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Peter Gunz Reveals He Once Told Son Cory Gunz Not To Pursue Rap Career
Thirteen years apart in releasing their major label debuts, a proud father told the New York Daily News that he was worried his son would face the brutal consequences of trying for stardom.
Gucci Mane Arrested In Atlanta For Parole Violation, Battery Warrant
The Brick Squad head hasn't been able to hit the bricks for long, as he presently sits in DeKalb County Jail.
Lil Jon & Vivid Video To Release "Club Lil Jon" Porn Film On April 11
UPDATE: Lil Jon releases statement asserting this his film is five years old, and he isn't endorsing the XXX film.
Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 4/3/2011
"It's Pittsburgh pimpin'," as Wiz Khalifa meets massive expectations and Mac Miller sells over 10,000 digital EP units. Snoop Dogg scores a Top 10, and E-40 gas-brake dips with three new chart spots.
Webbie Concert In St. Louis Ends In Shooting, Club Loses Liquor License
It's a savage life, as a security guard was shot early this week in the 'Lou after a Webbie concert.
Nas & Mobb Deep Reunite On "Dog Sh*t", First First Collaboration In 11 Years
A storied rivalry in Hip Hop comes full circle without explanation as three of QB's finest hop on a track together, co-produced by mutual affiliate Alchemist.
Smif-n-Wessun & Pete Rock's "Monumental" Due June 28, Raekwon Featured
UPDATE #3: It's almost here, and with features from Raekwon, Styles P, Bun B, Memphis Bleek and Redman's homie Hurricane G.
Roc Nation Sued By Volcom Over Trademark Infringement
A clothing company says that the Roc diamond is stepping on their trademark.
Young Jeezy In The Studio With Diplo, Making "Rap-Metal Post Rock"
The trap star gets the Hollertronix look, as Diplo reveals his latest Rap collaborator.
Ludacris Partners With Magnum Condoms For "Next Big Thing"
Rappers stand a chance to win $5,000 an on-stage appearance with Luda's and a year-long pocket-fulla-rubbers.
eLZHi Calls Out Slum Village In "Elmatic" Song "Verbal Intercourse, Pt. 2"
The S.V. fallout is still a hot topic, and in addition to Barak Records and manager R.J. Rice, eLZHi is now speaking out about T3's betrayal.
Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 3/27/2011
Pharoahe Monch nearly sells 10,000 units, while Gucci Mane's Master P-featuring mixtape scores a Top 20 debut, and Chris Brown shatters the charts.
Cover Art Revealed To Tech N9ne's "All 6's And 7's"
The K.O.D.'s next album gets a visual. The only thing that remains to be seen is will it feature Lil Wayne?
Tracklisting & Cover Art Revealed To Mac Miller's "On And On And Beyond" EP
Rostrum Records' one-two punch on March 29 is sizing up, as two DXnexts deliver product in Mac Miller and Wiz Khalifa.
Tracklisting & Cover Art Revealed To Jim Jones' "Capo" Album
UPDATE #2: Game, Raekwon, Prodigy, Lloyd Banks, Cam'ron and Wyclef round out the superstar features. Aaron Lacrate gets down, as does Sen City and Chink Santana.
Snoop Dogg Accused By Marin Institute Of Promoting Teenage Drinking
Snoop Dogg's recent endorsement of "Blast by Colt 45" has him in the cross-hairs an alcohol company watchdog.
Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 3/20/2011
Lupe Fiasco can barely be topped, as "Lasers" leave a mark on the charts. Raekwon's "Shaolin Vs. Wu-Tang" remained at war with the majors, and Lecrae and his "Rehab" are back in the Top 200.
Slim Thug Accused Of Pistol-Whipping A Man, Lawsuit Filed
Clarence Evans says Thugga and an associate beat and robbed him during a business meeting.
Police Chief And Doctor Claim Wyclef Jean Was Not Shot, But Cut By Glass
Contrary reports are incoming about the shooting of the former Fugees member.
Wyclef Jean Shot In Haiti, Management Confirms His Health Is Stable
UPDATE: Spokespeople for the emcee-turned-politician take to Twitter to tell us, "Wyclef is okay."
DJ Premier Says Canibus Was One Of His Most Difficult Clients
One of Hip Hop's most legendary sound-makers recalls a rookie Canibus claiming Premo couldn't "hear his vision," and how while the pair has worked since, it resulted in a returned check.
