Stars who have emerged from the city of Compton include Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar and today’s birthday boy Anthony Anderson, who still pays tribute to his hometown. Let’s start with his birth in 1970 and check out some more August 15 milestones.
Beyonce goes dancehall, Wu-Tang introduces their first solo star, Andre 3000 makes a declaration for the south on hip-hop's biggest stage, and more in today's hip-hop history.
Today in hip-hop history, we're taking a look back on happy occasions, like the grand union of Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown, and thinking back on some major album releases. A lot happened on July 18!
On this day in hip-hop and R&B history, Compton’s Most Wanted released their sophomore album, Mariah Carey takes a drastic creative turn, and Young Jeezy becomes an overnight rap superstar.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - A federal judge has denied reggae singer Buju Banton's request for a new trial, saying there's no need because of a previous appeals court ruling.
In June, the federal appeals court in Atlanta upheld the Jamaican singer's 2011 conviction on cocaine conspiracy and trafficking charges...
Reggae singer Buju Banton was sentenced to 10 years in prison Thursday (June 24) for cocaine trafficking. Banton has been behind bars since late 2009, after he was busted for buying drugs from an undercover police officer.
A Florida judge declared a mistrial last September, leaving the Grammy winner acquitted of the attempted possession with the intent to distribute charge he was facing, but guilt
After being found guilty on cocaine-related charges in February, reggae star Buju Banton has been given a sentencing date. The Jamaica native is scheduled to go before a judge on June 16 for sentencing for three drug-related charges stemming from a retrial from a December 2009 case...
Reggae superstar Buju Banton, real name Mark Myrie, was found guilty on three of four drug charges this afternoon.
Banton -- who took home this year's Best Reggae Album Grammy for his 10th studio album, 'Before the Dawn' -- was found guilty of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five or more kilograms of cocaine, attempted possession with the intent to distribute cocaine, and using t