Jay-Z is currently in the working stages on a new film.  Not as an actor, but instead providing his musical expertise by scoring the adaptation of The Great Gasby. Although the unofficial news...

Photo Credit: Dazed & Confused   New York's own Azealia Banks has been riding high since her song "212" caught the attention of music lovers. The brown skinned beauty effortlessly stands out...

  Now, here's a refreshing way to start 2013!  As such, STACKS Magazine re-introduces our special series called On The Block.  This series is a platform where new and non-commercial artists can...

It seems as if comedian Katt Williams is going every other way but up. After recently being arrested for child endangerment, Katt’s script has once again been flipped due to him being hit with a tax lien...

While we all know any successful films starts with a really good script, one still has to know what to do with it and how. So far all you aspiring and up and coming filmmakers take heed to the advice shared...

After going strong for 17 seasons, Baltimore Ravens star Ray Lewis is throwing in the towel and ending the chapter of his life as a professional football player. Lewis made the announcement yesterday that...

Photo Credit: TLC.com   Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, of the multi-platinum group TLC, is making a big splash back into the entertainment world.  Her new reality show "Totally T-Boz" airs Tuesday,...

  Scrilla dropped a new joint, coincidently, on the same day he announced his departure from CTE.  To show that ain't no harsh feelings, the new track "High and Fly" features Young Jeezy.  Richie...

Several interesting annoucements were made over the holiday break. But, the one that caught my eye was the New Years Eve annoucement that Scrilla was leaving CTE.  It wasn't that long ago since I sat down...

  Garfield Hylton is a fellow blogger and twitter character that I have grown to admire. Maybe it was the raw style that he comes with on a consistent basis. Or, maybe it was the...

  "Check the resume...it's risky business in the A"...shouldn't be too hard to believe when rap legend Big Boi says so. In his newest video, "In The A", Outkast's other half aggressively expresses...

While she’s no stranger to the music industry having already penned hits for Mary J. Blige, Katy Perry, and Rihanna just to name a few, singer-songwriter Ester Dean is on to making her music. By way of her...

Concert promoter Patrick Allocco is going for the gusto when it comes to tapping into rapper Nas’ pockets. In a recently filed lawsuit by Allocco he is demanding that Nas pay up for being a no-show at a...

While the yay-sayers and the nay-sayers are busy having their say about Quentin Tarantino’s new film Django Unchained, when it comes to the business of topping the box office, it looks as if the film...

After getting the team off to a winning start and not to mention just recently being deemed as the Eastern Conference’s Coach of the Month for November, Avery Johnson has been given the boot as head coach...

  Outside her stint on Dancing With The Stars and her latest album K.I.S.S., some could say that Mya keeps a low radar.  But, it seems as though she's been in the studio cooking up some heat. This...

  Photo Credit: Greg Blankenship|The Telegraph   It's holiday season and families are exchanging gifts and enjoying the moment. But for many people the holidays are not so joyous. Therefore...

  Some rap critics have debated his lyrical content (or lack thereof) and are baffled by his mass appeal. But, whether you like him or not, Wiz Khalifa has proven to be one of the most financially...

Many artists are becoming smarter and taking their careers in their own hands. Artists are realizing that giving full ownership and creative control to major labels is not necessarily the way to go.So instead,...

  Producer, Mike Will Made-It released his new mixtape today on Christmas eve.  The Est. In 1989 2.5 mixtape is his third mixtape in a ongoing series of mixtapes. Featured on Livemixtapes.com, the...

  On November 28, STACKS Magazine had the pleasure to host its first talent showcase. The Respect The Grind Talent Showcase featured great performances by several underground artists. The showcase,...

  Check out the new video from Future, "Hard",  off of DJ X-Rated's mixtape "Welcome to Mollyworld":     Shouts to Pesh, of...

  Even during the holidays, music is never scarce.  Hence, two new videos dropped over the past week from southern rappers Trina and 2 Chainz.  In one, Trina says she shine like "Beam" with the...

Another day, another day a celebrity has fallen on the short end of the stick when it comes to lawsuits and has been ordered to pay up.   Following an incident at a car audio shop in Charlotte, North...

Get ready, get ready get ready! Buckle your seat belts and get ready for the ride that has become VH1’s Love and Hip-Hop no matter which city they’re in.   Nonetheless it’s New York’s time...

Like acting, like clothing lines, like reality television, like premium liquors…there’s no limit to what these celebrities may dip their hands in be it an athlete, musical artist, actor or actress....

‘Girl on Fire” aka Mrs. Alicia Keys is definitely on her grind when it comes to making strides with her recent album. With her first single already being a hit and now having her second single from the...

  Georgia rapper Pastor Troy is making a huge wave back into the music scene. However, his latest venture is via radio waves with his very own 2-hour underground rap show. D.S.G.B. Radio shines the...

  Last night, VH1 premiered its first late night talk show, Tiny Tonight.  The one hour episode indeed grabbed the attention of the millions that were tuned in.  Starring Tameka "Tiny" Harris,...

  It's been a minute since we've heard one-half of the legendary rap group 8 Ball & MJG. Well, MJG is back with a hot mixtape called "Bitches, Money, Guns". The new project showcases MJG's...