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Rev Run, formerly of Run-DMC, gets ready to tour again
When you’re a genuine rap legend, it can’t be easy making a comeback in today’s hip-hop world.
That’s not deterring Rev Run, member of pioneering group Run-DMC …
Barack Obama
Back on January 3, when presidential hopeful Barack Obama walked triumphantly into his victory party after the Iowa caucus, the entrance music playing was Jay-Z‘s raucous “99 Problems”.
The New York Post reports that “some …
Former B2K manager Chris Stokes with Marques Houston
Last week, Raz B from former boy group B2K was seen on video confessing to having been sexually abused by former manager Chris Stokes and possibly Marques Houston …
Jay-Z
Jay-Z has announced he will be stepping down from his position as CEO and President of Def Jam Records.
Currently riding high on 26 Grammy nominations (for Def Jam) and having played a major role in …
DMX
According to today’s New York Daily News:
Rapper DMX was rushed to the hospital yesterday after passing out at the Sony recording studios, sources tell us. His rep didn’t return calls but rumors of substance abuse …
Beyoncé scored the biggest Billboard Hot 100 chart hit in 2007 with “Irreplaceable”
Billboard magazine has just posted their 2007: Year In Music review – and the results are very interesting.
According to the 2007 year-end charts…
The …
Three members of Marseilles rap group PSY4 de la Rime: from left, Segnor Alonzo, DJ Sya Styles and Don Vincenzo.
There’s a very interesting article in today’s New York Times newspaper about how hip-hop has transformed …
Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys was the star of the show at radio station Z100′s Jingle Ball in New York City on Friday night.
She rocked out in her current favorite pair of jeans – Akademiks’ AKA Skinny …
The Shop Boyz
The Shop Boyz hit “Party Like A Rockstar” was just crowned the Biggest-Selling Ringtone for 2007.
The smash single also became the fastest Universal Music Group mastertone to be certified platinum, reaching the coveted …
This YouTube video is a pretty funny look at the new Beyonce Experience DVD.
We currently have a promotion running where you have the chance to score a copy of the full-length DVD (go to …
Irv Gotti stars in Gotti’s Way
VH1 have announced plans to put together season two of Gotti’s Way – the reality show based around music honcho Irv Gotti‘s life.
The show will continue to focus on Irv’s …
One half of legendary Texas rap duo UGK – RIP Pimp C
From AllHipHop:
UGK group member Chad “Pimp C.” Butler was found dead in a hotel room this morning, according to reports.
Firefighters responded to a 911 …
That’s right guys – here’s your chance to win two tickets to see Beyoncé live in concert!
The grand prize winner will receive two (2) tickets to “The Beyoncé Experience” concert in Las Vegas on December …
Check out this video of superstar Mary J. Blige speaking on her music, her fans and her new single, “Just Fine”.
Mary’s next album, Growing Pains, drops on December 18.
Marilyn Manson on tour in Madrid yesterday
We’re just saying…
If a rapper was to put a knife like this at the end of his microphone, or a gun, or any type of weapon – what do …
When it comes to getting their gear on celebrities, Akademiks‘ marketing team comes through every time!
Last week they stayed busy with events – they had an in-store at Macy’s New York with Lil Mama and …
Jay-Z recently sat down for a one hour interview with noted TV journalist Charlie Rose for the PBS channel.
In the full interview, he talks about everything from American Gangster to his memories of Biggie …
Chris Brown wears Akademiks
Pop sensation Chris Brown is about to headline his first tour (with Bow Wow), called the Up Close & Personal Tour.
The star-studded line-up also includes Soulja Boy, Lil Mama, Sean Kingston and …
