Anti-war protests galore
Russell Simmons, Bono, George Michael and James Lavelle have all voiced anti-war stances, with Lavelle planning a Wrong War club night at Fabric on 20 March.…
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Def Jam man launches hip hop festival
Def Jam founder Russell Simmons will launch an Urban Hip-Hop Music Festival in Atlanta in April, alongside a second Hip-Hop Summit.…
Media hint at clues to Jay's killer
Reports suggest an associate tipped off Jam Master Jay's killers, while police have named no suspect; a new reward and a hip-hop peace summit have been announced.…
Run-DMC no more
Reverend Run says Run-DMC are retired following the murder of Jam Master Jay, while the hip hop community pledges money for Jay's family and a campaign for peace.…
More tributes at Jam Master Jay funeral
Friends and fans gathered in Queens for the funeral of Jam Master Jay, as Russell Simmons and others launched a coalition to help his family.…
Police hunt Jam Master Jay killers as tributes continue
New York police describe a suspect they are hunting for Jam Master Jay's murder as tributes continue from Chuck D, Busta Rhymes, Ice Cube and Aerosmith.…
Family Jacko join the debate
Jermaine Jackson read a Jackson family statement defending Michael against industry and comedy criticism, and disputing Sony's claims about 'Invincible' marketing.…
Hiphop's peaceful protest a victory
New York's mayor Michael Bloomberg has backed down on proposed education cuts and given teachers a 16% raise after a hiphop-led protest, organised by Russell Simmons' network.…