Odd Future Set to Ink Deal With Sony’s RED Distribution

Los Angeles hip-hop group Odd Future have amassed a growing cult following and the attention of several major labels ever since they began posting free music on their tumblr website early last year. Now, the rap group is reportedly on

50 Cent Launching Online Comedy Tour and Show

Over the years, rapper 50 Cent has made some smart moves; crafting a successful record label, securing profitable investments and endorsement deals and creating his own brand of trendy headphones. Now the hip-hop mogul is venturing into the world of

Ice-T and Wife to Star in Reality Show

For years, fans have watched rapper-turned-actor Tracy “Ice-T” and his well-endowed wife, Nicole “Coco” Austin, display their over-the-top love in the press and now the larger-than-life celebrity couple are inviting fans into their world in a new reality series for

Beanie Sigel Opens Up About Feud With Jay-Z

Two years ago, former Roc-A-Fella artist Beanie Sigel shocked the hip-hop community when he began openly dissing his former label head and friend Jay-Z in his rhymes. Now, after having quashed the feud, the Philadelphia rapper is sharing details about

Eminem and Royce Da 5’9 Reunite for New EP

Former Detroit underground rapping duo and one-time bitter rivals, Eminem and Royce Da 5’9, haven’t collaborated under their group moniker, Bad Meets Evil, in 12 years. But now, following their reconciliation, the two have announced that they are planning to

RZA Lands Role on Showtime’s ‘Californication’

Rapper-actor RZA has clocked a sizeable amount of time in front of the camera over the years. Now the Wu-Tang Clan front man will showcase his acting chops as a guest star in a few episodes of the next season

Flavor Flav Closes Fried Chicken Restaurant

In a bit of expected news, larger-than-life rapper Flavor Flav has called it quits in his bid to become the royal king of fried chicken after closing the doors to his Flav’s Fried Chicken restaurant in Clinton, Iowa, after just

Kid Cudi Reveals New Label and Band Name

Earlier this year, Kid Cudi announced that he was parting ways with his longtime business partners, Plain Pat and Emile, and starting up his own record label. And now the “Day ‘n’ Nite” rapper recently announced the name of his

Antoine Dodson, Star of ‘Bed Intruder’ Video, Arrested

Antoine Dodson, star of the famous “Bed Intruder Song” viral video, shot to fame last year with his wild comments about a lawbreaking intruder. But now Dodson himself is in trouble with the law after being arrested early April 23

Nicki Minaj Makes Album Announcement; Disses Lil Kim, Again

Nicki Minaj has never been a very forthcoming artist when it comes to sharing news and details about upcoming projects. But in a somewhat vocal move, the Young Money rapper revealed that she will make an announcement about a new

Chris Brown Collaborating With M.I.A on New Music

After delivering the genre-bending album F.A.M.E. earlier this month, singer Chris Brown seems intent on pushing the musical envelope even further after reports surfaced that he’s collaborating with Sri Lankan rapper-singer M.I.A. Brown announced the unlikely collaboration via his Twitter

Rapper The Game Banned From Canada Over Gang Affiliation

On Wednesday (April 20), former G-Unit rapper The Game, on his way to Nova Scotia for a performance, was detained for several hours by customs officials in Canada. Now, according to reports, The Game has been deported back to the

Matthew Knowles Hit With IRS Tax Lien, Disputes Bill

Music executive Matthew Knowles has generated millions of dollars as the former manager of Beyoncé Knowles and Destiny’s Child, but now the multimillion-dollar mogul may be in a bit of financial trouble after the IRS hit Knowles with a $12,000 tax

Former G-Unit Rapper, The Game, Detained in Canada

Former G-Unit rapper The Game has apparently run into trouble across the border after making a trip from Los Angeles to Canada Wednesday, April 20, for a performance. While attempting to make his way into the northern country, The Game

Halle Berry Opens Up About Custody Battle (Video)

For months now, acclaimed actress Halle Berry has been mum about her custody battle with ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry. But now, Berry is finally opening up about the ongoing court proceedings, claiming that things between the two are less heated than

Kanye West’s Charity Shuts Down Without Reason

Following a string of career successes with his latest album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West is now hitting a personal low with the sudden demise of his charity, The Kanye West Foundation, which closed up shop