Rapper who had 1995 pop hit with "I Wish" to follow up this fall with I Can't Stop. ... San Francisco police seeking statements from Wu-Tang Clan. ... Eminem collaborator working on own album.

Napster Lawyer Accuses Judge Of Record-Industry Bias
The judge, for example, ignored studies showing that Napster has a positive effect on CD sales, lawyer Jonathan Schiller said on Friday. Napster filed a brief seeking to permanently overturn a potentially crippling injunction.
[Fri., August 18, 2000 11:11 PM EDT]

Tupac's Family Settles With Estate Of Man Who Sued Him For Assault
Competing lawsuits by the family of the slain rap star and the family of another man shot to death two years later have ended with a settlement for an undisclosed amount. At the time of his death, Tupac was facing an assault lawsuit.
[Fri., August 18, 2000 12:04 PM EDT]

Elton John Champions Eminem, Macy Gray, Groove Armada In Monthly Column
The pop icon has been writing a monthly music column for Interview magazine. In addition to praising Macy Gray, Travis and Groove Armada in the column, he has defended Eminem.
[Fri., August 18, 2000 3:02 AM EDT]

This Week's Feature: An Interview With Rising Star Nelly
Nelly talks about the new album Country Grammar, plans to start his own label and the St. Lunatics.
[Mon., August 14, 2000 2:38 PM EDT]

CHARTS

Nelly's Country Grammar Still Tops In R&B/Hip-Hop
The rapper sold more than 234,000 copies of his album last week, holding on to the top spot of the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Experimental rappers De la Soul had this week's highest debut, coming in at #3.
[Fri., August 18, 2000 8:43 AM EDT]

CORRECTION: Source Awards To Be Taped Next Week
The Source Awards will be taped Tuesday in Pasadena, Calif., and air on Aug. 29 on UPN. Sonicnet Music News erroneously reported, in an article published July 19, that the awards show would be taped on Aug. 27.
[Thurs., August 17, 2000 9:12 PM EDT]

Reporter Says Two Members Of Wu-Tang Clan Punched Him
The reporter said a bodyguard for the rap group punched him after a show in San Francisco on Saturday night, and Ghostface Killah and U-God then joined in the beating. A Wu-Tang Clan spokesperson had no comment.
[Wed., August 16, 2000 10:08 PM EDT]

CHARTS

Nelly Grabs #1 Spot; De La Soul Debut At #9
Hip-hop newcomer Nelly grabbed the #1 spot on the Billboard 200 chart with his debut LP, Country Grammar. Hip-hop veterans De la Soul boasted the week's highest debut with their first album in four years.
[Wed., August 16, 2000 6:52 PM EDT]

Eminem Files For Divorce
Eminem filed for divorce Wednesday (Aug. 16) in Macomb County, Mich. The rapper has been separated from wife Kimberly Mathers since early June.
[Wed., August 16, 2000 8:24 PM EDT]

Dead Prez, DJ Tony Touch Playing Black August
Also on the lineup are the Roots' Black Thought and Reflection Eternal's Talib Kweli and DJ Hi-Tek. The show, Aug. 30 at the New Age Cabaret in New York, will address U.S. Navy operations on Vieques.
[Thurs., August 17, 2000 8:32 AM EDT]

Image Gallery: Lil' Kim, Lucy Pearl, Jay-Z ...
Mostly teenagers showed up for the daylong KMEL Summer Jam, held in Mountain View, Calif. The lineup included many of the hottest hip-hop and R&B stars, including Da Brat, Kurupt and Master P.
[Wed., August 16, 2000 2:52 PM EDT]

Latin Alternative Music Conference Highlights Rock En Español
Aterciopelados and Molotov were among the acts showcased at the Sunday to Tuesday confab in New York that explored rock en español's relationship to the music-biz mainstream. Attendees partied, paneled and networked.
[Wed., August 16, 2000 9:15 PM EDT]

LIVE

Aterciopelados, Vallejo Play Latin Conference
Molotov and Vallejo performed for the Watcha Tour on Monday, highlighting the Latin Alternative Music Conference in New York. Aterciopelados starred at La Banda Elastica's awards show the following night.
[Wed., August 16, 2000 11:52 PM EDT]

'Left Eye' Says Solo LP To Focus On 'Self'
The outspoken MC from the multiplatinum girl group is working on a solo project that she says will be released early next year. She's also formed a new production company that will develop and sign acts to major labels.
[Wed., August 16, 2000 8:32 AM EDT]

Digital Nation: Napster's Judgment Daze
If a federal judge's decision is upheld, users may have to say goodbye to Napster as they know it. The 45-page ruling rejected nearly every argument put forth by lawyers for the file-sharing service.
[Wed., August 16, 2000 11:53 AM EDT]

Lil' Bow Wow, Da Brat Wow KMEL Summer Jam Audience
Other rappers performing Saturday at the daylong, radio station-sponsored concert included Jay-Z with Beanie Sigel, Nelly and Lil' Kim. R&B performers included Next, Ideal and Lucy Pearl.
[Sun., August 13, 2000 8:01 PM EDT]

Ice-T, Kool Keith Unleash Analog Brothers Album
The two rappers take rap fans on a journey through laser beams and electronic soundscapes on the Analog Brothers' Pimp To Eat, which hits record stores Tuesday. "It's not normal hip-hop," Ice-T said.
[Mon., August 14, 2000 8:33 AM EDT]

Al Gore's Choice For Running Mate Sounds Sour Note With Music Industry
Al Gore's selection of Joseph Lieberman as his running mate has drawn fire from music-industry insiders. Lieberman, a self-appointed moral crusader, has fought alongside such cultural conservatives as anti-rap activist C. DeLores Tucker.
[Wed., August 9, 2000 7:22 PM EDT]