Rapper The Game has dedicated his final album, "Lax," to his late cousin Shannon Johnson. Calling her "the greatest soldier my family has ever known",

Rapper Lloyd Banks has sparked reports he will be the next member to leave 50 Cent's G-Unit amid rising concerns over the record label's bosses.

Rapper The Game has reportedly been charged with criminal battery for allegedly punching his cousin during a family funeral.

This isn't to bash rappers, nor is it to say that these artists aren't allowed to pursue different paths in Hollywood. With so many prominent rappers acquiring roles

Football fan rappers Bow Wow and The Game are set to go head-to-head on videogame Madden NFL 09 - for a $100,000 prize. Bow Wow has thrown down the challenge after The Game - real name Jayceon Taylor - claimed he was the world's best player.

The music industry has always thrived on fabricated competition to generate publicity; The Beatles vs. The Rolling Stones, The Beatles vs. Elvis Presley,

Decaydance/Fueled By Ramen recording group Gym Class Heroes have announced details of their upcoming co-headline tour with The Roots.

Houston, Texas rappers Trae and Mike Jones stole the show at Monday's Ozone Awards by fighting backstage before the ceremony began. Jones was punched in the fracas,

Rapper The Game has denied attacking his pal Eminem in a new track leaked online - insisting his lyrics have been misinterpreted. The single My Life, from his forthcoming L.A.X. album, is a collaboration with Lil Wayne.