It was widely reported in January that incarcerated rapper Lil Boosie would be released from Louisiana State Penentientary in mid-February. But music journalist Jeff Weiss posted on Twitter this weekend that Boosie, born Torrence Hatch, won’t be leaving prison as soon as was expected. According to Weiss, Boosie will not be released in February after all.
Embattled Louisiana rapper Lil Boosie is getting even closer to coming home. Boosie is reportedly now scheduled to be released from Louisiana State Penitentiary on February 13th, 2014. According to numerous reports, his having successfully completed a substance abuse class has helped expedite his release.
Marvin Sapp is one of the most celebrated artists in contemporary gospel. The superstar pastor and singer is stepping into a new phase of his career with the release of his first holiday-themed project, Christmas Card. While many may expect Sapp to take a “traditional” route with the seasonal album, he says that he decided to go in the complete opposite direction.
Coming almost exactly one year after Dr. Dre’s smash solo debut, The Chronic, Snoop’s first album arrived at a unique moment in rap history.
One listen to The Marshall Mathers LP 2, the new album from hip-hop’s favorite provocateur, and it’s fairly easy to determine two things: 1) Eminem can still rap circles around 90% of the other rappers dominating the charts, and 2) He seems to be trying to recapture the glory days of his Y2K peak.
Rapper-singer Lauryn Hill has been released from prison after serving her three month sentence for failing to file tax returns. The former Fugee served her time at the federal prison in Danbury, Connecticut, a minimum security facility. Hill pleaded guilty to failing to pay taxes on more than $1.8 million earned between 2005 and 2007.
The 19 year old is preparing his debut EP B. Smyth Presents: The Florida Files. On a pleasant day in Manhattan’s Columbus Circle, Smyth shared his excitement and enthusiasm for the project.
Juicy J announced via Twitter that he is definitely producing a new project from the Port Arthur, TX legend
Rapper Gucci Mane has been released from jail in Georgia after three weeks
Hip-hop fans and media descended upon Lil Charlie’s to celebrate the man formerly known as Noreaga.
Gucci Mane was a free man this weekend, but only for a few hours.
Chief Keef was released from a juvenile detention center.
A look at this week’s most anticipated new release, “LongLiveA$AP”
Rihanna smokes diamonds in the artwork.
Beyoncé promises to kill it.
