While touching on Master P‘s statement regarding the deadly effects Syrup has caused in this generation, Trae Tha Truth, who’s dealt with syrup-related deaths with Pimp C and DJ Screw, says it’s unclear to blame the drug on the rising deaths rates. “Who’s to say?” He explained, “Some people’s bodies [are] not necessarily equipped for…
Meek Mill has been ordered to serve his sentence on house arrest, according to WHYY Philadelphia reporter Bobby Allyn, who accessed the arrest records. Allyn was not able to live-tweet since the judge confiscated all phones and laptops, but he was able to provide a detailed update on Meek’s case on his Twitter account, which can…
The death of legendary New York DJ Big Kap was announced earlier this week, and now his road manager, known professionally as Ab Traxx, revealed his cause of death. Ab Traxx told Billboard that Big Kap died of a heart attack, and he added, “He had diabetes but I don’t think it had anything to…
With barely two months into 2016, the music industry has already seen a bevy of powerful losses. Maurice White, founding member of Earth, Wind & Fire passed away in his sleep today at age 74. The Memphis native was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in the late ‘80s, forcing him off the stage by 1994. He founded…
It isn’t the return of Terror Squad, but it’s pretty close. Yesterday evening Fat Joe spoke exclusively to Hip-Hop Wired about his upcoming projects, and aside from several business ventures Joe has been working hard in the studio on two upcoming releases. “Me and Remy just wrapped up a new album. Just me and Remy.…
Keith Carter aka Legendary DJ Big Kap passed away today[February 3, 2016] in NYC at the age of 45. As one of the premier DJs from New York’s Flip Squad DJ crew, Kap’s impact on NYC Hip Hop is unparalleled. His most memorable project was The Tunnel album with Funkmaster Flex, featuring some of Hip…
Hitman Stevie J is currently making moves in the studio with Faith Evans, Keyshia Cole and Keri Hilson, but he did have the time to stop by Streetz 94.5 to chop it with birthday girl Jazzy McBee. Whilst slightly shading his lover – Love and Hip Hop Atlanta‘s Joseline Hernandez – he also spoke on…
Naughty By Nature are celebrating their 25th anniversary by putting out a new album and tour, and rappers Treach and Vin Rock in addition to producer Kay Gee are seeking funding from fans via Kickstarter. The group explained that “Kickstarter ensures that we will be able to have complete creative control over our new music,” adding,…
2 Chainz affiliate Cap 1 survived a barrage of bullets early this morning in Atlanta, Ga. Little is known about the incident as of yet besides the information Cap 1 has released through his social media accounts. The rapper uploaded a photo around 3 a.m. EST of him with a friend as he laid in…
Brothers, Project Pat and Juicy J to start MoneyTrain DJs Worldwide Moneytrain Management, owned and operated by brothers Project Pat and Juicy J, to start MoneyTrain DJs Worldwide. For years and still today, DJs have been the backbone of the music industry. “Our goal with MoneyTrain DJs is to bridge the communication gap between MoneyTrain artist and DJs…