hip-hop

DMX released from Arizona jail after serving seven months of one-year sentence

TheCelebrityCafe.com Staff
7/19/2011
The hip-hop artist plans to hit the studio to finish recording his next album
Earl Simmons, aka rap artist DMX, is shown in this Maricopa County Sheriff Department booking mugshot released to Reuters March 9, 2010. Simmons was arrested and charged with five counts of probation violation, all Maricopa County Sheriffs Office cases, for regularly using illegal drugs during the last nine months, authorities said. REUTERS/Maricopa Sheriffs Office/Handout (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT CRIME LAW HEADSHOT) QUALITY FROM SOURCE. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY.

Lil Wayne confirms he is finished recording ‘Tha Carter IV’

TheCelebrityCafe.com Staff
7/11/2011
Weezy is also releasing a mixtape next week to promote the upcoming album
Lil Wayne performs at the 2011 BET Awards in Los Angeles June 26, 2011. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) (BETAWARDS-SHOW)

Lil Wayne has announced that he is finished recording material for his ninth studio album, Tha Carter IV, which is scheduled for release on August 29.

Jay-Z and Kanye West’s ‘Watch the Throne’ available for pre-order

TheCelebrityCafe.com Staff
7/4/2011
Fans can pre-order the hip-hop duo’s upcoming release online

Watch The Throne cover by Riccardo Tisci. Pre-order album at ... on Twitpic

Jay-Z and Kanye West’s first joint studio effort, Watch the Throne, was made available for pre-order over the weekend, with an alleged shipping date of August 2.

Kanye West plans to take legal action against those responsible for leaking ‘Mama’s Boyfriend’

TheCelebrityCafe.com Staff
6/16/2011
West’s reps: “He is deeply disappointed that one of the most personal, meaningful, and special songs he has ever written would reach people in this way.”
Singer Kanye West performs during the last concert on the main stage of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, California, April 17, 2011. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)

Eminem and Royce Da 5’9”’s ‘Lighters,’ featuring Bruno Mars, leaks to the Internet

TheCelebrityCafe.com Staff
6/3/2011
Eminem and Royce’s ‘Hell: The Sequel’ hits stores on June 14
Eminem performs at the 2010 BET Awards in Los Angeles in this June 27, 2010 file photo. The rapper, riding high on the comeback trail after spending several years battling drug addiction, led the field of Grammy contenders on Wednesday with 10 nominations. The 38-year-old hip-hop star will compete for the three big awards of album, song and record of the year, as well as in a host of rap categories.

Family and friends attend M-Bone's funeral

Farah Casalini
5/29/2011
Thousands mourn the rapper's death at a ceremony in his hometown

Rising hip-hop star, Mante “M-Bone” Talbert, was put to rest on Friday at an open funeral in Inglewood, California, two weeks after he was murdered.

On his way to success from his song “Teach me how to Dougie,” the star’s career was cut short when he was gunned down in a drive-by shooting at a liquor store in his hometown on May 15.

According to MTV News, thousands of family and friends attended the funeral and paid their respects at the Faithful Center Bible Church.

Interview with Aimee Garcia

Stephanie Tardugno
5/18/2011

Go For It! is an inspirational dance (hip-hop) drama that “follows Carmen, a 19 yr. old girl living in Chicago, who struggles to overcome her fears and follow her dream to be a dancer.” The film is an Audience Award winner and an official selection of the 2010 Chicago International Film Festival, and it just hit theaters this past weekend. Aimee Garcia stars in Go For It! and recently spoke to TheCelebrityCafe.com’s Stephanie Tardugno to talk about the film, her role in it, and to reveal an upcoming role she has in the next season of the hit TV show Dexter.

Jon Stewart, Bill O’Reilly debate Common’s appearance at the White House

TheCelebrityCafe.com Staff
5/17/2011
The television personalities faced off in a debate on Fox News’ ‘The O’Reilly Factor’ last night

Comedy Central’s Jon Stewart and Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly took part in a debate about Common’s recent appearance at a White House poetry event during Monday night’s episode of The O’Reilly Factor.

After several Fox News anchors expressed their disdain over Common’s White House appearance, Stewart mocked their positions on The Daily Show by saying, “[Common was the] subject of Fox News Channel’s latest exercise in fits of hissy.”

O’Reilly responded by challenging Stewart to a debate on his Fox News talk show, and The Daily Show host accepted the invitation.

Lupe Fiasco and Trey Songz to perform ‘Out of My Head’ at 2011 MTV Movie Awards

TheCelebrityCafe.com Staff
5/12/2011
Fiasco and Songz will join forces to perform their track during the ceremony
Singer Trey Songz performs at the 20th Annual St. Lucia Jazz Festival at Pigeon Island, May 7, 2011. Picture taken May 7. REUTERS/Andrea De Silva (ST. LUCIA - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)


Ashley Judd Offers ‘Heartfelt Amends’ for Calling Hip-Hop ‘Rape Culture’

TheCelebrityCafe.com Staff
4/11/2011
Judd’s offensive comments about hip-hop drew the ire of such artists as Talib Kweli, ?uestlove, and 9th Wonder
Actress Ashley Judd departs after speaking about mountain top coal mining at the National Press Club in Washington June 9, 2010. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS ENTERTAINMENT ENVIRONMENT)


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