LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) — Singer Rihanna cleared her schedule to testify next month in the case against singer Chris Brown, who is charged with brutally beating her earlier this year, her lawyer said. While Brown’s lawyer previously indicated he hoped to resolve the case without public testimony, Los Angeles Criminal Court Judge Patricia Schnegg set on Thursday a preliminary hearing for June 22. Schnegg also ruled Thursday that a leak of police photos showing Rihanna’s bruised and bloodied face would not affect the prosecution of Brown.
Ever since rapper turned entrepreneur Jay-Z left his position as president of Def Jam the rumor mill has been buzzing regarding what’s next for the Brooklyn native. But a source revealed to the Daily News this week that a deal with Warner Music Group may be in the works for Jay-Z. If Jay-Z were to join Warner Music Group he would be working alongside Hip Hop business moguls Lyor Cohen and Kevin Liles. Jay-Z has allegedly been meeting with Cohen and Liles to discuss his potential future at Warner.
As one of Hip Hop’s most influential artists, Grandmaster Flash has rightfully been given the recognition he’s deserved for a career that spans from the 1970’s to his latest release The Bridge. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007 alongside The Furious Five, Flash will add to his regiment of accolades with the UMA Living Legend Award.
and check out last nights performance on Jimmy Fallon…crazy!!
The Beastie Boys have revealed the title of their upcoming album in an email message to fans, according to Billboard.com. “Our new record that is coming out that we finished the other day is called HOT SAUCE COMMITTEE,” said the message. Currently, the rap group is set to hit numerous music festivals this summer, including Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, All Points West, Outside Lands, and Austin City Limits.
This spring Three 6 Mafia is returning to their indie roots. Project Pat, DJ Paul and Juicy J are all releasing solo albums on independent labels. Last week, one of the founding members of the Academy Award-winning Memphis Hip Hop outfit spoke to HipHopDX about his upcoming Hustle Till I Die album, his first solo in over five years. The main reason why we did these solos is to keep something in the people’s face, something in the CD players,” said Juicy J about the influx of independent releases, all which have charted on the Soundscan Top 200. “Because these days, if you don’t have an album out, or keep something on the Internet, keep something in the streets, keep something in the club, the fans will forget about you, so you got to give the fans what they want. You got to keep something in their face at all times. So you know Paul [and Project Pat are] bringing out his solo album, I am bringing out my solo album.“
Rapper T.I. has reported today to Forrest City Correctional Complex, in the Arkansas city of the same name. TMZ.com has reported that the rapper and Grand Hustle Records CEO reported early, to his 12 pm deadline. This comes days after a series of “goodbye” performances for various hometown fans. The rapper, who will be serving 366 days for felon weapon possession, reportedly spent his Memorial Day at his Atlanta home with family and friends. he sentence will begin at the Arkansas facility, despite appeals last week .
There will be no encore for Jay-Z and Def Jam. The rapper confirms reports that he has left the record company where he made most of his biggest hits and went from artist to president, and back to artist again. In an interview with the Web site RapRadar.com, he thanks the label’s executives and calls his time at Def Jam “a unique and fulfilling experience.”Last year, Jay-Z and Live Nation struck a wide-ranging deal that included touring, publishing and albums. Jay-Z had owed Def Jam one more record. A representative for Jay-Z declined to elaborate on his comments.
