(AlHipHop News) BET executive Stephen G. Hill and rapper Waka Flocka Flame were close to being embroiled in a Hip-Hop beef that started on Twitter, but the conflict has likely been averted. Hill is the VP of music programming and an avid user of Twitter. After Waka Flocka performed at the BET Hip-Hop Awards, Hill […]
(AllHipHop News) Rappers Nicki Minaj and Jay-Z were winners in multiple categories during the BET Awards, which took place tonight (October 2nd) at the Atlanta Civic Center, in Atlanta Georgia. Thousands of industry executives, artists and fans gathered to celebrate the 2010 BET Hip-Hop Awards, which was hosted by comedian Mike Epps. The 2010 BET […]
(AllHipHop News) West Coast Hip-Hop veteran Ice Cube has accepted former rival Common’s offer to possibly work together in a movie in the near future. During an exclusive interview with AllHipHop.com, Ice Cube replied to Common’s statement last week about wanting to work with his former foe. Common and Ice Cube were engaged in a […]
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop producer Swizz Beatz recently traveled to Geneva, Switzerland, where he is working with luxury Swiss watch brand, Audemars Piguet. The rapper shows off a new design he created with Audemars Piguet during this Sunday’s episode of “Sucker Free Countdown” with host DJ Envy. “I went out to Geneva and met with Mr. […]
(AllHipHop News) Representatives for Eminem have shot down reports that he is in talks to star in the movie 360. According to reports, the rapper, along with actress Frances McDormand, was supposed to have been negotiating a part in 360, which is a sex-themed drama, which is being directed by Fernando Meirelles (City of God) […]
(AllHipHop News) Harlem rapper Vado has decided to release his mixtape Slime Flu as an official album through Entertainment One Music, due to the demand for the project. Slime Flu, which was supposed to be a free download for fans, is a 14-track effort that features Philly rapper Meek Mill, Cam’ron, Gruff and Jae Millz. […]
(AllHipHop News) Atlanta, Georgia rapper Rocko Da Don has finally negotiated his release from Def Jam after his relationship with the label soured. According to Rocko, he’s been released from his contract and is focusing on building up his own new label, A1 Recordings. “Things haven’t been the same over there since Shakir [Stewart] passed,” […]
(AllHipHop News) Dr. Dre and LeBron James have teamed up to promote their new venture, LeBron’s Power Beats headphones by Dr. Dre and Monster Cable. James’ headphones, which retails for $169.95 per-pair, are designed with the fitness enthusiast in mind. “We worked with LeBron to make sure these would be the ultimate headphones for athletes. […]
(AllHipHop News) Although Tiny and T.I are known for their Grammys, charting topping hits and television shows, they have much more in common, as both of their fathers are Alzheimer’s victims. With Tameka’s father currently battling the disease and T.I.’s late father succumbing to it’s effects, the Harris’ are hosting an honoree luncheon that will […]
(AllHipHop News) Lil Kim has expanded her business dealings in North Carolina, with the opening of a new hair and beauty salon and the launch of a new clothing line. According to reports, Lil Kim, born Kimberly Jones, opened the second Salon Se Swa beauty salon in Charlotte, North Carolina. The pair opened the first […]
(AllHipHop News) Superstar rapper/actress Queen Latifah is expanding her business portfolio with a new investment in New York Spring Water Inc. Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Entertainment recently became part owners in New York Spring Water, which markets the VBlast vitamin water. The company, which has officers in New York City and West Palm Beach, Florida, […]
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop veterans LL Cool J and The Beastie Boys are two of the 14 artists up for possible induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011, officials have revealed. This is the second year that LL Cool J has been nominated for an induction, which only eligible to artists who […]
Drake and his bodyguard may face assault charges after a pair of fans say the pop star and his security attacked them. Jeremis Soriano claims he was punched in the mouth after approaching Drake after a Florida club date. Soriano’s friend approached Drake, but was allegedly shoved away. At that point, Soriano says he acted. […]
(AllHipHop News) Last weekend, Houston rapper Bun B, gave AllHipHop.com exclusive access to his video shoot for the song “Ridin Slow” featuring Dallas, Texas production duo Play-N-Skillz.“The album [Trill OG] is out, it’s doing good, it debuted at the #4 on the Billboard 200, you know what I’m saying?” Bun B told AllHipHop.com in an […]
(AllHipHop News) Roc Nation rapper J.Cole will embark on a nationwide tour this Fall, visiting a variety of campuses and nightspots, where he will introduce material from his upcoming debut album. The Fayetteville, North Carolina rapper, who recently performed at Yankees Stadium as part of Jay-Z’s “Home & Home Tour” with Eminem, will kick off […]
(AllHipHop News) Kanye West has signed another high profile artist to his G.O.O.D. Music label. The Chicago producer/rapper has inked a deal with Mos Def. Mos confirmed the news in the October issue of XXL with Kanye on the cover, just weeks after a high profile collaboration between the pair on the song “Lord, Lord, Lord.”The […]
(AllHipHop News) Footage of Paul Wall fighting with a fan is making rounds on the Internet today.TMZ.com posted footage of the Houston, Texas rap star performing at the Low Low Car Show in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday (September 26th). The rapper exchanged words with an unidentified man, who had given Paul Wall the middle […]
(AllHipHop News) Watts rapper Jay Rock has inked a deal with Tech N9Ne’s Kansas City, Missouri, independent powerhouse label, Strange Music for a multi-record deal. The two rappers decided to enter into a deal together after a pair of successful business collaborations. On September 15th, Jay Rock hit the road on the “Tech N9Ne Independent […]
(AllHipHop News) A mistrial has been declared in the drug case of Jamaican reggae singer Buju Banton, who alleged attempted to purchase five kilos of cocaine from an FBI informant last year. According to reports, the 12 jurors could not reach a verdict after four days of deliberating Buju Banton’s guilty, prompting U.S. District Judge […]
(AllHipHop News) Rap star/producer Wyclef was recently hospitalized with chest pains.According to sources, the rapper went to the hospital over the weekend. Jean, 37, became exhausted after the past three months, as he worked on his career and a bid for the president of Haiti.”I’m doing fine, just over worked. I Thank every one for […]
