Daily Hip-Hop News: Exclusives and Breaking Info

More Rappers Join Class Action Lawsuit Against CBS and CNET Over Illegal File Trading Services

By: Jake CratesCategory: NewsNovember 21, 2011

(AllHipHop News) Singers, songwriters and performing artists alike are collaborating with Internet media mogul Alki David to file a massive copyright infringement lawsuit, claiming CBS subsidiaries CNET and CBS Interactive possibly earned billions by distributing illegal file trading software. The complaint is being spearheaded by Alki David and the Justice for Artists Coalition (www.justart.net, to […]

Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five Inducted Into Grammy Hall of Fame

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: NewsNovember 21, 2011

GRANDMASTER FLASH & THE FURIOUS FIVE HEADING FOR GRAMMY HALL OF FAME!

Mobb Deep Premieres Video For “Dead Man Shoes”

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: NewsNovember 21, 2011

EXCLUSIVE: MOBB DEEP PREMIERES NEW VIDEO “DEAD MAN SHOES”

Nicki Beats Lil Wayne, Kanye At AMA’s

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: NewsNovember 21, 2011

NICKI CLEANS UP AT THE AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS…CHECK THE PHOTOS!

Jay-Z Talks Not Repeating The Sins of His Father

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: NewsNovember 20, 2011

(AllHipHop News) Jay-Z, recently named one of GQ’s “Men of the Year,” attended the 16th annual party held to celebrate the honor this past Friday night in West Hollywood along with his pregnant wife, Beyonce. The Hip-Hop power couple is expecting their first child in February. At the party, Jay-Z spoke to People magazine, reflecting […]

Wolf Blitzer and Doug E. Fresh To Re-Team At Soul Train Awards This Year

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: NewsNovember 20, 2011

WOLF BLITZER TO GET HIS HIP-HOP ON AT THIS YEAR’S SOUL TRAIN AWARDS!

Wu-Tang’s GZA Signs With Babygrande, New Album Coming in 2012

By: Jake CratesCategory: NewsNovember 19, 2011

(AllHipHop News) Legendary Staten Island, New York rapper and co-founder of the Wu-Tang Clan GZA has announced that he has re-signed with Babygrande Records. The most recent deal is the 5th for GZA, who has recorded with Cold Chillin’ Records, MCA Records, Geffen Records and Angeles Records. “We have a fantastic relationship with GZA, and […]

A Healthier Rick Ross Returns to the Stage at Prairie View A&M Homecoming

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: NewsNovember 19, 2011

(AllHipHop News) After suffering two seizures on the same day back on October 14, Rick Ross returned to the stage for the first time in over a month. The performance was held at Prairie View A&M University’s homecoming concert, with Ross running through hits like “Blowing Money Fast,” which you can watch below. The […]

Birdman, Busta Talk New Deal With Cash Money

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: NewsNovember 19, 2011

BIRDMAN AND BUSTA TALK NEW CASH MONEY DEAL!

Asher Roth Signs To Def Jam Records

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur)Category: NewsNovember 19, 2011

ASHER ROTH JOINS DEF JAM

Rick Ross To Host Meet & Greet At Wingstop; Partners With Coca-Cola

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: NewsNovember 19, 2011

IF YOU LIVE IN MEMPHIS, YOU CAN MEET RICK ROSS THIS SUNDAY!

Soul Train Awards, Rap Greats Salute Heavy D

By: seandrasimsCategory: NewsNovember 18, 2011

(AllHipHop News) On the evening prior to his being laid to rest, Dwight Arrington Myers was saluted by peers and fans at the taping of the Soul Train Awards 2011 in Atlanta. On the red carpet, Kurtis Blow, Daddy O, and Naughty by Nature shared memories and reflections on Heavy’s life. Soul for Real also […]

Family, Friends, President Barack Obama Mourn Heavy D.

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: NewsNovember 18, 2011

EXCLUSIVE: CELEBS, POLITICIANS AND EVEN PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA HONOR HEAVY D.!

Big Sean Responds to Ludacris Diss

By: Jake CratesCategory: NewsNovember 18, 2011

(AllHipHop News) Big Sean clarified statements he made about his role in developing the now infamous ” Supa Dupa Flow” style of rhyming. Big Sean responded to Ludacris’ “Badaboom” track released yesterday (November 17). During an interview with Seattle’s KUBE 93FM, Big Sean explained that he respects Ludacris and described how he thinks the rumors […]

Lupe Fiasco Detained At LAX

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: NewsNovember 18, 2011

LUPE FIASCO DETAINED AT LAX! CHECK IT OUT

Magnolia Shorty’s Husband Killed In New Orleans

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: NewsNovember 17, 2011

(AllHipHop News) The husband of murdered rapper Magnolia Shorty was shot and killed today (November 18) in New Orleans. According to the Times-Picayune, police found Carl Bridgewater around 3:19 PM in Century City, near Louisiana and Loyola avenues. By the time paramedics arrived, Bridgewater had already died from his injuries. Carl Bridgewater’s death was the […]

Rostrum Records CEO Discusses Success Of “Blue Slide Park” As Independent Release

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: NewsNovember 17, 2011

MAC MILLER’S LABEL CEO DISCUSSES ‘BLUE SLIDE PARK”, THE DIGITAL LANDSCAPE AND SUCCESS!

Update: Master P Clarifies “Too Many Zeros” Album Title

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: NewsNovember 17, 2011

MASTER P. VS TMZ OVER NEW ALBUM TITLE?!

Mobb Deep To Debut New Music During “Black Cocaine” Release Party

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: NewsNovember 17, 2011

MOBB DEEP PERFORMING NEW MATERIAL FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 5 YEARS!

“Yo! MTV Raps” Returning For One-Night Special on MTV2

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: NewsNovember 17, 2011

(AllHipHop News)On Sunday, December 4th at midnight, MTV2 will be airing a 30-minute special called “Yo! MTV Raps Classic Cuts,” following the airing of the channel’s Sucker Free Awards show. The retrospective episode will feature hosts Ed Lover, Dr. Dre, and Fab 5 Freddy, as well as artists like Ice Cube, Busta Rhymes, The Roots’ […]