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With Nicole Richie's troubles, who should she date to help her out of this slump? How about rapper/actor Ludacris???

The Indianapolis Star reports that rapper Ludacris will be in the Indianapolis 500 parade this year. Many different actors from shows on TV will also make an appearance.

It's been said that Southern rap isn't hip-hop, but nothing is further from the truth. For every meaningless song that is associated with a dance that rules the airwaves, there are many other great songs that stand for something.

Sexual Abuse, Drug Addiction and Exploitation are a few issues driving our children out of their homes in record numbers. Can Two Rap Stars change that?

Most Anticipated southern rap albums of 2008, the list includes Lil Wayne, Ludacris, T.I., Young Buck and others.

Upcoming Movies for 2008 that feature rappers such as 50 cent, Ludacris and Common.

According to XM Radio in a recent press release, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges will be celebrating his 30th birthday with a private dinner party known as "Birthday for a Boss," hosted by XM Radio.

Atlanta is home to Grammy-nominated artists, T.I., Ludacris, Jermaine Dupree, Usher, Ciara and others and becoming a buzz for all things hip, exciting and trendy. But is this all this beautiful, cultural city has to offer?

For those who complain about the lack of good music venues in DC, this article may answer your questions. I'll show you the best spots to see live music.

Hollywood based Ur Network Alliance at http://www.urnetworkalliance.com/3.html continues its weekly networking and support group meetings featuring November 2: Hal Landon, actor and coach at South Coast Rep Theater; November 6: Jody Hart Casting Director

Article looks at what were the top ten hip hop songs for 2006.

The show tapes in Burbank, California. However, if you check the calendar, you will see that the show is taping in NYC in late-November 2006 and will probably be taped in other cities near you throughout the year. Check it out and apply for free tickets!

A Recap on my trip to the MTV VMAs.

Will the Democrats and Republicans pull off the same thing they do every year, putting an average white man on the ballot for President? The Republicans most likely will. however Sen. Obama and Hilary Clinton may just break the mold for this election

This upcoming fall season has a lineup of some of the biggest names in rap & hip-hop that will be releasing new material and hopefully resurrecting a genre that has declined over the years.

The absolute worse experience with childcare for my preschooler.

The fourth installment in my "The Most Underrated Albums of All Time" series.

50 Cent says Oprah Winfrey has abandoned the black community. Is he right?

Nancy and Tonya give their opinion on the 50 Cent slamming the Queen of talk shows.

Fifty Cent thinks Oprah has "gone white." Is he right?

Interview with upcoming musician ILLOQUINT.

I grew up in Buffalo NY for 18 years, left to find life in the big city, then returned to examine the good, the bad and the ugly in Buffalo NY.

While often ignored by tourists coming to Chicago, Oak Park is a place of history and diversity well worth seeing.

This story takes a look at some complaints rappers have about Oprah Winfrey and how they feel she does not want then on her show.

A research paper comparing and contrasting country and hip hop music, showing that they have much more in common than one would think.

Hip-hop artists have long been stereotyped as shallow materialists with little regard for their society, but some rappers are out to change the public opinion of their art form.

The hottest and best songs of this past year.

Growing up Asian, there haven't been many role models, celebrity-wise, to look up to. But there have been some and lately Asian Americans seem to be making bigger strides in the film industry.

A brief look back with good tastes in music as we discuss the influences of Rap/Hip-Hop throughout urban communities.

Jaimie Foxx and Joaquin Phoenix have received great accolades for their respective roles as Ray Charles and Johnny Cash. But have they crossed the line between representation and reality?

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If you were waiting for Baby Boy 2, you may just want to take a look at another interesting movie by John Singleton, Hustle and Flow, a coming-of-age story about a Memphis pimp and the women who love him.

Let your hair down, relax and try something new.

What are the origins of personal prejudice? Do individual experiences fuel standing stereotypes? Is it easier to perpetuate existing stereotypes because "things will never change?" Can people battle internal struggles within their own ethnic group?

This kind of story has been done before with films like The Commitments, or even October Sky. The theme of chasing a dream and never giving up resonates with everyone. Even pimps and drug dealers.

Bizarre is back with his first LP. You've heard him in D12, now he's back to give you a taste of his day-to-day life. This is what it's like living in a Hannicap Circus!

Rita Whack visited DePaul University, in addition to three other African-American writers to talk about the hardships endured by African-American writers. Instead she complained about Eric Jerome Dickey, Aaliyah, and 50 Cent.

A tale of six nightmares I dated from online chatting. I'm still waking up sweating from these jokers!

This article reviews the film Hustle and Flow which recently won an Oscar for best original music for a film.

Solid R&B album that's still standard and average at times. Mario seems capable of much better and much more.

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Ahhh Lil Jon. Producer, rapper, certified hype man. A hyper concoction of dreadlocks and platinum teeth, pimp cups and random exclamations shouted at regular intervals, with a penchant for making hits. Or, as he likes to call himself, the King of Crunk.

Ten percent of serial killers are women. The majority of these woman over the past three decades have used SIDS as a cover up for murder.

My opinion on why I feel Hip Hop has been repeatedly used as a scapegoat for what is going on in society today. Defending the music that many of us enjoy and grew up on.

These men call themselves anchors (and at best, talk show hosts) but they're really just jerks; here are the five worst.

The album does contain solidly average lyrics, vocals, and production. But Jamie's voice and material truly is nothing that hasn't been heard (sometimes better) than before.

Terrence Howard is a genius when it comes to acting out emotions on screen. The Academy Award nominated actor has been brilliant in recent performances and appears to have a bright career ahead of him. Find out more about Terrence Howard.

Few producers in hip hop have been as influential or as successful as Timbaland, aka Tim Mosley, a native of Norfolk, Va. And few producers have as distinctive a sound as Timbo