In addition to having a new daughter, Bushwick Bill of the Geto Boys has launched his own record label and recently dropped a compilation album. The Different Styles Organization is a compilation album that Bushwick says features a variety of material. "This album has every style of rap, from your thug sh*t, to your love… Read more »
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Russell Simmons has joined with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and is calling for a boycott of Kentucky Fried Chicken. Simmons was featured in a full page advertisement in The Courier-Journal in Louisville, Kentucky, where KFC is headquartered. Simmons would not comment on the issue with AllHipHop.com, saying "I am not a… Read more »
Philadelphia rapper Ness, a cast member of MTV’s "Making The Band 2," has taken a cue from his mentor P. Diddy and has launched his own record label. "I got my own label, Rest Ya Neck Entertainment," Ness told AllHipHop.com. "The name means to relax, to fall back and chill. The first group I got… Read more »
A law firm his filed a lawsuit against Marion "Suge" Knight, alleging that the imprisoned mogul fraudulently sold or gave away four properties in the Los Angeles area, to avoid paying almost $142,000 a judge ordered him to pay the firm. In May, Knight had been ordered to pay the law firm of Kopple and… Read more »
Saint Louis bred rapper Nelly and his company, Team Lunatics are hoping to ride the success of his hit "Pimp Juice," and have launched an energy drink named after the song. "There may be several drinks out there claiming to boost liveliness, but the energy drink market still provides many untapped marketing opportunities," Nelly told… Read more »
Irv Gotti was busted Friday evening and charged with possession of ecstasy, in Oakland, California. The head of Murder Inc. was stopped at a security checkpoint backstage at the Network Associates Coliseum, during an R.Kelly concert. A search of Gotti turned up one single ecstasy tablet along with prescription Viagra tablets. Gotti was booked at… Read more »
After a lengthy hiatus, Mr. Eon and partner DJ Mighty Mi are aiming to raise some eyebrows with the release of their latest album, The Highlite Zone. "The lead single is called ‘Take it off,’" Mr. Eon told AllHipHop.com. "It’s all about the jersey’s and how people who don’t know anything about sports are rocking… Read more »
Outkast, Biz Markie and a host of NBA stars are set to join New York Knicks’ Shandon Anderson August 29-31st, to help launch his philanthropic endeavor, The Shandon Anderson Foundation. "Actually the foundation has been in existence for three years," Anderson said. "This is the first actual event because I wanted to make sure I… Read more »
"Born Gangsta" an unauthorized glimpse into the lives of rap stars Tupac Shakur and 50 Cent, will hit bookstores soon. According to co-author Anthony Thomas, the book points out parallels and contrasts between the two rappers careers and their impact on American culture. "I wanted to bring up the point that both men rose to… Read more »
Rappers Insane Clown Posse, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Tech N9ne and the Kottonmouth Kings will hit the road as part of the "Wicked Wonka" tour, set to kick off September 17th in Cleveland, Ohio and fittingly end with a special Halloween show on October 31st in Detroit, Michigan. In related ICP news, Violent J has released a… Read more »
Fox Searchlight Pictures has snagged the rights to the DMX produced film, "Never Die Alone," an urban thriller that is currently in post-production. The movie is based on the 1974 book of the same name, which was written by cult writer Donald Goines. DMX’s Bloodline Films and Contentfilm have lined up some heavy hitters to… Read more »
Brooklyn bred rapper Jaz O and his Kingz Kounty Entertainment are launching the 1st annual "Kingz Kounty Throwback to Marcy Classic." Hosted by Free from 106 & Park, the event will feature a variety of events and programs aimed at improving youth education and promoting youth empowerment. The Throwback will also feature a basketball tournament… Read more »
Universal Records received a special delivery last week- $1 million dollars worth of marijuana delivered to their New York offices. According to the New York Post, a box weighing approximately 150 pounds was delivered to 1755 Broadway, addressed to a person named "Ronnie." The box allegedly had 825 Broadway, Universal’s other address, crossed out. Guards… Read more »
T.I. plots joining the ranks of hip-hop entrepreneurs with his latest venture in the construction business based his Atlanta hometown. The rappers New Finish Construction Company, which is run with his uncle, with renovate old homes and apartment complexes in the area then rent or resell them. Its one of my ways of giving back,… Read more »
Bryan "Baby" Williams is collaborating with R&B star R. Kelly to produce Best of Both Worlds 2, which the rapper said will feature an all star line up. "It’s still early in the recording process," Baby told AllHipHop.com. "It’s gonna come out on Cash Money and his label, Rockland. So far it’s just his folks… Read more »
