Former Cash Money Artist Magnolia Shorty Gunned Down In New Orleans
Famed New Orleans rapper Magnolia Shorty, 28, was gunned down in an apparent double homicide Monday. The femcee and another victim were shot multiple times.
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Hot 97 Cipha Sounds Haitian Women HIV Smirk Stirs Controversy
Cipha Sounds — a popular jock on NYC’s leading hip-hop radio station — is facing possible expulsion from the airwaves in The Big Apple after an off-color “joke” he made about HIV and women of color roused outrage among many in New York City’s vibrant Haitian community.
Former Bad Boy Protege G-Dep Confesses To 1993 Murder
A former Diddy protege “trying to get right with God” confessed to a 17-year-old shooting without knowing that he was actually admitting to homicide.
Doug E. Fresh Owes IRS $2 Million In Back Taxes
We hope those Cali Swag kids planning on giving Doug E. Fresh a cut of their royalty checks!
The hip-hop/pioneer and self-proclaimed “human beat” — whose infamous ’80s dance steps inspired the summer dance craze “The Dougie” has a meeting with The Tax Man. The IRS filed a lien against him with the New York City register’s office in October for his $2,276, 848 debt, The Detroit News reports.
Cee-Lo “It’s Ok” Music VIDEO Premiere
The Lady Killer’s back on the scene with a new video promo — hot on the heels of his “Song of the Year” Grammy nomination for the profane breakup anthem “Fuck You!”
Nelly Blasts Motown Over “5.0″ Album Sales
In case you needed further confirmation that it is no longer 2002 — Nelly has flopped on the charts. Even a Top 10 single in the form of the hit “Just a Dream,” Nelly’s latest album, 5.0, landed at a disappointing No. 10 on the Billboard 200, selling a mere 63,000 copies.
Lil Kim Nicki Minaj Diss Track “Black Friday” [AUDIO]
Where’s that “Lil Kim, Sit’cho Ass Down” GIF when you need it?
The long-simmering feud between hip-hop divas Lil Kim and Nicki Minaj has escalated as the holiday season kicks into high-gear.
So much for tis being the season to be jolly!
T.I. “Sick & Tired” Of Prison
While we’re on the subject of rhymers who can’t keep their asses out of the penal system, the oft-incarcerated T.I. says he’s “sick and tired” of prison.
Uh-huh….
DMX Arrested — Again — Following Failed Drug Test
Oh Earl….
Former rap star DMX was arrested in Phoenix — for the millionth time — on Friday for probation violations stemming from the hip-hopster’s ongoing battle against drugs.
Busta Rhymes Banned From UK
Busta’s been banned in the UK!
Womp, Womp! Flipmode Boss Busta Rhymes has been forced to scrap a concert in London next month after U.K. immigration officials rejected the rapper’s application for a work visa, AllHipHop.com said this week.
