'Living Single' Debuts on Fox: August 22 in Hip-Hop History
GZA is born, 'Living Single' premieres on Fox, Janet Jackson drops 'Miss You Much' and more on this day.
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Eminem Faces His Addictions: August 18 in Hip-Hop History
Also, Eminem goes into rehab and 'Original Kings of Comedy' hits theaters.
Bobby Brown Wants to 'Rock Wit'Cha': August 15 in Hip-Hop History
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.
The South Joins Rap's Coastal Feud: August 3 in Hip-Hop History
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.
July 18 in Hip-Hop History: Whitney Houston & Bobby Brown Wed
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!
July 16 Hip-Hop History: Chill Mitchell, Mariah Carey, + More
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.
Buju Banton’s Request for New Trial Denied, Serving 10-Year Sentence
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...
Buju Banton Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
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
Buju Banton to Be Sentenced in June
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...
Buju Banton Found Guilty on Cocaine-Related Charges
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