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Big Kap’s Cause of Death Revealed
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 do with [his death].” Ab Traxx also spoke about his last conversation with Big Kap, “Last night when I talked to him, he was fine. He was on the computer at 1 a.m. and then I got the phone call at 4 in the morning from the artist he stays with, Bank Boy Drop. He’s…
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Earth, Wind & Fire Founder Maurice White Dead
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 Earth, Wind & Fire in 1969, and is the older brother of fellow member Verdine White. He was also a producer, co-lead singer, and main writer for the group. Born in December 1941, he would relocate from Tennessee to Chicago after high school. It was there that White was introduced to the music business as…
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Fat Joe Confirms Independent Joint Album with Remy Ma
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. I’m super excited about that. The album is ridiculous. So we’ve been working musically like crazy,” Fat Joe divulged. He also has a near-completed project with the Diggin’ in the Crates crew. Fat Joe revealed the details of him and Remy’s independent album a day after they shot the video for their latest single “All The…
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Tracee Ellis Ross to Be Honored by “Essence”
Black-ish star Tracee Ellis Ross, multiple Emmy Award-winning actress/choreographer Debbie Allen and entertainment attorney Nina Shaw will be honored by Essence magazine during its 9th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon. The star-studded event, which underscores the spirit of diversity in Hollywood during Oscar week, will feature appearances by Oprah Winfrey,Scandal creator Shonda Rhimes, Nick Cannon, writer/director Ryan Coogler, and actress/singer Zendaya. R&B artist Leon Bridges is scheduled to perform, and the winner of the third annual Black Women in Hollywood Film Contest will be announced. “We are delighted to continue the tradition of honoring exceptionally talented women who are making significant contributions as creators and performers in Hollywood,” said…
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Tyler Perry is holding an open Casting Call
Have you ever wanted to be in a Tyler Perry play, movie or in one of his TV Shows? ETInside.com has your opportunity! ETInside.com is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing websites to inspire anyone looking to get into entertainment. Rhayvn Drummer, Tyler Perry’s official casting director, will be holding general auditions this week for new actors to work on upcoming productions filming in Atlanta, Georgia. According to the casting call, Drummer will be holding auditions this week and she’s looking for new talent. All talents must be based in the Atlanta, Georgia area to audition. To audition for Tyler Perry Studios, check out the casting call details below:…
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Dianna Williams of ‘Bring It’ Says She Worried About Porn Past
The porn past of Lifetime star Dianna “Miss D” Williams may be coming back to put a dent in her thriving career as a successful and sought after choreographer. The reality TV star has admitted in the past to starring in adult films during her teenage years, and a quick Google search reveals that those films are starting to surface. Dianna, 37, was initially hesitant to sign on to her hit Bring It! series out of fear that the tapes would embarrass her family. “I originally said no because I felt like my past was going to hurt my kids… [But] after talking to the producers about my life and making…
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#RIP to Legendary DJ Big Kap
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 Hop’s royalty including Jay-Z, Eminem, Nas, Dr. Dre and more. The album debuted at 35 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, shifting nearly 100,000 copies in its first week. Many probably remember that Summer Jam video from 1995 of Biggie Smalls getting upset with Kap for messing up his set and throwing a bottle at…
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Model Drops Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Bill Cosby
Chloe Goins, the model who accused Bill Cosby of sexually assaulting her at the Playboy Mansion in 2008, has dropped her lawsuit against the embattled comedian. Goins, who was 18 at the time she claims she was assaulted, says she was drugged and woke up to Cosby “at my feet, kind of licking and kissing them and I think he bit my toe as that’s what woke me up…He jumped up, pulled his pants back up quickly and left.” Cosby’s lawyers claim he wasn’t in L.A. at the time Goins says she was assaulted, and in January the L.A. County D.A. rejected the model’s case because Cosby had an alibi…
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Rapper FiF Money Shot By Police
A Chicago man named Charles Smith, a rapper who went by the name FiF Money, was shot by police during an alleged home invasion that took place in the childhood home of Chicago Bulls player, Derrick Rose. According to DNA.info, Smith and his girlfriend, Breanna Patterson, broke in the home to find a man who allegedly robbed them. Neighbors called police to report a “person with a gun” involved in a “home invasion,” and when they showed up, Smith pointed his gun at police, prompting a shootout. Patterson, 20, was charged with home invasion and first degree murder, as Illinois state law states that anyone committing felony resulting in death…
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Stevie J on Kanye: He Grew Up Watching Me
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 his latest production work with his former manager, Diddy, and Kanye West. When asked about Kanye Stevie J stated “he grew up watching me so he learned from the best. Now he’s transcended into an international superstar but what better way to come back than, you know, the creator?” In addition to that Jazzy McBee…
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