DMX and Drugs Behind Bars

DMX

Instead of becoming a freeman, rapper DMX (born Earl Simmons) was ordered to stay in prison for another week after authorities allegedly caught him with drugs. DMX was scheduled to be released from prison yesterday, July 13th but apparently he might get locked up longer. Aside from the drug … [Read more...]

Juelz Santana Arrested For Drug Dealing, Guns – Held on $125,000 Bail

LaRon Louis James, a Dipset rapper who is better known with his stage name, Juelz Santana is being charged with multiple offenses that include possession of a firearm and a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a handgun without having a permit, possession with intent to distribute a … [Read more...]

Why I’ve Always Avoided Cokeheads

I was reminded last night of my early impressions of cokeheads that saved me from ever going down that disgusting road.  Since this is a music industry related blog and since crack is the focus of a variety of increasingly tired rap subgenres, I figure it's right on topic!Back in my early … [Read more...]

Monetizing Pill Poppin’: Eminem on VIBE Real Rap Cover, Relapse Album Art, Popsomp Hills Rehab “Viral”

Eminem on Cover of VIBE's Real Rap 2 Issue So Eminem makes the cover of VIBE's Real Rap 2 issue cause he keeps it so real. Note the cover text telling the tale of pills and rehab drugs, near death and the return from addiction. But that doesn't mean he'll be rapping about being … [Read more...]