Grammy-winning producer DJ Jazzy Jeff has confirmed his participation in DJ Hero, the latest interactive music gaming experience from Activision Publishing.   The game will follow the model laid out by the wildly popular Guitar Hero series, and feature several other distinguished DJs in Grandmaster Flash, DJ Shadow, DJ AM, and DJ Z-Trip.   For […]

Rapper Nicki Minaj has announced that she will join the America’s Most Wanted Music Festival, which features superstar rappers Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy, Drake and Soulja Boy.   The female emcee will hit the road with her male counterparts to promote her latest mixtape, Beam Me Up Scotty.   “It’s been hectic for the last […]

Harlem rapper-turned-preacher-turned rapper Mase recently responded to critics doubting his reemergence in Hip-Hop and reunification with former Children of the Corn group member Cam’ron.   Mase recently dropped a brand new single “Thinkin’ Bout You,” after being inspired to return to the music industry following the death of Michael Jackson.   The track is a […]

Rapper/star NBA basketball player Shaquillle O’Neal will don his producer hat on September 8th with Codeblack’s DVD release of The All-Star Comedy Jam series.   The comedy series, which was originally taped live in Phoenix, Arizona before the NBA All-Star Game, features standup routines by host Cedric The Entertainer, Tommy Davidson, Aries Spears, Kevin Hart […]

Creating a follow-up to his debut solo album, Checks, Thugs and Rock and Roll, proved to be a motivational experience for rap pioneer DMC, who opted for a different musical path, after visiting Japan for a series of interviews to promote the 2006 release.   The result of the encounter provided the foundation for DMC’s […]

In preparation for the release of his new LP Last Train to Paris, mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has announced the formation of the new band Dirty Money.   The trio consists of Combs, former Danity Kane member Dawn Richard, and songwriter Kalenna.   Diddy confirmed the group’s existence and laid out the focus of the […]

Cash Money Records and Lil’ Wayne’s offshoot imprint, Young Money Entertainment, are staging a virtual coup on the industry this fall.   In a recent interview with AllHipHop.com, Cash Money’s co-founder Bryan “Baby” Williams revealed the label’s combined roster will release up to six albums between September and October of this year.   Leading off […]

Hip-Hop star Flo Rida will be among the artists performing during the 2009 Miss Universe Competition, organized announced today (July 25). Flo Rida will perform his huge hit “Right Round” as well as his latest single “Jump” during the pageant, which is hosted by Billy Bush of Access Hollywood and Claudia Jordan of Deal or […]

A 25-year-old Norwegian rapper is making headlines, because he is claiming to be the fourth child of late pop superstar, Michael Jackson.   Omer Bhatti traveled with Jackson and lived at the Neverland Ranch, after allegedly befriending the singer when he was 12-years-old.   Bhatti, who sat with Michael Jackson’s family and siblings during a […]

G.O.O.D. Music artist Kid Cudi will seek to parlay the success of his breakout single “Day ‘N’ Nite” into TV when he begins lead acting duties for HBO’s How To Make It In America.   In an interview, Kid Cudi defined his role and revealed the fledgling show’s strong push courtesy of Hollywood veterans Mark […]

UPDATE:   Earlier reports of Nas having to pay over $55,000 in support have been proven false, as AllHipHop.com has confirmed the Queens emcee has been ordered to pay $39, 498.00 per month.   The verdict was put in place until a September 8 hearing, when a judge will again review the monetary stipulations.   […]

With rumors swirling about his possible “music retirement,” Mike Jones is setting the record straight about his future plans.   In an in-depth interview with the Houston Press, Mike Jones defended himself against accusations from former friends and associates that he squandered his career and took advantage of them.   “People hate on Mike Jones […]

Popular radio talk show host Wendy Williams has announced she is hanging up her microphone for good, to focus on her new television show.   Williams announced that she will leave her position at WBLS at the end of this month and end her “Wendy Williams Experience” radio show.   She will devote all of her […]

Kanye West will be featured in an upcoming special on Fuse TV this Saturday (July 25) titled “Fuse Presents Kanye West: Live From the Chicago Theatre.”   The special features an exclusive interview with Kanye West about his mother’s aspirations for his non-profit, The Kanye West Foundation.   West’s mother, Dr. Donda West, established the […]

Emimen’s younger brother Nathan Mathers will appear in Shelby Township district court today (July 23) to stand trial on a drunken driving charge. Mathers was charged with DUI on April 15, after police stopped his vehicle for failing to pull over for an ambulance. Mathers failed sobriety field tests and Macomb County Police said the […]

With Nas confirming and celebrating his first son’s birth during a performance in Queensbridge earlier this week, Kelis has disclosed her own official statement on the child’s delivery.   Representatives for the singer confirmed that Knight arrived healthy with no complications, despite a long labor period.   “Kelis gave birth to Knight Jones last night […]

A day meant to pay homage to local rapper Trae the Truth ended in violence earlier today, when a shooting broke out on Texas Southern University’s campus, injuring several people.   Last year, the city of Houston named July 22 “Trae Day” due to the rapper’s work within the community.   Today, the large family […]

Immediately upon reading reports of the recent accusations brought against his client, Yung Berg’s manager and attorney contacted AllHipHop.com vehemently denying the allegations reported Tuesday afternoon (July 21).   Chelsea Berry, who claims she filed a police report in an LA suburb last Thursday evening (July 16), accused Berg of assaulting her while she visited […]

Wu-Tang’s RZA is set to deliver his second book, this time focusing on the elements on spirituality and philosophy.   Entitled The Tao of Wu, the book details RZA’s own personal journey to enlightenment.   By utilizing Hip-Hop lyrics, autobiographical anecdotes, and parables, the RZA explains how he was simultaneously inspired by Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, […]

Twista’s foray into independence has proven to be successful, as his sixth studio album Category F5 has landed at #1 on Billboard’s Top Rap Albums chart and #8 on the Top 200 Albums Chart.   Category F5 was the first release in a new partnership between Twista’s Get Money Gang Entertainment (GMG) and EMI Label […]