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Jimmy Henchman Guilty On All Charges
Published on 2012-06-05 15:35:00
T.I. Is Back Released From Prison Today
Published on 2011-08-31 14:01:00
Rap Daily:The release date for T.I. was correct, as the rapper has officially been released from prison, one month early. T.I. was released from prison today, after serving 11 months in prison for drug possession while being on probation. According to reports, T.I. was released from the Forrest city, Arkansas prison around 7:30 AM this morning. T.I. took to Twitter, where he expressed joy for being reunited with his family. "Feels great to be back where I belong...Back in the arms of those w [..]
Birdman Has Yet To Pay $8 Million For Maybach
Published on 2011-08-16 06:42:00
Rap Daily: The $8,000,000 Maybach Exelero that rapper Bryan “Birdman” Williams was supposed to purchase is still up for sale, according to the luxury vehicle's over. Birdman announced that he was purchasing the one-of-a-kind Maybach for $8,000,000, along with plans to customize the car and paint it red. But a representative for the European entrepreneur who owns the car told magazine MotorAuthority that Birdman has yet to pay for the pricey vehicle. Reps for Arnaud Massartic said the exp [..]
LAPD Investigate Game Over Tweet That Jammed Emergency Phone Lines
Published on 2011-08-16 06:38:00
Rap Daily: Compton rapper Game is in trouble again with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, after he sent a tweet out containing the department's number, which jammed emergency lines for hours yesterday. Game sent out a series of tweets during an exchange with one of his followers on Twitter. In one of the messages, the rapper listed the departments number and suggested fans call for internships. Thousands of fans created what has been labeled a “telephone flash mob,” which over [..]
Schoolly D Reacts To Andres Breivik Quoting His Lyrics
Published on 2011-08-02 10:08:00
Rap Daily: Philadelphia rap legend Schoolly D. has responded to terrorist Anders Behring Breivik, who quoted the rapper's lyrics in his infamous “Manifesto” after committing mass murder in Oslo, Norway last week. Breivik's "Manifesto" references a 2003 essay by scholar John H. McWhorter, titled “How Hip-Hop Holds Blacks Back.” Although Breivik does not give credit to McWhorter in the document, the Philadelphia City Paper noted that a portion of the “Manifesto” actually references S [..]
50 Cent: Refuses To Put Out Black Magic album
Published on 2011-07-29 04:47:00
Rap Daily: 50 Cent claims to have scrapped putting out his new album, saying he "will not put out another album" due to an ongoing dispute with his label. "They dropped the ball with me one time too many," the rapper wrote on Twitter. "I apologise to all my fans."50 has been beefing with Interscope Records for more than a month, accusing them of bungling the lead-up for what would be his fifth studio LP. Once described as a "dance album" called Black Magic, the rapper recently revealed he was mo [..]
DMX Reps Deny Reports of Reality
Published on 2011-07-26 10:18:00
Rap Daily: Rapper DMX are hitting back at reports that he is in negotiations to star in a reality series him with his children. reports suggest that DMX was in the process of filming a reality show titled “X–tended Family” which would feature DMX reuniting with 10 of his children, some of whom he had allegedly never met before. According to DMX's official publicist, there is no reality show being produced around DMX's family at press time, and that source of the reports were most like [..]
Amy Whinehouse Dead At 27: Stars Show Love
Published on 2011-07-23 16:12:00
Rap Daily: TROUBLED pop star Amy Winehouse has been found dead at her home in Camden, north London.The Rehab singer, 27, was discovered at the property in north London by emergency services at around 3.54pm this afternoon.A police statement said: "Police were called by London Ambulance Service to an address in Camden Square NW1 shortly before 16.05hrs today, Saturday 23 July, following reports of a woman found deceased."On arrival officers found the body of a 27-year-old female who was pronounce [..]
Witness Says Lil Boosie Paid Him $15G's To Kill Rapper
Published on 2011-07-22 14:23:00
Rap Daily: Rapper Lil Boosie is accused of paying $15,000 to have rival rapper named Nussie murdered. Prosecutors played a videotaped statement from Michael “Marlo Mike” Louding in court this week. Louding confessed to detectives that Lil Boosie wanted Nussie killed, after the rapper was allegedly disrespectful to one of Lil Boosie's associates during an altercation. According to The Advocate, Lil Boosie hired Louding and another associated named Michael “Ghost” Judson to murder Nuss [..]
50 Cent Signs Genasis To G-Unit
Published on 2011-07-21 11:15:00
Rap Daily: 50 Cent continues to expand his G-unit label with another Signing.After signing Shawty Lo to a partnership deal and adding Kidd Kidd to his roster, 50 Cent has another addition to his growing G-Unit family. The media mogul has signed Genasis to the imprint, with the West Coast native making the announcement on his Twitter page@GENASISISHERE Just inked a deal with @50cent ..I'm Officially G-unit records The rapper is best known for his single "Jackie Chan," which can be heard below.
Exclusive: R Kelly Undergoes Emergency Throat Surgery
Published on 2011-07-20 16:39:00
Rap Daily: R&B singer R. Kelly has been rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery, after an abscess was discovered in the singer's throat. A spokesperson for R. Kelly confirmed that the singer went into emergency surgery at Chicago's Northwestern Memorial Hospital, to have the abscess drained. R. Kelly's publicist Alan Mayer told the Associated Press that the singer had recently complained of pain in his throat. He was rushed to the hospital after a throat exam. The singer will be in the [..]
Police Officer Fired For Appearing In Killer Mike Video
Published on 2011-07-02 15:15:00
Rap Daily: A police officer in Georgia has been fired for appearing in a recent rap video by rapper Killer Mike. Officer Floyd Sawyer admitted to being featured in the video, in which he dons a ski mask while sitting in his official squad car with t
Outlawz Announce Final Album Due On Pac's Anniversary
Published on 2011-07-02 15:10:00
Rap Daily: Hip-hop/rap group The Outlawz have announced they will release what will reportedly be their last album, which will be released this September. According to members E.D.I. Mean, Young Noble, Hussein Fatal and Kastro, their new album
Game's Producer Robbed At Gunpoint During Video Shoot
Published on 2011-06-30 13:02:00
Rap Daily: A video shoot featuring Chris Brown and Compton rapper Game turned gangsta for real on Tuesday in Los Angeles, California. TMZ.com reports that a producer/Game associate named Mars was robbed at gunpoint for $12,000 in jewelry and c
Video: Woman Calls Rick Ross Officer Ricky
Published on 2011-06-30 06:18:00
Rap Daily: A woman working for Bossip has the "balls" to go up to Rick Ross and ask him if he is ever called "Officer Ricky." Of course we all know why people may call him that after his past as a correctional officer which he tr
Rick Ross Sued After Pitbulls Kill His Neighbor's Dog
Published on 2011-06-29 17:18:00
Rap Daily: Mmg rapper Rick Ross is being sued by a neighbor in Atlanta who claims his three pitbulls killed her Yorkshire Terrier. TMZ.com reports that Rick Ross' three pitbulls escape from his Atlanta mansion in April. The dogs attacked Ross'
Diddy Selling New Jersey Mansion
Published on 2011-06-28 11:07:00
Rap Daily: Mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is selling his New Jersey mansion for $13.5 million. The New York Post reports that Combs has put the 12,000 square-foot, Colonial style home up for sale, after paying $6 million for the
Member of Tech N9ne's Entourage Shot
Published on 2011-06-28 11:01:00
Rap Daily: A member of rapper Tech N9ne's entourage was shot in the backside early this morning after a performance in Reno, Nevada. A wild shootout broke out this morning, after Tech N9ne and members of his Strange Music label performed
Ja Rule Prison Address -Onieda Correctional Facility
Published on 2011-06-25 11:35:00
Rap Daily: Ja rule.com have posted an official prison address for fans to write to the incarcerated star Onieda Correctional Facility Atkins, Jeff 11R2024 P.O. Box 4580 Rome, New York 13442-4580 rule has just been moved upstate to Onied
Police Offer Jimmy Henchman Informant A Plea In Return For Missing $100K
Published on 2011-06-25 10:23:00
Rap Daily: A close associate of former rap manager James "Jimmy Henchman" Rosemond is close to striking a plea deal with prosecutors, according to reports. According to TheSmokingGun.com, Khalil Abdullah, one of Rosemond's associates
'Tupac' Producers Get The Rights To 'B.M.F.' Movie
Published on 2011-06-24 10:32:00
Rap Daily: The rise and fall of the infamous drug dealing gang Black Mafia Family (B.M.F.) will be chronicled in an upcoming movie it was announced today by producers LT Hutton and David Robinson. Program Pictures has acquired the m
Missy Elliott Speaks On Being Diagnosed With Graves Disease
Published on 2011-06-23 13:27:00
Rap Daily: Female hip hop star Missy Elliott has spoken out about her battle with Graves disease, an incurable disorder that affects the thyroid. The disorder has caused Missy to drop out of the spotlight, after she suffered from hair loss, mood swi
Diddy Settles Lawsuits From 1999 New York Club Shooting
Published on 2011-06-23 13:20:00
Rap Daily: The millionaire mogul cut secret deals with the victims in his high profile 1999 club shooting.Diddy has settled the civil action lawsuits stemming from a 1999 shooting at Club New York in New York City. According to the NY Post
Teacher Quits Over Eminem Video
Published on 2011-06-22 13:36:00
Rap Daily: A Westboro, Massachusetts teacher who showed a video of rapper Eminem to students has resigned over her controversial actions. According to reports, Sarah L. Jordan resigned after she received numerous complaints for showing Eminem's vide
Jimmy Henchman Pleads Not Guilty
Published on 2011-06-22 13:31:00
Rap Daily: James "Jimmy Henchman" Rosemond appeared in court yesterday in Brooklyn where he pleaded not guilty to a variety of charges stemming from an indictment accusing the mogul of dealing multiple kilos of cocaine. Rosemond
50 Cent To Appear On Next Detox Single
Published on 2011-06-22 09:09:00
Rap Daily: After announcing his difficulties with Interscope Records and its CEO Jimmy Iovine last week, superstar 50 Cent has been making the rounds as the topic of numerous headlines and stories. The rapper recently dropped a new song
James "Jimmy Henchman" Rosemond Arrested
Published on 2011-06-21 15:25:00
Rap Daily: Music mogul James "Jimmy Henchman" Rosemond who is at the centre of several serious allegations was apprehended in New York City today after a brief foot chase with NYPD. According to reports, federal agents spotted the H
Lil Boosie Accused Of Threatening D.A.
Published on 2011-06-21 13:32:00
Rap Daily: Rapper Lil Boosie just can not stay out of trouble as he serves a prison sentence for possession of marijuana and fights a first degree murder charge. Lil Boosie, born Torrance Hatch, is being investigated for threatening East
Irv Gotti And Ja Rule File Lawsuit
Published on 2011-06-20 14:41:00
Rap daily: Former Murder Inc. CEO Irv Gotti and rapper Ja Rule have filed a lawsuit against a publishing company they claim illegally represented themselves as administrators of their copyrights. The lawsuit was filed in the New York Southern
Master P Claims To Me Broke In Child Support Case
Published on 2011-06-20 14:35:00
Rap Daily: New Orleans Hip-Hop superstar Master P. is reported to be one of the richest men in Hip-Hop according to reports, but his wife is having a hard time determining his actual net worth. TMZ.com reports that Master P. has been orde
DJ Whoo Kid Announces Catch Me If You Can Tour With 50 Cent
Published on 2011-06-19 09:36:00
Rap Daily:The veteran mixtape master is on an international tour with his G-Unit general making numerous appearances.G-Unit dj and radio personality DJ Whoo Kid has kicked off his international tour. The man behind iconic mixtapes from 50 Cent,&
Jimmy Henchman Ordered The Killing Of 50 Cent's Friend Exclusive
Published on 2011-06-17 14:54:00
Rap Daily: Two associates of music manager James "Jimmy Henchman" Rosemond have been charged with the murder of superstar rapper 50 Cent's friend, after he allegedly smacked Rosemond's teenaged son in March of 2007. Lowell "Lodi Mac" Fletcher was gu
Rick Ross Praises Tupac At 40th Celebration
Published on 2011-06-17 14:32:00
Rap Daily:Rapper Rick Ross expressed his love for Tupac Shakur at a birthday celebration in Stone Mountain, GA, stating the rapper was a unique role model for a generation that looked up to the deceased star. The event, held at the Tupac Amaru
50 Cent New Single Outlaw
Published on 2011-06-17 00:51:00
Rap Daily: 50 cent has released his first single Outlaw of his new album which is due out later this year click read more to listen-is 50 back to his best comment below tell me what you think.....................
50 Cent Delays New Album
Published on 2011-06-16 15:34:00
Rap Daily: 50 cent is considering postponing his forthcoming album to 2012 on account of not seeing eye to eye with his imprint.50 Cent has promised to deliver his new album this year but fans may have to wait until next year to get the LP.
Man Admits Shooting 2Pac Claims Diddy Was Involved Exclusive
Published on 2011-06-15 16:54:00
Rap Daily: A man has admitted to being involved in the attack on rap star Tupac Shakur in 1994 and also sensationally claimed Diddy as being involved, inside Manhattan's Quad Studios in November of 1994, after allegedly being paid $2,500 dollar
Young Buck Facing Jail
Published on 2011-06-15 16:31:00
Rap Daily: Former G-unit rapper Young Buck could face jail time, after a vehicle he was allegedly traveling with fled to evade police during a traffic stop in Indiana. According to the Tennesseean, the rapper was issued two speeding tickets in
Cher Lloyds New Song Swagger Jagger A Joke?
Published on 2011-06-15 12:48:00
Rap Daily: For those you dont know who Cher Lloyd is she is the cocky teen that appeared on X factor uk last year she wowed the judges with her style of hip hop an Rnb doing a version of Keri Hilson turn my swag on by So
Eminem Explains Lady Gaga Diss
Published on 2011-06-14 15:36:00
Rap Daily: Detroit rapper Eminem has broken his silence on a recent diss directed at Lady Gaga on the new song "A Kiss" from Bad Meets Evil's new EP, Hell: The Sequel. The rapper send punch lines at Katy Perry and Lady Gaga on the track, delive
Teacher Suspended For Showing Eminem Video To Class
Published on 2011-06-14 15:32:00
Rap Daily: A teacher in Westboro, Massachusetts has been suspended and police are investigating her, after she showed an Eminem video to a group of seventh graders. The Boston Herald reports that the teacher, who has worked at Gibbons Midd
Soulja Boy Explains Racist Messages On Facebook
Published on 2011-06-14 15:28:00
Rap Daily: Fans of the rapper were shocked on Saturday when he took to his Facebook page to launch an attack at people who were apparently leaving negative comments on his wall. "IM TIRED OF WHITE PEOPLE DOING US LIKE THIS MAN!! THEY TREAT US
T.I. Writes Letter To Fans From Jail
Published on 2011-06-11 05:19:00
Rap Daily: T.I. has updated fans from behind bars, posting a letter to his website. The rapper, currently in prison for 11 months for violating his probation, thanked supporters for sending letters and words of encouragement in t
Fat Joe Talks Weight Loss
Published on 2011-06-11 05:14:00
Rap Daily: New York hip hop star Fat Joe recently spoke about his weight loss, after the 6'2 rap star shed 88 pounds. According to Fat Joe, his motivation for losing the weight was simple: he lost seven friends in their 30s, to heart atta
Ja Rule Set For prison sentence
Published on 2011-06-08 09:44:00
Rap Daily: Ja Rule is set to turn himself in to begin a two-year prison sentence on gun charges on Wednesday morning . The rapper pleaded guilty in December to attempted criminal possession of a weapon in connection with a July 2007 arrest in wh
Eminem's Southpaw Nearly Ready
Published on 2011-06-07 12:30:00
Rap Daily:Earlier today, MTV News reported that rapper Eminem will make his long-awaited return to the silver screen in the lead role in the upcoming film Southpaw. The film, which has already been picked up by DreamWorks, will find the Det
Ice-T Reunites Controversial Group Body Count
Published on 2011-06-07 12:21:00
Rap Daily: Gangster rap pioneer and actor Ice-T is is getting ready for the launch of his new reality show. He has also resurrecting a controversial band from his past, with the reunification of his metal band, Body Count. Ice-T has confirmed that B
Ja Rule Delays Album "Pain Is Love 2"
Published on 2011-06-04 17:20:00
Rap Daily: Ja Rule originally intended to release his new album Pain is Love 2 on June 7th, the day before he enters prison to begin serving a two-year bid for weapons possession. But in the weeks leading up to the album’s
The Game's Twitter Hacked
Published on 2011-06-03 16:07:00
The game seems to the latest victim to a cyber attack with the stars twitter account being hacked and sending out tweets such as im guy and i like boys.Whilst also taking shots at ja rule 50 cent lil wayne and more below are some of the twe
Cali Swag District Remembering M-Bone
Published on 2011-06-02 08:32:00
Rap Daily:One day after laying their friend and fellow band member to rest, the Cali Swag District gathered in Inglewood, CA to pay further tribute to fallen member Montae “M-Bone” Talbert by shooting a video to their song “How To Do That” wh
Mister Cee Pleads Guilty To Public Indecency
Published on 2011-06-01 14:08:00
Rap Daily: DJ Mister Cee has reportedly plead guilty to public lewdness and exposure after the legendary spin master was arrested on March 30. Along with being a deejay on Hot97, Mister Cee has had a storied journey within Hip Hop. He
Busta Rhymes Quits Record Label
Published on 2011-06-01 13:55:00
Rap Daily: The rap veteran has severed ties with Universal Motown and is currently without a major label deal.Busta Rhymes last released his 2009 album Back on My B.S. via Universal Motown Records, but he is now a free agent., Busta has rep
Ja Rule Prepares For Prison
Published on 2011-05-31 07:05:00
Rap Daily: Rapper Ja Rule is scheduled to serve a two-year prison sentence starting June 8 after pleading guilty to attempted criminal possession of a weapon at a New York court in December.It will be recalled that authorities have th
Sean Kingston Stabilized After Jet Ski Accident
Published on 2011-05-30 11:59:00
Rap Daily: Hip-hop super star Sean Kingston was driving a jet ski in Miami Beach early Sunday evening when the watercraft collided with the Palm Island Bridge. His condition has now been stabilized."Sean was heading west from the MacArthur Causeway a
M Bone's Funeral Today
Published on 2011-05-27 06:19:00
Cali Swag District will attend the funeral of their slain member M Bone today. Services for M Bone start this morning at 11:00 AM (PT) at Faith Central Church, in Inglewood, California. The rapper born Montae Talbert, was gunned down in front of a
DMX To Be Released From Prison In July
Published on 2011-05-26 14:16:00
The X Is Back on July 1st.DMX is currently behind bars serving a year long sentence for violating the terms of his probation by using drugs. But the superstar rapper, born Earl Simmons, will be back on the streets by the end of the summer.According t
Lil Boosie Charged With Attempting To Smuggle Codeine Into Prison
Published on 2011-05-25 17:57:00
Rap Daily: Rapper Lil Boosie was hit with drug charges today, for attempting to smuggle codeine into Angola prison. According to Louisiana State Police Lieut. Doug Cain, Lil Boosie was working with two men to get the drug into Angola prison.
Snoop Launches His Own News Network'Channel
Published on 2011-05-25 16:50:00
Rap Daily: Now this should be funny Rapper Snoop Dogg has announced the launch of the GGN Double G News Network on his YouTube channel. Snoop Dogg's WestfestTV will host the news program, which features Snoop Dogg playing anchorman Nemo H
Ja Rule Speaks About Beef And His Upcoming Jail Term
Published on 2011-05-25 12:11:00
Rap Daily: Ja Rule's is counting down the days to his prison sentence and has kicked his promotion for his seventh and eighth albums The Renaissance Project and Pain is Love 2 into overdrive. The former Murder Inc. star 
Notorious B.I.G. Estate Sign With Branding Agency
Published on 2011-05-25 11:56:00
Trustees of Notorious B.I.G.'s estate, which include mother Voletta Wallace and widow Faith Evans, have joined with licensing agency Brand Sense Partners to brand his name. The deal would include control over licensing and merchandising of products c
50 Cent to Launch Cell Phone App
Published on 2011-05-25 11:52:00
Rap Daily: Although his music may not sell quite as much as it used to, 50 Cent has devised a wide variety of ways to make money regardless. Now, the G-Unit general is preparing to break ground on a new cell phone venture.50 Cent has inked endorsemen
Mystikal Ready For Comeback
Published on 2011-05-25 11:47:00
Fresh out of jail Mystikal ready to make his mark on the hip hop seen once againReleased from prison in January 2010 after serving six years, Mystikal has been taking his time returning to the spotlight. Now, the New Orleans, Louisiana rapp
Calli Swag M-Bones Funeral Will Be Open To The Public
Published on 2011-05-23 07:19:00
Fans of the recently murdered Cali Swag District member can pay their respects at his funeral.Family of recently-deceased rapper M-Bone have announced that his funeral will be open to the public."There has been a tremendous outreach of concern and th
Cassidy Freed From Prison
Published on 2011-05-23 07:14:00
hip hop star Cassidy is released from prison amid rumours he was a murder suspect appear false Rap Daily:Philadelphia rapper Cassidy has been released from jail, after being arrested for a probation violation last week. Cassidy was arrested by pol
Ja Rule and Ashanti Reunite
Published on 2011-05-21 07:37:00
Rap Daily: The former Murder Inc. artists are set to reunite on a new song called "LOL."Between tracks like "Mesmerize" and "Always On Time," Ja Rule and Ashanti knocked out hit single after hit single together in the 2000's. Now, the former Murder I
Man Sells Pimp My Ride Car For $18 Thousand Dollars
Published on 2011-05-21 07:32:00
Rap Daily: A man Has Sold his $500 Buick for $18,000 after Xzibit and West Coast Customs pimped his ride.Not many people can forget MTV's "Pimp My Ride" featuring Xzibit and the eccentric crew of Los Angeles' West Coast Customs. For those w
Rick Ross Explains Inspiration Behind Meek Mill's "Tupac Back"
Published on 2011-05-21 07:22:00
Rap Daily: The Teflon Don and Wale shared that some listeners don't even know who Tupac is.Rick Ross scored another smash with his feature onMeek Mill’s “Tupac Back,” paying homage to the fallen legend. The Maybach Music Group l
Rapper Nelly Working On New Album
Published on 2011-05-21 07:13:00
Rap Daily: St. Louis,rapper Nelly is reportedly working on another project to follow his last album, 5.0. While Nelly was unhappy with the album sales of 5.0, the album's break out single "Just A Dream" earned him a Grammy nomin
B.G. Arrested On Gun Charges Facing Up 10 Years In Prison
Published on 2011-05-21 07:10:00
Rap Daily: Former Cash Money Millionaire rapper B.G. is facing gun charges, after being indicted by a federal grand jury on gun and obstruction charges yesterday. B.G., born Christopher Dorsey, is facing up to 10 years in prison over an incident in
Machine Gun Kelly To Debut Live In New York
Published on 2011-05-20 04:32:00
Rap Daily: Cleveland, Ohio rapper Machine Gun Kelly will make his debut in New York City this weekend. Machine Gun Kelly is teaming with MTV2's Sucker Free, for a performance at Gramercy theater on Sunday. Earlier this week MGK made his lost Angele
50 Cent To Star In "Odd Thomas"
Published on 2011-05-19 11:34:00
The rapper has reached another deal to hit the big screen.50 Cent's seems to be taking his acting career to the next level. The G-Unit Boss has signed on to star in the film Odd Thomas, adapted by Stephen Sommers from the bestselling n
Rappers Line Up To Celebrate Tupac's 40th Birthday
Published on 2011-05-19 11:25:00
Rap Daily: Wow i cannot believe 2pac would have been 40 this June time goes by too fast. A variety of top name rappers and celebs will join Afeni Shakur in celebrating the 40th birthday of Tupac Shakur this June. Rappers Bun B., 8 Ba
Soulja Boy Slammed With $1 Million Lawsui
Published on 2011-05-18 17:04:00
The young rapper is being sued for canceling a show and leaving promoters in the Shit.Soulja Boy is facing some legal trouble. The Atlanta, Georgia rapper has been sued for $1 million along with his label Interscope Records and MySpace Music over a c
Gay Rights Groups Vow To Monitor Tyler The Creator's Lyrics
Published on 2011-05-18 15:06:00
Rap Daily: Gay and Lesbian rights organization GLAAD has announced they will be monitoring the lyrics of Odd Future Wolfgang Kill Them All's lead rapper, Tyler the Creator. GLAAD issued a statement siding with Sara Quin of indie rock ban
Ludacris Helps Runaway Teens
Published on 2011-05-18 15:03:00
Rap Daily: Rapper Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges will give a hand to distraught teens this summer, as part of an ongoing partnership with the National Runaway Switchboard (NRS). Ludacris, who has worked with the organization since 2006, aims t
Lil Wayne Lands 5 BET Award Nominations
Published on 2011-05-18 14:59:00
Rap Daily: Rapper Lil Wayne leads all Hip-Hop artists in nominations for this year's BET Awards, which are going to take place June 26th at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Lil Wayne is up for five awards, including Best Male Hi
Felecia 'Snoop' Pearson Pleads Not Guilty To Drug Charge
Published on 2011-05-17 17:45:00
Rap Daily: Felecia "Snoop" Pearson appeared in court this morning, where she pleaded not guilty to drug conspiracy charges. Snoop, who rose to fame as a character on the hit series "The Wire" about the Baltimore drug trade, is accus
Warrant Issued For Jimmy "Henchman" Rosemond
Published on 2011-05-17 17:39:00
Rap Daily: Rap manager Jimmy "Henchman" Rosemond is wanted by federal authorities for allegedly being involved in a cocaine distribution operation. The New York Post reports that an arrest warrant was issued for Rosemond last week. The ra
Nicki Minaj Sacks Diddy As Manager
Published on 2011-05-17 11:33:00
The Young Money rapstress switches up her management team and links up with Gee Roberson and Kyambo "HipHop" Joshua.More than a year after signing with Diddy and James Cruz as managers, Nicki Minaj is no longer associated with the business
M-Bone May Have Been Killed Over Twitter Row
Published on 2011-05-16 19:04:00
Murdered Cali Swag District member M-Bone real name Montae Talbert may have been targeted after a Twitter war over a girl ... sources connected with the group told TMZ. Tmz sources say M-Bone's friends have
Cali Swag District's M-Bone Shot Dead
Published on 2011-05-16 14:00:00
One of the members of hit rap group Cali Swag District was shot dead last night, according to group member, C-Smoove. While details have not been revealed yet, C-Smoove took to his Twitter account where he posted a message eulogizing Cali Swag Distr
Tinie Tempah's "Written In The Stars" Certified Platinum
Published on 2011-05-16 13:54:00
The English rapper scores his first platinum plaque in the U.S. for his breakout single.English rapper Tinie Tempah is well on his way to conquering the United States. The London, England star earned his first platinum plaque across the pon
Rapper Cassidy Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder
Published on 2011-05-15 19:21:00
The Philly rapper was arrested for violating his probation, but is suspected in a murder and 2 other attempted murders.Rapper Cassidy was arrested yesterday in Hackensack, New Jersey on several charges. The Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hip hop star, wh
Ja Rule Previews New Song ‘Parachute’
Published on 2011-05-14 13:26:00
Ja Rule keeps the previews & snippets coming. Here’s yet another new record called ‘Parachute’ that he plays for us (at the 2:00 minute mark), set to appear on his upcoming LPPain Is Love 2. which is out june the 7 Watch out.
Nas Talks About Making Peace With Prodigy
Published on 2011-05-14 13:00:00
Nas explains how his reunion with Prodigy came to be. Nas and Prodigy's beef has been well-documented in Hip Hop, as the former friends and collaborators eventually turned bitter rivals. However, the two recently made peace, as Nas even appeared on
Prodigy Talks His First Days in Prison
Published on 2011-05-14 05:21:00
Prodigy sits down with VladTV to discuss the first few days of his recent prison sentence. It's been two months since Mobb Deeps prodigy was released from prison after he was jailed over gun charges. Now, in a recent interview with Vlad TV, P r
Big Boi Stars In Mini-Documentary
Published on 2011-05-13 17:20:00
As spokesperson for the whiskey brand, the OutKast member shows viewers what it's like to live the "Crown Life." Big Boi was previously named spokesperson for Crown Royal Black, and their partnership is reaching new levels. The OutKast member is set
Watch The Game's Banned Video: Red Nation
Published on 2011-05-12 09:52:00
Compton, California rapper Game isn't letting his video being banned from stopping his promotional efforts surrounding his upcoming release, R.E.D. Album, which is due in stores this Summer. Game's latest video "Red Nation" features fellow rapper Li
Rapper YG Launches His Own Line Of Marijuana
Published on 2011-05-11 14:09:00
Rap Daily: Rising, Compton, California rapper YG is turning his love for marijuana into a business, with the launch of his own strain of weed, "YG OG." YG, the artist behind the number 1 single 'Toot it and Boot it,' is promoting the new, high
Game Says Banned "Red Nation" Video Will Be Released Online This Thursday
Published on 2011-05-11 09:08:00
Rap Daily: Compton and west coast Rapper Game has commented on his upcoming video for "Red Nation," which was banned from being from MTV and BET earlier this week. According to Game, the video will be released through VEVO this Thursday, in addition
Freaky Tah's Life To Be Celebrated This Weekend In Queens
Published on 2011-05-10 20:45:00
Rap Daily: The life of slain Queens, New York rapper Freaky Tah will be celebrated this weekend in Queens, New York. Members of rap group The Lost Boyz will gather on Saturday in Lincoln Park in South Ozone, Queens, on what would have been Freaky Ta
Charges Dropped Against Men Who Shot Up Waka's Tour Bus
Published on 2011-05-10 11:19:00
Rap Daily: Prosecutors in North Carolina has dismissed all charges against the six men who allegedly shot up Waka Flocka Flame's tour bus as the rapper was talking to fans in the parking lot of a car stereo store in February. Waka Flocka Flame's sec
Kid Rock To Be Roasted On Comedy Central
Published on 2011-05-10 11:11:00
Rap Daily: rocker/rapper Kid Rock will be the latest celebrity to be roasted on Comedy Central in an upcoming special. While a location has yet-to-be revealed, sources revealed that Kid Rock will be roasted on August 14th, somewhere in Los 
Lil Wayne Announces 41 More Dates On 'I Am Still Music Tour'
Published on 2011-05-09 18:12:00
Rap Daily: Rapper Lil Wayne will extend his "I Am Still Music Tour" throughout America with a whopping 41 new dates added for this Summer. The rapper will headline a number of concerts starting in Hartford, Connecticut on July 13th
50 Cent Clarifies Headphone Deal With Sleek
Published on 2011-05-09 09:34:00
Rap Daily: Representatives for the company that markets 50 Cent's Sleek line of headphones have come forward to clarify reports that the rapper had pulled the plug on his new line of headphones. Sleek Audio issued a press release on Friday, announc
Kanye's $1 Million Performance Fee Turned Down
Published on 2011-05-09 09:31:00
Rap Daily: Drake made $250,000 for one performance at a New York bar mitzvah, after organizers turned down a demand for $1 million to appear from Kanye West. Drake made $250,000 performing at a private party after organisers turned dow
50 CENT LOSES MEGA BUSINESS DEAL SLEEK BY 50 IS NO MORE
Published on 2011-05-08 17:57:00
Rap Daily:G-Unit star 50 Cent has reportedly had his Sleek By 50 headphones venture scrapped as Sleek Audio is now announcing their disassociation from the rap star. NO explanation for their dismantled deal has yet been
Lil Boosie's Home To Be Auctioned Off
Published on 2011-05-08 17:41:00
Rap Daily: While Boosie sits in jail awaiting the word on his murder charges, the state selling his home after failing to meet payments.Lil Boosie has been in jail since June 2010 after being formally charged for a murder case. While
Rappers Show Love To Their Moms On Mother's Day
Published on 2011-05-08 10:58:00
Rap Daily: A variety of rappers offered encouraging words for single mothers and mothers in general, in observance of today's Mother's Day holiday. Rappers like Slim Thug,Ghostface Killah, E-40, Heavy D, Paul Wall, Jermaine Dupri, LL Cool J, Fa
Rappers Help Raise $5 Million For Japanese Tsunami Victims
Published on 2011-05-07 16:02:00
Rap Daily: Eminem, Cee Lo Green, Rihanna and Nicki Minaj are among the artists who helped raise over $5 million dollars to benefit the victims of an earthquake/tsunami, that devastated Japan. The Songs for Japan CD was released digitally on March 25
Rick Ross Bets $1 MILLION On Manny Pacquiao
Published on 2011-05-07 11:22:00
Rap Daily: Rick Ross is popping up in some surprising places . Most recently, He visited boxing champ and living legend Manny Pacquiao at his famous compound, where he's training for Tonights fight against Sugar Shane Mosely. Ross & Pacqui
Capone Asks 50 Cent To Stay Out Of Prodigy Beef
Published on 2011-05-06 11:58:00
Rap Daily: Rapper Capone has asked 50 Cent to steer clear of his growing beef with Mobb Deep, who are still close associates of the G-Unit frontman. Capone has been lashing out at Prodigy on the Internet, over allegations made in P's new book,
Mobb Deep Announces First Performance In Over Three Years
Published on 2011-05-06 10:33:00
Rap Daily: Legendary Hip-Hop group Mobb Deep will give their first performance in over three-years next week, during a highly anticipated show next week at the Best Buy Theater in Times Square. Mobb Deep's Havoc and Prodigy, who was released fr
President Obama Roasts Donald Trump And Mentions Tupac And Biggie
Published on 2011-05-03 08:25:00
Rap Daily: President Barack Obama got revenge on mogul Donald Trump last night at the annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton. Over 2,500 politicians, journalists and celebrities, including Hip-Hop mogul Russe
G-Note Rapper Hot Rod Drops 'Osama Bin Laden' Dance Track
Published on 2011-05-02 12:50:00
Rap Daily: Although it has been less than 24 hours since President Barack Obama made the announcement that Osama Bin Laden has been killed, Hot Rod, a popular rap artist/singer on 50 Cent's G-Note label wasted no time in releasing a tribute song
Nick Cannon To Take Shots At Eminem On Upcoming Comedy Special
Published on 2011-05-01 15:39:00
Rap Daily: In one that can be filed as "Hip Hop Beefs That Just Won't Die," Mr. Carey says he's got a few more barbs to toss Em's way.Nick Cannon is still fighting the good fight—apparently—and is still looking to defend his wife’s honor.
Mariah & Nick Proud Parents Of Newborn Twins
Published on 2011-04-30 19:13:00
Rap Daily: R&B singer Mariah Carey and rapper Nick Cannon are now the proud parents of twins, the married couple announced today (April 30th). The couple's twins were born at 12:07PM EST, on April 30th, the third anniversary of Maria
Diamond Attracted To Soulja Boy's Intelligence And Manners
Published on 2011-04-30 16:05:00
Rap Daily: Atlanta rapper Diamond recently discussed her new relationship with Soulja Boy, which has been the subject of gossip over the past week since photos of the pair snuggling hit the Internet. Diamond was formerly engaged to Lil Sc
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Hit With $27 Million Dollar Lawsuit
Published on 2011-04-30 16:02:00
Rap Daily: Rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony are in the news again, as a former associate has filed a $27 million dollar lawsuit against the members. Roland Brown filed the lawsuit yesterday (April 28th) accusing the group of breach of contract, o
Rick Ross to Walk Out with Manny Pacquiao for Shane Mosley Fight
Published on 2011-04-30 15:59:00
Rap Daily: Manny Pacquaio will show solidarity with Hip-Hop culture by having Miami emcee Rick Ross walk him to the ring for his May 7 showdown with Shane Mosley. Ross confirmed the news yesterday via his Twitter account. Both men
Cash Money CEO Bryan "Birdman" Williams Buys $8.7 Million Maybach
Published on 2011-04-29 12:07:00
Rap Daily:Cash Money Records' CEO Bryan "Birdman" Williams may own the most expensive car ever bought in the history of Hip-Hop, if his tweets are to be considered accurate. The rap mogul, who has an estimated net worth of over $100 million do
Police Presence At Master P. Show Had 'Racial Overtones
Published on 2011-04-29 11:59:00
Rap Daily:The head of a local NAACP branch in Terrebonne, Louisiana, has criticized the amount of police present at a Master P. concert last night (April 27th) in Houma, Louisiana. Almost 40 police officers from Houma and Terrebonne's Police Depart
Eminem ft. Royce Da 5’9 “Fast Lane”
Published on 2011-04-28 22:00:00
Rap Daily:The rap game is known for its frequent beefs, but here’s a story of reconciliation for a change. After eight years and six total diss tracks, Eminem and Royce da 5’9” are not only friends again, but labelmates
Murder Inc. Reunion with Lloyd, Ja Rule & Ashanti (Video)
Published on 2011-04-27 11:42:00
Rap Daily: New Yorkers got to witness a Murder Inc. reunion at the Dirty Money concert at the Hammerstein Ballroom a few days ago. Opening act, Lloyd, brought out Ashanti and they performed their single, “Southside” in front of a surprised and ex
FAA Grounds Diddy's Helicopter Plans
Published on 2011-04-26 09:45:00
Rap Daily: Sean "Diddy" Combs attempt to take a helicopter from his concert in New York on Friday (April 22nd), to an after party in New Jersey, was halted by the FAA.
The New York Post reports that Combs was supposed to hit Club 4 S