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According to published reports, Lil Wayne’s videographer DJ Scoob Doo, who is best known for his popular Nino Brown street DVDs is ready to take to series to cable. In an interview with XXLMag.com, the New Jersey-bred documentarian said he was in talks with several cable networks, including  Spike TV and  Fuse, but ultimately he […]

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Jamaican dancehall artist Bounty Killer was arrested yesterday (April 5th) for allegedly attacking his girlfriend. According to published reports, Bounty Killer, whose real name is Rodney Price, was taken into custody by the St. Andrew North Police for allegedly attacking her after he attempted to end their three-year relationship. Police state that after offering Bounty […]

Big Boi is back with Def Jam as Hip-Hop Wired previously reported and will debut his new single “Shutterbugg” live tonite at 8:30 at http://www.ustream.tv/bigboi. Daddy Fat $acks will holla at his fans tonight live from Jimmy Hendrix’s former studio Electric Lady and also give more deatils on his solo album, Sir Lucious Left Foot: […]

Rap duo The Clipse have been very busy lately. Besides promoting their critically acclaimed  “Til the Casket Drops,” the duo has also linked up with watch geniuses G-Shock to release an exclusive line of up scale watches in conjunction with  their clothing line Play Cloths. The Play Cloths x G-Shock DW6900  watch will offer luxurious […]

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Jay-Z and Russell Simmons are teaming up to support a rally in New Jersey in hopes to stop violence. The “Stop the Violence” rally, which is scheduled to take place this weekend, is a reaction to the shocking news about the seven-year-old, who was assaulted by seven men, ranging in age from 13 to 20 […]

Wyclef Jean’s Yele Haiti non-profit organization is receiving praise for raising almost $10 million dollars in donations since an earthquake struck the country in January. According to recent reports, Yele has raised a total of $9,139,324 in donations since a 7.0 earthquake leveled Port-Au-Prince, leaving over millions dead and million more wounded and displaced. Although […]

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The West Coast’s Most Slept On Producer Warren G has connected with the King Of R&B Usher for a remix to his hit single “Daddy’s Home” and dropped a few bars. Peep More Hot New Music After The Jump!!! (more…)

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Erykah Badu recently  visited comedian Wanda Sykes’ show  and all we could say was  H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S. Peep the interview as well as Wanda’s spoof of her controversial “Window Seat” video. Erykah Performing “Window Seat” Video Coverage Of Erykah Badu On “The Wanda Sykes Show” Continues After The Jump!!! 

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Bossip: “The King Of Bling Is Outta The Bing… Jacob “The Jeweler” Moved To Halfway House”   Look Here The Atlanta Post: “African American Media Absent From iPad Revolution Despite Our Projected $1 Trillion Buying Power”   Read Here F-Listed: “Is Rihanna About To Get Married”  Read Here Complex: “25 Hip-Hop Drinking Songs”  Listen Here Idolator: “Caresse […]

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The Boondocks season three will premiere on Sunday, May 2nd at 11:30 PM on Cartoon Networks’ Adult Swim, but until then fans of the animated series can get a taste of what the new season will bring on creator Aaron McGruder’s official unofficial website, BoondocksBootleg.com. The site will provide audiences with never before seen video […]

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“It’s almost like we did this whole entire album with our eyes closed, not because it was that easy but because it was that important to reconnect to what we feel and I would say this album is like scrapping everything and starting with nothing…” Pharrell is continuing to reveal details on N.E.R.D.’s progress in […]

“The Ni**a Ya Love To Hate” is on his way back with a vengeance and he seems to be gunning at anyone holding his former position. In the new track “Drink The Kool Aid, it’s not only the “New West” that placed that chip on Ice Cube’s shoulder but apparently Jay-Z, Eminem, Lil Wayne and […]