Rakim Released, Child Support Charges Dropped
Music-Slam.com Lengendary lyricist Rakim was appeared before a Family Court in Suffolk County, New York on Wednesday to provide documents that proved he was not a deadbeat dad. The rapper was…
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5 Music Channels to Air Prince Special
Prince is on a quest for network domination. The diminutive funk rocker will take over five channels at once Wednesday, when MTV, MTV2, BET, VH1 and VH1 Classic simultaneously broadcast…
Despite Prince, Usher still No. 1
Usher holds the No. 1 spot on the nation's album sales chart for the fifth week despite strong showings by new works from Mario Winans and Prince, yet in a…
Judge Declares Mistrial in Beanie Sigel’s Attempted Murder Trial
A judge declared a mistrial Tuesday in the case against Philadelphia rapper Beanie Sigel, who was accused of shooting a man outside a bar last summer. Sigel, 30, was facing…
J-Kwon Video Target of Drive-By
The 'hood was hopping Tuesday when shots were fired during a video shoot for rapper J-Kwon in his hometown of St. Louis. And no, the gunplay was apparently not part…
David Bowie Lets Fans Bootleg His Songs
David Bowie has invited fans to bootleg his music — and he's offering prizes for the most creative theft. The musician's Web site urges fans to mix classic Bowie songs…
Rakim Arrested on 2001 Paternity Warrant
(AP, 04/28/2004 5:20 PM) Rapper Rakim was arrested on a 2001 warrant by deputies from the Suffolk County sheriff's department minutes before he was scheduled to perform at a Manhattan…
Elton John Says ‘American Idol’ Vote Is ‘Racist’
NEW YORK (Reuters) -British Rock star Elton John, a guest judge this month on the U.S. talent hunt TV series "American Idol," said on Tuesday that he found the voting…