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Bermuda officials canned Rick Ross’s plans to perform in Bermuda over the weekend. Immigration Minister David Burch refused to give him a work permit to perform at Saturday’s “Cup Match Extravaganza” saying” he did not possess good character and conduct.” The promoter for the concert, Kendrick Zuill, spoke out about his failed attempts to get […]

Fat Joe is the latest artist giving back to his fans during these economic times. Sneaker company Protégé has added the Terror Squad boss to its list of signature endorsers with his own shoe called “the Black Out.” Originally called, “The Recession,” the shoe is available at K-Mart and Sears for $34.99 and believe it […]

The verbal boxing match between Mariah Carey and Eminem just got that much realer. After the release of her song and video for “Obsessed” about a crazed stalker, things have reached a fever pitch. Em released a new diss song titled “Warning” Thursday. In an attempt to ride further on the mega-star’s glittery coat-tails, the […]

According to reports, Slum Village member Baatin has died. No official information regarding the cause of death has been released as of yet but many of his fellow MCs and musicians have been sending their condolences via the Internet. The passing Of Baatin comes right as he had recently reunited with remaining group members

Eminem and the Jigga Man are the latest artists added to Activision’s all-star lineup for the “DJ Hero” video game. The duo of Eminem and Jay will lend exclusive songs to a two-CD pack only available with the special edition of the game titled “DJ Hero: Renegade Edition.” Gamers who purchase the special edition will […]

50’s getting no love on an International level. In the second international lawsuit aimed at the MC in a matter of weeks, his booking team is now being sued by a German concert promotion company. Major Movez concert promotion is suing 50’s booking agency, William Morris Endeavor for compensation of a breach of contract. Major […]

Atlanta hip-hop royalty is back, at least for one night. Fans of the legendary Goodie M.O.b will have one chance and one chance only to see Cee-Lo, Khujo Goodie, T-Mo Goodie and Big Gipp back in action. They recently announced plans for their “Remember Atlanta” concert which will also feature other un-named Dungeon family members. […]

Christopher Rios, known to fans as Big Punisher, may be gone, but his legacy will continue to live on as steps are being made to produce a documentary as well as a soundtrack featuring the Puerto-Rican rapper. September 15th will see the premier of the second tribute documenting the life of Rios and those close […]

A lyrical wizard has been enlisted to do battle in the war between a downtrodden Chicago neighborhood and arguably the largest corporation in America. Having lurked under the surface, spewing frustration and aggression for some time, it seems that the issues between Wal-Mart and Chicago’s South Side might have been relegated to socio-political purgatory. That […]

Still soaking in the success from his album The Recession and gearing up for the third series of his Thug Motivation, Young Jeezy seems to be airing out his grievances as of late. He released “24,23” where he laid out a lyrical assault on his former foe Gucci Mane and newly acquired nemesis OJ Da […]

The Detroit rap trio is making their return back to the music as their new CD, Villa Manifesto, will be hitting everyone’s local retail shelves on September 22. And for fans that were wondering then the answer is yes as it refers to the trio as Baatin will finally infuse himself back with his Detroit […]

Ice Cube is directing an ESPN documentary about the Los Angeles Raiders. He was just added to a lineup of 30 special-edition directors for the “30 for 30” ESPN documentary series. The project features 30 one-hour films that shine light on a topic covered by ESPN in its 30 years of programming. Ice Cube’s documentary […]