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Ashanti Celebrates Self-Titled Album’s 15th Year with Throwbacks and Crashing Buskers

By Staff Writer | Mar 10, 2017 03:49 PM EST

R&B singer Ashanti made an impact upon entering the music industry. As a veteran musician, she now looks back at her starting steps, while giving a fan a really good time. Read More »

Karrine Steffans Shades Christina Milian For Using Lil Wayne & Ja Rule For Music?

By Mereb Gebremariam | Sep 23, 2015 04:09 PM EDT

Karrine Steffans implies that Christina Milian may have slept with Lil Wayne in order to get signed to YMCMB. Read More »

Hot 97’s Hip Hop Has Heart Foundation Hosts 2nd Annual Lift ‘Em Up Celebration

By Elena Lopez | Nov 11, 2014 03:15 PM EST

HOT 97 WQHT FM, the #1 station for Hip Hop and R&B in the New York tri-state area, announces the return of its highly successful night of service & inspiration: Lift 'Em Up. Last year, Lift 'Em Up provided those less fortunate a first class experience and dignified evening of gourmet food and holiday entertainment. HOT 97 on-air talent, behind-the-scenes staff, friends in Hip Hop, including Ja Rule and Sevyn Streeter, and partners came together to provide an outstanding feast, entertainment, and holiday market for New Yorkers in need. The event will include a special visit from Hip Hop artist Maino and R&B singer Justine Skye, gourmet food provided by Two Fish And Five Loaves, music by HOT 97's legendary DJs, and the return of the Holiday Market, where families will be able to take home food for the own Thanksgiving meals the following week. Read More »

Def Jam 30th Anniversary Concert Recap: Did Jhene Aiko Pull A No Show?

By Elena Lopez | Oct 17, 2014 11:21 AM EDT

To commemorate three decades of excellence, the record label commissioned previous and current artists for the Def Jam Recording's 30th Anniversary Concert, which was held last night (October 16) at the Brooklyn Barclays Center. One scheduled performer whose presence was definitely missed was that of Jhene Aiko. Fans took to social media to express their disappointment and ask Aiko why she didn't show up. Read More »

Ja Rule Lists God as Executive Producer on New Movie, 'I'm in Love with a Church Girl'

By Jon Niles, Mstars Reporter | Oct 21, 2013 03:21 PM EDT

Rapper Ja Rule (real/acting name Jeff Atkins) has a new movie out now, "I'm in Love with a Church Girl," with a very special executive producer listed in its credits. Though the film's IMDB page does not have this listed, God was the executive producer on this PG-rated movie. The Real co-host Adrienne Bailon also stars as the title character. Read More »

Ja Rule Freestyles Weather Forecasts On Atlanta Morning News Program

By Alex Galbraith, Mstars Reporter | Oct 02, 2013 01:41 PM EDT

Rappers don't die, they just do corny sh*t like this. Contrary to popular belief, Ja Rule did not actually pass away upon his first listen to Get Rich Or Die Tryin'. The former flagship artist of Murda, Inc. ('member them?) is still around and was recently released from prison after a nearly two-year gun possession bid. How did he choose to celebrate? By going on Better Mornings Atlanta and freestyle the weather updates. Read More »

50 Cent, Ja Rule Beef [VIDEO]: Murder Inc. Admits 'Loss' to G-Unit Rapper, Floyd Mayweather and Ray J Instagram Feud to Also Crumble? [PHOTOS]

By Danica Bellini, Mstars Reporter | Oct 01, 2013 11:32 AM EDT

Do fans remember Ja Rule's infamous feud with 50 Cent which led to the demise of Murder Inc? Well, the "Put It On Me" rapper finally opened-up about his "loss" to Shady/Aftermath/G-Unit Records in a revealing interview with Hot 97's Angie Martinez. Fifty's a fighter... will Floyd Mayweather and Ray J also fall victim to the rapper's constant badgering on Instagram? Read More »

Ja Rule Released from Prison, Rapper Serves 2-Year Jail Sentence for Illegal Gun Possession and Tax Evasion, Under House Confinement Until July 28

By Danica Bellini, Mstars Reporter | May 07, 2013 03:24 PM EDT

Reports confirm that after serving out a two-year jail sentence, rapper Ja Rule was just released from a New York federal prison on Tuesday morning (May 7). The popular musician/actor (real name, Jeffrey Atkins) was charged with attempted illegal gun possession and tax evasion back in 2011 (sentences which he concurrently served). According to TMZ, Ja Rule must remain under house confinement until July 28. Ja Rule' a free man! Sort of... Read More »

Chris Lighty Dead 2012, Hip Hop Star Shot Himself

By Mia Smith | Aug 30, 2012 04:22 PM EDT

Chris Lighty has been declared dead on Thursday morning after shooting himself admidst an argument with his ex-wife Veronica Lighty in Bronx, reports said. Some sources declare his death as suicide however, it is still being investigated before any information is released. Read More »

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