Erykah Badu Launches Label
Music-Slam.com During a Q&A session at the recent South by Southwest Music Conference in Austin, Texas, singer-songwriter Erykah Badu asserted that her commitments to motherhood and community come well before music.…
March 2005
Funds From Shyne’s Record Deal Frozen
Jailed rapper Shyne, who signed a $3 million record deal in prison, won't see any money until a lawsuit against him is resolved. Justice Michael Garson of Brooklyn has frozen…
T.I. And Lil’ Flip Lock Horns In Houston
The ongoing beef between Houston-based rapper Lil' Flip and Atlanta-based rapper T.I. came to a head last Thursday (March 24) in Houston. MTV.com reports that the two were involved in…
Nas Still Flirting With The Idea Of Responding To 50 Cent Diss
While rappers Fat Joe and Jadakiss have already recorded and released response songs to 50 Cent's diss track, "Piggy Bank," Nas, who was also dissed on the track, doesn't seem…
Lil Kim convicted on 3 Perjury Counts
Rap diva Lil� Kim was convicted Thursday of lying to a federal grand jury to protect friends who were involved in a shootout outside a radio station. advertisement Lil� Kim…
Lil’ Kim Takes The Stand In Her Own Defense
Lil' Kim took the stand in her own defense in her federal perjury and obstruction of justice trial in New York City. New York Newsday reports that the rapper denied…
FBI Closes Notorious B.I.G Investigation
The FBI has closed its investigation into the 1997 murder of rap star Notorious B.I.G., abandoning the theory that a rogue police officer may have been involved in the slaying.…
50 Cent, Game Call a Truce
Rappers 50 Cent and former protege The Game are calling a truce. The Game has a foundation, Black Wall Street, which empowers the community through business development. 50 Cent said…