(AllHipHop News) Because of label politics and the current overall state of the music industry, Chamillionaire has decided to drop a new 18-track mixtape entitled Major Pain.   Despite a previous declaration not to make any further tapes, Chamillionaire realized that mixtapes serve to give him the creative freedom denied him in a structured, major […]

(AllHipHop News) Rap stars Pitbull and Common will compete in the NBA’s All-Star Celebrity Game, which will take place on February 12 at the Dallas Convention Center.   The two rappers will suit up to play in the celebrity basketball game, which will feature teams coached by Magic Johnson and Alonzo Mourning.   The Hip-Hop acts will […]

(AllHipHop News) Sean “Diddy” Combs’ previous relationship with Jennifer Lopez may soon come under lawyer scrutiny courtesy of a lawsuit from Lopez’s ex-husband Ojani Noa.   Noa is embroiled in a contentious court case with Lopez over his intention to release his own tape of the actress kissing a woman and engaging in lap dances. […]

(AllHipHop News) Last weekend Dallas, Texas producers Play-N-Skillz shot music videos with Inertia, the debut artist on their G4 Muzik label, which is distributed by the popular SRC/Universal imprint.   Inertia’s videos for “Body” featuring Slim of 112 and “Betty Crocker” featuring Tum Tum, were shot in Dallas and included several notable cameos.   On […]

(AllHipHop News) Former Roc-A-Fella rap star Memphis Bleek has officially stepped out on his own with the release of “Still Ill,” the first single from his upcoming album.   The track was produced by Canei Finch, who has worked with artists, most notably T.I. (“Live Your Life”) and Maino (“All The Above”).   “Still Ill,” […]

(AllHipHop News) Damon Dash will officially jump into the art world this week, when he opens his Dash Gallery, which is located in the Tribeca section of Manhattan. The art gallery is housed inside of Dame Dash’s DD172 building and is slated to open to the public on February 19. The opening night of Dash […]

Female rap star Eve will be moving out of her Hollywood Hills home, as the property has been put up for sale. The modern, Mediterranean style home was build just five years ago.   The residence features four bedrooms, five bathrooms, a fireplace and an Italian style community and a three car garage. For security […]

(AllHipHop News) Sean “Diddy” Combs appeared on Anderson Cooper’s popular CNN show AC360 last night (February 1) where the mogul revealed future plans to start a business academy.   Combs was the featured guest on the show, which was hosted by Wolf Blitzer, who was filling in for Anderson Cooper.   The topic of this […]

(AllHipHop News) Approximately 100 celebrity singers descended upon Henson Recording Studios tonight (February 1) in Los Angeles, to record an updated version of the historic single, “We Are The World.”   Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie, who wrote the original version along with the late Michael Jackson, are producing the latest track, with an all […]

(AllHipHop News) Lil Wayne’s highly anticipated album Rebirth is finally due in stores tomorrow (February 2) after months of delays and shuffled release dates.   The album’s first single is “On Fire,” which has been enjoying regular rotation on video and radio outlets nationwide.   The track samples a portion of Amy Holland’s track “She’s […]

(AllHipHop News) Veteran New Jersey trio Naughty By Nature have mapped out a 2010 year that includes a new album and Treach-centered reality show.   The group’s last full length offering IIcons was released in 2002. Because of the layoff, Naughty has released two singles over the past six months to reintroduce themselves to their […]

(AllHipHop News) Incarcerated rapper Corey “C-Murder” Miller reached out to AllHipHop.com to give his fans an update on his status, since being sentenced to mandatory life in prison in August of 2009.   Miller is currently serving a mandatory life sentence at Angola State prison in Louisiana, after being convicted of murdering 16-year-old Steve Thomas, in […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Wyclef Jean has issued a stern warning to those exploiting children on the devastated island of Haiti, which was rocked by a 7.0 earthquake in January, that killed over 200,000 people and left millions displaced.   Yesterday (January 31), ten Americans were formally charged with kidnapping 33 Haitian children and attempting to […]

R&B singer Beyonce Knowles as the big winner during the 52 Annual Grammy Awards tonight (January 31) in Los Angeles.   The former Destiny’s Child singer collected six Grammys on Sunday (Jan. 31) for song of the year, best female R&B vocal performance and best R&B song Grammys for her hit “Single Ladies (Put a […]

(AllHipHop News) Canadian rapper Drake discussed his upcoming performance tonight (January 31) during the 52nd annual Grammy awards tonight.   Late last week it was announced that Drake, Eminem, Lil Wayne and Travis Barker would perform their hit single “Forever.”   Controversial rapper Kanye West will not be performing with the trio of rappers tonight, […]

Public Enemy frontman Chuck D is coming to the aid of the people of Haiti via the power of music and the Internet.   The rapper/activist assembled artists on his SLAMjamz record label for Kombit pou Haiti, a new album featuring material created to help raise money for the ongoing recovery effort in the ravaged […]

The Game has answered allegations made from celebrity Tila Tequila that he is the father of her unborn child. Yesterday (January 29), Tequila posted dozens of Tweets on her Twitter page (twitter.com/officialTila) detailing the situation. Earlier in the day, both parties were speaking cordially with Tequila announcing she would be going to Game’s  Dr. Dre […]

Criminal charges against Kanye West and his manager Don Crowley have officially been dropped, after the pair fulfilled their community service obligations.   According to TMZ.com, West and Crowley’s attorneys appeared in a Los Angeles court this morning (January 29) and provided proof that the pair worked 50 hours at the Red Cross and completed […]

Sean “Diddy” Combs, Queen Latifah and Pharrell Williams are teaming with BET, Pepsi and Procter & Gamble to present Saving Ourselves – Helpfor Haiti telecast.   The two-hour concert will be held at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami Florida and aired live on BET, Centric, MTV and VH1 on Friday, February 5 at 8:00 PM. […]

CLICK HERE FOR THE LIVE STREAM ACROSS AMERICA.The staff of AllHipHop.com will be joined by Styles P, Naughty By Nature, Saigon, and NY Oil for the first ever Hip-Hop 4 Haiti Benefit Relief Concert Series.   For 3 hours, a myriad of Hip-Hop artists past and present will grace the stage to raise funds for […]