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Deciding to take the high road and end any potential issues that could arise, rapper Method Man went out on a limb and apologized to Wacka Flocka Flame. Previously stating that some rappers in the South have resorted to elementary raps, Mef also added that rappers such as that, which includes Flame, don’t last in […]

The moms of Lil Wayne, Ne-Yo and T Pain are set to be commemorated for their leadership and contributions to humanity. As previously reported, the mother of Lil Wayne, Jacida Carter, the mother of T-Pain, Aliyah Najm , and the mother of Ne-Yo, Loraine Smith, were set to work together on a new talk show. […]

According to many different sources, Hip-Hop Wired has acquired information that rapper Guru has fallen into a coma after suffering cardiac arrest. Details right now remain very slim, but sources have stated that the news was broken by Guru’s sister. Guru, who is a former member of the rap duo Gang Starr, is considered to […]

The biggest Hispanic festival in the nation is paying tribute to a leader in Spanish Hip-Hop. Cuban American rapper Pitbull has been named the king of the annual Carnaval festival’s biggest bash. Carnaval festival takes place in Miami from February 27-March 14 and includes contests, tournaments, arts and jazz concerts. Pitbull will take his crown […]

Despite what may be an impending prison sentence, Ja Rule is making the most of the New Year with a birthday party and new album. As previously reported a federal judge chose not to dismiss a gun possession charge against him and he’ll have to appear in court in March to face the music. Although […]

Two years after 50 Cent’s baby mama’s (Shaniqua Tompkins) mansion went up in smoke; police have finally discovered a possible accomplice. According to published reports, G-Unit associate and 50 Cent’s assistant, Dwayne McKenzie is being accused by his ex-girlfriend, Shana Chin, of playing a role in the torching of the mansion. The 5,200-square-foot home that […]

Jim Jones is coming forth to express his feelings about Cam’ron’s extension to start Dip Set West. Jim Jones who chose to express his feelings about the addition via Twitter states: “Ain’t no such thing as dipset west till they patch in I don’t know yall man CAPO said it holla Shouts to west side […]

Veteran actor Forest Whitaker has sounded off about Weistein Co.’s decision to send his movie straight to DVD. Hurricane Season, which co-stars Lil’ Wayne, Bow Wow, Isaiah Washington, Taraji P. Henson and Michael Gaston  is a film based on the inspirational story of a New Orleans high school basketball coach whose team of cast-off kids […]

Juelz Santana’s wild birthday bash is once again drawing some unwanted attention, but this time not for a big brawl, it’s for fraud. According to the New York, two party goers were arrested for attempting to settle an almost $25,000 bar tab with a counterfeit American Express card. The pair ordered 10 bottles of Moet […]

Hip-Hop Wired recently caught up with Common and chopped it up about the crime rate in Chicago and his upcoming music and acting projects.  Peep what Chitown’s finest had to say: Hip-Hop Wired:  I hear you rapping about having this SAG card, are we in danger of you retiring to act fulltime? Common: I don’t […]

Jive Records’ singer/songwriter and Grammy nominated artist, Raheem Devaughn is set to make his highly anticipated return to music. While keeping to his patent formula of rich love songs, Devaughn’s album will also provide social commentary on the recession, the war on terror, global warming and the tragedy in Haiti hence the name The Love […]

“We’re gonna be moving from the Warner Bros. system to the Universal system.” Port Arthur Texas Legend and one half of the legendary Under Ground Kingz, Bun B, has managed to keep the legacy of the late Pimp C alive with the release of 2008’s II Trill and 2009’s UGK For Life. Now three years […]