L.A. to Pay $1.1M to Slain Rapper's Family

L.A. to Pay $1.1M to Slain Rapper's Family
A federal judge has ordered the city to pay $1.1 million in legal costs to the family of slain rapper Notorious B.I.G. as sanctions for intentionally withholding evidence during the family's civil lawsuit trial.
Source: news.yahoo.com

Nas Signs With Former Rap Rival Jay-z
Rapper NAS has reached a deal to release his next two albums through Def Jam Recordings - the label of his former rival JAY-Z. The two hip-hop star
Source: www.contactmusic.com

Billboard.com -- Hank III Rounds Up Double-Disc Set
Shelton Hank Williams III, aka Hank III, has set a Feb. 28 release date for his newest effort, "Straight to Hell."
Source: www.billboard.com

ARIA chart: Lohan cracks top 10
It's a fresh-look Australian singles chart this week with newcomer rapper Chris Brown going straight to the top.
Source: www.smh.com.au

Combing the history of black hair
Today the black hair product business is a billion-dollar industry, fueled by black womens desire to keep their tresses looking good. But hair in black America is not just about aesthetics. Its about self-esteem, identity, politics, economics, history and race.
Source: www.wcfcourier.com

Eminem And Kim Walk Down The Aisle To Mockingbird
Eminem's bride Kim Mathers walked down the aisle to the rapper's hit 'Mockingbird' - a song about their painful divorce.
Source: www.uk-flava.com