Associated 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: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
Source: AllHipHop
"The album is the first release from the group as a trio and will be followed by a separate, Swizz Beatz produced album currently in production for Interscope Records." FULL STORY
posted July 7, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: DJ Quik
Source: AllHipHop
"Rapper/producer DJ Quik has begun a five-month stint in jail for assaulting his sister. The rapper (born David Marvin Blake) surrendered in Fontana Superior Court last week to begin his sentence." FULL STORY
posted June 28, 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 AMAssociated artist: B.G.
Source: HipHopDX
"Masta Killah is a well-known to all Wu Tang fans. For his 2nd effort, the emcee has enlisted help from Wu members & other notable artists. His 2nd LP "Made in Brooklyn" is said to have a similar formula..." FULL STORY
posted June 16, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: Eazy-E
Source: AllHipHop
"Less than a week after being arrested on suspicion of possessing a concealed pistol near Compton, Eric 'Lil Eazy E' Wright Jr. will not have to answer for the alleged crime." FULL STORY
posted June 15, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: Eazy-E
Source: AllHipHop
"Rapper Eric "Lil' Eazy-E" Wright Jr. was arrested near Compton, California last night (June 10), after authorities stopped vehicle for a traffic violation and found him to be in possession of a firearm police officers said." FULL STORY
posted June 12, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Daed Prez Honored At The ApolloAssociated artist: Dead Prez
Source: AllHipHop
"Hip-Hop duo dead prez was honored last week at this year’s Imagenation's Revolution! Awards. The second annual event, which was held at the Apollo Theatre in Harlem, recognizes artists and industry leaders of color who use their work as vehicles for social change, to foster solidarity and blaze new trails." FULL STORY
posted June 12, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Tupac Foundation Takes To The RoadAssociated artist: 2Pac
Source: AllHipHop
"Afeni Shakur and the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation have announced the Tupac Legacy Tour, which will feature well known artists performing songs from the late rapper's catalog." FULL STORY
posted June 12, 2006 at 12:00:00 AMAssociated artist: E-40
Source: AllHipHop
"Sick Wid It Records rapper E-40 will be the newest addition to this year's And 1 Mix Tape tour. The event, sponsored by the And 1 shoe company and Mountain Dew., showcases the nation's best playground basketball players in arenas across the U.S." FULL STORY
posted June 6, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM
