Monthly Archives: June 2007

Judge Throws Out Weapons Charge In Busta Rhymes Assault Case

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Busta Rhymes

A Manhattan judge ruled yesterday (June 5) that prosecutors could not charge Busta Rhymes with possession of a weapon, after a machete was found in his… Read More

DMX Off The Leash, Embarks On Summer Tour

June 6th, 2007 in DMX

After being relatively quiet on the music scene as of late, DMX is once again set to bark for fans as he is gearing up to… Read More

Sohh.com: D12 Producer Denaun Porter Gives Back On New Website

June 5th, 2007 in D12

Famed producer and D12 rapper Denaun Porter is giving aspiring artists a leg up with his new website MrPorterBeats.com. Porter's new site will allow independent artists,… Read More

Green Lantern, Saigon, 9th Wonder Judging Music Nation’s Second Contest

Artist development company Music Nation has launched another series of online video music competitions, with the winners will receive a major label recording contracts. The latest… Read More

June 5th, 2007 in DJ Green Lantern

Al Sharpton Cleans Up Hip Hop in Detroit

Why Detroit? The way Al Sharpton sees it, the place that produced Marvin Gaye (an artist who was able to find a way to speak about… Read More

June 5th, 2007 in Rap

Beastie Boys Rapper MCA Produces New LP For Punk Pioneers Bad Brains

Beastie Boys member Adam "MCA" Yauch recently finished production on the forthcoming reunion album from punk music pioneers, Bad Brains. The release, titled Build a Nation,… Read More

June 5th, 2007 in Rap

50 Cent Plans To Make Like Eminem And Disappear After Next Two LPs Drop

Is 50 Cent threatening to make like a long list of rappers before him — from Jay-Z to Master P to Too Short — and announce… Read More

June 5th, 2007 in 50 Cent

Akon Signs NY Rapper Red Cafe

Brooklyn rapper Red Café is officially the newest member to Akon's Konvict Music roster. Akon announced the alliance by presenting the emcee with a Konvict Music… Read More

June 5th, 2007 in Akon

The Game Hit With Felony Charges After L.A. Melee

The Game was charged yesterday (June 4) in Los Angeles with making a criminal threat and possessing a firearm in a school zone. The felony charges… Read More

June 5th, 2007 in The Game

Ray J Becomes New Trojan Man

Ray J's recent ascent into adult film industry popularity has spawned an offer from Trojan to promote its select brand of condoms. According to the Associated… Read More

June 4th, 2007 in Rap