Associated artist: Ludacris
Source: Billboard
"Rapper Ludacris has set a Sept. 26 relese date for his ambitious new album, "Release Therapy." The Disturbing Tha Peace/Def Jam set will be preceded by the single "Money Maker," which arrives Monday (July 17) at U.S. radio outlets." FULL STORY
posted July 14, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Hip Hop Albums Leak to InternetAssociated artist: The Roots
Source: HipHopDX
"The Roots and Pharrell’s albums leak to the Internet, Kool G Rap inks a deal with a west coast indy label, and more." FULL STORY
posted July 14, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Evanescence Bassist Says ByeAssociated artist: Evanescence
Source: Billboard
"Evanescence bassist Will Boyd has left the group, according to a post from frontwoman Amy Lee on its message board." FULL STORY
posted July 14, 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 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 Missy Elliott Added To Red Stripe ShowAssociated artist: Rihanna
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 Rihanna, Ne-Yo Team Up For Perfume AdAssociated artist: Rihanna
Source: MTV
"Come December, expect to hear Rihanna singing a new song — 'Just Be Happy,' written by Ne-Yo — as part of Clinique's Happy fragrance ad blitz. Country crooner Julie Roberts is also recording a version of the new track for the campaign..." FULL STORY
posted July 11, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM