Hours after popular file-sharing website Megaupload was shut down through government actions, a fury of online sites have experienced the wrath of hackers reportedly in retaliation for yesterday's execution.
Continue reading Gov't Website Hackings Spread Following Megaupload Shutdown.
New York City's Mayor Bloomberg has reportedly come to the defense of new parents Beyonce Knowles-Carter and Jay-Z after they caught heat for allegedly paying over a million dollars to sanction off a hospital last weekend.
Continue reading New York City Mayor Defends Beyonce & Jay-Z, Million Dollar Baby Story.
Brooklyn rap veteran Lil Kim has made headlines kicking the week off as the weekend passing of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has sparked confusion over social networking platforms.
Continue reading Lil Kim Death Rumors Emerge After North Korean Leader's Passing.
Forbes Cash King Jay-Z recently shared his reaction to the current Occupy Wall Street movement in his hometown and admitted despite a wealthy status, he would take a tax hit if it meant good things would be a result.
Continue reading Jay-Z Puts His Money Where His Mouth Is, "I Wouldn't Mind Paying More Taxes If It Went To..." [Video].
With President Barack Obama gearing up for next year's presidential election, Atlanta rapper Young Jeezy admits he feels the head of state has yet to acknowledge his 2008 "My President Is Black" campaign.
Continue reading Young Jeezy Says He Helped 'Put On' President Obama But "The Hand Wasn't Extended" [Video].
In light of rappers like Jay-Z and Young Jeezy vouching their support for the Occupy Wall Street protests, SOHH hit up Houston's Slim Thug to get his take on the movement.
Continue reading Slim Thug Says Occupy Wall Street Needs More Force, "They're Too Peaceful To Me".
Fugees leader Wyclef Jean is making headlines this week in light of reports claiming that he embezzled a portion of the $16 million raised for Haiti earthquake relief efforts.
Continue reading Wyclef Jean Catches Heat Over Charity Spending, "1 Million Was Paid To A Florida Firm That Doesn't Seem To Exist".
Months after the slaying of Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden, Grammy-winning rapper T.I. shares his reaction to the United States government's takedown of the contributor to the September 11th, 2001 attacks in the new VIBE magazine.
Continue reading "You Can't Experience The Federal Penal System & Not Be Somewhat Skeptical" .
In less than a year, the United States will have either elected a new president or chosen current incumbent Barack Obama to enter a second term in office. With that in mind, SOHH recently reached out to DJ Drama to find out if next year's presidential election results will impact his "Barack O'Drama" rap alias.
Continue reading DJ Drama Predicts 2012 Presidential Election Winner, "He's Gonna Win".
Grammy-winning rapper Ludacris recently revealed a past one-on-one confrontation he had with controversial FOX News television host Bill O'Reilly and how their unexpected face-to-face left him walking away with a check.
Continue reading Ludacris Claims Bill O'Reilly Got Shook Face-To-Face, "There's Nothing He Could Do" [Video].
With the Occupy Wall Street movement continuing to grow stronger with each passing day, rapper Immortal Technique claims President Barack Obama is partially responsible for fueling the protests.
Continue reading President Obama's Failed Goals Fueling Occupy Wall Street, Says Immortal Technique.
Rap mogul Russell Simmons has offered his take on former Def Jam star Jay-Z catching heat last week for selling a pro-Occupy Wall Street t-shirt but not offering the profits to protestors.
Continue reading Russell Simmons Addresses Jay-Z's "Occupy All Streets" T-Shirts .
Days after rap mogul Jay-Z's "Occupy All Streets" t-shirts were reportedly removed from Rocawear's clothing website, the motivational line is back for sale.
Continue reading UPDATE: Jay-Z's "Occupy All Streets" T-Shirt Dispute Ironed Out.
With renowned painter Justin Bua's Legend of Hip-Hop's book finally in stores, SOHH reached out to find out why a portrait of U.S. President Barack Obama made the book's final cut.
Continue reading "Obama Is Our First Hip-Hop President".
Grammy-winning rapper Jay-Z is the latest hip-hop star to show support for the current Occupy Wall Street movement making its way across the United States and world.
Continue reading Jay-Z's Off That Occupy Wall Street, Puts On "Occupy All Streets" .
The U.S. State Department is looking for non-traditional ways to combat foreign policy tensions overseas, reaching into hip-hop as a source for solution.
Continue reading US Drops Hip-Hop Envoys, Not Bombs, To Kill Overseas Tension .
G-Unit leader 50 Cent continues to build off an eye-raising public service announcement one week ago by once again issuing another directed toward banks and politicians.
Continue reading 50 Cent Releases Another Heated PSA, "I Don't Want To Do Business W/ These F*ckers Anymore" .
Southern rapper David Banner has weighed in on the hype surrounding the current Occupy Wall Street protests and explained why a few celebrities may get shunned for wanting to get involved with the cause.
Continue reading "All Of Us Have Become So Corporate That People Don't Even Feel Like We're A Part Of [Them]" .
Brooklyn music mogul Jay-Z has come to United States President Barack Obama's defense and said critics should fully consider his position before hating on the head of state.
Continue reading Jay-Z Spits Back At Prez Obama Haters, "He Got A Raw Deal & A Bad Economy" .
Former Fugees leader Wyclef Jean has shown some political interest in former 2008 vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin by co-signing her swag.
Continue reading "Whenever I Say Sarah Palin, People Think I'm Crazy, But I Like Her".
Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne has shown off a political side by sharing his thoughts on the conservative side of government.
Continue reading Lil Wayne Says My President Is Black, "Republicans Are Never Going To Like Us" .
Mobb Deep's Prodigy recently shared his political take on President Barack Obama and said while he may be celebrated by millions, the nation's head of state should be watched carefully.
Continue reading Prodigy Predicts Prez Obama's Global Plot, "He's Down W/ This Whole Conspiracy To Rule The World" [Audio].
G-Unit leader 50 Cent has decided to fight ignorance with knowledge and love by getting back at criticism from FOX News personalities Bill O'Reilly and Laura Ingraham.
Continue reading 50 Cent Punks Bill O'Reilly & Shoots Love Bullets At Laura Ingraham, "I Want To Date You".
During a recent listening session of his Watch the Throne joint album, rap mogul Jay-Z discussed the slaying of Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden.
Continue reading Jay-Z Speaks On Osama Bin Laden's Death, "[Jay Wanted] To Deliver The News Of His Death".
Grammy-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco kept his word and accepted controversial Fox host Bill O'Reilly's challenge by appearing on his "The O'Reilly Factor" talk show and defending terrorist-related comments related to President Barack Obama.
Continue reading Lupe Fiasco Shuts Down O'Reilly's Factor [Video].
Controversial Fox television host Bill O'Reilly has become the latest high profile celebrity to weigh in on Grammy-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco publicly labeling President Barack Obama the United States' biggest terrorist.
Continue reading Bill O'Reilly Bashes Lupe's Fiasco, "[He's] A Pinhead".
West Coast rapper Game has decided to fall back from the hype created by Grammy-winning artist Lupe Fiasco last week after calling President Barack Obama the country's biggest terrorist.
Continue reading Game's Not Tripping Over Prez Obama Jab, "I Know Lupe & He's A Good Dude".
President Barack Obama may have to retire his hope that Grammy-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco will give an apology days after labeling him the United States' biggest terrorist as the fellow Chicago emcee now says there is nothing to clarify.
Continue reading Lupe Fiasco Defends Prez Obama Terrorist Remark, "I've Got Nothing To Clarify".
Grammy-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco has taken notice of the backlash headed his way in light of calling President Barack Obama the United States' biggest terrorist this week and slyly responded to his critics.
Continue reading Lupe Tackles Obama Backlash Fiasco, "I Still Pay Taxes Homeboy, Duh".
Grammy-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco will likely not receive an invitation to The White House anytime soon after labeling United States' President Barack Obama as a terrorist.
Continue reading "The Biggest Terrorist Is Obama In The United States Of America" [Video].
West Coast rapper Lil B has injected his thoughts into the upcoming 2012 presidential election by questioning renowned real-estate developer Donald Trump's aim to become the next United States leader.
Continue reading Lil B Stumps Over Trump, "[Him] Running For President Show You Just How F*cked Up America Is".
After causing a ruckus a couple weeks ago for inviting Chicago rapper Common to a poetry event held at The White House, First Lady Michelle Obama has finally come forward to address the aftermath.
Continue reading Michelle Obama Finally Addresses Common's White House Invitation.
Rap veteran Luther "Uncle Luke" Campbell will have to seek alternative ways to help the city of Miami after losing in the city's mayoral election last night (May 24).
Continue reading Uncle Luke Political Dream Crushed, Loses MIA Mayoral Election.
With all the hype finally dying down over Common's invitation to perform at The White House event earlier this month, SOHH hit up Louder Than A Bomb poetry film co-director Gregory Jacobs for his take on the Fox News anxiety.
Continue reading "It's One Of Those Things They Tried To Build It Up To Something & It Just Died".
Rap veteran Nas recently opened up about this month's slaying of Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden and why former President George W. Bush is no where to be found.
Continue reading Nas Still Out For Presidents To Represent Him, "Where Is Bush?".
Rap veteran Nas has shared his two cents on Common recently making headlines for being called out by Fox News as a "vile" rapper after being invited to a White House poetry event by First Lady Michelle Obama last week.
Continue reading Nas Calls Fox News Shook Ones, "It Scares The H*ll Out Of Them".
After challenging "Daily Show" host Jon Stewart to appear on his Fox News television program to debate rapper Common's invitation to a White House poetry event this week, media personality Bill O'Reilly's wish comes true.
Continue reading UPDATE: Bill O'Reilly & Jon Stewart Face-Off Challenge Gets Green Light.
Controversial Fox Television host Bill O'Reilly has refused to let this week's Common/White House controversy die down by challenging "Daily Show" host Jon Stewart to justify defending the rapper.
Continue reading Bill O'Reilly Can't Factor Common's Defenders, "This Is Far Beyond Dopy Lyrics" [Video].
Former Governor of Alaska Sarah Palin has made sure to remind critics of her appreciation toward hip-hop despite calling out Chicago rapper Common's invitation to a White House poetry event this week.
Continue reading Sarah Palin Denies Anti-Rap Perception, "I Know The Lyrics To 'Rappers Delight' Too" [Video].
Chicago rap veteran Common has responded to being labeled as a "vile" artist by former Governor of Alaska Sarah Palin and Fox News after he received an invitation to a poetry event hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama.
Continue reading Common Responds To "Vile" Reports, "Apparently Sarah Palin & Fox News Doesn't Like Me".
West Coast rapper Lil B has come forward to address his Tweet from earlier this week questioning the murder of Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden and his stance against violence.
Continue reading Lil B Defends Controversial Osama Bin Laden Remark.
Public Enemy's Chuck D has come forward to lash out against controversial remarks made by real estate mogul Donald Trump relating to President Barack Obama's race and background.
Continue reading "There Are Supposed To Be 20 Cats Lined Up Cursing [Donald] Trump The F*ck Out".
In light of Wyclef Jean recently making headlines for being attacked while showing support for the upcoming Haiti presidential election, SOHH talked to his cousin/producer Jerry Wonda to get his take.
Continue reading "Wyclef's Just Trying To Make Sure the Right Person Gets The Power".
Chicago rapper Rhymefest's run at becoming his city's official alderman ended in defeat last night (April 5) when challenger South Side Alderman Willie Cochran earned 54.6 percent of the votes.
Continue reading Rhymefest's Political Run Ends In Defeat.
Activist/Rapper Wyclef Jean has reflected on his recent gunshot wound last week in Haiti and how the incident brought exposure to Haiti's forthcoming presidential election.
Continue reading Wyclef Jean Takes A Bullet For The Team, "It Brought Light To The Fact There Was An Election Going On".
After some recent buzz linking President Bill Clinton and Drake to an upcoming event, the Thank Me Later platinum seller has confirmed the reports.
Continue reading "I Got A Party With Bill Clinton".
Defending his decision to run for mayor of Miami-Dade County, former 2 Live Crew member Luther "Uncle Luke" Campbell has explained why placing a tax on adult entertainment is needed in his hometown.
Continue reading Uncle Luke Wants To Tax That A**, "Strippers & Exotic Dancers Will Be Happy".
Gramm-winning rapper Wyclef Jean and Academy Award-winning actor Sean Penn finally placed their past differences aside over the weekend after the their public dispute over the Haitian presidency ignited last summer.
Continue reading Wyclef Jean Shoves Beef W/Hollywood Star In The "Penn".
Rap veteran Uncle Luke's frustrations with his Miami hometown has reached an all-time high, and has inspired his quest for a seat in the city's mayoral office.
Continue reading "I Think We Can Stimulate The Economy W/ A Tax On Strippers".
Last night's annual State of the Union Address by United States President Barack Obama caught the attention of a few hip-hop artists who took to Twitter to share their reactions.
Continue reading "If Wiz Performs 'Black & Yellow' As Soon As Obama Is Done I'm Retiring" [Video].
Bad Boy Records' CEO Diddy opens up about his thoughts on United States President Barack Obama in the new issue of Source Magazine.
Continue reading Diddy Says In Obama We Trust, "I Just Want The President To Do Better".
With buzz surrounding artists like Uncle Luke and Rhymefest taking aim at political office, SOHH recently spoke with Shyne to get his take on the relationship between politics and hip-hop.
Continue reading Shyne Breaks Down Hip-Hop's Political Connects.
Rap veteran Uncle Luke has announced his intention to put on for his city by possibly running for the mayor of Miami this spring.
Continue reading Uncle Luke Considers Freaking M.I.A. As Mayor.
OutKast's Big Boi has weighed in on the debate over former United States President George W. Bush's efforts to address 2005's massive Hurricane Katrina disaster in New Orleans.
Continue reading Big Boi Calls George W. Bush A Liar, "Everybody Knows That's Some Bullsh*t" [Video].
After the overwhelming support Kanye West has received after ex-President George W. Bush cited him for creating one of the lowest points in his career, SOHH hit up G.O.O.D. Music's Pusha T for his opinion of the situation.
Continue reading Pusha T On Bush Singling Out Kanye West, "I Don't Give A F*ck About What His Lowest Point Was".
Rap icon Jay-Z has come to the defense of Kanye West days after former U.S. President George W. Bush singled out being publicly condemned by the rapper as one of the lowest points in his eight-year office term.
Continue reading Jay-Z Calls Out George W. Bush, "His Lowest Point Was [Kanye West] Talking About Him?".
After former United States President George W. Bush said Kanye West painted him as a racist for a slow response to 2005's Hurricane Katrina, Ye has responded to the situation.
Continue reading Kanye West Responds To George W. Bush's "Racist" Claims.
Former United States president George W. Bush has broken his five-year silence after being called out by rapper Kanye West over his effort to assist New Orleans during the Hurricane Katrina disaster.
Continue reading George W. Bush Calls Kanye West's Hurricane Katrina Remarks Racist.
Former United States President Bill Clinton has shared his enthusiasm over Lil Wayne being less than 24 hours from exiting Rikers Island and how intelligent he believes the Young Money leader truly is.
Continue reading Bill Clinton Amped Over Lil Wayne's Release, "This Guy's Smart" [Audio].
Television personalities Rocsi and Free have teamed to remind fans to exercise their right to vote in today's midterm elections.
Continue reading Rocsi & Free Get Intimate About Voting [Video].
Rap mogul Jay-Z is reportedly being targeted by United States President Barack Obama to play a role in his 2012 re-election campaign.
Continue reading Jay-Z Wanted By President Obama.
Chicago rapper Che "Rhymefest" Smith has explained his motivation behind running for alderman of the 20th Ward in his Illinois hometown.
Continue reading Rhymefest Explains Chi-Town Political Run, "We Will Reclaim Our Greatness".
Chicago rapper Rhymefest's leap into the political realm has reportedly been confirmed as the G.O.O.D. Music associate will look to run for an office seat in his hometown next month.
Continue reading UPDATE: Rhymefest's Chi-Town Political Run Confirmed.
Rap mogul Jay-Z has been chosen to help encourage eligible voters to fight for their beliefs by appearing in an ad campaign for next month's Election Day next month.
Continue reading Jay-Z Urges Fans To "Fight For What's Right & What You Believe" [Video].
The Fugees' Wyclef Jean has announced that although he no longer seeks the Haiti presidency for 2010, plans are in motion to make a run in the 2015 election.
Continue reading Wyclef Jean Still Anticipates Haiti Presidency, "I'm Not A Quitter".
President Barack Obama has made a new induction into his iPod player by adding Grand Hustle newcomer B.o.B. to his official playlist.
Continue reading President Barack Obama Shuffles Another Rap Star Into iPod.
United States President Barack Obama has opened up about what he has been listening to these days and admits that Jay-Z is no longer the only rap star found in his playlist.
Continue reading President Barack Obama Inducts Nas & Lil Wayne.
Entertainer Wyclef Jean has officially ended his quest to become the next president of Haiti.
Continue reading Wyclef Jean Quits Pursuit Of Haiti Presidency.
Academy-award winning actor/activist Sean Penn has responded to remarks made last weekend when Wyclef Jean accused him of using cocaine during a live concert.
Continue reading Sean Penn Responds To Wyclef Jean's "Sniffing Cocaine" Accusations.
The Fugees' leader Wyclef Jean has publicly called out Sean Penn and ex-associate Pras after both artists blasted him during his brief run at the Haiti presidency this summer.
Continue reading Wyclef Jean Fires Shots At Sean Penn & Pras, "You Only Kicked 8 Bars For The Fugees" [Video].
Hollywood actor Sean Penn has once again called out Wyclef Jean in his attempt to run for the presidency of Haiti and questioned why he will not give up on a bid.
Continue reading Sean Penn Calls For Wyclef Jean To End Haiti Prez Run.
Wyclef Jean is continuing to fight for an opportunity to enter Haiti's presidential race this November and has now reportedly accused electoral officials of violating the country's constitution.
Continue reading Wyclef Jean Exposes Haiti Electoral Officials, "They Violated The Constitution To Benefit Their Families & Friends".
The Fugees' frontman Wyclef Jean has decided to fight back a Haitian election officials ruling stating he may not run for the presidency this fall.
Continue reading Wyclef Jean Fights Back In Haiti Presidency Ruling, "I Cannot Surrender Now".
The Fugees' leader Wyclef Jean has confirmed reports of being ineligible to run for the presidency in Haiti through an open letter to fans and supporters.
Continue reading Wyclef Jean Withdraws From Haiti Presidential Run, "I Disagree With The Ruling".
Fugees frontman Wyclef Jean has stepped forward to address reports which claim he is ineligible to run for president of Haiti in November.
Continue reading Wyclef Jean Shuns Haiti Presidential Ineligibility Reports, "I Wanted To Clarify A Rumor".
The Fugees' Pras has defended his decision to back Haiti presidential candidate Michel Martelly against cousin and group member Wyclef Jean heading into the November election.
Continue reading Fugees' Pras Defends Endorsing Wyclef Jean's Haiti Presidential Rival, "We Need A Real Leader" [Video].
Rapper Jamal "Shyne" Barrow will reportedly be deported to his country of origin, Belize, and will continue to fight for his right to return to the United States.
Continue reading BREAKING: Shyne To Be Deported, Immigration Battle Will Proceed From Belize.
As T.I. counts down the days until he begins his prison term, he spoke with SOHH and addressed criticism about his participation in an ATL Crime Stoppers PSA, which some have equated with snitching.
Continue reading SOHH Exclusive: T.I. Defends "Crime Stoppers" PSA, "I Don't See That As Snitching".
Platinum-selling rapper Ludacris has decided to join forces and support Georgia's Democratic hopeful, Jim Martin, by attending the "Rally for Change" in his homestate today.
Continue reading Ludacris Disturbs The Peace At "Rally For Change".
Gaining a stellar buzz from his pro-Barack Obama single "My President Is Black," Young Jeezy spoke with SOHH about his realistic interpretation of what the upcoming new administration will mean for Americans.
Continue reading Young Jeezy On Obama Presidency, "It's Gonna Take Him A Couple Of Years To Get It Right".
Incarcerated music producer John Forte has been given a rare pardon by President George W. Bush allowing him to be released from his 14 year prison sentence beginning next month.
Continue reading Wyclef Associate, John Forte, Pardoned By President Bush .
Continue reading Obama Logs On, Plans Weekly YouTube Messages To The American Public .
Continue reading Beyonce Offers To Sing At Obama's Inauguration.
Continue reading Jay-Z, Common & Busta Rhymes Record Tracks Celebrating Obama's Victory .
Continue reading Diddy, Kanye, Usher & Others React To Obama Win.
Continue reading Breaking News: Barack Obama Elected The 44th President Of the United States.
Continue reading T.I. Urges Fans One Last Time To "Go Vote".
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Continue reading Q-Tip's Election-Day Release Echoes Obama's Message.
Continue reading Jay-Z, Diddy & Mary J. Blige "Promote The Vote" In Philly.
Continue reading Busta Rhymes' Motown Debut Gets Pushed Back.
Continue reading Obama Assasination Plot Uncovered, Two Men Arrested.
Paying homage to one of music's most iconic performers of all time, Diddy offers an ode to the lifestyle of Frank Sinatra in his latest CIROC Vodka commercial.
Continue reading Diddy Channels Sinatra In New Ad Campaign, Reacts To Prez Debate.
With a highly expected bonus "Last Chance for Change" performance originally scheduled for Monday afternoon (October 6) in Miami, Jay-Z surprisingly canceled his appearance at the last minute due to throat problems.
Continue reading Jay-Z Calls Out Sick For Obama Concert.
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Continue reading John McCain Vs. Barack Obama.
Publicly showing his support for Democrat presidential candidate Barack Obama, hip-hop mogul Jay-Z reminded fans about the importance of voting while performing at a charity event last night in
Continue reading Jay-Z Keeps It Cautious At Free Obama Benefit, Adds New Dates.
On the heels of the Vice Presidential debate,airing tonight at 9 p.m., hip-hop mogul Diddy continues to voice his opinion on the candidates, particularly Republican VP nominee Sarah Palin.
Continue reading Diddy To Sarah Palin, "You Scare Me" .
