(according to http://www.billboard.com) The murder trial of Torrence Hatch, better known as rapper Lil’ Boosie, has taken a number of surprising turns in its first three days. On Monday, witness “Marlo Mike” Louding, who had previously confessed to killing Terry Boyd for $2,800 from Boosie, changed his story. According to Baton Rouge, Louisiana’s NBC affiliate, […]

Hip-hop superstar Sean “Diddy” Combs appears to be extending his reach throughout the rap community.  Billboard.com is citing sources close to the rap mogul who say that Diddy is now the manager of Miami emcee Rick Ross and the co-manager of Young Money rapper Nicki Minaj.  Minaj fired her manager Debbie Antney last week.  The […]

We’ve been keeping an eye on Kanye and it looks like he appears ready to return to the spotlight.  According to Billboard.com, Kanye will be dropping his fifth album, “Good Ass Job,” in June.  He has been recording the album in Hawaii along with his protégé Big Sean and hip-hop star Drake.   Big Sean recently discussed ‘Ye’s […]

R&B diva Mary J. Blige is heading to New Orleans this summer to take part in the annual Essence Music Festival.  Billboard.com is reporting that the singer will be this year’s headline performer as well as the official spokesperson.  Blige has taken the stage at the Essence Music Festival eight times, with her last performance […]