A host of celebrities gathered in Manhattan today (October 30) to rally support for Love ‘N Haiti, a recycling project in Port-au-Prince that turns everyday trash into energy. Rapper Tony Yayo, Melky Jean (Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter and Wyclef Jean’s sister), actor Jamie Hector (“The Wire”), actress Daphnee Duplaix (“One Life to …
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Mary J. Blige’s Center For Women Opens In Yonkers
R&B singer Mary J. Blige gave back to her hometown of Yonkers, New York earlier this week, when she opened her new facility, the Mary J. Blige Center for Women. Blige and Hip-Hop mogul Steve Stoute founded the Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now (FFAWN) in 2008, as a …
Shyne Released From Prison, Heading To Belize
Rapper Jamal “Shyne” Barrow has officially been released from Immigration authorities and is heading to Belize today. Shyne was released from the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials today (October 27) and deported to Belize, his original country of origin, where his father Dean Barrow serves as Prime …
DMX Speaks On Boxing Debut
DMX will become the latest emcee to enter the boxing world when he faces actor Eric Martinez this December. In a recent interview on Washington D.C.’s 106.7 The Fan radio show, DMX (Earl Simmons) explained the origins of the fight and why he felt it wasn’t necessary to train for …
The Game To Change Rap Name
The Game is about to be the latest rapper to change his name, according to recent reports. The Game will now be known merely as “Game” and has dumped “the” from his moniker to be displayed on his next CD, The R.E.D. Album. No other reason was given for the …
Dizzee Rascal: Holiday Music Video
Get your passport and your bikini You need a holiday, come see me I know you’re tired of the same old scenery And I could change all that so easily Don’t worry about a thing girl, take a chance I’ll take you to the South of France, like Cannes If …
U-N-I : Pulp Fiction Part 1 Music Video ft. Fashawn
Music video “Pulp Fiction Part 1″ by U-N-I featuring Fashawn, directed by Fredo Tovar; Scott Fleishman for AplusFilmz off “A Love Supreme” U-N-I – Pulp Fiction Part 1 ft. Fashawn
Rap Pioneer Mr. Magic Dies Of Heart Attack
Legendary DJ Mr. Magic has died from a heart attack, Mr. Magic was a legendary DJ who debuted in 1979 on a pay-to-play broadcast on WHBI 105.9’s “The Mr. Magic Disco Showcase.” In 1983, he launched “Mr. Magic’s Rap Attack” in New York City with a young DJ Marley Marl …
Actor Says DMX Streed Cred ‘Out the Window’ For Boxing Match
Actor/entrepreneur Eric Martinez has come forward to discuss his involvement in an upcoming celebrity boxing match with rapper DMX. DMX and Martinez are slated to square off in the ring December 12, during Thunder Promotions’ card headlined by a match between Butterbean vs. Tank Abbott. “They called me and originally …
University May Drop Gucci Mane Performance Over Lyrics
An upcoming performance at North Carolina A&T featuring Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane is drawing criticism from students and faculty members. Gucci will be performing with artists Fabolous, Trey Songz, Keri Hilson and OJ Da Juiceman. According to the News & Record, students have been complaining to officials about Gucci’s alleged …
