• Uh-Oh - Fazer Is Learning To Fly

  23 Sep 2010

  N-Dubz star Fazer's jet-setting lifestyle has inspired a new hobby - he is training to become a pilot.

  

• T.I. Scraps Concert

  17 Sep 2010

  Rapper T.I. has cancelled a highly-anticipated gig in Pennsylvania following his arrest earlier this month.

  

• BBC Shoot Down 50 Cent's Eastenders Dream

  15 Sep 2010

  50 Cent's dreams of achieving TV stardom in London's East End have been dashed - representatives for hit British soap opera Eastenders have shot down rumours the rapper's set to make a cameo on the show.

  

• Kanye West Surprises With Bar Performance

  14 Sep 2010

  Kanye West sent guests at a New York Fashion Week party into a frenzy on Thursday when he jumped on top of a hotel bar and performed an impromptu set in front of celebrities including Naomi Campbell, Liv Tyler and Courtney Love.

  

• Petey Pablo Arrested On Gun Charges

  13 Sep 2010

  Petey Pablo has been arrested on gun charges.

  

• Lil Wayne Reclaims BMI Prize

  13 Sep 2010

  Jailed rapper Lil Wayne has reason to smile while behind bars - he has been named Urban Songwriter of the Year for the second time at the BMI Urban Awards.

  

• DMX Vs. Plies

  08 Sep 2010

  DMX has sparked a new rap feud after firing off at Plies in a new radio interview.

  

• Universal Lose Eminem Royalty Fight

  07 Sep 2010

  Universal Music executives are facing a multi-million dollar pay out to Eminem's former publishing company after losing an appeal in a long-running dispute over royalties.

  

• Dr Dre's Tribute To Late Son

  06 Sep 2010

  Rap legend Dr. Dre is cautious about including a song tribute to his late son on his upcoming album Detox, because he doesn't want to dampen the tone of the upbeat project.

  

• 50 Cent Temporarily Quits Twitter

  03 Sep 2010

  Rapper 50 Cent is giving up his 'tweets' so he can focus on writing tracks for his new album.

  

• Chiddy Bang - The Preview

  01 Sep 2010

  Released 11th October 2010

  

• Tupac Movie Will Focus On His Last Day

  31 Aug 2010

  Training Day director Antoine Fuqua's much-anticipated movie about Tupac Shakuer will concentrate on the rapper's last day.

  

• T.I Launches A Cartoon. Yes, Really

  25 Aug 2010

  rapper-turned-actor T.I is set to animate the U.S. TV market - he's launching his own hip-hop cartoon series

  

• Chris Brown : Jacko Tribute Was Ultimate Apology

  25 Aug 2010

  Disgraced R&B star Chris Brown has spoken out about his emotional Michael Jackson tribute at the recent BET Awards, insisting the performance was his "ultimate apology" for letting fans down by attacking former girlfriend Rihanna.

  

• Cee-Lo's Expletive-Laden Track Online

  25 Aug 2010

  Gnarls Barkley star Cee-Lo Gren has scored a massive online hit with a tune that may never be played on U.S. radio because of it's offensive title and lyrics.

  

• Lil Wayne Sues Over Missing Tour Cash

  24 Aug 2010

  Lil Wayne has fired off a lawsuit against his former booking agents, accusing them of holding back $375,000 (£250,000) in tour profits.

  

• Shawty Lo Calls Off Engagement

  19 Aug 2010

  Shawty Lo has called off his engagement to his longtime girlfriend one month after proposing marriage.

  

• Public Enemy Live In London For Their Only UK Show

  18 Aug 2010

  14th November @ Indigo2 Venue At The O2

  

• G-Unit Stars Sign With EMI

  18 Aug 2010

  50 Cent's G-Unit bandmates Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo have assured fans their latest albums are back on track after signing a new deal with record label giant EMI.

  

• 50 Cent Hosts Donor Drive For Leukaemia Sufferer

  17 Aug 2010

  50 Cent took time out of his busy work schedule this weekend to host a donor drive in New York for little leukaemia sufferer and Broadway star Shannon Tavarez.

  

• Foxy Brown Indicted Over Neighbourhood Spat

  17 Aug 2010

  Foxy Brown faces up to a year behind bars after she was indicted on a charge of criminal contempt following an altercation with her New York neighbour last month.

  

• Video : Tricky - Murder Weapon

  16 Aug 2010

  As well as unveiling his brand new website, Tricky today unveils his new video for forthcoming single, Murder Weapon, released on August 30th.

  

• Snoop Rejected For True Blood Cameo

  16 Aug 2010

  Snoop Dogg's call for a cameo on hit vampire drama True Blood has been rebuffed - the show's star Sam Trammell insists the series does not need superstars to entice viewers.

  

• Tinie Tempah - Disc-Overy

  16 Aug 2010

  Released October 4