Michael D. Ayers
Young Jeezy Digs Vodka … Responsibly
Young Jeezy is a busy guy: even with touring and reportedly working on his fourth album, 'Thug Motivation 103,' he's set to host a nice little soiree this Friday night (July 31) in New York. Taking place at Prime Nightclub, Jeezy will give an exclusive performance and party celebrating his latest collaborative affair...
Jay-Z Replaces Beastie Boys, Will Headline All Points West
Ever the gentleman, Jay-Z is filling in for the Beastie Boys at the tri-state area's All Points West Festival next Friday evening. This will mark the Jigga's first performance at a U.S. festival, the likes of which have boomed over the last several years...
MCA Diagnosed with Cancer, Beastie Boys Cancel Tour, Push Back ‘Hot Sauce’
Bad news for a Monday: Adam "MCA" Yauch of the Beastie Boys has been diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in his parotid gland. While the doctors caught the cancer early enough and Yauch is expected to make a full recovery, the band has canceled their forthcoming tour dates, which included many headlining festival appearances and will push back the release of their next record, 'Hot Sauce Co
Kid Sister Finally Set to Release Debut
We've been hearing about the sassy, Chicago bred MC Kid Sister for awhile now -- dating back 2007, when she released 'Pro Nails,' which featured Kanye West. Her debut LP was supposed to drop last fall -- she turned it in and even sent out copies to the press...
Exclusive: John Forte to Release First Set of New Music in Eight Years
Producer/rapper/songwriter John Forte hasn't wasted any time getting back into music since his release from prison this past December -- fans can purchase 'StyleFREE the EP' one week from today (July 14) via Johnforte.com The BoomBox has learned...
Nas, Damian Marley Reveal ‘Distant Relative’ Details
In a behind-the-scenes video released today, Nas reveals more about his forthcoming album with prolific reggae artist Damian "Junior Gong" Marley. As we said back in February, the two have been working on a record that melds hip-hop and reggae...
Quincy Jones Wants His Vibe Back
After revelations that Vibe magazine is shutting their doors, Vibe founder Quincy Jones has spoken out. In a brief interview with Ebonyjet.com, Jones stated "I'm trying to buy my magazine back now. They just messed my magazine all up, but I'm gonna get it back...
Kanye West, Spike Jonze Premiere Short Film at LA Film Festival
It's true, Kanye West is influenced by many different sources, including filmmaker Spike Jonze ('Where The Wild Things Are,' 'Adaptation') who he tapped to direct the music videos for 'Flashing Lights' and "See You InMy Nightmares.' West has seemingly returned the favor by lending his acting talents to Jonze's short film 'We Were Once A Fairytale," which made its debut this week at the L
The Beastie Boys Set Date for ‘Hot Sauce’
The Beastie Boys 'Hot Sauce Committee Pt 1' will be hitting grocery stores, er, retailers on September 15. The fifteen track set boasts guest appearances from Nas on 'Too Many Rappers' and Santigold on 'Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win.'
2009 is shaping up to be an all out assault from the famed Brooklyn trio; the group's 1992 masterpiece 'Check Your Head' was reissued this past April and prec
Will.I.Am, Perez Hilton Feud Escalates
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton has filed a suit against Black Eyed Peas manager for allegedly striking him outside an awards show in Toronto early Monday morning. The feud reportedly started when Peas' singer Fergie approached Hilton, questioning about content of her he had placed on Perezhilton...