Ludacris Expands Empire With Conjure Cognac

June 24, 2009 | Comments (0)

The Ludacris empire continues to expand. His recent endeavour involves his very own Cognac line. The announcement was made at Wine and Spirits show, Vinexpo, which took place this week in Bordeaux, France. The unique line, named Conjure, will be a joint enterprise between himself, and owner of the Birkedal Hartmann Cognac brand, Kim Hartmann.

Conjure will target the urban market, but not simply by celebrity endorsement.

"It's not just me attaching my name to it," the Atlanta star told the Agence France-Presse. "Whenever I involve myself in a business, I...

Fan Stabbed At Gza Concert In Toronto

June 23, 2009 | Comments (0)

A 25 year old fan, who attended the GZA concert in Toronto's North by Northeast Festival, is in a stable condition, after being stabbed. Initial reports suggest that the man got involved in an altercation with someone who allegedly had thrown an item at his girlfriend.

Upon chasing the man through the crowd of approximately 2,000 people, the man was allegedly stabbed in the lower back, and required urgent medical attention at St. Michael's hospital. Early descriptions suggest that the suspect was an Asian man in his 20's who wore jeans and a blue baseball cap.
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Royce Da 5 9 Preps Digital Only Ep

June 15, 2009 | Comments (0)

Royce 5'9's unwavering passion for music and hunger for the game keeps him in the studio day and night. For further proof, look no further then the amount of music he will be releasing over the course of the next three months, which will undeniably validate Royce’s place in the pantheon of Hip-Hop's elite lyricists.

While Royce preps the release of his highly-anticipated "Street Hop" LP, (which will be released on 9-22-09) which is executive-produced by DJ Premier and has already generated overwhelming critical accolades alone with the release of street-singles...

Dj Jazzy Jeff Forced Off Stage In Kansas City

June 8, 2009 | Comments (0)

DJ jazzy Jeff, accompanied by emcee Skillz, was forced off stage at Power and Light District, Kansas on June 6th. Jeff played for 30 minutes, before being told to get off stage, to which people among the crowd, shouted accusations that Power and Light did not want him playing hip hop music. The following day, he released this statement.

"My road manager walked up to me and said they were having problems with the music I was playing," said Jazzy Jeff. "I played three more songs and he comes back. I knew something was wrong. They said I had to kick Skillz off the stage,...

Necro Arrested In Australia During Tour

June 4, 2009 | Comments (0)

Rapper and producer Necro has been arrested in Perth, Australia, after a fight with an unidentified male on Thursday 4th June, according to The West Australian newspaper. The exchange took place at approximately 10:30am, which resulted in the man sustaining minor injuries, following a punch to the face.
Police were called to the scene and arrested Necro, and will remain under arrest until his court hearing on Friday 5th June.

The specific charges he is faced with are currently unknown. Necro was busy with his worldwide tour, stopping off at Perth where he was due...

Target Announce New Partnership Black Eyed Peas

June 2, 2009 | Comments (0)

Reaffirming its commitment to providing guests exclusive content at a great value, Target is partnering with three time GRAMMY® award winning group The Black Eyed Peas on their new collection The E.N.D, which stands for "The Energy Never Dies." A deluxe version of the album, available only at Target and Target.com, includes four exclusive songs, six exclusive remixed hits and exclusive video content. The special collection will be available at all Target stores nationwide and Target.com beginning June 9.

"Working with Target to provide this deluxe version of our new...

Eminem Leaves Mtv Awards After Comedians Prank

June 1, 2009 | Comments (0)

Eminem left the MTV awards embarrassed following performances of both We Made You and Crock A Bottle. As he was sitting in the audience, Borat star Sacha Baron Cohen, descended onto his head dressed in white wings and wrapped his legs around Em's head, leaving his bare ass pressed against his face.

"Are you serious? Are you f**kin' serious? "Get the ***** off me!" the rapper exclaimed before his entourage pushed Cohen away, before leaving the building.


Eminem failed to see the funny side of the prank, and swiftly removed himself from the...

Ti And Tiny Tie The Knot

May 27, 2009 | Comments (0)

T.I. and girlfriend Tiny have become man and wife according to various reports. T.I. (Clifford Harris) and Tameka "Tiny" Cottle were wed in a secret ceremony which took place last Friday, on an island not far from Miami. The couple have been together for 8 years now and have two kids.

"It's been a crazy situation around here with all that has been taking place. In regards to Tiny and T.I., yes they are officially husband and wife. It recently took place in a very private ceremony with only members of the immediate family and certain members of the Grand Hustle family,"...

Flesh N Bone Verdict To Be Held On June 1st

May 26, 2009 | Comments (0)

Flesh-N-Bone from legendary hip hop group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is still imprisoned but an upcoming parole hearing may possibly alter the rapper's conditions. Flesh was released from prison back in 2008, after a 10 year sentence had been served, relating to gun charges stretching back as far as the year 2000. The rapper was then stopped in his car in April, where officers later discovered marijuana and a gun after raiding his home in California.

These charges were soon dismissed, when details emerged that the gun in fact belonged to his wife, a Police officer, and that...

50 Cent Cleared Of Arson Allegations

May 5, 2009 | Comments (0)

50 Cent has been cleared of foul play, following an on-going enquiry into a blaze at his $1.4 million mansion back in May 2008 which completely obliterated the house. 50 confirmed the verdict on thisis50.com, as police and insurance investigators had "absolutely no proof or evidence" that 50 sparked the fire. The questioning began after 50's son's mother, Shaniqua Tompkins accused the rapper of committing the offence.

A few weeks before the fire, 50 had negotiated an eviction of both Tompkins, and his son, though when the fire started they were both present, but...

Nelly Delivers Apple Bottom Fragrance

May 4, 2009 | Comments (0)

Nelly seems to be taking a break from the music world temporarily, but that hasn't prevented him from launching his own new fragrance, and body care line, Apple Bottom. Nelly has teamed up with Romane Fragrances to release the scent which will come under the Apple Bottom brand name by Nelly. Nelly has also launched a line of body care products based on the same brand which include eyewear, women's denim, jewelry and handbags.

The Apple Bottom brand is expected to be distributed nationally by this fall.

In related news, Nelly assisted 2 Saint Louis high...

Knaan Announces Concert Dates With Snoop Dogg

March 31, 2009 | Comments (0)

K'NAAN has announced that he will be joining SNOOP DOGG on the road as the opener for the southeast leg of the rapper's national tour. The run begins on May 4th in Little Rock, AR and ends on May 17th in Hilton Head, SC.

Having made a powerful mark on the music world with his breakthrough debut, K'NAAN now has returned with his sophomore album, Troubadour (A&M/Octone Records). Debuting at #32 on Billboard's Top 200, K'NAAN carves a new path on Troubadour filled with eloquent and thought-provoking lyrics in the tradition of great folk singers and protest songs. With...

Bone Thugs To Record With K Fed

February 18, 2009 | Comments (0)

Bone Thugs N Harmony have recorded with many of the great rap pinoeers including Biggy and Tupac Shakur, but now they have decided to collaborate with a different level of hip hop artist, namely K-Fed.

Layzie Bone explained the reasons for working with K-Fed;

"It's gonna be viewed and doubted by a lot of people," Layzie stated. "As Bone Thugs N Harmony with a brand new platform, we're coming to show everybody what type of real hitmakers we are. We're gonna make a multi-platinum album and party with the paparazzi. We coming to prove y'all wrong TMZ! Kevin...

Sean Combs Wins First Tv Actor Trophy

February 16, 2009 | Comments (0)

Sean "Diddy" Combs, the acclaimed music mogul, record producer, fashion designer, multi-platinum Grammy winning artist and Broadway sensation can now add award-winning television actor and producer to his long list of accolades. Combs who starred in and executive produced the special three-hour movie adaptation of "A Raisin in the Sun" earned two NAACP Image Awards last night at the 40th annual show, nabbing "Best Actor In a Television Movie, Miniseries or Dramatic Special" as well as a producer honors when "Raisin" picked up the award for "Best Television Movie, Miniseries or...

Mtv And Snoop Dogg Get Down To Business

February 10, 2009 | Comments (0)

MTV and rapper, icon, record producer, entrepreneur and actor, Snoop Dogg today announced a first-of-its kind global deal that will bring the entertainers' personality to television in a new variety talk show, "Dogg After Dark," and his music to fans with a new album release and into the best-selling music video game Rock Band.

Premiering on Tuesday, February 17th at 9pm ET/PT on MTV, Snoop Dogg will host "Dogg After Dark," a new jam packed weekly variety talk show from Los Angeles hotspot Kress on Hollywood Boulevard. "Dogg After Dark" will bring his Doggystyle...

50 Cent Set To Tour Zimbabwe

January 20, 2009 | Comments (0)

50 cent is concluding details which will see him embark on a tour of Zimbabwe.

Despite the nation suffering in terms of public health and living conditions, they have remained positive on attracting popular music artists, including 50 cent and Beyonce, in an effort to stabilise foreign tourism.


Tongai Mnangagwa, a representative of LongCash Entertainment, suggests 50 is using the your as a tourist trip.

"He indicated to us that besides the show, he would love to visit some of our top tourist destinations," Mnangagwa told the Herald...