The Kansas City Rapper Vigalantee weighs in on the beef between Jay Z and Beanie Sigal – Did Jay Z get him fired?
Rapper Vigalantee Weighs in on Jay Z’s Beef with Beanie Sigal
Posted in Uncategorized on November 8, 2009 by StaffWhere are all the Female MCs? Here’s one you can’t miss
Posted in Uncategorized on November 8, 2009 by Staff
Check out Shanelle Walker, the pride of the Windy City
What? Middle School Football Player is 7′4″!!!!
Posted in Uncategorized on November 7, 2009 by Staff
This middle school kid is 7′4″ tall and plays on his school’s football team.
Charlamagne Tha God: “Lil Wayne got what he deserved”
Posted in Uncategorized on October 29, 2009 by Staff
Charlamagne says that Lil Wayne got exactly what he deserves.
Shocking: Have You EVER Seen a Little Boy Like This?
Posted in Uncategorized on October 28, 2009 by Staff
Yes, this is the little boy from hell – you have GOT to see this video!
Dr. Boyce Watkins Discusses the Heather Ellis Case
Posted in Uncategorized on October 28, 2009 by Staff
Dr Boyce Watkins discusses the Heather Ellis Case, the rally and plans to find justice for Heather and her family.
Lil Wayne’s Cars: This is He Had at the Age of 19!
Posted in Uncategorized on October 24, 2009 by Staff
Yes, it appears that Lil Wayne has made some money – we only hope he’s been saving it.
Chris Rock Good Hair: Did It Bomb at Theatres?
Posted in Uncategorized on October 23, 2009 by Staff
Chris Rock is very emotional about criticism he has received since releasing good hair, saying that he disrespects black women and said that Oprah Winfrey looks like a slave – is any of this true?
Lauren London’s Odd Dating Habits
Posted in Uncategorized on October 22, 2009 by Staff
You let Lil Wayne get you pregnant – do you know how many women he’s been with?
Shocking Video: Man Barely Missed by Runaway Bus!
Posted in Uncategorized on October 22, 2009 by Staff
A man dodges a runaway bus by inches in this video.
Man Shoots Boy for Having Sex with His Step Daughter
Posted in Uncategorized on October 21, 2009 by Staff
A man shoots the boy having sex with his step daughter and aimed for his pelvis.
Woman Teaches Kids in Jail How to Get It Together with Beats, Rhymes and Poetry
Posted in Uncategorized on October 20, 2009 by Staff
T. Denise Manning is emerging as a leader for at-risk youth and teaching them how to get it together using a microphone, pad and pen as their weapons of choice.
Dr Boyce Money: Nas in Serious Trouble with the IRS
Posted in hip hop, hip hop industry, hip hop music, rap with tags dr boyce watkins, nas, tax problems on October 20, 2009 by Staff
by Dr. Boyce Watkins, AOL Black Voices
Hip Hop Wired is reporting that the rapper Nas is having some serious financial problems. In addition to owing his wife Kelis $44,000 per month in child support, it turns out that the artist also owes the federal government another $2.5 million in taxes. Here are quick thoughts about Nas, love and money:
1) Nas has a complicated life. His decision to marry the "love of his life" is going to cost him for the rest of his life. The rapper’s tax situation could be due to irresponsibility (as appears to be the case with Method Man and Nicolas Cage), or it could simply be a matter of using write-offs that were not allowed by the IRS. We can’t assume that Nas’ tax trouble automatically makes him into a horrible citizen.
Only 13 years old? Basketball Player is Amazing
Posted in Uncategorized on October 20, 2009 by Staff
This kid is considered to be the best 13-year old basketball player in the country.
Dr. Boyce and Rev. Al Sharpton Discuss Michael Vick, Couples and Money
Posted in Uncategorized on October 8, 2009 by Staff
Dr. Boyce Watkins speaks with Rev. Al Sharpton about Michael Vick’s deal with Nike and why couples get divorced over money.
Rapper Nas Releases Open Letter to Young Black Men
Posted in Uncategorized on October 8, 2009 by Staff
The rapper Nas has a lot to say about the death of Chicago teenager Derrion Albert.
Chris Rock Talks about Good Hair
Posted in Uncategorized on October 8, 2009 by Staff
The video shows Chris Rock checking out our haircare issues.
The latest from Hip Hop Wired – 10/5/09
Posted in hip hop, hip hop industry, hip hop music, rap, rap music with tags hip hop, rappers on October 5, 2009 by Staff
Snoop Dogg Announces Wonderland Tour And Causes Airport Scare
» By Madam Toussaint Oct 5 2009, 7:41 Am
Priority records new president has been in the news a lot lately. It seems like he just can’t help it. This time he’s going back to school. Before you get all upset he’s not doing a reality show like Flavor Flav will about going back to school.
Instead Snoop will be heading out on his “Wonderland High School” tour starting October 27 in Baltimore, Maryland to promote his 10th studio album Malice N Wonderland.
The West Coast vet will perform his classics along with new material from Malice N Wonderland, due out December 8. Snoop will be hitting the road with Method Man, Redman, and Devin the Dude.
In other Snoop news The Doggfather was stopped at an airport in Beirut for 
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Rick Ross Named #5 Hottest MC In The Game, Falls Off Stage
» By Madam Toussaint Oct 5 2009, 7:40 Am
It’s not that Rick Ross found out he was the #5 Hottest MC in the game and then fell off stage but nevertheless both events did happen. We have proof below the jump.
MTV has put out another "controversial" list of the Top Ten Hottest MCs in the Game. As in 2007 and 2008 the MTV Brain Trust has set to anger anti Weezy-ites and anti Jeezy-ites all over again.
Rick Ross was judged on rhyme skill, flow and how those things are implemented musically as the main factors.
Comments 0 Tags 50 cent, fabolous, gucci mane, joe buddens, kanye west, lil wayne, MTV, rick ross, young jeezy
Lil Wanye Tapped By Rock Band Weezer For New Album
» By Madam Toussaint Oct 4 2009, 13:32 Pm
Lil Wayne has collaborated with everyone from Baby toChris Breezy to Babyface (cause Wayne can’t stay away from guys named Baby) and just when you think there’s no one else to work with, Lil Wayne links up with rock band Weezer.
Weezy and Weezer teamed up for "Can’t Stop Partying," a track off their new album, Raditude due out Oct. 27. I guess music makes the bourgeoisie and the rebels come together and so does partying.
Comments 0 Tags baby/ birdman, Babyface, chris brown,Weezer
Maino Earns First Platinum With "All the Above", Joined 50 Cent at "ThisIs50 Fest"
» By Madam Toussaint Oct 4 2009, 12:49 Pm
Hustle Hard Entertainment/Atlantic recording artist Maino’s "All The Above" featuring T-Pain has just been certified platinum by the RIAA.
Upon its release in June "All The Above" scored the highest first week single sales for a new rap artist since Flo Rida’s "Low." The single went on to become one of the summer’s heaviest rotation hits on Hip-Hop radio.
Comments 0 Tags 50 cent, d-block, dj scream, dj whoo kid,g-unit, jim jones, kid cudi, Maino, Mike Posner, wale
MC Hammer Uses Twitter With Cash4Gold To Raise Money For Provide Disaster Victims
» By Madam Toussaint Oct 4 2009, 12:01 Pm
Three-time grammy winner MC Hammer and leading mail-in buyer of precious metals including gold, silver and platinum from the general public, Cash4Gold, have teamed up to raise money for hunger relief organization Feed The Children in the wake of not just recent widespread flooding across Georgia, but also devastating natural disasters in the Philippines, American Samoa and Indonesia.
Comments 0 Tags American Samoa, Cash4Gold, Feed The Children, georgia, Indonesia, mc hammer, Philippines, twitter
Houston’s Own DJ Screw, Big Moe, HAWK, and Pimp C Honored in New DVD
» By Madam Toussaint Oct 4 2009, 11:33 Am
Houston, Texas’s Hip Hop music scene was heavily influenced by DJ Screw, Big Moe, HAWK, and Pimp C and now the four will be honored in a Mixtape DVD Series by Pitch Control TV.
The Volume 3 of the Mixtape DVD Series includes video tributes and special moments with the artists before they passed. The director wanted the focus to be on the special moments more than the beef so this edition includes almost 2 hours of exclusive material — interviews, concerts, music videos and behind the scenes
Comments 0 Tags Big Moe, DJ Screw, DVD, HAWK, pimp-c, t-pain, Trae tha Truth, ugk
Def Jam To Release 25th Anniversary CD Box Set
» By Madam Toussaint Oct 4 2009, 10:55 Am
As you may have figured out after news of the VH1 Hip Hop Honors 2009 Def Jam Tribute,KRS-One’s blackout on the red carpet and Redman’s Adidas collabo that Def Jam is celebrating their 25th anniversary this year.
Finally, with all the Def Jam projects floating around the legendary label will release what it is known for- music. On October 6th Def Jam will release a deluxe 5-CD crate called DEF JAM 25 ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION.
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Wyclef Partners With Timberland For Humanitarian Projects
» By Moguldom Oct 3 2009, 13:23 Pm
The Timberland Company today announced a partnership with globally renowned Grammy Award-winning musician, humanitarian, and Goodwill Ambassador to Haiti, Wyclef Jean. Wyclef is one of six Earthkeeper Heroes within the company’s 2009 Earthkeepers program, which aims to catalyze a movement of environmental and social activists.
A first for both Wyclef Jean and Timberland, this innovative partnership will fuse music, product, digital and social media, service events and
Comments 0 Tags the fugees, timberland, Wyclef Jean, Yele Haiti
Souls Of Mischief Reemerge With Montezuma’s Revenge Release & World Tour
» By Moguldom Oct 3 2009, 13:22 Pm
In anticipation of the November 10th release of their newest Prince Paul-produced effort,Montezuma’s Revenge, Oakland, California Hip-Hop crew Souls Of Mischief are gearing up to set out on the "Montezuma’s Revenge World Tour ‘09." The tour will consist of 35 dates over one and a half months throughout the US, Europe, and Asia. They will perform for
Comments 0 Tags Hiero Imperium, hieroglyphics crew,Montezuma’s Revenge, Souls Of Mischief
CNN Footage: The Beating Death of Derrion Albert
Posted in Uncategorized on October 1, 2009 by Staff
This video shows CNN footage of the beating of Chicago Teenager Derrion Albert.
Dr Boyce Watkins and Al Sharpton Discuss Ebony Magazine and Black Politics
Posted in Uncategorized on September 30, 2009 by Staff
Dr Boyce Watkins and Rev. Al Sharpton wonder if Ebony Magazine can survive with new ownership.
Warren Ballentine and Dr. Boyce Watkins on Obama’s Facebook Threat 092809
Posted in Uncategorized on September 30, 2009 by Staff
Dr Boyce watkins and Warren Ballentine discuss the Facebook death threats to President Barack Obama
What? DMX Has no respect for Jay Z?
Posted in hip hop, hip hop industry, hip hop music, rap on September 15, 2009 by Staff
"DMX says "I f*cks with him and had respect for him — until he became the president of Def Jam and I ain’t gonna say too much more about it, but you know what it is. There’s a difference between doing wrong and being wrong. There’s a difference between doing wrong and ‘being’ wrong, at one point you were ‘being’ wrong. N*ggas can’t do it like we could, n*ggas couldn’t do it like we could. N*ggas weren’t able to — we’re artists. Jay is a talented motherf*cker. Don’t misunderstand me. He is talented but he has no heart behind it. There’s no soul behind it. It’s motivated by money…But I still maintain the respect, because our birthday is in the same month and you know, we have history. But I lost it when he became president of Def Jam, that’s why I left Def Jam.”
News: Jigga Rocks NYC Hard
Posted in hip hop, hip hop industry, hip hop music, rap with tags beyonce, chris brown, jay z on September 12, 2009 by Staff
For New Yorkers, every Sept. 11 is a chance to remember the dead and reaffirm the resiliency of the living.
Hometown hero Jay-Z did both Friday night, marking the eighth anniversary of the terrorist attacks with Answer the Call, a triumphant two-hour performance atMadison Square Garden.
"We’re celebrating life tonight," said the 39-year-old, Brooklyn-born rapper, rallying the capacity crowd midway through his set. "We’re celebrating strength tonight."
The concert, a fundraising event for the families of New York City police officers and firefighters who died responding to the attacks, featured nearly as many guest performers as it did hit songs.
The Latest From Hip Hop Wired – 9/12/09
Posted in hip hop, hip hop industry, hip hop music, rap, rap music on September 12, 2009 by StaffJay-Z and Lil Wayne Specials Air Tonight
» By DANIELLE CANADA Sep 10 2009, 16:43 Pm
If you haven’t seen enough of Jay-Z this week, prepare for another television appearance. The man of the moment and mastermind behind The Blueprint III will be featured on a BET special titled, “Food For Thought: Conversations with Jay-Z.” The program will touch on his meeting with Oprah in Brooklyn, a recent dinner with Barack Obama, his hush-hush marriage to Beyonce and of course, The Blueprint III. Viewers can watch
Comments 1 Tags blueprint 3, jay-z, lil wayne, vh1 behind the music, “Food For Thought: Conversations with Jay-Z.”
T.I. and Chris Brown To Star In “Takers”
» By DANIELLE CANADA Sep 10 2009, 16:20 Pm
Although on lockdown, “The King Of The South” has no plans of slowing down and keeping his name ringing in the ears of the masses. T.I. is set to star in the film Takers alongside Matt Dillon, Chris Brown and Idris Elba. The film is a crime thriller about a Los Angles detective that is on the verge of diffusing a
Comments 1 Tags / "takers" movie, chris brown, idris elba,rapper t.i., t.i
Play-N-Skillz Ink Label Deal With Steve Rifkind’s SRC
» By Moguldom Sep 10 2009, 15:52 Pm
Two-time GRAMMY award winning producers and recording artists, Play-N-Skillz have announced that they have signed a record label deal with SRC/Universal Records for their own label imprint, G4 Muzik. The deal will allow the producers the opportunity to sign, develop and market artists with distribution through SRC/Universal Records. Play-N-Skillz have been responsible for
Comments 0 Tags chamillionaire’s "ridin dirty", hurricane chris "Halle Berry", play-n-skillz, steve rifkind
Soulja Boy Reaches Out to Eminem with "The DeAndre Way"
» By JUSTIN STEWART Sep 10 2009, 11:37 Am
Although people have continued to place their doubt on the rapper that made everyone “Crank Dat,” Soulja Boy continues to remain relevant in Hip-Hop. Already two albums in, he has begun preparation for his third album, The DeAndre Way.
Soulja must be aiming for the fences this time around as he has voiced that he is looking to have heavy hitters such as Em
Comments 0 Tags kanye west, snoop dogg, soulja boy,soulja boy wants to work wit eminem, the DeAndre Way
Mary J. Blige To Receive HBA Award, Not Performing At MJ Tribute
» By DANIELLE CANADA Sep 10 2009, 11:20 Am
Hip-Hop’s queen of soul will be able to add another honor to her stellar award lineup. Mary J. Blige, the nine time Grammy award singer/songwriter extraordinaire, will receive the first annual “Positively Beautiful” award during the Health & Beauty America (HBA) Global Expo. She will be deemed the honor at the expo on September 15 at New York’s Javit Center. The “Positively Beautiful” award is used to honor
Comments 0 Tags chris brown, health and beauty america expo, jay-z, mary j. blige, Michael Jackson, michael jackson tribute concert
Gay or What?
Posted in hip hop, hip hop industry, hip hop music on September 11, 2009 by Staff 
"My personal life is personal and its really not for everyone else. With what I do for a living, I have to share a lot of myself with a lot of people, but I’m not going to share everything. They want to make up stories and make me gay all the time and it’s like, ‘Keep running with it.’ I’ve definitely been annoyed by it, but I learned a long time ago that it was pointless to say anything. Everybody else can do the reading; I’ll do the living."
– Grammy winner Queen Latifah spoke to writer Regina Robertson for a recentEssence magazine cover story regarding rumors about her sexuality.
Black News: Hip Hop Wired – 9/10/09
Posted in hip hop, hip hop industry, hip hop music, rap, rap music on September 11, 2009 by StaffDeath Row Gives The Masses A Bone With Snoop’s "Lost Sessions"
» By Moguldom Sep 9 2009, 16:15 Pm
Fans of the “Dogg Father” will be pleasantly surprised when they visit store shelves very soon as the new guardians of Death Row Records have raided its illustrious musical collection to bring the people a true gem, classic music from none other than Snoop Dogg.
Called The Lost Sessions, Vol.1, the compilation is sure to spark instances of nostalgia as the West Coast don’s classic flow can be felt over
Comments 0 Tags death row resords, dr. dre, snoop dogg,snoop dogg/ the lost sessions vol.1, suge knight
50 Cent Recruits Wale, Kid Cudi and Corey Gunz for “50 Fest”
» By DANIELLE CANADA Sep 9 2009, 15:30 Pm
Fresh off the release of his new book, 50th Law, 50 Cent is creating even more buzz around his name. The G-Unit founder is announcing more additions to his highly anticipated “50 Fest” concert. Leaders of the new school, Wale, Mike Posner and Kid Cudi were already confirmed for the show and now the lineup has been bumped up even more. Along with the previously announced lineup, 50 added Maino, Jim Jones, Uncle Murder, Ron Browz, D-Block, and Corey Gunz. The concert is set to take place October 3 at
Comments 0 Tags 50 cent, 50 fest, 50th law, kid cudi, Maino,rapper 50 cent, wale
J. Cole Embraces Newfound Stardom As He Rocks "Blueprint 3"
» By JUSTIN STEWART Sep 9 2009, 14:32 Pm
While everyone has been raving and girls are screaming at everything that Drake touches, there are certain artists on the radar whose subtle approaches have resulted in big rewards. In the case of North Carolina rapper, J. Cole, time and dedication has landed him alongside Jay-Z as he was placed on the Blueprint III.
Tuesday, Cole made a trip to the Hall of Fame Music Shop in Queens where he purchased 10 copies of the latest from Jigga. While being filmed by
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New Funds Supporting Independent Artists
» By JUSTIN STEWART Sep 9 2009, 14:27 Pm
Due to major record label pressure and issues with creative control, many artists have made the decision to break themselves out from the major leagues and go at it on their own as an independent. As artists without the constraints of what records executives feel is best for sales numbers as opposed to quality of work, they are able to deliver material that comes off as authentic and as their own body of work.
The independent life isn’t always flashing lights as money comes into play. Without the big checks from the big labels, certain factors such as
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Was T.I. Behind Mullage’s Two Versions of “Trick’n”???
» By JORDAN C. ALSTON Sep 9 2009, 13:54 Pm
Hotlanta newcomers B Boi and B Town are two young MC’s living the life of their dreams. Signed to Jive Records via From The Ground Up Records, the Atlanta natives have set the country on fire with their melodic summer anthem dedicated to the have and the have not’s, “Trick’n.”
Though only new comers to the music business, the duo has already experienced some of the issues that have made and broken careers, with one of the most important of such instances stemming from none other than their first and biggest hit to date. Speaking exclusively to Hip-Hop Wired before their
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First Twins on Death Row?
Posted in hip hop, hip hop music with tags hip hop on September 11, 2009 by Staff
Two 25-year-old brothers from Orlando, Fla., could become the first twins in the nation to be sentenced to death. They are accused of killing two people during a robbery. Dante Hall is currently on trial. His twin, Donte, has been convicted and a jury recommended that he get the death penalty.
Your Black News: BET Gets Slammed by Former Employee
Posted in hip hop, hip hop industry, hip hop music with tags bet, black celebrities on September 8, 2009 by Staff
So Andreas Hale, former Executive Editor of Music at BET.com, has been let go.
But instead of simply gathering up his pencils, Rolodex and the favorite coffee mug, Hale took to the web to lay out many of his trials and tribulations during his time at BET.
Hale then hit ’send’ on an explosive email that landed in our in-boxes Tuesday. The dysfunction that Hale describes is startling, but if we’re honest, I think Hale verifies what many of us have long suspected:
As someone who has been critical of BET for many years, it surprised many that I would leave my post at HipHopDX last year to take a position at BET. But it was an opportunity I absolutely had to take. I could no longer be critical of this company without accepting the opportunity to change it when given. …
Although I was hired to bring about change, I was systematically shut down. I wasn’t hired to make noise, I was hired to be silenced. The truth of the matter is that everything that you thought was wrong with BET is true.
Rapper Diddy Backs Students at Howard University
Posted in hip hop, hip hop industry, hip hop music, rap music, rappers with tags howard university protests on September 6, 2009 by Staff
Diddy has backed the students at Howard University in their recent protests against the administration. Check out what he had to say!
Your Black News: Lil Weezy on Education Video
Posted in hip hop, hip hop industry, hip hop music, rap on August 27, 2009 by Staff
Not sure why Weezy is doing educational videos, but I guess it’s a good thing.
Weezy doing an educational video?Click to watch him drop it.
Hip Hop Wired Speaks – 8/25/09
Posted in hip hop, hip hop industry, hip hop music, rap, rap music on August 25, 2009 by StaffJuelz Santana Arrested for “Threatening To Kill His Wife”
» by JUSTIN STEWART Aug 25 2009, 14:40 pm
Member of the Diplomats and Leader of the Skull Gang, rapper Juelz Santana was arrested today for domestic abuse. According to reports, Santana allegedly threatened to kill his wife.
Reports show that a 911 call was placed by his wife early this morning during an altercation between the two in their home in Teaneck, New Jersey. Whatever was said in the phone call clearly did the trick as the rapper was arrested on domestic battery charges, although she was not in need of any
Comments 0 Tags dipset, juelz santana, juelz santana arrested for domestic abuse, juelz santana arrested for domestic violence
Lil Wayne feat. Eminem, Kanye West and Drake Coming Soon?
» by JUSTIN STEWART Aug 25 2009, 13:29 pm
In anticipation for the documentary film More Than A Game, the stakes may have risen to a boiling point as a dream collaboration may be in the works for the soundtrack.
There have been rumors circulating that a song featuring Wayne, Drake, Kanye West and Eminem is in the process and will be featured for the film. Reports have even taken it as far as stating that the track will be available Friday on iTunes.
For Louisiana bred Lil Wayne, the self proclaimed rapper eater has stated that one of his musical dreams came in the form of actually working alongside the Detroit rapper and even issued a challenge to bring Eminem out of hiding to do a track with him.
The actual film, being disturbed by Lionsgate, surrounds the upbringing of basketball player Lebron James, who was
Comments 0 Tags lil wayne/ drake/ eminem and kanye west collaborate for lebron james movie, more than game/ lebron james movie
Juror for C-Murder Trial Says Voting Process Was Foul
» by JUSTIN STEWART Aug 25 2009, 12:50 pm
Now that the trial is over and Corey “C-Murder” Miller has been convicted for murder, a juror now steps up to state that foul play happened in casting the votes and declaring that Miller was indeed guilty.
Mary Jacob, who had a hand on two occasions in having the deciding vote for the murder trial, has now come forth to admit that one juror did not fully believe that Miller was indeed guilty of the crime he was being accused of, but her vote was tainted by other jurors who ultimately made her decide in their
Comments 0 Tags c-murder gets another 10 years for seperate shooting, c-murder sentenced to life in prison, c-murder trial tainted, juror harrasement in c-murder trial
G-Unit Employee Due In Court For Assault Charge
» by DANIELLE CANADA Aug 25 2009, 12:19 pm
An employee of 50 Cent’s G-Unit empire is due in court today for his second assault charge in three months. 27-year old Dwayne Mckenzie is facing criminal charges for attacking an unidentified woman and holding her down so another woman could beat her.
The incident happened August 16 at 50’s 50,000 square foot mansion in Connecticut. According to the unidentified woman, he asked her for oral sex. When she refused, one of her friends jumped to her defense and began to argue with him. When the woman and her friend tried to leave, they were attacked by 21-year old
Huh? KRS-One is Now a Preacher?
Posted in hip hop, hip hop industry, hip hop music with tags krs - one on August 25, 2009 by Staff
"I’m suggesting that in 100 years, this book will be a new religion on the earth," KRS-One said of his new book, which claims hip-hop to be the world’s dominant new religion. "Now you talk about controversy, there’s some Christian ministries if you go online, look up some ministers, they dissing right now. ‘Who the h— does he think he is?’ Well, I think I have the authority to approach God directly, I don’t have to go through any religion [or] train of thought. I can approach God directly myself and so I wrote a book called The Gospel of Hip Hop to free from all this nonsense garbage right now. I respect the Christianity, the Islam, the Judaism but their time is up."
Vigalantee Drops His New Joint
Posted in hip hop, rap, rap music, rappers with tags hip hop, rappers, vigalantee on August 25, 2009 by Staff
Vigalantee has just dropped his new album, Miracle Reloaded. Click here to check it out.
Your Hip Hop News: Slick Rick Disses T-Pain for his Chain
Posted in hip hop, rap, rap music, rappers with tags black celebrity gossip, slick rick, t-pain on August 25, 2009 by Staff
OK, Slick Rick recently said that he thought T-Pain’s chain was corny. Ain’t that kinda like the pot calling the Kettle retarded? That’s stupid Rick, just let it go.
News: The latest from Hip Hop Wired – 8/24/09
Posted in hip hop, hip hop industry, hip hop music, rap, rap music on August 24, 2009 by Staff
Hip-Hop Wired is striving to bring you the best informative news on the Hip-Hop culture as well as stellar interviews with top artists, key spokespersons, and truth fighters for Black America’s causes and justice.
Hip-Hop News
Raekwon Speaks On OB4CL2, Releases Tracklist & Artwork
Mickey Factz Speaks On New Projects and Warren G Diss
Lawyer Wants Artists Held Accountable For Actions
Roccett Explains The "Fallout" With Young Jeezy
Snoop Dogg Partners With Tommy The Clown To Help Inner City Youth
Da Beatminerz Launch Online Radio Show
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Black News: Rapper Mase Gets Dissed by KC Rapper
Posted in hip hop, hip hop music, rap, rappers with tags mase diss, vigalantee on August 20, 2009 by Staff
Click to watch the video by Vigalantee, a Kansas City rapper who has a major problem with Mase…..is Mase a fake-ass preacher? He’s gettin accused of that.
Hip Hop Wired: Latifah Has a Busy Schedule
Posted in hip hop, hip hop industry, hip hop music, rappers with tags black celebrity gossip, queen latifah on August 18, 2009 by Staff» By Moguldom Aug 15 2009, 10:39 Am
Queen Latifah will be releasing her new album Persona on August 25th. The album has been described as a blend of Hip Hop and Pop creating a new sound for the Queen. Persona is executive produced by Cool and Dre and features production from Pharrell Williams.
The lead single off of the new album, “Cue the Rain” combines Latifah’s melodic voice with a fun club beat and was first debuted on the season finale of ‘American Idol.” With all of Latifah success, she also opens up some personal issues from her past that caused her to be the
Hip Hop Wired: Dr Boyce, Killer Mike Speak on Troy Davis’ Stay of Execution
Posted in hip hop, hip hop music, rap with tags hip hop, killer mike, troy davis on August 17, 2009 by Staff
The United States Supreme Court has granted Troy Davis‘ request to postpone his execution in yet another attempt to clear his name and prove his innocence.
Davis is an inmate that was sentenced to death after the 1989 murder of a Savannah, GA police officer. Since his incarceration, Davis has gained international support behind his claims of innocence.
Justice John Paul Stevens ordered a federal judge to "receive testimony and make findings of fact as to whether evidence that could not have been obtained at trial clearly establishes petitioner’s innocence."
Among the supporters of the motion were Justices Ruth Bader and Stephen Breyer. The newest member of the high court Sonia Sotomayor, however, did not participate in the petition. "Brother" Clarence Thomas did however and was one of two judges that dissented their reasons for not taking another look at the case and going ahead and killing Davis.
In the last year or so, Davis’ case has been quite turbulent, even being granted a stay of execution just two hours before he was to be put to death.
Despite the execution delay, Davis will continue to sit on death row, reports CNN.
Davis insists that he is innocent of the charges brought upon him in the murder of Officer Mark MacPhail. Witnesses claimed they saw Davis, then 19, and two other men harassing a homeless man in a Burger King parking lot when officer MacPhail arrived to the help the man. Witnesses identified Davis as the shooter claiming he shot MacPhail twice and fled on foot.
Since the 1991 conviction, however, seven of the nine witnesses have recanted their testimonies. In addition to the witnesses reneging, no physical evidence was ever presented to the trial jury or court.
Black News: Bow Wow Signs with Weezy
Posted in Uncategorized on August 17, 2009 by Staff» By Moguldom Aug 17 2009, 3:30 Am
Bow Wow is officially barking with the big dogs as he announced via his Twitter page that he has joined the ranks of Cash Money and is now signed to the label. Bow Weezy stated via twitter:
"its official BOW WOW IS A CASH MONEY MILLIONAIRE. SHOUT TO STUNNA FOR BELIEVING IN ME AND GIVN ME A CHANCE SHOUT OUT 2 WAYNE FOR LETN ME WALK ON BOARD! AND MY YM FAMILY AND CASH MONEY FAMILY LBW/CASHMONEY/YOUNGMONEY BOW WOW WAYNE AND DRAKE? WHO GOT STOP THAT TRIO! GNR LETS GO ITS SHOWTIME!"
After the shocking announcement, Bow Wow then hit the net on
MC Hammer Argues with the IRS
Posted in Uncategorized on August 17, 2009 by Staff» by moguldom Aug 14 2009, 10:29 am
As Hip-Hop Wired previously reported, MC Hammer seems to be having some new issues with the IRS. Well Hammer has come out disputing reports that he owes Uncle Sam about $625,000 in back taxes and says that the money he allegedly owes is from 15 years ago when he had his initial financial problems with the government. Hammer stated,
"I paid the IRS 100 percent of their claim. In the past year or so, they decided–wrongly–that I owed them additional taxes from 15 years ago. I am contesting this claim through my tax attorneys and my case is making its way through the IRS appeal process. I hope to be successful."
Hip Hop Being Sold for $9.98
Posted in Uncategorized on August 17, 2009 by Staff
See, now this don’t make no m*therf*ckin sense. But it probably does make dolluhs.
Trick Daddy Has a Book Coming Out
Posted in Uncategorized on August 16, 2009 by Staff» by MICHAEL ICEBLUE HARRIS Aug 14 2009, 10:39 am
Miami street poet Trick Daddy will be releasing his autobiography later this year called “Magic City: Trials Of A Native Son” through MTV Books. Speaking to HipHopWired exclusively about the project, Trick revealed,
“Nothing I ever say whether in music or DVD or whatever will ever get any one indicted or open any closed caskets or fuck up no appeals but this book is definitely gonna be a best seller and show Miami in a whole ‘nother light. "Cocaine Cowboys" was a good movie but it never showed the people who actually went out and sold the drugs. Niggas who toted and shot the guns. Parents who got addicted to the drugs and the babies born addicted to the drugs. They don’t show and tell that part in these other documentaries and my book does all that and it also sets up a movie to follow behind that as well as
TI Has Alot to say About His Baby Mama
Posted in hip hop, hip hop industry, hip hop music, rap, rap music, rappers with tags black celebrity gossip, hip hop, ti on August 14, 2009 by Staff
Just because T.I. is locked up it is not stopping him from releasing new tracks. One of his newest songs is a diss record to his first baby mama Lashon Dixon. Click here to listen.
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Your Black News: Kanye West and Lady Gaga Announce Gay Tour?
Posted in hip hop, hip hop industry, hip hop music, rappers with tags black celebrity gossip, black gossip, black news, kanye west, lady gaga on August 14, 2009 by Staff
OK, so Kanye West and Lady Gaga probably have not actually gotten married, as Gaga jokingly said.However, they are apparently working on their first baby.
By "baby," we of course mean the super-ambitious set design they’re collaborating on for their upcoming co-headlining tour, which, although it is yet to be officially confirmed, is reported to be kicking off on October 4 in Buffalo, New York.
In an recent interview with the BBC, Gaga said that she and Kanye have been working together on the look and feel of their tour, and, from the sound of things, it’s shaping up to be a big production — if not, as she says, one of the biggest of all time.
"I love Kanye … [he] is my very dear friend and we are creative kindreds," she said. "It’s been fun to work on the design of the tour with him — we’re finishing each other’s sentences.
News: Hip Hop Wired: The Latest – 8/12/09
Posted in Uncategorized on August 12, 2009 by Staff» By DANIELLE CANADA Aug 10 2009, 13:52 Pm
Ludacris is the latest celebrity to be idolized by a signature scent. TAG body spray has tapped Chris Lova Lova to release scents for their “Signature Series.” The “Signature Series” features cologne style scents exclusive to TAG from celebrities including Carmelo Anthony and skateboarder Rob Dyrdek. Luda’s “Get Yours” will go head to head with Carmelo’s “Stay Up” and Dyrdek’s “Make Moves”. The celebrity whose scent makes the most in sales will win money to donate to charity.
Luda recently made headlines announcing his own signature line of Cognac. He teamed up with
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Joe Budden Has Found “Escape Route” For New LP
» By JUSTIN STEWART Aug 10 2009, 11:49 Am
August 11 will now serve as a double delight for Hip-Hop fans. Not only will the world shake with the release of Slaughterhouse’s self-titled album, but Joe Budden will be releasing his second digital album on Amalgam Digital titled Escape Route.
Serving as the third collaboration between Budden and the digital label, they have already offered Halfway House and The Padded Room which has served as the outlet for Budden to air out his musical grievances since being put on the injury reserved list with Def Jam. Since partnering up with Amalgam, Jumpoff has been an untamed beast as he has been
Brisco Retaliates With “Revenge” After Robbery
» By JUSTIN STEWART Aug 10 2009, 11:13 Am
“Fuck diamonds you can have the coal/ Don’t want it back young nigga, I’d rather have your soul.”
It’s a shame that things had to escalate to such a degree but as Jay-Z once said, every action has a reaction, and Brisco has chosen to react after being robbed. The Opa-Locka representor has released the track “Revenge” almost fanning out as a contract for anyone who finds the people that were responsible for the attack on him.
“I got a little dough to put hits on all ya’ll/ So guess what imam do, put hits on all ya’ll/ 20,000 for every niggas that murdered/ I bet them fuck boys won’t surface.”
He is also slated to release a mixtape titled Revenge later this
The Latest for ya: Vigalantee’s New Joint
Posted in Uncategorized on August 12, 2009 by Staff
Kansas City rapper Vigalantee came out with a new song called “La La”, click here to check it out!
Black News: The Roots Move to Atlantic City
Posted in Uncategorized on August 11, 2009 by Staff
Philly-bred hip-hop collective The Roots have taken up temporary residency in Atlantic City.
The Grammy-winning group, who serves as the house band on NBC’s ‘Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,’ kicked off a series of monthly concert shows at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa’s intimate Music Box Theater on Friday, July 24.
"As Philly natives, we have been to Borgata before and know it’s the leader in the Atlantic City nightlife scene," said group member Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson. "We couldn’t be more excited to make Borgata our new home."
Black News: Rapper Gets 2 Years in Prison for a Song About Killing Cops
Posted in Uncategorized on August 11, 2009 by Staff
A Florida rapper is sentenced to two years in prison for a song called ‘Kill Me a Cop’ that he produced as a teenager.
Authorities say 20-year-old Antavio Johnson raps about killing two Lakeland, Fla., police officers in the tune, which cops found on MySpace while surfing for gang-related activity.
Johnson pleaded no contest to two counts ofcorruption by threat of a public servant and was sentenced to two years in prison last month. He was already in jail on a cocaine charge at the time. …
Singing about killing a cop was not Johnson’s first mistake. Pleading guilty and not hiring a lawyer were. Just ask Ice Cube and N.W.A., who sang ‘%#@* tha Police’ as a form of police protest more than 20 years ago.
Back in 1988, N.W.A had everyone from the FBI to the Secret Service breathing down its neck and lawsuits galore. If someone could have figured out a way to charge the group with a crime, lock ‘em up and throw away the key, I’m sure it would’ve happened.
News: Wu Tang Trying to come back? Fa Real?
Posted in Uncategorized on August 9, 2009 by Staff
Looks like the Wu Tang Clan has another album in the works. Is that their only way to make money?
News: Ghostface Wants to Record with Mary J
Posted in Uncategorized on August 7, 2009 by Staff
Better known by fans of Ghostface Killah’s Theodore Unit as Trife Da God, Trife Diesel is finally getting his own thing off with the just-released Better Late Than Never.
"My brother Ghost is on there, my brother [Shawn] Wigz is on there," Trife told us earlier this week. "It’s a nice classical album. It’s not a mainstream album, but it’s more me, Trife Da God."
Black News: Young Money Adds 10 Tour Dates
Posted in Uncategorized on August 7, 2009 by Staff
Good news for all the rap fans clamoring to see one of the hottest hip-hop tours of the summer: The Lil Wayne-powered Young Money Presents: The America’s Most Wanted Music Festival has been extended, it was announced Wednesday (August 5), with 10 additional shows added to the bill.
The tour will now continue through September, ending with a stop in Sunrise, Florida, on September 6. Young Jeezy and Soulja Boy Tell’em are co-headlining the tour alongside Weezy, with support from Pleasure P, Jeremih and the Young Money crew, which includes Nicki Minaj.
The extension could be bittersweet news for Drake. The lyricist might be tempted to hop onstage for the extra dates despite his recent leg injury. The breakout star was one of the original headliners on the bill, but after suffering a knee injury, he was dropped down to a special-guest spot during Lil Wayne’s set. The Toronto MC joined his boss and company at the first two stops in Pennsylvania, but reinjured himself in Philadelphia. Video of his fall, which showed Drake writhing in pain, circulated online.
Hmmm:Trina says she’s a Man-Eater/Head Hunter
Posted in Uncategorized on August 6, 2009 by Staff
What do you think that means? Hmmmmm….click here to watch the video Trina did with Killer Mike
News: Rapper “The Game” Gets Sued
Posted in Uncategorized on August 5, 2009 by Staff
In July 2008, Compton rap star The Game made headlines when he assaulted a cousin while attending his sister’s July 5 funeral in California. Charges were immediately said to be pressed.
Over a year later, TMZ.com now reports that the cousin, Robert Kirkwood, has officially filed against the Interscope emcee and Black Wall Street CEO. The suit includes four other people, and states that the rapper got physical after the millionaire was confronted about not helping to pay funeral costs.
Your Black News: Nas Speaks on His Divorce
Posted in Uncategorized on August 4, 2009 by Staff
"It’s unfortunate when business is out there about your personal shit, especially when you’re really not the guy to be having his shit out there," Nas said. "The sad thing is, you’ve got to get used to it. My skin is so thick that I probably need to write a book for people who are not ready for anything crazy."
"I heard that I was a cheater," Nas told Straight.com. "It almost sounds like I was a bad husband. Not to say I was the greatest—I’m not perfect in anything I do—but I think I deserve a fucking trophy. If I do say so myself, without sounding too cocky, I gotta say I was a hell of a husband and a hell of a dad."
News: C-Murder Gets a New Trial
Posted in Uncategorized on August 4, 2009 by StaffJury selection resumed this morning in the retrial of Corey "C-Murder" Miller, who is charged with second degree murder.
TP file photoRapper Corey ‘C-Murder’ Miller, center, attends Spike Lee’s premiere of ‘When The Levees Broke’ in August 2006 at the New Orleans arena.
Attorneys tentatively selected 11 jurors during more than nine hours of questioning Monday that focused on whether pretrial publicity has left them unable to fairly assess the facts of the case.
One more regular juror and two alternates are left to be picked, though if any of the 11 who were chosen Monday is eliminated then more jurors would have to be chosen.
News: Jigga and Eminem to Add to DJ Hero
Posted in Uncategorized on August 4, 2009 by Staffby DANIELLE CANADA Aug 1 2009, 13:22 pm
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 also receive the special “Renegade” turntable controller and a carrying case that also serves as a DJ stand.
News: Fat Joe’s New Sneaker Line
Posted in Uncategorized on August 3, 2009 by Staff» by moguldom Aug 3 2009, 11:17 am
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 or not, it’s fly and possesses some serious swag potential.
Joe is also in the lab finishing up his ninth album J.O.S.E. 2 (Jealous Ones Still Envy). The album is scheduled to include collaborations with Lil’ Kim, T-Pain and Lil’ Wayne. The first singles from the album were
Dr. Marc Lamont Hill Says No More No Homo
Posted in Uncategorized with tags african american politics, black culture, cam'ron, fox news, gay, homo, marc lamont hill, pop culture, temple university on July 21, 2009 by Staff
Fox News political contributor Dr. Marc Lamont Hill wants to put an end to the pop culture catchphrase "no homo."
"No homo" was originated by rap star Cam’ron, who had an affinity for wearing anything pink but didn’t want it to be perceived as "gay."
Since being made popular by Cam’ron and his Dipset hip-hop crew, the expression has evolved into a ubiquitous slang term used to chase any phrase, action or idea that could be perceived as linguistically gay.
Did you Know Free was a Helluva Singer?
Posted in Uncategorized on July 19, 2009 by Staff
Did you know that Free from 106 & Park has a great voice? It’s actually better than some of the best in the industry. Click here to listen!
Black News: Rev Run’s Son Has a Guilty Plea
Posted in Uncategorized on July 18, 2009 by Staff
JoJo Simmons who is the son of Rev Run plead guilty for his charge of disorderly conduct. The charge stems from May when he was caught with Marijuana and then tried to fight the police. JoJo’s plea deal allows him to escape jail time and he now only has to serve one day of community service. Must be nice!!!
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Black Writer Asks: Is Drake Just Stupid?
Posted in Uncategorized on July 10, 2009 by Staff
By Casey Gane-McCalla July 8, 2009 3:49 pm
Dear Drake,
Congratulations on signing a deal with Universal, but I’m not sure why you signed a deal with a label when you had the number 3 song on iTunes. You’re a talented guy who can write, sing, rap and have already had an acting career but I think you are starting things off on the wrong foot.
One thing I don’t understand is why you signed to Lil Wayne’s label. Lil Wayne is a prescription cough syrup-drinking, Blood gang-promoting, weapon-packing, pseudo gangsta rapper. While Wayne was brought up in one of the roughest projects in America and taken in by an ex con who brought him into the rap world, you were brought up in one of the nicest neighborhoods in Toronto, Canada by a wealthy Jewish woman and went to a prestigious private school. While Lil Wayne might have to use that tired “blame it on my environment excuse” to justify his violent and misogynist lyrics, you can’t say the same thing.
Can’t Stop, won’t stop
Posted in Uncategorized on July 9, 2009 by Staff
According to MTV News, 50 Cent refused to listen to the Game’s apology that he issued to him, Dr. Dre, Eminem and G-Unit. We got two questions: 1) why is this n*gga apologizing to everybody? He musta done some f*cked up ish to get to piss everybody off, and 2) Why are rappers always beefin? Can’t we all just…..get alongggg???
Hip Hop: Nas Gives Positive Statements on Drake
Posted in Uncategorized on July 7, 2009 by Staff
Controversy seems to naturally swirl around Nasir Jones.
Al Sharpton and the NAACP have condemned his albums. He’s had confrontations with some of hip-hop’s greatest, including Notorious B.I.G., Tupac, Jay-Z and Def Jam. And lately his name is smeared across tabloids because his wife, “Milkshake” singer Kelis, is divorcing him.
Through it all, the New York City rapper known as Nas stays strong. He’s seen harder times.
He spoke to us about his music, the recession and his coming Wednesday performance with reggae star Damian Marley in the Stir Concert Cove at Harrah’s Casino in Council Bluffs.
Q. You’ve got a lot going on (touring, studio time, family drama, etc.). How do you stay focused?
Black Blogs and News Sites: Check Them Out!
Posted in Uncategorized on July 6, 2009 by Staff
Hip Hop: Dr Boyce Lays Down Economic Advice for Rappers
Posted in Uncategorized on July 1, 2009 by Staff
Hip-Hop Wired’s Michael “Ice-Blue” Harris recently sat down with scholar Dr. Boyce Watkins. The Syracuse University Financial Professor and advocate for African-Americans obtaining education and economic empowerment and warrior against racial injustice goes in on a few topics affecting Black America in the first of many insightful interviews.
HipHopWired: As far as Hip-Hop is concerned, you’ve been one of the people who….you’re part of the Hip-Hop generation, you speak to the Hip-Hop generation without criticizing but you do point out some of the things that are wrong. What are some of the changes you think we as men need to step up and do with the music?
Boyce Watkins: We need to stop being high paid hoes and learn how to be pimps. The truth is that…I actually wrote an article about this literally three days ago. Basically I created a hypothetical conversation between a rapper, a hypothetical rapper named Cash Money and the record label. Basically, Cash Money’s going to the executive and he’s saying, “Oh I know that my last album, Booties, Hoes and Bitches did real well on the charts but I’ve been thinking that this stuff’s not positive and I want to do something more positive next time, so I’m gonna do an album called Studying, Homework and Better Grades…” or something like that. I was just being silly so the executive is basically saying, “You know that’s a great idea Cash Money, I really feel ya dawg but the thing is that Booties, Hoes and Bitches sold two million copies last time and our projections show that the people who follow you, they want more booties, extra hoes and many more bitches so we’re thinking that that would be a great album title for your next release.
Black People Stuff: Michael Jackson Tribute from Lady Drama
Posted in Uncategorized on June 29, 2009 by StaffIn this episode of Your Black Gossip with Lady Drama, Lady Drama talks about the legacy of the great Michael Jackson. She also talks about the latest with Usher and Tameka, as well as the craziness of Kim Kardashian doing an R&B CD.
Click here to watch the episode!
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Black News: BET Awards Salute Michael Jackson
Posted in Uncategorized on June 29, 2009 by StaffThe star-studded BET Awards got under way without "the greatest star in the world," Joe Jackson, father of the late Michael Jackson, said on Sunday night.
Joe Jackson, father of Michael Jackson, was in attendance in Los Angeles for the BET Awards on Sunday.
"I wish the world had recognized him when he were living," Joe Jackson told CNN’s Don Lemon outside the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.
"Right now he’s bigger than ever. But I wish he was here to see all this, to hear all this," Joe Jackson said.
When asked about circumstances surrounding his son’s death, he said, "I have a lot of concerns but I can’t get into that. … I don’t like what happened."
At the show, host Jamie Foxx came out in a red, leather "Billie Jean" jacket and capped his opening monologue with a crowd-pleasing but wobbly moonwalk.
Before the show, instead of asking celebrities what designer they wore, pre-awards show hosts Terrence J. and Rocsi asked about favorite Michael Jackson moments or songs.
" ‘Beat it’ and ‘Billie Jean,’ " recording artist Amerie gleefully said into the microphone, before rattling off several other hits.
The Best Artist You May Have Never Heard Of
Posted in Uncategorized on June 27, 2009 by StaffTechn9ne usually outshines all of the national artists who come to his concerts. In fact, the word is that they are afraid to perform with him. Click here to watch his video.
Plies got money? OK then
Posted in Uncategorized on June 21, 2009 by StaffPlies says that he “got plenty money.” While he probably ain’t got as much money as he pretends to have (we know how much money rappers really have), his song is definitely hot. Click here to listen.
TI Talks with CNN
Posted in Uncategorized on June 21, 2009 by StaffClick here to watch the TI’s interview with CNN. The hip hop star has a lot to say. Does he seem remorseful? You be the judge.
Get the scoop on TI and black celebrity gossip from Lady Drama and YourBlackGossip.com.
Your Black News: White HBCU Homecoming Queen Takes Haters in Stride
Posted in Uncategorized on June 12, 2009 by Staff
by Dr Boyce Watkins
Kentucky State University is an HBCU which lies next to my heart. My sister, who just finished medical school, spent her undergraduate career there, so I was kept in the loop when the world seemed to flip on its head regarding who the students chose to hold the title of Miss Kentucky State University. As you can see, she’s not exactly what one would expect an HBCU Homecoming Queen to look like, but Elisabeth Martin’s skin color likely reflects one of the many faces that define Historically Black colleges in the new millennium. So, while I was personally dismayed that Kentucky State University (along with many HBCUs around the nation) seems to be forgetting about the importance of having African American faculty, the truth is that we are in an era in which one needs to determine what it means to be an HBCU.
Personally, I love the fact that the students at Kentucky State chose Elisabeth Martin as their homecoming queen. Martin, a 21-year old International Studies major, won the crown by a landslide, dominating the competition. It has been her race, however, that has sent shock waves through the Kentucky State University community. But Martin takes the heat in stride and carries herself with a grace and class that should make the campus proud. The fact that the students love her so much is verified by her love for the campus and commitment to school spirit. She has also handled the national media attention like a true queen should.
AOL Black Voices had the chance to catch up with Elisabeth Martin:
Bow Wow is feelin like a peeyamp
Posted in Uncategorized on June 12, 2009 by Staff 
This is what happens when Twitter gets into the hands of the wrong celebs! Bow Wow decided to comment on what it feels like when two women he’s had sex with become good friends! Read below for his insight:
Fellas, don’t you feel like a G when ya ex and another girl u banged or f*cked around with r now friends? boosts my ego up! like daaaayum ima pimp
wat makes it funny i dont think she knows! ha! im laughn lol….
I mean…he could be talking about someone else but…Timing is everything!
Update from Bow Wow:
deez blogs r funny. y err time i say my ex people think ciara? yall kno how many girlfriends ive had. maybe cuz dats da only 1 yall kno bout. Yall gotta stop assuming. those r assumptions. and clearly im not talkn bout dem. they r 2 great people. but im not referring to dem
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Queen Latifah Reveals a Dark Sexual Secret
Posted in Uncategorized on June 11, 2009 by Staff
Queen Latifah, who now appears to be ok with being openly gay, has admitted that she was sexually abused as a child. Here is the AP report:
Queen Latifah has revealed a traumatic chapter of her personal life: The singer-actress was sexually abused as a child.
In the latest issue of Essence magazine, Latifah says the abuse occurred over a period of time, and at the hands of a teenager charged with watching her.
"He violated me," says Latifah. "I never told anybody; I just buried it as deeply as I could and kept people at an arm’s distance."
Black News: MC Hammer Gets Dissed in front of his son
Posted in Uncategorized on June 11, 2009 by Staff
Kathy Lee dissed MC Hammer in front of his son by making reference to his “failed career”. Did MC Hammer ever think about joining the “Slappahoe” Indian tribe?
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Your Black Gossip: Lauryn Hill Drops Rest of Euro Tour
Posted in Uncategorized on June 10, 2009 by Staff
Question: When is Lauryn Actually going to get it together?
Your Black News: Jay Z Attacks Autotunes
Posted in Uncategorized on June 9, 2009 by Staff
Friday night saw the unveiling of another public service announcement from Jay-Z: "You rappers singing too much/ Get back to rap, you T-Pain-ing too much/ I’m a multi-millionaire/ So how am I the hardest n—a here?"
On New York’s Hot 97 radio station, Jay premiered a new song from his forthcoming Blueprint 3 LP called, "D.O.A.," or "The Death of Auto-Tune."
"This is anti-Auto-Tune, death of the Ringtone," Hov begins rapping over a track co-produced by Kanye West and No I.D. Hard drums and horns blaze as Jay conjures images of a black John Dillinger holding a smoking Tommy Gun, laying down a fool ignorant enough to stand in his way. Jay is back to kill biting MCs.
"This ain’t for iTunes, this ain’t for singalongs," he raps later in the song. "This is Sinatra at the opera, bring a blonde … My raps don’t have melodies/ It should make jackers commit felonies/ This ain’t a #1 record, this is practically assault with a deadly weapon."
Lady Drama: No Prison for DMX
Posted in Uncategorized on June 7, 2009 by Staff
Although initial reports said that DMX was headed back to prison, it now appears that he is going to get another chance. But then again, getting another chance doesn’t mean that he’s not headed back to prison, now does it? Get it right brother!
Get Your Own Money Girl! – Nas Offers Kelis Nothing
Posted in Uncategorized on June 3, 2009 by Staff
Turns out that Nas ain’t having Kelis living off his dime after the divorce. In recent divorce court filings, Nas has asked the court to give Kelis absolutely no spousal support, even though she is carrying his baby.
Dang.
Inside the mind of Eminem
Posted in Uncategorized on June 2, 2009 by StaffA professor and a publicist analyze the Eminem “butt in the face” situation for AOL Black Voices. What does this do to the Eminem brand? What are the psychological issues that Eminem is likely to face after being humiliated in this way? Click the image to listen!
Eminem did not know that he was going to get Assed on National Television
Posted in Uncategorized on June 2, 2009 by StaffAccording to Lady Drama at YourBlackGossip and an anonymous MTV source it turns out that Eminem did not know that Sasha Baron Cohen was going to put his booty in his face!
WTF? Canadian Girl is an AMAZING Beat Boxer
Posted in Uncategorized on May 30, 2009 by StaffYou think the Human Beat Box was the best ever? Think again. Check out this SICK girl from Canada throwing down in ways that have never been seen on the internet.
click the image to watch the video:
Tupac Impersonator – off the hook
Posted in Uncategorized on May 29, 2009 by StaffAfter seeing this, all I can say is “hmmmmm”. Check out this Tupac Impersonator. Real or not so real? Click the image to watch!
WTF? White Rapper Asher Roth Calls Black Women “Nappy Headed Hoes”
Posted in Uncategorized on April 25, 2009 by Staff
White rapper Asher Roth chose to put his foot in his mouth on Twitter:
“At rutgers stirring up a suckus,” Roth tweeted. Okay, not bad.
Then: “At rutgers stirring up a ruckus.” Oh no, is he tweet-rapping?
“Been a day of rest and relaxation, sorry twitter – hanging out with nappy headed hoes.” Boom.
Funkmaster Flex Talkin Crazy
Posted in Uncategorized on April 24, 2009 by Staff
In case you don’t know, this is huge. Funkmaster Flex, a DJ on Hot 97 in New York, said that he wants to ban Interscope artists. That means that Eminem and Dr. Dre would be out of the rotation. Flex had this to say:
“Like I told you, Interscope Records is a label,” Funkmaster Flex explained on his show. “They have G-Unit—they have 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo. They haveAkon’s label too…A lot of your favorite artists New York, but let me tell you something. That label is trying to make some decisions. Nino, let me tell you something Nino. New York, I’m talking to a person who makes decisions. Who does things up there moving funny style.”
Jamie Foxx on Miley Cirus: “The little White Bitch”
Posted in Uncategorized on April 16, 2009 by Staff
Jamie Foxx Might be in trouuuuuble!
The 41-year-old’s foul outburst was prompted by a caller to the show who brought up a month-old story in which Cyrus pledged to “ruin” Radiohead after the rockers rejected a request to meet with the Disney star backstage at the Grammys.
“Who is Miley Cyrus?” an incredulous Foxx, who has a teenage daughter of his own, said. “The one with all the gums? She gotta get a gum transplant…S–t.”
The insults didn’t stop there. Or get less personal.
“She’s gonna ruin Radiohead’s career? The same Radiohead that gets paid a million dollars just to sample their songs?
“Make a sex tape and grow up,” he continued. “Get like Britney Spears and do some heroin. Do like Lindsay Lohan and start seeing a lesbian and get some crack in your pipe. Catch chlamydia on a bicycle seat.
“That’s what I want.” E Online
Miley’s dad, Billy Ray, is particularly upset, according to the source.
“He thinks Jamie was out of line and didn’t find any humor in it,” the source told me this afternoon. “He doesn’t understand why he would do that to Miley, especially since he has teenage daughter himself.” E Online
Foxx noted to Jay Leno that he was doing a routine, saying: “Sometimes as comedians, you know, we go a little too far.”
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Your Black News: Queen Latifah Gets Bad News from her Stylists
Posted in Uncategorized on April 16, 2009 by Staff
Queen Latifah is being hit with two separate lawsuits from former stylists for a total of roughly $1M dollars. In both cases, the women claim that Latifah owes them back fees for consulting with her on her Covergirl and Curvations lines.
What’s worse for Latifah is that the suits threaten to expose her lifestyle “whatever that may be……” Should be interesting to see what the cases expose. This could be even worse for the Queen’s bottom line.
Is Russell Simmons a Pimp or a Savior? Dr Boyce Watkins answers that question
Posted in Uncategorized on April 16, 2009 by StaffAfter writing his commentary on the Rushcard issued by Russell Simmons, Dr. Boyce appears on BBC World News again to discuss the card, predatory lending and whether Simmons is doing a good or bad thing for the Black community.
Dr Watkins is one of the world’s leading financial experts and a Finance Professor at Syracuse University and also a financial writer for America Online. Click the image to listen!
It’s about Damn Time: Fewer Brothers Going to Prison for Drugs
Posted in Uncategorized on April 16, 2009 by StaffFor the first time since the war on drugs became a national law enforcement obsession in the mid-1980s, the number of African-Americans in state prisons for drug offenses has declined, a criminal justice reform organization said.
The number of whites in state prison for drugs rose 42.6 percent since 1999, while blacks dropped 21.6 percent.
A study released Tuesday by the Sentencing Project found a 21.6 percent drop in the number of blacks incarcerated for drug offenses, a decline of 31,000 people, from 1999 to 2005.
The corresponding number of whites in state prisons for drug offenses rose 42.6 percent, or by more than 21,000 people, while the number of Hispanics was virtually unchanged, according to "The Changing Racial Dynamics of the War on Drugs."
The study, authored by Executive Director Marc Mauer, found that the differences between black and white imprisonments for drug crimes are partly because of how police target suspects and court sentencing guidelines, which vary by state.
Also, there has been a decrease in the use of crack cocaine in predominantly minority urban neighborhoods and an increase in methamphetamine abuse in many primarily white rural areas, Mauer said Wednesday.
Black Celebs: Comedian David Spates’ Hilarious Video
Posted in Uncategorized on April 14, 2009 by StaffDavid Spates teaches “C*ck Blocking 101” – The Video is HILARIOUS! Click the image to watch!
Black News: How Lil Wayne Almost Killed Himself
Posted in Uncategorized on April 13, 2009 by Staff
CHRIS GRANGER / THE TIMES-PICAYUNERobert Hoobler, a former New Orleans Police officer, stands in front of the apartment where Grammy-winning musician Lil’ Wayne once lived in the Hollygrove area of New Orleans. It is the same home where Hoobler carried out a bloodied Lil’ Wayne after he was shot when he was 12 years old. Hoobler saved Lil’ Wayne’s life by driving him to a nearby hospital.
Lil Wayne never would have made it had it not been for big Robert Hoobler.
AP PHOTONew Orleans native rapper Lil Wayne.
The celebrated New Orleans rapper would have bled to death on the floor of his mother’s Hollygrove apartment the afternoon of Nov. 11, 1994, at just 12 years old, after accidentally shooting himself in the chest while playing with a 9 mm handgun.
If not for Hoobler, the New Orleans police officer who cradled the bleeding boy in the back of a squad car that day on the way to the hospital, the Grammy-winning superstar would never have made the cover of the current issue of Rolling Stone.
The shooting, part of the Lil Wayne lore, has been chronicled before, but not its details, nor the tale of the man who saved his life: a 6-foot, 7-inch, 330-pound officer who responded to the shooting while off-duty, as was his habit.
Remember the Bald Chick? More Pictures
Posted in Uncategorized on April 12, 2009 by Staff
We talked about Cassie’s craziness earlier, but you just can’t get enough of her bald look. On one hand, half of her still looks cute. On the other hand, you just want to find her a nice half a weave and strap it onto her face. I’ll let you decide.
Bow Wow Rappin About Sunshine
Posted in Uncategorized on April 12, 2009 by StaffI’m not feeling Bow Wow’s Sunshine, but I’ll let you judge for yourself. He seems to be coming off like a shorter, younger, less talented and broker version of TI (remember that song “You can have it all”? Don’t that sound like “You can have whatever you like?”). Also, the video seems a bit on the low budget side, since Bow Wow shoots the whole damn video from his trailer (WTF?).
But don’t let me hate on it, check it out for yourself. Click the image to watch the video.
Remember MC Eiht? This Groupie Does
Posted in Uncategorized on April 12, 2009 by Staff
Remember MC Eiht? He’s the dude from Compton’s Most Wanted who also starred in the movie Menace 2 Society about 100 years ago. Well, apparently his girlfriend is putting him on blast for not being able to get it up during sex. Here is what she had to say:
“[MC] Eiht has a problem. With his penis – it doesn’t work. He can’t get it up for some reason.
He said it’s because he f*cked so many b*tches back in the day, when he really had it going on. You know how n*ggas got it going on, they got all this money, they rappers, they f*ck 2 and three b*tches a day.
Well apparently that makes your d*ck stop working, ‘cause that’s what happened to [MC] Eiht.”
But then again, maybe she is putting it on him that she can’t get him excited enough to want to do it! Anyway, if you want to find out why people used to pay attention to this dude back in the day, click on the link below to watch one of his videos.
OK, please Stop: Rick Ross Gets a Prank Call About 50 Cent
Posted in Uncategorized on April 11, 2009 by Staff
The beef between 50 Cent and Rick Ross has gotten a bit more interesting, but this time the G-Unit leader is not the one firing shots.
Ross revealed in a video interview with TorchisNy.com that Nelson Gomez, a man claiming to be a G-Unit employee, contacted him and offered him a lump sum to end his rap beef with 50 Cent.
“Nelson Gomez offered me a sum of money to fall back,” Ross claims in the video. “I told him, “Make it a half a million and I’ll chill on Curly [50 Cent]. But that don’t go for Yayo and the other guy. I’mma still see them. Ya’ll got to pay separate.’”
Lil Kim Running for Mayor is a Hoax
Posted in Uncategorized on April 11, 2009 by Staff
Sorry, folks: rapper Lil’ Kim is not running for mayor of Hoboken.
Some New York media outlets, including Channel 7 Eyewitness News and 1010 WINS, reported the rumor Friday after a man claiming to be the rapper’s publicist circulated a bogus press release.
"She is NOT running for mayor of Hoboken," Lil’ Kim’s actual publicist, Lisa Perkins, told the Daily News.
Perkins said the individual behind the hoax "has no association with Kim" and was "committing fraud."
Lil’ Kim, 33, is in Los Angeles rehearsing for ABC’s "Dancing With The Stars." She’s been a breakout hit on the show, earning praise for her "bionic booty."
Diddy’s Girl Goes for Some Crazy Hair
Posted in Uncategorized on April 11, 2009 by Staff 
Nope your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you that’s Diddy’s chick Cassie all half shaved. Now I am not sure what the hell she was thinking maybe she was trying to be like Amber Rose or maybe she just got bored, but then again what else is a girl to do when she is irrelevant. Peep some more pics of her new look below.
I ain’t even gonna hate on her she is definitely pretty enough to rock this look 
Someone needs to tell her that the "Partying Like a Rockstar" trend is over
Hip Hop News: Kanye West Appears on South Park
Posted in Uncategorized on April 10, 2009 by Staff
Kanye West appeared on the cartoon “Southpark”. Here is what he had to say:
“SOUTH PARK MURDERED ME LAST NIGHT AND IT’S PRETTY FUNNY. IT HURTS MY FEELINGS BUT WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM SOUTH PARK! I ACTUALLY HAVE BEEN WORKING ON MY EGO THOUGH. HAVING THE CRAZY EGO IS PLAYED OUT AT THIS POINT IN MY LIFE AND CAREER. I USE TO USE IT TO BUILD UP MY ESTEEM WHEN NOBODY BELIEVED IN ME. NOW THAT PEOPLE DO BELIEVE AND SUPPORT MY MUSIC AND PRODUCTS THE BEST RESPONSE IS THANK YOU INSTEAD OF “I TOLD YOU SO!!!” IT’S COOL TO TALK SHIT WHEN YOU’RE RAPPING BUT NOT IN REAL LIFE. WHEN YOU MEET LITTLE WAYNE IN PERSON HE’S THE NICEST GUY FOR EXAMPLE. I JUST WANNA BE A DOPER PERSON WHICH STARTS WITH ME NOT ALWAYS TELLING PEOPLE HOW DOPE I THINK I AM. I NEED TO JUST GET PAST MYSELF. DROP THE BRAVADO AND JUST MAKE DOPE PRODUCT. EVERYTHING IS NOT THAT SERIOUS. AS LONG AS PEOPLE THINK I ACT LIKE A BITCH THIS TYPE OF SHIT WILL HAPPEN TO ME. I GOT A LONG ROAD AHEAD OF ME TO MAKE PEOPLE BELIEVE I’M NOT ACTUALLY A HUGE DOUCHE BUT I’M UP FOR THE CHALLENGE. I’M SURE THE WRITERS AT SOUTH PARK ARE REALLY NICE PEOPLE IN REAL LIFE. THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO DRAW MY CREW. THAT WAS PRETTY FUNNY ALSO!! I’M SURE THERE’S GRAMMATICAL ERRORS IN THIS… THAT’S HOW YOU KNOW IT’S ME!”
Chris Brown Allegedly Turns to the Brown Bottle for Help
Posted in Uncategorized on April 10, 2009 by Staff
Chris Brown is a "mess" and has reportedly turned to alcohol. The 19-year-old R’n'B singer – who has pleaded not guilty to felony assault and making criminal threats in relation to his alleged attack on popstar girlfriend Rihanna – is believed to be struggling to cope with the fallout from his court case.
