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Producer Stephen "Static Major" Garrett
2008-02-26 22:24:00
Producer Stephen "Static Major " Garrett , creator of many of the hottest R&B songs of the last decade, has died. The 32-year-old producer/artist from Louisville, Kentucky, best known for his work with Timbaland as well as his own career with the group Playa, has apparently died of a brain aneurysm, reports say. The prolific producer, songwriter and artist got his star with Jodeci's Devante Swing
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Hip-Hop Summit Action Network Award goes down in New York City
2008-02-26 22:18:00
Last night (Feb. 25), the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network hosted its fifth Annual Action Awards ceremony at Capitale in New York City. It was a star-studded event, as celebrities and music industry executives came together to honor those in the Hip-Hop community that have helped HSAN to invoke positive social change in the community. Snoop Dogg, Jim Jones, Chris Lighty, Ciara, and Doug E. Fresh
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Pimp C`s death-Accident
2008-02-24 21:12:00
Houston rapper Chad "Pimp C" Butler of UGK died of an apparent lethal mix of prescription cough medicine and a sleeping disorder, says the Los Angeles County Coroner's office. The drugs Promethazine and codeine are often mixed together with Jolly Rancher candy and alcohol to create "sizzurp" or "lean," a habit associated with Houston's "chopped and screwed" movement. According to assistant
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Missy Elliott`s first 3-D video ever
2008-02-24 20:59:00
When it comes to hip-hop music videos, Missy Elliott is an innovator, always pushing the envelope. After premiering the 2D version of her "Ching-A-Ling" video last night (the first ever music video in 3D), Missy is following up the momentum by giving fans the opportunity to name her upcoming album on a contest via her website, www.missy-elliott.com. In an exclusive interview with BET.com, Missy
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Yung Joc Fails To Show For Hearing
2008-01-04 18:17:00
Yung Joc failed to show up at his arraignment on Dec. 26 in Cleveland on a felony charge of carrying a concealed weapon and was considered a fugitive, a prosecutor said. Jasiel Robinson, 27, of Atlanta, who performs as Yung Joc, was accused of attempting to take a loaded gun onto a Delta Air Lines flight Sunday and was charged with carrying a concealed weapon, police said. Cuyahoga County
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Lil Mo ft. Jim Jones "Sumtimes I"
2007-08-30 23:17:00
Official Music Video - Lil Mo ft. Jim Jones "Sumtimes I"

Common ft Lily Alen - Driving Me Wild
2007-08-30 23:12:00
Common and Lily Allen music video "Driving ' Me Wild "
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Bizarre - Fat Boy
2007-08-30 23:07:00
First single off Bizarre 's upcoming album "Blue Cheese 'n' Coney Island," out October 9th!

Ja Rule Ft. Ashley Joi - Body
2007-08-30 23:02:00
Preview for the official first single off Ja Rule 's most anticipated album. "Ja Rule ft. Ashley Joi - Body " ---The Mirror--- In Stores...September 25th 2007

THE GAME FEAT. KANYE WEST - WOULDN'T GET FAR
2007-08-28 23:12:00
Check out this new video from Game and Kanye West !
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The Game and Ja Rule collaborate
2007-08-28 15:45:00
Ja Rule and former adversary The Game have teamed up for a new track called "Sunset" which will feature on Ja’s upcoming album The Mirror. The rapper tells Rolling Stone magazine “I don’t think people were expecting that. But we got a hot record on the album.” Before his expulsion from G-Unit, The Game became involved with the 50 Cent/Ja Rule beef and took shots at Ja, but the two later went on
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DMX IN THE DOGHOUSE?
2007-08-28 15:43:00
Police who raided the Arizona home of DMX on August 24 have revealed that they found half a pound of suspected illegal narcotics in his home. The authorities entered the rapper’s home after neighbors complained that X’s dogs were constantly barking and being mistreated. Police say they found twelve distressed dogs, the remains of three burned carcasses, “assault style” type of weapons, along

Ludacris' satellite radio
2007-08-28 15:39:00
Ludacris is returning to his radio roots with the second season of XM's Satellite Radio show, "Disturbing Tha Peace Presents: Ludacris' Open Mic," which returns on Sept. 8. The show, which debuted in January 2006, sees the rapper-actor reunited with his former on-air cohort, Poon Daddy. The two intitially teamed up on Atlanta's Hot 97 evening time slot when Luda went by the moniker "Chris Luva
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NAS TALKS REALITY
2007-08-28 15:36:00
In a new interview with Fashion Rocks Magazine Nas admits to feel uneasy about his upcoming reality show with wife Kelis. The Queensbridge-born rapper says, “Sometimes I feel like this is cool man, I have TV cameras following me wherever I go. Other times I want to crawl under a rock. I feel like an idiot! Did I really agree to this? It feels so self-absorbed, so self-indulgent.”
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Saigon arrested
2007-08-28 15:27:00
Rapper Saigon (real name Brian Carenard) was arrested on Wednesday on felony weapons possession charges. The New York Post reports that the rapper was pulled over by police for a traffic infraction and was later arrested and charged after a gravity knife was found in the vehicle he was driving.
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Chamillionaire - Hip-Hop Police
2007-08-26 22:50:00
Official Video For Hip Hop Police By Chamillionaire !! From His New Album Ultimate Victory !

Shop Boyz-They Like Me
2007-08-24 22:27:00
Second single off the "Rockstar Mentality," produced by David Banner.
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IS BOW WOW IN REV. RUN'S HOUSE?
2007-08-24 13:47:00
Rumor has it that Angela Simmons, daughter of Rev. Run, is dating rapper Bow Wow. Apparently the two were spotted out together recently at a launch party and a source disclosed that “they looked happy and loved up." However, the two were both in attendance at NYC's R&B Live on Tuesday seated at separate tables.
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JAY-Z AND CIARA REP THE ROC
2007-08-24 13:45:00
Rapper/mogul Shawn Carter aka Jay-Z and singer Ciara will officially launch the Rocawear campaign in Las Vegas at the annual Magic Convention trade show. The event will kick off next Tuesday (August 28).