Joseph Wayne McVey, the rapper the streets know as Z-Ro, is in trouble again. The “King of the Ghetto” has a trial date next Monday at the Harris County Courthouse for felony drug possession, stemming from a February 2009 Harris County Sheriff’s bust. Police allege that McVey, 33, was in possession of a codeine mixture weighing more than 28 grams but...

WordofSouth.com: We’re in the house with Young Malice, best known for being 1/3rd of The Product alongside Willie Hen and legendary artist Scarface. How you doing? Young Malice: Oh man, I’m doing amazing right now. WordofSouth.com: Ok, no doubt. What have you been up to Malice? Young Malice: Right now, perfection takes time. But it’s almost time for...

Houston rap artist Trae will join a very elite list at tomorrow’s performance of the famous UniverSoul Circus, in recognition of his outstanding work within the community; they are awarding him with a Leadership Award.

For all of the controversy and negative imagery attached to the rap music world, its artists often do much to give back to their communities and show support for the young people coming up behind them. One such artist is Houston’s Trae tha Truth, and, in honor of his outstanding work within the community, the City of Houston is honoring Trae with his own day;...