PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill pleaded to be released from jail Monday to resume his music career and support his son and 30-person entourage, but the judge who jailed him on a parole violation last month was unmoved. She ordered the 27-year-old to take anger management classes for what prosecutors called a […]
It looks like Mase has gone full circle: from rapper to preacher to rapper again. According to TMZ, Mase has officially left his parishioners of the El Elyon International Church high and dry … and has run back to the rap game full time. At the height of his career in 1999, Mase left the […]
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Rapper Rick Ross has been released after his arrest following a North Carolina concert. Greensboro Police Department spokeswoman Susan Danielsen says that Ross was taken into custody Friday night after the SuperJam concert. She says a court had issued an order for his arrest because he failed to appear in court […]
DENVER (AP) — A shooting involving rapper ScHoolboy Q after a concert at the historic Red Rocks amphitheater west of Denver was likely not a random act of violence, authorities said Saturday. “This is not just a coincidence. We think there is probably more to it than that,” said Jacki Kelley, a spokeswoman for the […]
The Notorious B.I.G. may be resting in peace, but it’s anything but that regarding the rap legend’s mother, Voletta Wallace, and Lil’ Kim. Unreleased footage from 2005 posted on VladTV, features Mrs. Wallace explaining the origin of the rift between her and the Queen Bee, which occurred following B.I.G.’s passing. “After my son’s death, believe […]
Is Puff Daddy back? If you follow Diddy, Puffy, P-Diddy…or whatever you prefer to call him, on social media he recently announced his preference for “Puff Daddy” over “Diddy”. He even declared the reemergence of “Puff Daddy” for his new single with rapper Meek Mill. He definitely brings the arrogant, flashy altar ego back to life […]
Nas is putting his money where the future is, investing in a company that assists college graduates as they look to enter the workforce. The hip-hop legend is teaming up with Koru, a Seattle-based company whose mission is making sure the up-and-coming workforce is prepared for the jobs that are out there, reports Forbes magazine. […]
Jay Z is in the news again and it has nothing to do with Solange or missing Kimye’s wedding. Nope, this is about business. Or should we say getting rid of a business associate. According to reports, Jigga and longtime business manager, John Meneilly, are no longer associated. A source says it wasn’t Meneilly’s choice […]
According to a police officer, rapper Tupac Shakur uttered a pair of words he’ll never forget, right before he became unconscious. TMZ reports: Carroll says he tried to get Tupac to tell him who the shooter was — asking over and over, “Who shot you? Who shot you?” — but Tupac refused to snitch and […]
Rapper and pastor Mason Betha, better known as Ma$e, is dealing with domestic and church issues at the same time. It seems he’s taken action against his wife, who’s also a minister at the church, and removed her from the pulpit. It seems she’s a hypocrite because of her drinking problem, among other things. Here’s […]
ATLANTA (AP) — Jay Z brought his 40/40 Club to the world’s busiest airport on Wednesday, with the opening the swanky bar’s third location. 40/40 is open to ticketed passengers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, according to spokeswoman Victoria Hong of Delaware North Companies, which partners with the rap mogul. The sports bar is in […]
Rapper/actor Ludacris has been added to the judging panel of ABC upcoming singing competition series “Rising Star.” He joins country singer Brad Paisley and pop star Kesha on the show’s “panel of experts.” Singer Josh Groban will serve as host. The four are scheduled to appear together Sunday at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards on […]
