COLUMBIA RECORDS DROP’S OMARION

April 20, 2008

According to BlackVoices.com singer Omarion has been dropped from his record label. Read report below: Omarion (real name: Omari Ishmael Grandberry) signed as a solo artist to Columbia Records after B2K broke up in December 2003. His boy band was actually signed to Sony’s Epic division. The 23-year-old singer released two solo CDs for the record company, including 2005’s ‘O’ and 2006’s ‘21.’ Both albums were certified gold. In December of 2007, Omarion partnered with rapper Bow Wow on the CD, ‘Face […]

KRS-ONE HOSPITALIZED AFTER FAN THROWS BOTTLE

April 20, 2008

Photograph: PR Photos Rap legend KRS-One suffered a fractured right hand at the hands of an angry fan, during a recent performance at a New Haven, CT nightclub. The fan, who became upset after being escorted off stage by the club’s security staff, threw a bottle in the direction of the stage, striking KRS-One in the face and hand. Despite the fan’s hostility, KRS-One remained calm as he urged the crowd to “Let it go.” “Let it go. When negativity comes your […]

NEW BOOK RELEASE: HIDING IN HIP HOP

April 19, 2008

Hiding In Hip Hop – On The Down Low in the Entertainment Industry from Music to Hollywood is a riveting memoir.  The book uncovers a hidden and well-known unspoken secret. Deep within the confines of Hip-Hop is a prominent gay sub-culture. A world that industry insiders are keenly aware of, but choose to ignore. From the testosterone of men striving to be on top and in control, to the “by any means necessary” bravado in an industry that thrives on power, homosexuality is a reality […]

BLACK PANTHER CARTOON TO AIR ON BET IN 2009

April 19, 2008

For some reason (probably because he’s black), Marvel character Black Panther has never quite gotten his due. Since being created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and debuting in a 1966 issue of Fantastic Four, he’s never achieved the marquee status of his peers, despite being the first major black superhero. Wesley Snipes tried for 15 years to turn the character into a movie, but all we got is three Blade movies instead. Continue Reading Well you learn something new every day! […]

VIDEO: FOXY BROWN RELEASED FROM PRISON (APRIL 18TH)

April 18, 2008

from s59.photobucket.com posted with vodpod Rapper Foxy Brown was released from prison earlier today ,and as you can see, was greeted with much fan fare. Anyone would think that we’re back in 1990 and Nelson Mandela’s just been released from prison. Listen to the idiot shouting “free at last, free at last” – This is Foxy Brown, a deranged waste of space who got what she deserved! She wasn’t a political prisoner who had her freedom snatched away, because she was trying to make a difference in the world. How long will […]