Don King

James "Jimmy Henchman" Rosemond, Ex Rap Mogul, Guilty of Narcotics Trafficking, Say Feds

Ex-Rap mogul James "Jimmy Henchman" Rosemond, 47, was found guilty today in Brooklyn for leading a drug gang that moved thousands of pounds of cocaine cross country, often in musical instrument cases, to the streets of Brooklyn and Queens. Among a slew of charges, Rosemond was convicted of trying to ... More >>

RIP: Bert Sugar. Iconic Boxing Journalist Dead At 74

​The first feature I wrote for the Village Voice when I came to New York was a profile of Bert Randolph Sugar. It appeared in the May 3, 1983 issue. When it was published, I got a note from Sugar: "Not bad, but you violated one of the cardinal rules of journalism - you buried your lead. You didn' ... More >>

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Mike Tyson's Top Ten Rap Cameos

​Reggie Rock Bythewood's One Night in Vegas, airing on ESPN tonight as part of the network's "30 for 30" documentary series, shines a light on the little known friendship and many parallels between tortured souls Mike Tyson and Tupac Shakur. The title of Bythewood's documentary is a reference ... More >>

Soul Power Follows the Artists Who Went with Ali to Zaire

Jockbeat: The Beguiling Power of Mike Tyson

In the interest of full disclosure, James Toback owes me money.  At a party in 1992, he assured me that if Evander Holyfield ever met Mike Tyson, Tyson would surely destroy him. We made a $100 bet. You know how that one turned out.  At a memorial service for Pauline Kael in the winter of 2 ... More >>

Tyson Delivers a Powerful Blow; Fighting is Down for the Count

Spot the April Fools' Day Press Release, Vol. 4

At least it doesn't tell you you're fat and make hilarious bloating noises like some Wii products we could mention a) Björk joins Led Zeppelin. b) The latest way to get in shape with the Wii: Don King Boxing OUT NOW! (Björk carries the day, but that's one hell of a botched RickRoll opportunit ... More >>

TABLOIDED: Political and Sports Battle Royale

From Madvillain to Milli Vanilli

Angry fans allege that mysterious rapper MF Doom won't even play his own shows anymore

'Surf's Up'

Obey Your Corporate Sponsor

Sprite hosts streetwear brands in fashion show; brings in Kanye and Missy

Brooklyn Zoo

Dan Zanes builds an interactive kid rock empire one starstruck toddler at a time

Why You Will Never Take Ambien Again

Writer Smacksdown Arturi Gatti in Midtown Hotel!

Sharpton's Cynical Campaign Choice

Reverend Al Dumps Jesse's Best for Bush's Buddy

Bush Sisters Exposed!

The Sharpton Chronicles

Reverend Al Sharpton Is Furious About the Airing of a 1983 Drug Sting Videotape. On His Side?

On His Back

Is This the End of Iron Mike?

Sports

Fight Songs

Sports

Fighting for Their Rights

And Their Lefts. Women Foment a Boxer Rebellion

Sports

Mind Over Splatter

Hopkins’s Strategy: Wave a Red Flag at Trinidad

Letters

Enter Carl W. Thomas

How Abner Louima's Former Attorney Can Make or Break A Black-Latino Coalition

The Ego Candidates

Bloomberg Lands First Endorsement: Abe Hirschfeld

The Reverend’s New Clothes

Al Sharpton’s Fashion Journey

2000 Village Voice Sportswriters' Poll Results

The Main Event

Boxing’s Middle Weights Save the Sport Again

Guns, Bribes, and Benjamins

Can Sean ‘Puffy’ Combs Purchase Respectability and Buy His Way Out of the Club New York Shooting Trial?

Sports

Sports

The Century in Sports

The Eighth Annual Village Voice Sportswriters' Poll

1999 Village Voice Sportswriters Poll Results

Sports

Sports

Mano a Mano

Trinidad­De La Hoya— Boxing Showdown in Latino Land

Gender Bending in Queens

Dream Makers, Heartbreakers

Strawberry and Other Star Athletes Who've Suffered Self-Inflicted Tragedy

Holyfield-Lewis II: Judgment Day

The Mecca of Mishaps

State of the Unification

The Heavyweight Championship is in crisis

Down for the Count

Christy Martin has fallen. The women's boxing world hopes she won't get up.

The ABL, 1996-1998

Winners Take All

The Seventh Annual Village Voice Sportswriters Poll

Ex-Louima Lawyers Lien on 'Dream Team'

Challenge Cochran camp on fees