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Buju Banton has hired top attorney David Oscar Markus to defend him on charges of alleged cocaine distribution.  As previously reported, the Reggae star, born Mark Anthony Myrie was arrested in December.  His label Gargamel Music released the following statement: Gargamel Music, Inc. is pleased to announce that top federal criminal defense attorney, David Oscar […]

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When the ball dropped and the New Year arrived, many sat and waited on the Internet in anticipation for Juelz Santana’s new mixtape The Reagan Era. Needless to say, the tape still hasn’t dropped, along with a slew of other artists that were meant to bring in 2010 with new material. Even with that said, […]

The closing of 2009 solidified a few things that were before uncertain as 50 Cent dropped Before I Self Destruct. Not only was the rapper able to finally release the much delayed album, but he was also able to make the statement that he can still, for the most part, deliver that raw aggressive material […]

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50 Cent’s former right hand man turned nemesis  Bang’ Em Smurf has responded to Young Buck mentioning his name on the G-Unit diss track “Steroids.”  As previously reported, Buck went in on his boss and his old crew on the blasphemous cut. On the track, Buck states, “Bang’ Em Smurf I fu&% with you but […]

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½ of the 80’s rap sensation Salt and Pepa  is set to return to network television for a new reality show. Sandra “Pepa” Denton  will star in a VH1 original series titled “Let’s Talk About Pep.” Co-starring with the veteran MC  is TV personality and journalist Jacque Reid, journalist Joumana Kidd the ex-wife of Jason […]

Outside of the “problems” with Benzino, the members of Slaughterhouse are making sure to continue doing what they do best and keeping themselves buried within music. As they continue to promote their debut self titled album, the group of Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz, Royce Da 5’9” and Crooked I will be packing up their bags […]

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Music producer Willie Mitchell died Tuesday at the age of 81 from cardiac arrest. The Memphis producer is noted for owning Royal Studios as well as his landmark success with his hits from Al Green including “Love And Happiness”, “I’m Still in Love With You,” “Let’s Stay Together” and “Call Me.” He is also noted […]

Always ready to give credit where it is due, BET Networks is gearing up to present their third annual “BET Honors” event. Being taped on January 16, the actual show will premiere on February 1 at 8 p.m. to kick off Black History Month. Hosted by Gabrielle Union, it is set to take place at […]

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“Here I am, out of my protective external bubble, and into my own. I have made mistakes, angered some, confused others, fought guidance and embraced chaos.” While immersed in the life of entertainment, success is the finish line, but some have fallen short in their journey towards conquest.  Whatever the case may be, once down, […]

While Snoop Dogg continues his tenure in Hip-Hop and prepares to release his Malice In Wonderland mini-movie, he’s also set to be featured on an episode of a popular daytime soap opera. Snoop will play himself on an episode of ABC’s “One Life To Live.” Snoop first appeared on the program in 2008 when he […]

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Alfamega’s children were injured during an altercation at T.I.’s Club Crucial in Atlanta this past Holiday weekend. Alfamega’s daughter suffered multiple stab wounds and his son suffered a broken jaw. The altercation took place on Christmas Eve when his daughter was attacked and his son stepped in to help. The girl was rushed to the […]