Zach De La Rocha to Release Solo EP

After quite a long wait and some false starts, Zach De La Rocha is releasing his first solo EP, which is self-titled, on July 22nd from One Day As a Lion.

De La Rocha provides vocals and keyboards and is joined by drummer Jon Theodore of Mars Volta.

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Xzibit Joins Cage, Kilmer In 'Lieutenant' Remake

Rapper Xzibit has joined Val Kilmer, Fairuza Balk, Jennifer Coolidge, Vondie Curtis Hall, Shawn Hatosy and Denzel Whitaker alongside Nicolas Cage and Eva Mendez in Werner Herzog's cop drama "Bad Lieutenant."

Shea Wigham, Katie Chonacas ("Righteous Kill") and Brad Dourif also are among those who will appear in the update of Abel Ferrara's cult classic.

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Will Smith Prefers Hancock Over Superman

Will Smith Explains Why Nihilistic, Self-Destructive Hancock Suits Him Far Better Than Superman'You can get away with all kinds of things if it's funny,' the actor says of this twist on the superhero movie.

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50 Cent And G-Unit Rock With LL Cool J, Mock Young Buck In NYC

50 Cent And G-Unit Share Stage With LL Cool J -- And Women's Underwear -- At NYC Show50 mocks Young Buck, suggesting they perform 'Shawty Wanna Cry With Me.'

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Gym Class Heroes' Travis McCoy Arrested After Reacting To Racial Slur

Gym Class Heroes' Travis McCoy Arrested After Reacting To Racial Slur From Crowd MemberSinger charged with third-degree assault; manager claims McCoy was defending himself.

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50 Cent Calls Young Buck A 'Disappointment'

50 Cent Says 'I Don't View Young Buck As My Enemy,' Claims He's Not Going To War With Former G-Unit Member'He's like a relative that decides to do something to you that you're uncomfortable with,' 50 says.

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Stones Throw Records Releases N.W.A. Affiliate Album

On August 19, Peanut Butter Wolf's Stones Throw Records is releasing Innovative Life: The Anthology, a 12 track compiling of Arabian Prince's singles throughout 1984-1989. "Panic Zone" is included, as well as the Electro hit "Take You Home."

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Andrew Young Mentors T.I.

In addition to touring the country to promote his upcoming album, T.I. has also been speaking to "at risk" youth as part of his sentence for various weapon possession charges. In a bit of role reversal, the "King of the South" has been getting advice from an unlikely source. Noted Civil Rights leader and former Atlanta mayor Andrew Young, has recently spoken out on Tip's behalf.

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Palestinian Group Urges Snoop to Cancel Israel Performance

In the midst of continued violence between Israeli and Palestinian forces, the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI) has released a statement condemning Snoop Dogg’s scheduled September 18 performance in the Jewish state.

The group, which mantra calls for a “comprehensive economic, cultural, and academic boycott of Israel,” has expressed shock that Snoop would make an appearance in Israel at a time when the region is full of strife and tenuous peace talks.

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Jeezy: 'McCain Comments Misconstrued'

Young Jeezy has clarified his political views, after he expressed support for John McCain, after meeting the presidential hopeful during a May performance on Saturday Night Live, with crooner Usher.

The rapper, who graces the cover of the August issue of Vibe for the first time, seemed to support the Republican Party’s candidate for the oval office, shortly after meeting with him.

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Jay-Z and 40/40 Club Hit with Class-Action Lawsuit

A class-action lawsuit against Jay-Z and his 40/40 Club has been approved by a New York City judge.

The New York Post reports that the plaintiff, former employee Celeste Williams, is claiming the club did not pay minimum wage or compensate for overtime hours.

Due to this allegation the courts have ordered 40/40 management to disclose the names of all employees since 2005.

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Ladies and gentlemen, the Bronx is blooming

Despite its urban image, the Bronx has 7,000 acres of park land, about 25 percent of its total area. In addition to Yankee Stadium and the Bronx Zoo, the borough's green spaces include the New York Botanical Garden; a 19th century garden overlooking the Hudson River called Wave Hill; and Van Cortlandt and Pelham Bay parks, where you can bird-watch, play golf and ride horses.

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Bum Squad DJs To Have Family Reunion

The Bum Squad DJs will embark on yet another city as they celebrate their third annual Bum Squad DJ's Family Reunion in Houston this September (September 18-21).

With the support of several record labels, including Universal-Motown, Jive, Sony, J Records, Bad Boy, and Atlantic Records, the Bum Squad DJ's Family Reunion will include a number of exclusive events such as artist showcases, private music suites, a DJ Battle, block party, and last but not least a celebrity softball game.

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Soulja Boy Signs Deal With Yums Shoes

Atlanta rap star Soulja Boy Tell’em is elevating his success with a newly signed sneaker and apparel contract with Collipark Music/Interscope Records and Yums Shoes.

Under the multi-year agreement, Soulja Boy Tell’em will work with Yums’ designers to create his own signature shoe with Yums’ Block Star line of sneakers, which feature graffiti art on the soles of each colorfully crafted shoe.

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Lil Wayne Launches Halo Champagne

Lil Wayne has partnered with Milestone Brands and French grower Voirin-Jumeh, to create his own brand of champagne.

Halo Champagne, which Wayne introduced to the world in the video for his chart topping hit “Lollipop,” is set to launch later this year.

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Greg Street Plans Giant Cookout For Listeners

Atlanta on-air personality Greg Street is making the summer more memorable for radio listeners with his upcoming Good Day cookout tour.

The outing, which is geared toward the South and Midwest, represents a way for Street to give back to fans, who will gather in a fun, safe setting, according to Street.

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Busta Lends Gym Class Heroes A Hand On New LP

Alternative Hip-Hop group Gym Class Heroes have announced the date of their third album, titled The Quilt.

The album is the follow up to the Geneva, New York group's album As Cruel as School Children, which has been certified gold and contained the group's No.1 single, "Cupid's Chokehold/Breakfast In America."

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Woman dies ignored on hospital waiting room floor

Video from a surveillance camera at a Brooklyn, New York, hospital shows a woman dying on the floor of a psychiatric emergency room while people nearby ignore her.

The video was released Monday by lawyers suing Kings County Hospital.

The lawsuit alleges neglect and abuse of mental health patients at the facility.

The video shows the 49-year-old woman keeling over and falling out out of her chair on June 19.

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Hip Hop Album Releases for Jul 1: C-Murder, The Effect, G-Unit, Jim Jones & Byrdgang, Ms. Kra-Z, Muck Sticky, Brooklyn Zu, Tech N9ne

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Jay-Z Talks About Glastonbury Triumph, Amy Winehouse's Dis Of Kanye West

'I don't agree with [Winehouse's comment]' Hov says. 'I guess I should hook them up because he's a great guy.'By Shaheem Reid


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LL Cool J Talks "Exit 13" And Staying With Def Jam?

LL Cool J has not had a platinum-selling album in nearly ten years, and he says he has himself to blame. "With all my television and film projects, the quality level of my recent albums has suffered," LL said, while speaking with Rolling Stone. "This is a record that I actually, honestly believe from the deepest part of my soul, I would buy — every record you make is not like that."

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Nas Inks One-Year Deal With Fila

Nas has inked a one-year partnership with athletic apparel company Fila, according to Billboard.com.

The deal stipulates that Fila will offer financial support for the rapper's print and TV ad campaign, as well as his upcoming tour in support of his untitled album, which is set to hit shelves July 15 via Def Jam. Nas will, in turn, wear Fila products, as well as "co-create an apparel line that draws from fashions of the late '80s."


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Funkmaster Flex Calls Out Complaining Rappers

On air recently, iconic deejay and radio personality Funkmaster Flex gave a rare controversial siding with 50 Cent in G-Unit's recent conflict with Young Buck.

The Hot 97 mainstay said, "Unfortunately, I can't move with Young Buck because I'm on that thing on loyalty, man." He added, "A lot of you rappers, man, you get onto a label that's smokin' hot, and the guy at the helm is hot, man, pushin' out units! And you want to come along and live because you know if you just stay at home, drink your hot chocolate and watch Rap City, you're guaranteed to go gold without leaving your block."


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School Yearbook Gives Black Students Fake "Ghetto" Names

According to the Los Angeles Times, several African American students at Charter Oak High School in Los Angeles were purposely given fake “ghetto” names in the school’s yearbook.

The students were given fake names such as "Tay Tay Shaniqua," "Crisphy Nanos," and "Laquan White."


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SOHH Hacked!

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Jeezy On Board For Cube Flick

Rap star Young Jeezy has landed a role in Ice Cube's upcoming comedy, Janky Promoters. Jeezy, born Jay Jenkins, will star as himself - a "big-name hip-hop act"- in the comedy, which is the first screenplay Ice Cube has penned since 2002’s Friday After Next.

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Humane Society Launches Hip-Hop For Hounds Program

The Humane Society of the United States recently launched a Hip-Hop themed program, aimed at protecting animals from cruel treatment.

Hip-Hop for Hounds, a new HSUS program, is dedicated towards protecting animals from abuse and cruelty, according to the new HSUS animal cruelty and dig fighting prevention campaign.

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Rappers Team To Create Pro-Voting PSA

The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network has partnered with one of the largest online ad networks in the world, to create a one of a kind public service announcement, inspiring young people to register and vote during the upcoming presidential election.

On July 9, CPX Interactive and the HSAN will launch the Vote For It ’08 campaign, with the online release of a powerful new video PSA.

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Lil Wayne Heading To Jamaica

Top selling rapper Lil Wayne has been tapped to headline the Reggae Sumfest 2008 along with Keyshia Cole. The pair will hit the stage during the Reggae Sumfest's International Night 1, on Friday July 18.

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Shady Records Issues Statement On Obie's Departure

Following the heavy circulation of Obie Trice's new single "The Giant" signaling the Detroit rapper's departure from his situation with Shady Records and it's parent company, Interscope, the brass at Shady issued a statement Monday (Jun 30) reaffirming its support of Trice's decision.

"Shady Records has agreed to allow Obie Trice to pursue his craft in a different forum free from the constraints of the current major label model," Eminem's long time partner and manager Paul Rosenberg told AllHipHop.com.

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