It's a good news/bad news situation for believers in the 2012 Mayan apocalypse. The good news is that the Mayan "Long Count" calendar may not end on Dec. 21, 2012 (and, by extension, the world may not end along with it). The bad news for prophecy believers? If the calendar doesn't end in December 2012, no one knows when it actually will - or if it has already.
A new critique, published as a chapter in the new textbook "Calendars and Years II:… Continue
01. M. RECK & STREETZ U Nasty 02. JADAKISS Feat. 50 CENT Dump (It's Like That) 03. BLACKCHILD Feat. BEANIE SIGEL & RA DIGGS By The Code 04. NOTTZ Feat. SNOOP DOGG & ROYCE DA 5'9'' Never Caught Slippin' 05. WAIS P (THA RANJAHZ) Feat. BLACK ROB I'm A Hustler (Produced By TEAM DEMO) 06. NIQUE… Continue
Cam'ron and Jim Jones of the newly reunited Dipset have the Internet buzzing about a new video that has surfaced of them recording a diss track aimed at Kanye West and Jay-Z.
In an interview with Vladtv, Juelz explains that the record isn't really trying to take shots at Jay-Z, but is also definitely taking shots at Mr. West. Juelz later goes on to say he personally has no problems with Kanye, and was actually suppose to… Continue
Rick Ross has announced he will headline the upcoming international "Blowing Money Fast Tour," in support of his latest hit album, Teflon Don.
The rapper will hit the United States, Canada, Europe, the Caribbean and Africa with artists on his Maybach Music Group imprint, including Triple C's and crooner, Masspike Miles.
Rick Ross is expected to perform material from Teflon Don, in addition to tracks off his previous albums Deeper Than… Continue
The FDA's deliberations over a possible ban on menthol cigarettes have touched off a firestorm of debate within the African American community, and among public health groups divided about how to wean black consumers from their heavy dependence on cigarettes spiked with the minty flavoring.
On Monday, the debate among African American organizations burst into the open after the National Assn. for the Advancement of Colored People, or NAACP, joined… Continue
BronBron‘s manager Maverick Carter saw someone selling something really familiar on eBay recently. What he decided to do to get it back wasn’t the brightest move.
TMZ reports a woman in Ohio filed a lawsuit claiming that Carter and Freaky Gloria hired “8 or 9″ goons to get this iced out pendant back:
TMZ has obtained a lawsuit filed by VaNeisha Robinson — in which she claims Maverick Carter and… Continue
An arrest warrant has been issued for Jersey City rapper Joe Budden, who is allegedly owes almost $13,000 in back child support.
The New Jersey Journal reports that a warrant was issued for Budden, after he allegedly failed to appear at a hearing in May regarding the back bill, which is a total of $12,983.
The rap star's warrant was one of numerous issued yearly by Hudson County officials, in an attempt to locate "deadbeat… Continue
Its funny how people are upset by this video. she is a KID talking about whipping her hair, YET if she was talking about love and boyfriends then the whole world would be complaining its not AGE APPROPRIATE. So I salute Willow for doing an AGE APPROPRIATE SONG. I mean come on what other stuff can lil kids talk about, they cant really SAVE THE WORLD, or TALK ABOUT LOVE.… Continue
Tough-guy rapper Eminem was bullied so badly as a child his mother sued the Detroit school system for failing to protect him.
The torment of the then 9-year-old Marshall Mathers began on Oct. 15, 1981, when he was beset by a bully at the Dort Elementary School who split his lip and knocked the wind out of him, according to court papers unveiled Monday by the Smoking Gun website.
The bully, who caused Eminem to suffer from "nightmares… Continue
TIJUANA, Mexico - Mexican security forces seized at least 105 tons of U.S.-bound marijuana in the border city of Tijuana on Monday, by far the biggest pot bust in the country in recent years.
Soldiers and police grabbed the drugs in pre-dawn raids in three neighborhoods after police arrested 11 people following a shootout, army Gen. Alfonso Duarte Mujica said at a news conference.
The marijuana was found wrapped in 10,000 packages,… Continue
Missy Elliott can work it in front of a live crowd, but the lady needs some privacy in front of cameras. The slimmed-down rapper filmed interviews for an upcoming episode of VH1's "Behind the Music" at Polar in the Marcel Hotel on Sunday, but a source says "Misdemeanor" insisted that everyone but her interviewer leave the lounge, "because she felt uncomfortable speaking in front of people she doesn't know." Even her management had to be satisfied with… Continue
Nicki Minaj is set to embark on her “Pink Friday” tour in support of her upcoming album.
As previously reported, Minaj debuted her album cover Friday, showing the pink haired rapper positioned like a Barbie doll missing arms.
Now the Young Money mistress is announcing the first five of her "Pink Friday" tour dates.
Nicki will travel to Philadelphia on October 22 before heading over… Continue
Birdman is continuing to speak on his business ventures outside of rap, this time the possibility of releasing books on his two biggest artists Drake and Lil Wayne.
As previously reported, the rapper was recently outed by the Miami Herald for speaking on his upcoming ownership of the Miami Dolphins, a claim the paper says was not true.
Now the Cash Money head say he's inked a book deal with publishing company… Continue
Mike Tyson is being sued by the photographer who claims the former heavyweight champ beat him down last November ... and he's asking for a whopping $25 million. Tyson was arrested after a run-in with a photog at LAX. Tyson was initially booked for misdemeanor battery, but the L.A. City Attorney officially rejected the case, citing "insufficient evidence."
According to the civil lawsuit, the photographer -- Antonio Echavarria -- claims Tyson… Continue
This is all nothing but a lie, Nicki Minaj didn’t fire Diddy as her manager… They are still working together and I was told there is nothing but love…. All you Liars please check yo sources
Here’s the fake statement that was sent out on the matter:
“By now, everyone should now that I am really strict when it comes to my representation. I had sympathy for Sean however I feel as if I haven’t gotten the guidance the manager is supposed to… Continue
At a show, some dude tells Lil B that he can screw his girlfriend. Then after B didn't respond in a way he thought was cool, the same wack job said "f**k my mom Based God!"
Lil B was so honored at the thought, he asked the dude to grant him the honor of kissing his hand. WORD? That's how yall do it? LOL! Lil B already calls himself a princess and all that. I'm confused! SOURCE:… Continue
Although Jay-Z may be one of the most successful rappers of all time, one project he will never accomplish, is working with singer Sade.
In a recent interview with the Los Angeles Times, Sade reveals that Jay–Z and other MCs have approached her about rapping over her beats or having her sing the hook on their records, but she has politely declined.
“I'm too scared they'll find me out. It's like The Wizard of Oz. They'll find out there's… Continue