(AllHipHop News) Rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs hit Rikers Island earlier in the week to visit jailed rapper Lil Wayne. According to the New York Daily News, Combs hopped the bus to Rikers to visit Lil Wayne on Wednesday (April 28th) at the Eric M. Taylor correctional facility. Diddy, who was on a pre-approved list, met… Read more »

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(AllHipHop News) Motivated with a desire to help young music fans, Texas-based independent music label SwishaHouse Records has joined forces with the Syphilis Elimination Advisory Council (S.E.A.C.) for the “Don’t Sleep On It” youth heath expo. The event, which takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today (May 1) at the Kashmere Multi-Service Center… Read more »

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The New Video for “She Makes Me Feel Alright” Freeway and Jake One will premiere the new video for “She Makes Me Feel Alright” this Sunday on MTV Jams, during “Philly Day.” In addition to showcasing new music from the city’s top artists, “Philly Day” will also spotlight new emerging artists. “She Makes Me Feel… Read more »

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(AllHipHop News) Rap star Nas has teamed with ESPN’s primetime newsmagazine E: 60 to present the story of the Liberian Amputee Soccer Team. The documentary centers around the team of amputees as they prepare to compete in the African Cup of Nations Soccer Tournament. All of the team players are victims of Liberia’s 14-year civil… Read more »

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(AllHipHop News) Rap star Ice Cube has signed on to play a police officer in the upcoming movie Rampart, which will focus on the notorious unit within the Los Angeles Police Department. The flick is being written by screenwriter James Ellory, will feature Ice Cube starring as a homicide detective investigating the dirty actions of… Read more »

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Sha Money XL, nee Michael Clervoix III, has been appointed the role of senior VP of A&R at Def Jam Records. The executive expressed his excitement at being a part of the changes at Def Jam, an iconic label founded by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin. “It’s a true blessing to be part of this… Read more »

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(AllHipHop News) LL Cool J is planning to release his second fitness guide to inspire his fans to stay in top shape with the new book LL Cool J’s Platinum 360 Diet and Lifestyle. The new book reveals LL Cool J’s 360-degree program that has helped him achieve his goals in the gym, which has… Read more »

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(AllHipHop News) T.I. will give one of his first major performances this May when the rapper and artists on his Grand Hustle record label hit Miami during Memorial Day weekend. Atlanta promoter Jacob York and Miami’s 99 Jamz are promoting “The Return of the King” Memorial Day Weekend Extravaganza. T.I. and crew are lasted to… Read more »

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(AllHipHop News) Supporters of deceased rapper Guru have launched a website dedicated to documenting the downfall of producer Solar. Solar is under intense scrutiny for a series of letters released allegedly penned by Guru before he died of cancer on April 19th. The website features a number of interviews with Guru and Solar that highlight… Read more »

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(AllHipHop News) Producer Danger Mouse has reached an agreement with EMI Records to release Dark Night Of The Soul.Dark Night Of The Soul is a collaboration between Danger Mouse and deceased singer Sparkle horse (Mark Linkous.)Anticipation for a commercial release for Dark Night Of The Soul began to build in early 2009, when limited edition… Read more »

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A former guard at Rikers Island may sue after she was terminated for allegedly spying on rapper Lil Wayne. Officials at Rikers Island, the New York jail that houses the rapper, charged that Amelia Negron went into the unit where Wayne stayed without appropriate authorization. Negron denied the charges. “I don’t even like rap. I… Read more »

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(AllHipHop News) Arizona’s new immigration law will give birth to a new form of racial profiling in the eyes of Chuck D. The Public Enemy frontman addresses the controversial law and what he views as “the growing tangible and intangible wall existing between the black and brown people in North America” in his new song “Tear… Read more »

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(AllHipHop News) Miami-based rapper Pitbull will be in good company on the printed page as one of the 50 Most Beautiful Hispanic Celebrities for People En Espanol. Those appearing in the special issue with the hitmaking entertainer include actress Sofia Vergara from ABC’s Modern Family, singer Ricky Martin, model /TV personality Daisy Fuentes, singer/actress Thalia,… Read more »

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Gucci Mane (Radric Davis), his booking agent Johnnie Cabbell (Hitt Afta Hitt Entertainment), and Debra Antney (So Icey Entertainment CEO) are facing another lawsuit over alleged concert no-shows.   The latest lawsuit was filed in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania by William Marshall (Marshall Productions) and Derrick Brown (Rockstar Entertainment). The two parties allege that Gucci’s representatives… Read more »

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(AllHipHop News) Solar’s ex-girlfriend and former 7 Grand Records employee Tasha Denham has lashed out at Solar over his alleged abusive treatment towards Guru.Denham explained her claims in an extensive interview with HipHopDx.com.”There was one night we were at Guru’s house,” Denham said of an altercation between Guru and Solar.”I was about three months pregnant… Read more »

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