Rap Music

17 August 2010

Foxy Brown Indicted Over Neighbourhood Spat

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.The hip-hop ...
16 August 2010

Video : Tricky - Murder Weapon

As well as unveiling his brand new website, Tricky today unveils his new video for forthcoming single, Murder Weapon, released on August 30th. Filmed by Fleur and Manu in La ...
16 August 2010

Snoop Rejected For True Blood Cameo

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 ...
16 August 2010

Tinie Tempah - Disc-Overy

On the 4th October, the undisputed breakout star of 2010, Tinie Tempah will release his highly anticipated debut album, Disc-OveryRecorded over the last 11 months in North London, South London ...
13 August 2010

Watch 50 Cent Prank Call Shyne!

50 Cent unleashed a profanity-laden tirade at Shyne this week after prank calling his rap rival during a telephone meeting with his Def Jam record label bosses.The In Da Club ...
12 August 2010

Lil Kim Is The New Face Of Vodka

Lil Kim Is has teamed up with vodka company Three Olives to launch a new grape-flavored liquor.The Lady Marmalade hitmaker, who has nicknamed herself Queen Bee, has been unveiled as ...

11 August 2010

T.I Is Uncomfortable Without A Gun

Rapper T.I. prefers to spend his time off with his family instead of in the clubs - because he doesn't feel safe without a gun.The Live Your Life hitmaker, real ...

11 August 2010

DMX Wife Dumped Him Over Illegitimate Kids

The hip-hop star, real name Earl Simmons, wed Tashera in 1999 and she confirmed reports of their separation last month, just two weeks after DMX was freed from prison for ...

10 August 2010

Swizz Beats Wants YOU

Swizz Beats is appealing to his Twitter.com followers to help name his upcoming album - because he's struggling to come up with a suitable title.Alicia Keys' new husband is set ...
9 August 2010

Vanilla Ice Swaps Rap For DIY. Yes, Really.

Vanilla Ice is indulging his love of home improvement by signing up to host a new DIY TV show.The Ice Ice Baby hitmaker - real name Robert Van Winkle - ...
9 August 2010

M.I.A Storms Off After Stage Invasion

Rapper M.I.A. was forced to cut short her set at a music festival in England after 200 revellers rushed the stage.The hip-hop star - real name Mathangi Arulpragasam - was ...

6 August 2010

Obie Trice's Tax Trouble

Obie Trice is the latest star in trouble with tax officers after allegedly failing to pay more than $298,000 (£199,000).Authorities at America's Internal Revenue Service filed a $298,051 (£198,700) lien ...

6 August 2010

Kanye West On His Fourth Chance

Kanye West has expressed his gratitude to MTV network bosses for allowing him to debut his new Power promo on the U.S. cable channel after his bad behaviour at last ...
5 August 2010

Dr Dre Working On 'Space' Instruments

Dr. Dre is working on another album in addition to his long-awaited Detox record - he's preparing a disc full of space-inspired instrumentals. The superproducer has promised to release the follow-up ...
5 August 2010

Snoop Dogg Changed California Gurls To Avoid Lawsuit

Snoop Dogg was forced to change his verse on Katy Perry’s California Gurls after the Beach Boys threatened to sue for referencing their original California Girls anthem. The ageing rockers released ...
4 August 2010

Dr Dre Discusses Detox

Dr Dre had no idea his highly-anticipated album Detox would take more than a decade to complete, insisting he expected the project to be finished within "a couple of years".The ...
4 August 2010

Ice-T Wants To Sue

Ice-T is still fuming over his arrest for allegedly driving on a suspended licence last month and he's determined to win compensation by suing the officials responsible for what he ...
3 August 2010

Rick Ross Praised For Community Work

Rick Ross has been hailed for his charity work as he prepares to support troubled youths in his annual back to school initiative in his native Florida this week.The hip-hop ...
2 August 2010

Rap Latest: Daily Rap News

T.I. weds Tiny all over again in star-studded Miami ceremony Rap superstar T.I. celebrated his nuptials with new wife Tameka 'Tiny'  Cottle with a second wedding off the coast of Miami, ...

30 July 2010

Kid Cudi's Album Pushed Back Again

Kid Cudi is facing further delay with the release of his sophomore album - the disc has been pushed back until October.The Day 'N Nite hitmaker was originally due to ...
30 July 2010

Foxy Brown Applauds Nicki Minaj

Foxy Brown has dismissed rumours she's feuding with rap rival Nicki Minaij, insisting she "applauds" the hip-hop newcomer's work.The Candy star, real name Inga Marchand, was alleged to have launched ...
29 July 2010

Common Lands TV Role

Common is making the transition from movie theatres to the small screen - he's landed his first leading role in a new TV series.The Go! hitmaker, real name Lonnie Lynn, ...
29 July 2010

Eminem Holds Onto Album Chart

Eminem is still in Recovery mode atop the U.S. albums chart after fending off strong competition from rap rival Rick Ross to hold on to the number one spot.The Stan ...
29 July 2010

Lil' Jon : "Cops Target Tour Buses"

Lil' Jon is extra-careful his entourage doesn't bring illegal substances on the road - because he's convinced police target tour buses.The hip-hop producer was recently on board a tour bus ...