The Gym Class Heroes are getting ready to embark on the first tour supporting their forthcoming album The Quilt, with some heavy duty Hip-Hop support.   The Gym Class Heroes, known for collaborating and touring with rock groups like Fall Out Boy, have teamed with The Roots to co-headline a North American Tour this fall…. Read more »

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The death of rap superstar Kanye West’s mother has prompted the approval of a new bill requiring hospital patients to take a physical exam, before having elective cosmetic surgery.   The LA Times reports the California Senate passed the requirement on Wednesday (August 13) with a vote of 37 to 1.   According to Sen…. Read more »

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Houston rapper Mike Jones has officially apologized for his role in a fist fight with Trae the Truth during the third annual Ozone Awards, although the chart topping rapper denied responsibility for the incident.   “First off before I point any fingers, I personally do want to apologize for the incident that happened at the… Read more »

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Jody Breeze, one fourth of Atlanta-based Block Entertainment/Bad Boy Records group Boyz N Da Hood, is currently being held in a Georgia jail cell, awaiting a hearing on charges of probation violation, the rapper’s lawyer has confirmed to AllHipHop.com.   Attorney Shawn McAllister told AllHipHop.com that Breeze, born Jacoby White, was arrested last Friday (August… Read more »

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The Game Disses Jay-Z /Chino 104-7 Kiss FM

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Houston rapper Trae The Truth has expressed regret for striking fellow neighborhood rapper Mike Jones earlier in the week, but the apology wasn’t directed to his adversary. “I have to take the time out to apologize to the kids, and to anyone who follows and supports my career for what happened at the Ozone Awards… Read more »

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Building on the success of last year’s VH1 reality, Sandy “Pepa” Denton has announced Let’s Talk About Pep, her autobiography now set for release through VH1 Books.   “This is the real Pepa,” Denton disclosed in a statement to AllHipHop.com. “And this is the memoir of a true pioneer, fighter, survivor, and inspiration to women… Read more »

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After close to fifteen years in the game, rapper Master P has decided to officially abandon the name under which he attained success.   With over 75 million records sold worldwide, the five-time Grammy Award winner will now go by P. Miller in an effort to expand on his equally impressive achievements as a businessman…. Read more »

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The life of award-winning composer/musician Isaac Hayes will be memorialized next week during a funeral service in Cordova, Tennessee.   The service, which will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday (August 18) at Hope Presbyterian Church, comes as the music world and fans mourn Hayes, who died Sunday (August 10), after family… Read more »

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A Phoenix, Arizona judge has issued an arrest warrant for rapper DMX for missing a scheduled court date today (August 12), AllHipHop.com has learned.   DMX, born Earl Simmons, is accused of visiting the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona to receive treatment for an illness and using someone else’s identity, in order to avoid paying… Read more »

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The Third Annual Ozone Awards and TJs DJs Tastemakers Only Music Conference came to a successful and peaceful close in at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston last night (August 11), despite a pair of attention grabbing altercations and a late start to the four-day weekend’s marquee event.   Celebs and fans came… Read more »

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After making a name for himself with the debut single “Get Silly,” rookie rapper V.I.C. is set to release his debut album Beast on August 26.   Born to a New York mother and an immigrant Ghana father, V.I.C. began making music when he was ten years old.   With a diverse family tree, V.I.C…. Read more »

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102 JAMZ, Waleed Coyote interviews Mike Jones about the incident with Trae at the Ozone Awards in Houston.

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Houston, Texas rappers Mike Jones and Trae the Truth were involved in an altercation backstage today (August 11) at the Ozone Awards in Houston.According to witnesses, the two rappers were having a conversation when Trae the Truth allegedly struck Jones for unknown reasons.The altercation occurred in the backstage area, as artists like Slim Thug, David… Read more »

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Contrary to several internet reports, Lil’ Wayne’s daughter was not killed on Sunday night (August 10), the rapper confirmed with AllHipHop.com in an exclusive statement.   Several websites reported early Monday afternoon (August 11) that eight-year-old Reginae Carter had been killed in a traffic accident.   Despite the absence of details of the reported accident,… Read more »

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