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MC Hammer to Give Financial Advice to Entrepreneurs

MC Hammer has launched a summer mentoring program for minority-led start-up companies. ...Read More »

50 Cent to Launch Comedy Website and Show

According to reports, hip-hop mogul 50 Cent will continue to expand his empire with a foray into the world of comedy. ...Read More »

Warren G Promotes Penis Enhancement Pills

Warren G -- fresh off the release of a tribute track for his late pal Nate Dogg -- has found himself an interesting new business venture. The Long Beach, Calif. native has signed on as a spokesman for AffirmXL, a penile enlargement pill. ...Read More »

Styles P Opens Fresh Juice Bar in the Bronx

Michael Loccisano/FilmMagic Styles P is known for rugged raps -- see his guest verse on Rick ...Read More »

Common to Produce, Star in Indie Film 'L.U.V.'

Having seamlessly made the transition from conscious rapper to actor in films like 'American Gangster,' 'Terminator Salvation,' 'Street Kings' and 'Just Wright,' Common will now be taking an new executive role, as producer and star of indie film 'L.U.V.' ...Read More »

Mobb Deep's Prodigy to Speak at University of Connecticut

Mobb Deep rapper Prodigy, who was recently released from prison after serving a 3 1/2-year bid for weapons possession, will be discussing his memoir 'My Infamous Life: The Autobiography of Mobb Deep's Prodigy' at the University of Connecticut next week. ...Read More »

Colt 45 Owner Says Alcohol Is 'Part of Snoop's Lifestyle'

After recently being accused of promoting underage drinking, the owners of alcohol company Colt 45 have come to the defense of California rap legend Snoop Dogg, claiming that his involvement in their controversial new drink Blast is not an endorsement, but rather "part of his lifestyle." ...Read More »

Toni Braxton Still Considering Playboy Offer

Forty-three-year-old singer and mother of two Toni Braxton has revealed that she is still considering Playboy's offer to pose nude for the popular men's magazine. ...Read More »

Nicki Minaj Launches Casio Tryx Camera in Times Square

Nicki Minaj took time out from the I Am Music II tour to help Casio launch its new Tryx camera in New York City’s Times Square Thursday (April 7). ...Read More »

Rhymefest Loses Chicago Alderman Race, Claims Fraud

Although Chicago rapper Rhymefest was defeated in his bid for Alderman on Tuesday (April 5), the aspiring politician has vowed to keep fighting, claiming his loss was due to massive voter fraud. ...Read More »

R. Kelly to Release 'Soulacoaster' Memoir This Fall

R. Kelly has conquered the music world, and now he's taking a shot at literary success. ...Read More »

Lil Jon to Star in Adult Film, 'Club Lil Jon'

Hip-hop's ad lib impresario Lil Jon is set to be featured in an adult film entitled 'Club Lil Jon,' which will be released by Vivid Video, a powerhouse in the porn flick business. ...Read More »

Alicia Keys to Direct Lifetime Breast Cancer Movie

WireImage Alicia Keys is about to add to her resume by getting behind the camera for the ...Read More »

Vanilla Ice to Play Pantomime Captain Hook in U.K.'s 'Peter Pan'

Continuing his impressive run of oddball overseas appearances, former rapper Vanilla Ice has revealed that he will remain in the United Kingdom to play Captain Hook in a holiday season, pantomime performance of the classic play 'Peter Pan.' ...Read More »

Ice Cube to Endorse Coors Light Beer

It seems like tons of rappers are tying themselves to alcohol brands as of late, with Snoop Dogg promoting Colt 45's new Blast beverage and Pitbull teaming with Voli vodka. ...Read More »