Security guards at Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club in Atlantic City, New Jersey are facing assault charges after a wild altercation took place at the popular sports bar on Saturday (November 28th). According to club managers, two men from New Jersey began causing trouble inside of the nightclub, scuffling with bouncers, before being thrown out. […]
R&B crooner Joe vehemently denies rumors and reports that he was embroiled in a fight with Trey Songz that evolved into a huge brawl at a New Jersey concert over the weekend. On Saturday November 28, Trey Songz celebrated his birthday with a party and a concert at the 501 Lounge in Montclair, New […]
Blur front man Damon Albarn has revealed the guest appearances for the Gorillaz upcoming album, which is titled Plastic Beach. Albarn told the UK’s The Guardian that the album will feature guest appearances from a variety of acts, including Snoop Dogg, Bobby Womack, the Bee Gee’s Barry Gibb and rapper Mos Def. Plastic Beach is […]
R&B singer Nivea and rapper Lil Wayne celebrated the birth of their son today (November 30). The child, reportedly named Neal, is the second son to be born to Lil Wayne in 2009. The rapper also welcomed a son in September, with actress Lauren London. Inaccurate reports surfaced last week that Nivea had given […]
Popular Hip-Hop personality DJ Envy resigned from his position at Hot 97 today (November 30) AllHipHop.com has confirmed. DJ Envy worked at the popular New York Hip-Hop station for over 8-years. He most recently served as the host of Hot 97’s “New At 2,” a successful afternoon show that played new music from […]
Radio One, owner of urban publication Giant Magazine, has announced that the print edition will cease publication after the upcoming issue is released to newsstands. Sources told AllHipHop.com that factors in the magazine’s demise included the economic downturn, as well as media dollars being shifted away from print magazines to Internet properties. The […]
Wyclef Jean and Lauryn Hill will appear on the same stage for separate performances during the Raggamuffin Music Festival, which will take place in Rotorua, New Zealand. Wyclef Jean and Lauryn Hill will be co-headliners of the festival, which takes place at Rotorua International Stadium and also features headliners Shaggy, Julian Marley, Sly & […]
Rapper Jay-Z is among the top name artist who will perform during next years Isle of Wight Festival in June of 2010. Jay-Z joins an eclectic group of artist that will perform at the festival, including Blondie, The Strokes, Pink, Blondie, Orbital and Squeeze. Over 55,000 people are expected to attend the concert, […]
R&B singer Chris Brown has responded to reports that he called Jay-Z a “cornball” during the rapper’s acceptance speech during the American Music Awards. Brown‘s “cornball” tweet in question came as Jay-Z accepted the award for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist on November 23. Last night Brown called into DJ Whoo Kid’s Shade 45 […]
Recently freed rapper Shyne spent Thanksgiving Day speaking to hundreds of incarcerated inmates at a prison in Belize. Shyne spoke with over 400 inmates at Belize’s Hattiesville prison, on Thursday, November 26. The rapper shared his experiences behind bars for a 1999 shooting, his career and his strategy for post prison, which he […]
Now that 50 Cent’s disappointing first week numbers are official, rival Rick Ross is now claiming victory in their 2009 feud. In a recent concert for DJ Khaled’s birthday, Ross proclaimed full credit for 50 Cent’s lowest debut week (161,000) of his previously multi-platinum career. “So we celebrating my n#### birthday, but we’re […]
A controversial new documentary about superstar rapper Lil Wayne has shot to the top of the iTunes movie charts. QD3 Entertainment’s film The Carter is currently the No. 1 selling documentary on iTunes in the U.S. In addition to landing the top slot on Apple’s iTunes U.S.’ music store, The Carter is also […]
Famed Director Spike Lee will be honored at an auction to benefit Children’s charity Camp Brooklyn this December. Camp Brooklyn was founded by Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, who will present Lee with the 20th Anniversary Mickey Mantle Community Service Award. The auction will raise funds for Camp Brooklyn, which gives children a […]
NBA star/rapper Allen Iverson has announced his retirement from the NBA in a statement released on commentator Stephen A. Smith’s website yesterday (November 25th). Iverson, who played in the NBA for 13 years, was a 10 time All-Star, who played with the 76ers from 1996 until 2006. From 2006 until 2008 Iverson played […]
The family of slain rapper Dolla will celebrate his 22nd birthday today (November 25th) with the release of a brand new mixtape titled The Miseducation of Dolla. Dollar, born Roderick Anthony Burton II, was gunned down in front of the Beverly Center on May 18th 2009. Just hours after the shooting, police arrested […]
Reformed gangster rapper Master P. and actor/former rapper Mark Wahlberg have teamed up to serve Thanksgiving dinner in a high risk community. Master P. and Mark Wahlberg have teamed with Reachback LA and OneMillionGifts.org to serve meals in an area of Los Angeles known for crime and gang violence. “This is our third […]
After initially stating his forthcoming prison sentence would be beneficial to his career, Louisiana emcee Lil’ Boosie is now remorseful and saddened about the term that will keep him behind bars for an estimated two years. Boosie, real name Torrence Hatch, was originally convicted of a third offense for marijuana possession. The jail term […]
An anti-gang worker was sentenced to 12 years in prison yesterday (November 24) for his role in the robbery of rapper Bizzy Bone of group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. Marlow “Bow Wow” Jones and three co-defendants pleaded guilty to beating and robbing Bizzy Bone during a January incident in a hotel room in Universal City, California. […]
West Coast rapper 40 Glocc and Lil Boo have released a reply to Plies’ diss record “Letter to the Industry,” in the latest round of Hip-Hop beef. The pair dropped the track “Return to Sender” today (November 24th), in reply to Plies‘ “Letter.” At the end of “Return to Sender,” the rappers sample […]
Rapper Vanilla Ice is working on a new on untitled reality show. According to reports, the reality show will take an inside look at Vanilla Ice’s career, life and his family. The rapper who recently filmed a beer commercial in South Africa to his famous single “Ice, Ice Baby,” has starred in other reality shows. […]
