http://www.rapmusicdaily.com Music News, Discussions & More Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:04:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en With sixty-percent of the votes counted, Barack Obama has made history, becoming the first African-American President of United States of America. He is the 44th man to hold the highest office in American government. The Democratic candidate has carried at least 297 Electoral College votes, 27 more than needed to ... http://www.rapmusicdaily.com/2008/11/05/barack-obama-first-african-american-president-of-us-rappers-react/ A Hollywood performance featuring Oscar-winning rap group Three 6 Mafia erupted in chaos, after fight broke out between fans and security guards earlier this morning (September 4). Three 6 Mafia, known for recording hit records like “Tear the Club Up,” “Let’s Start a Fight” and their latest hit single “Lolli ... http://www.rapmusicdaily.com/2008/09/04/three-6-show-ends-in-violence-fans-fight-security/ Hip-Hop mogul Jay-Z may be in a deal with Motorola, as a pair of "JayZ" headphones were recently approved by the FCC. According to CNet.com, the JayZ headphones allow the simultaneous use of a Bluetooth audio device and a cellphone. If you're listening to music and your phone rings, you ... http://www.rapmusicdaily.com/2008/08/19/jayz-headphones-approved-by-fcc/ For the second straight year Jay-Z, 50 Cent, and Diddy top Forbes’ second annual “Hip-Hop Cash Kings” list, but there is a new reigning king for 2008. 50 Cent usurped Jay-Z as the top earner with $150 million grossed in the last year. The cornerstone of 50’s portfolio is his stake in ... http://www.rapmusicdaily.com/2008/08/18/50-jay-z-and-diddy-top-forbes-hip-hop-earnings-list/ VH1 has announced the list of honorees for the 2008 Hip-Hop Honors, choosing five pioneering acts to be celebrated during awards ceremony’s fifth annual installment. Hosted once again by comedian Tracy Morgan, the televised show will feature current Hip-Hop acts at they pay homage to artist representing various stages and ... http://www.rapmusicdaily.com/2008/08/18/too-hort-cypress-hill-celebrated-during-2008-hip-hop-honors/ Legal drama for rapper DMX continues to unfold as the entertainer sits in a Florida jail under a no bail hold status. TMZ.com reports that DMX, born Earl Simmons, appeared in court on Friday (August 15) after a bench warrant was issued against him in Arizona for drug charges. The ... http://www.rapmusicdaily.com/2008/08/18/no-bond-for-dmx-rapper-could-be-jailed-until-october/ A Phoenix, Arizona judge has issued an arrest warrant for rapper DMX for missing a scheduled court date today (August 12). DMX, born Earl Simmons, is accused of visiting the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona to receive treatment for an illness and using someone else’s identity, in order to avoid ... http://www.rapmusicdaily.com/2008/08/13/judge-issues-bench-warrant-for-rapper-dmx/ Soul music icon Isaac Hayes was found dead in his Memphis home early Sunday morning (August 10). The pioneering R&B singer was found laying on the floor near a tread mill in his home. Hayes, 65, was rushed to Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, where he was pronounced dead, around 2:00 ... http://www.rapmusicdaily.com/2008/08/10/isaac-hayes-dead/ Comedian Bernie Mac has died at the age of 50 after an extended bout with pneumonia. Mac was in Northwestern Memorial hospital when he died on Saturday morning. No official cause of death has been announced by his family. After rumors of his death, his condition seemed to improve. Mac’s ... http://www.rapmusicdaily.com/2008/08/09/comedian-bernie-mac-dies-age-50/ A man employed with a Times Square, New York nightclub confessed to murdering a woman during a birthday bash for rapper Lil’ Kim. According to reports, 24-year-old Rahman Syed was arrested after he confessed to murdering Ingrid Rivera, also 24, and leaving her body inside of popular night club Spotlight ... http://www.rapmusicdaily.com/2008/08/08/man-arrested-for-killing-woman-during-lil-kim-b-day-bash/