Rapper Claims Interscope Swiped Tupac Rap
Hip-hop singer-songwriter Joseph "The Governor" Flowers claims Interscope Records used his tune, "Po' Nigga Bluez," as the basis of a remix on the late Tupac Shakur's posthumous album Loyal to the Game.
Flowers says he wrote "Po' Nigga Bluez" in 1990 and included it on his 1995 ...
posted: 9/21/2009 6:24:03 AM
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Fight Over 2Pac Biopic Headed To Trial
The Los Angeles Superior Court has set a trial date to hear a dispute involving Morgan Creek's plan to make a biopic about the late rapper Tupac Shakur.
In February, Morgan Creek filed a lawsuit against Shakur's estate claiming Amaru Entertainment backed out of a deal...
posted: 9/3/2009 7:00:07 AM
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Death Row Records Expands Into Film
Newly resurrected rap label Death Row Records is expanding into film production.
Death Row Records CEO Lara Lavi said her new Death Row Films division is set to shoot Sons 2 The Grave in Toronto this October, with Tonya Lee Williams, Dorian Harewood, K.C. Collins (Flashpoint) a...
posted: 8/18/2009 9:34:21 AM
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Suge Knight's Former Vegas Home Up For Sale
Hip-Hop mogul Suge Knight's former Las Vegas mansion has reportedly landed on the real estate market and is being sold for nearly $1.5 million.
Knight lived in the house when Tupac Shakur was fatally shot in 1996. It has four bedrooms, seven baths and was used as R...
posted: 8/13/2009 11:29:24 AM
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MC Hammer Recalls Recording With 2Pac, 'He Was One Of The Hardest Workers I Knew'
In a recent interview with The Las Vegas Journal, MC Hammer recalled his relationship with late rapper 2Pac Shakur.
Hammer was signed to Deathrow Records between 1995 and 1996 but never officially released an album via the label.
During his time with Deathrow, Hammer establis...
posted: 6/21/2009 9:03:00 AM
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Snoop Dogg has a Twin
4/20 was a day to celebrate! But this year it's a double celebration as Madame Tussauds Las Vegas revealed the newest addition to their attraction Monday, rapper/actor/entrepreneur Snoop Dogg.
Be sure to watch the Madame Tussauds' creators sculpt Snoop Dogg's twin here!
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posted: 4/28/2009 8:10:11 AM
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2Pac's Mother Files $10 Million Countersuit Against Film Company
Afeni Shakur, the mother of late rapper Tupac Shakur, will be filing a $10 million countersuit against film production company Morgan Creek today (March 16).
Morgan Creek filed a lawsuit against Afeni and Amaru Entertainment in February claiming that they backed out of an agre...
posted: 3/16/2009 5:24:04 AM
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Unreleased Tracks By 2Pac & Dr. Dre Acquired In $18 Million Death Row Auction
The assets of Death Row Records were auctioned off for $18 million to WIDEawake Entertainment Group yesterday (January 16).
According to Billboard, the assets included master recordings by Tupac Shakur, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre.
Lara Lavi, the founder and CEO of WIDEawake, rev...
posted: 1/16/2009 6:06:23 AM
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Keyshia Cole Preps New Album, Developing Movie Based On Her Life
R&B crooner Keyshia Cole is currently gearing up to release her third solo album titled A Different Me.
According to Billboard, the set will be hitting shelves on December 16th and will feature production from Polow Da Don, the Runners, Neffu, Kwame, Orthodox & R...
posted: 11/8/2008 8:41:12 AM
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2Pac Producer Commits Suicide
Los Angeles based producer Johnny J, well known for crafting various hits on albums by late rapper Tupac Shakur, reportedly killed himself in a Los Angeles County jail on Friday (October 3).
According to TMZ, Johnny J (born Johnny Jackson) took his life by jumping off a t...
posted: 10/5/2008 7:42:01 AM
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2Pac's Outlawz Launch Australian Label, Ready Tour
Tupac Shakur's protégé rap group The Outlawz announced today (September 5) that they have launched a record label in Australia.
According to a press release issued by the group, the label is called Outlaw Recordz Australia and will also support local groups.
“We plan to use t...
posted: 9/4/2008 9:44:30 PM
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2Pac Dubbed 'The Most Overrated Artist' By Blender Magazine
Blender Magazine has dubbed late rapper Tupac Shakur as 'the most overrated person in music' in its October issue which hits stands last week
According to Reuters, Blender listed various overrated artists, places and trends in music and Tupac topped the list.
The magazine...
posted: 9/3/2008 5:24:10 PM
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Faith Evans Gears Up For Release Of Tell All Book, Singer Denies Affair With 2Pac
Excerpts from the upcoming tell-all book by R&B singer Faith Evans' titled Keep The Faith hit the internet yesterday (August 20).
In the excerpts, which were released by Hot 97 personality Miss Info via her blog, Faith details her encounters with late rapper Tupac Shakur.
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posted: 8/21/2008 6:53:51 AM
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Update: Isaac Hayes Of ‘South Park' & 'Shaft' Fame Died From Stroke
Memphis authorities revealed today (August 12) that soul legend Isaac Hayes died from a stroke.
According to The Associated Press, the authorities revealed that Hayes' doctor had been treating the singer for various illnesses that could have led to the stroke including hyperte...
posted: 8/12/2008 2:26:02 PM
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