Associated artist: Snoop Dogg
Source: AllHipHop
"While the South is currently dominating Hip-Hop, West Coast rap icon Snoop Dogg is confident that his beloved region is ready to reclaim its top spot. With his new solo album "Blue Carpet Treatment," due in October, the Long Beach, Calif., rapper hopes to restore the West's dominion." FULL STORY
posted July 18, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: 50 Cent
Source: HipHopDX
"Everyone knows Chris Brown as the young R&B sensation who broke through the industry this year. His hits like Run It made him an overnight sensation and for a teenager, that's not bad. Still, the young singer isn't content with just that." FULL STORY
posted July 13, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: Snoop Dogg
Source: Billboard
"Snoop Dogg has set Oct. 17 as the release date for his next Doggystyle/Geffen solo album, "Blue Carpet Treatment." Prospective tracks for the new disc were previewed for media in New York yesterday (July 10)." FULL STORY
posted July 12, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: 50 Cent
Source: AllHipHop
"According to organizers, Elliott joins fellow hip-hop stars 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo and songstress Rihanna on the bill, which also features dozens of worldwide reggae stars." FULL STORY
posted July 11, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM It's Official: Suge Loses Death RowAssociated artist: Snoop Dogg
Source: AllHipHop
"A judge has ordered a bankruptcy-trustee to take control of Marion 'Suge' Knight's Death Row Records, ruling that the label has been mismanaged due to accounting practices." FULL STORY
posted July 11, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Investigation For Businessman Who Hired 50 CentAssociated artist: 50 Cent
Source: AllHipHop
"DHB Industries Founder/Chairman David H. Brooks was placed on indefinite "administrative leave" Monday (July 10) by the company's board while DHB is being investigated for state, federal, and internal inquiries..." FULL STORY
posted July 11, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM It's Official: Suge Loses Death RowAssociated artist: 2Pac
Source: AllHipHop
"A judge has ordered a bankruptcy-trustee to take control of Marion 'Suge' Knight's Death Row Records, ruling that the label has been mismanaged due to accounting practices." FULL STORY
posted July 11, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: 50 Cent
Source: MTV
"The beef with 50 Cent and the Game has officially turned from slick rhymes to straight-up parody. After the Game displayed pictures of G-Unit dressed like the Village People several months ago, 50 has lashed out at the Game, posting a digitally enhanced picture of his Compton nemesis wearing nothing but a thong and a scowl." FULL STORY
posted July 10, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: 50 Cent
Source: MTV
"Two of New York's finest MCs are joining forces for an album. LL Cool J recently revealed that 50 Cent will executive-produce his next LP, "Todd Smith, Part 2: Back to Cool," which is due in the fall." FULL STORY
posted July 5, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: 2Pac
Source: Billboard
"R&B artist Lyfe Jennings has set an Aug. 15 release date for his sophomore album, "The Phoenix." As previously reported, the Columbia set includes a new version of slain rapper Tupac Shakur's anthem "Keep Ya Head Up" and will be led by the single "S.E.X.," which has just been delivered to U.S. radio outlets." FULL STORY
posted June 26, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM
