Island Def Jam has declined to renew the contract of Detroit rappers Insane Clown Posse, just as they go on tour.
Eminem Not Going on Tour With D12
D12 is hitting the road minus their best rapper, Eminem, who's shooting a film instead.
Treach, KG, Chris Webber: Did they brawl?
Rumours are swirling of a bar fight involving Naughty by Nature members and NBA star Chris Webber.
Afroman Being Sued by Former Manager
Afroman is riding high on the strength of his hit single, but is being sued by his former manager.
Beatminerz to Hold Charity Event for NYC Victims
DJ/Production crew Da Beatminerz will hold a charity event in New York to benefit victims of last week's terrorist attacks.
Jay Z is delaying the start of his national tour out of respect for victims of last week's attacks.
LL Cool J will play the leading role in the upcoming thriller Mindhunters. He also has three other roles on the horizon.
Muchmusic Video Awards Cancelled
The Muchmusic video awards have been cancelled in light of the recent attacks in the U.S.
Thursday Marked 5 Yrs. Since Tupac's Death
Thursday, September 13th, was the fifth anniversary of Tupac Shakur's death.
Eerie Album Cover Likely to be Pulled
The cover of The Coup's latest effort shows the World Trade Center blowing up. It will likely be pulled.
Tragedy Moves to the Other side of the Game
Tragedy has been hired by indie label Webbo Records to be an A & R man for them.
Bay Area pioneer Coughnut Dies
San Francisco's Coughnut died Monday in a car accident. He was a member of Ill Mannered Posse.
A new album by Q-Tip, who now calls himself Kamaal, is being pushed back to 2002 so an accompanying film can be prepared.
Wyclef's father killed in Accident
Wyclef Jean's father Reverend Gesner Jean was killed in an accident in his garage.
Grand Royal Records bites the Dust
The Beastie Boys' Grand Royal Records has shut down operations, marking the death of yet another indie label.
Masta Ace set to Drop New Album
Masta Ace has finished work on his new album Disposable Arts, a concept album that tracks a fictional life.
Busta Rhymes launches New Label
Busta Rhymes has launched a new label of his own. It will be called Flipmode Records.