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Tupac Shakur’s Mother Arrested For Drug Possession

Afeni Shakur Davis, the mother of the late great Tupac Shakur is making headlines after being arrested on drug possession charges. Afeni, 63, was arrested April 16 in Lumberton, North Carolina and charged with felony possession of marijuana, maintaining a vehicle, dwelling or place for a controlled substance and simple possession of a controlled substance. […]

Public Enemy Raises $50K So Far From Fans To Complete New Album

Public Enemy has raised more than $50,000 in funding from over 700 fans to finance the recording of their next studio album. The announcement comes after signing with fan-financed recording site SellaBand. As previously reported, P.E. is leading a new revolution in the music business once again when they announced a partnership with SellaBand.com to […]

Public Enemy To Enlist Fans In Production Of New Album

Public Enemy is leading a new revolution in the music business as it announces a partnership with SellaBand.com to finance the recording of their next album through fan funding.  The venture brings together two leading forces in independent music to take a powerful step into the future by offering artists control over their own music […]