamed up with the Mayor of Trenton, New Jersey to fund an urban outreach peacekeeping program. Educating Neighborhoods to Obey Those in Authority (ENOTA) program, which correlates with the communities’ efforts to stop the violence after the gang rape of a 7-year old sent shockwaves […]

“Barbz I’m sorry 2 say I will not be going out on RiRi’s tour…” Just days after an announcement was made that Nicki Minaj would be hitting the road for a tour with Rihanna, those plans have officially been scrapped. As previously reported, Minaj was scheduled to hit the road July 2 with Rihanna and […]

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“Every record he played me, I was like, ‘Wow.’ I could just feel it. It was just elevated, and he’s elevated. Right now, he’s rapping like he’s in space.” – The Dream (MTV)

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It’s no secret that downloads have crippled the music business costing record companies and artists alike millions of dollars in sales. While business is down and money is lost, there is still hope for this struggling business. Our sister site The Atlanta Post explores this concept and exposes the record companies’ newest tactic to stay […]

Complex: “Pharrell Williams’ Greatest Footwear Moments” Look Here The Atlanta Post: “Harlem As Black Capital In America Will Soon Be A Memory” Read Here Bossip: “Rihanna Claims She Hates Whoring Out Her Videos With Product Placement” Look Here Idolator: “Ludacris Explains His Tiger Woods “Sexting” Jab To Carson Daly” Watch Here F-Listed: “Gary Dourdan’s Girlfriend […]

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Well, first and foremost, where did this even come from? Being under the radar for quite some time, singer Bobby V  has seemed to very quiet on the solo tip since the release of his 2009 album Rebirth. Apparently the singer has been brewing up some heat behind closed doors as the singer teams up […]

Hip-Hop Wired recently caught up with former Crime Mob spitter Diamond who most recently got her rocks off on the remix to Luda’s “My Chick Bad” with Trina and Eve. Peep the interview below as she gives up the goods on her and Scrappy and whether she’ll be joining him over at Disturbing Tha Peace […]

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Romeo Miller is using celebrity and athleticism to promote a tour encouraging youth to engage in healthy eating. The mogul in the making has been named the new spokesman of the “Its Time To Fatten Our Brains Not Our Bodies tour” encouraging young adults to get active and make wise eating choices. Sponsored by It’s […]

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Taking such claims with a grain of salt has become routine when it relates to producer Dr. Dre and any news that pertains to his long-awaited third album Detox. There will probably be five more installments of Beats By Dr. Dre headphones before an actual album. Already stating that the release will drop this year, […]

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Despite trying to clean up his act and moving on to fight in MMA battles, Coolio is back in headlines again for a run in with police. An L.A. judge issued a $10,000 bench warrant against Coolio Monday for failure to appear in court. The 90’s rapper was scheduled to replace Earl Simmons a.k.a. DMX […]

Rumors have been rampant for the past few years regarding Redman’s status as a solo artist on the label who has housed him for over 18 years. Well the question has been answered.  Recently Redman sat down and gave fans a behind the scenes glimpse into the making of his long awaited Def Jam release […]