With March being recognized nationwide as Women’s History Month, New Jersey’s Hip-Hop Association is joining forces with the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and Rutgers University to host an all-star women’s discussion on the importance of females in Hip-Hop.   Officially christened Ladies First! Elevating Women in the 21st Century, the panel features femcee… Read more »

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Carol City, Florida rapper Rick Ross will make a surprise appearance at the Miami Gardens Job Corps tomorrow, AllHipHop.com has learned.   Ross will be on hand tomorrow (March 31) in his old neighborhood of Carol City, where the Job Corps center is located.   He will encourage students to pursue their academic or career… Read more »

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Singer/producer T-Pain was involved in a freak golf cart accident on Friday (March 27) that has left him with serious injuries.   According to reports, T-Pain suffered a number of cuts and abrasions on his face and he also lost four teeth in the accident.   As a result, T-Pain missed two high profile appearances this weekend… Read more »

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Teen sensation Soulja Boy has found his second smash hit courtesy of the chart-topping popular single “Kiss Me Thru the Phone.”   This week, the Sammie-assisted track reached #1 on Billboard’s Rhythmic Top 40 Radio chart.   On Billboard’s Hot Ringmaster’s list, it has remained the #1 ringtone for the last 8 weeks with sales… Read more »

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Tonight, (March 28) rapper Flo Rida will celebrate the release of his latest album R.O.O.T.S. (Route Of Overcoming The Struggle) live from Club Dolce in Miami.   The release party will be streamed live via the Internet in conjunction with the launch of new self-distribution platform, MyContent.com.   A number of rappers will be on… Read more »

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Just hours after receiving a one year federal prison sentence for his infamous October 2007 arrest for firearms possession, rapper T.I. surprised Atlanta fans with an impromptu appearance Friday night (March 27) alongside Grand Hustle’s newest star B.o.B.   Billed as the “D.C. x ATL” concert, the show, which took place at the CW Loft… Read more »

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Rapper Nas and reggae artist Damian “JR Gong” Marley have announced a new album and will highlight their collaborative effort tonight in Los Angeles. The upcoming album is slated for release in June of this year. The newly christened team will appear tonight at the Grammy Museum at L.A. Live in Los Angeles at 8… Read more »

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On Wednesday (March 25), T-Pain’s estranged father and former manager Shaheed Najm released a venomous tirade against Akon and his brother Bu, accusing the pair of using lies and deception to cause a rift with his superstar son.   Today the brothers are battling back against the explosive allegations, beginning with Najm’s claim of the… Read more »

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Cam’ron has emphatically ended the hopes that fans had for a musical reunion of The Dipomats, the Harlem-based group he founded. “I’m not doing the Diplomat album. I’m not rhyming with Jim or Juelz or nothing. I wish them all the best of luck,” he said. “Accept it, people, its not happening. I’m not doing… Read more »

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Hip-Hop star T.I. appeared in federal court today (March 27), where he was sentenced to one year in prison for buying illegal machine guns and silencers in October of 2007.   T.I., born Clifford Harris Jr. was caught purchasing the weapons in an Atlanta parking lot, just moments before he was scheduled to take the… Read more »

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Revered Hip-Hop duo Mos Def and Talib Kweli will reunite as Black Star during an intimate performance in New York’s Time Square.   The pair will run through a number of their classic tracks as Black Star during two performances at The Nokia Theater in May.   The shows come as both rappers prepare to… Read more »

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Jay-Z will headline at the “Last Smash Platinum Blast” concert, which is taking place next month at Arizona stadium. This is the first concert at the stadium in 32 years and will also feature Kelly Clarkson, The Veronicas,and Third Blind Eye. The concert, which is a one night only event, is hosted by Arizona University…. Read more »

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Rap star Flo Rida has hit back at allegations that he was involved in an incident that authorities have labeled an act of animal cruelty.   Flo Rida, born Tramar Dillard, was in Lexington, Kentucky to promote his album R.O.O.T.S., which lands in stores March 31st.   An eye witness called local Animal Control authorities… Read more »

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One of the dreams of late entertainment icon Shakir Stewart will become a reality next month courtesy on his very own Hip Hop Music Channel (HHMC).   The network was originally conceived by Stewart, his childhood friend Shawn Granberry, and movie producer Robert Watts as an outlet to showcase the diversity and power of Hip-Hop… Read more »

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Local police are seeking to question two unidentified men traveling with rapper Flo Rida, over charges of animal abuse.   Flo Rida was in Lexington, Kentucky on Tuesday and Wednesday (March 25), to promote his upcoming CD R.O.O.T.S.   The trip went bad when a witnesses allegedly saw two men step off of Flo Rida’s… Read more »

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