Rap, Hip Hop & RnB

15 July 2009

Jay-Z Confirms Book Plans

Rap mogul Jay-Z has confirmed plans to release his first book after finalising a literary deal last week. The 99 Problems hitmaker, real name Shawn Carter, will put pen to paper ...
14 July 2009

LL Cool J To Join NCIS

LL Cool J is putting down the mic and taking a temporary hiatus from rapping to star in upcoming U.S. TV drama NCIS: Los Angeles. The 41-year-old MC has continued to ...
10 July 2009

Friday’s Daily Rap

What? Already? Another weekend upon us? Well if you are in and around the Manchester area on Sunday you need to check out the FemaleFirst Band Wars but here is ...
10 July 2009

Lil Wayne Sued

Rap superstar Lil Wayne is facing a lawsuit from gig promoters in the Bahamas after allegedly failing to honour a concert commitment - because he was too tired. The Lollipop hitmaker, ...
10 July 2009

Jay-Z Is Forbes King Of Hip Hop

Jay-Z has re-affirmed his position as the King of Hip-Hop - his past year earnings of $35 million have placed him at the top of a new Forbes magazine fortune ...
9 July 2009

Lil Wayne Hires FBI To Prove His Innocence

Lil Wayne has turned to a former FBI weapons expert to help prove his innocence on gun charges dating back to 2007. The rapper is facing two second degree felony counts ...
8 July 2009

Rihanna’s Nipple Tassles

Rihanna celebrated America's Independence Day in eye-popping style - she wore a revealing tuxedo jacket and nipple tassels to an exclusive party. The sexy star turned heads as she made her ...

7 July 2009

Kanye West Brings Naked Girls To Wireless

Kanye West thrilled revellers in London on Sunday night by turning up onstage at the Wireless Music Festival with a group of naked women. The models, wearing nothing but gold-colored ruffs ...
6 July 2009

Jay-Z Sued Over Unpaid Fees

Jay-Z is facing more legal action in relation to a pay dispute at his New York City sports bar - the rap superstar's own lawyer is suing him for failing ...
3 July 2009

Chris Brown Reporter Faces Jail

A reporter who covered Chris Brown’s recent assault case faces a prison sentence for posting illegal video footage from inside the court building on the Internet. Russell Alan Wetanson uploaded clips ...
2 July 2009

Usher’s Wife Shocked By Divorce

Usher's wife was bewildered when she discovered the R&B superstar wanted a divorce - because the couple was blissfully happy just days before he filed separation papers. The Yeah! hitmaker, 30, ...
30 June 2009

Tuesday’s Daily Rap

In Tuesday’s run down as to what is going on in the Hip-Hop/R&B world we check out who won at the BET awards on Sunday night, Former Big Brother housemate ...

30 June 2009

P Diddy Fuming After Jacko DJ Set

Sean ’Diddy’ Combs was left fuming during a Michael Jackson DJ set at a BET Awards after-party - because famous revellers were having too much fun following the legend's death. The ...
30 June 2009

Jay-Z Protégé Pleads Not Guilty To Stabbing

A rapper formerly signed to Jay-Z’s Roc-A-Fella Records has pleaded not guilty to a murder charge, in connection to a fatal stabbing in New York. Tru Life - real name Roberto ...
29 June 2009

Monday’s Daily Rap

As the world continues to mourn the death of Michael Jackson, his younger sister took to the stage last night at the BET Awards in Los Angeles to speak on ...
26 June 2009

Kelis Can’t Get Nas Divorce Hurried

Pregnant R&B singer Kelis has failed in her bid to have a court hearing regarding her divorce from rapper Nas brought forward. The Milkshake hitmaker filed for legal separation from Nas ...
25 June 2009

Snoop Dogg Duets With Buzz Aldrin

Rappers Snoop Dogg and Talib Kweli have teamed up with famed astronaut Buzz Alrin to give the moon hero's new song an out-of-this world hip-hop twist. Aldrin, the second person to ...
25 June 2009

More Sentenced Over T.I Murder Case

The brother of the man who murdered rapper T.I.'s former assistant has been sentenced to 17 years in prison. In December, Hosea Thomas, 34, was handed a 66-year jail term after ...
24 June 2009

Mezklah Gig Marred By Shooting

Latino duo Mezklah feared their El Paso, Texas gig supporting Wu-Tang Clan star Cappadonna on Friday would be their last when shots rang out yards from the stage. The acclaimed group ...

24 June 2009

R Kelly In Fraud Case

R&B star R. Kelly is caught up in an African fraud case, involving a woman who is accused of conning dozens of people out of thousands of dollars. The unnamed woman ...
23 June 2009

Rihanna & Drake Discuss Relationship

Whilst Rihanna spent yesterday giving evidence against her former lover, he new bit of stuff, Drake, was brushing off reports that he’s dating the pop star. The 21-year-old pop star has ...

22 June 2009

Rebirth For Death Row

Fans of Tupac Shakur are set for a birthday treat in 2010 thanks to the publishing company which has picked up the late rapper's Death Row back catalogue. Bosses at music ...
19 June 2009

Ginuwine Attempted Suicide

R&B star Ginuwine grew so depressed following the death of both of his parents, he turned to drink and drugs and attempted suicide on more than one occasion. The Pony hitmaker, ...

19 June 2009

50 Cent‘s $33,000 Shopping Spree

50 Cent sure knows how to celebrate in style after settling his long-winded legal battle over his purchase of Mike Tyson’s former home… he went and blew $33,000 (£22,000) on, ...