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Rapper AZ has teamed with DJ Absolut to release a controversial new mixtape titled N.4.L. (N***az 4 Life.).   In addition to songs such as “Knowledge Freedom,” “Runaway Slave,” “Conspiracy,” “Negro Spiritual,” and “Self Savior,” the mixtape features images of the past, which include a black and white picture of civil rights protestors being violently […]

Queens, New York-based rapper Grafh is set to reap the benefits of a new deal between his recording home, Black Hand Entertainment and Koch Records.   Grafh’s forthcoming album, The Evolution, will be the first project under a new alliance between Williams’ Black Hand Entertainment and Koch.   “Koch Records has been at the forefront […]

Reports have circulated over the past few days implicating famed choreographer Laurie Ann Gibson in a nightclub brawl at Missy’s birthday party.   In an exclusive interview, the talented artist cleared up the rumors on her role in the fight that left a waitress injured and her makeup artist Deborah Padilla arrested.   “When I […]

Reports are circulating that bitterness over a broken promise erupted in violence as The Game and first cousin Robert “Kirky” Kirkwood fought at the funeral for Kirkwood’s sister on July 5.Kirkwood told tmz.com that The Game had promised to pay half of the $14,000 bill to bury his sister. According to Kirkwood, after making the […]

The Ozone Awards and Tastemaker’s Only Conference are moving out of Florida for the first time in it’s three year history.   Organizers Julia Beverly, publisher of Ozone Magazine, and Thomas “TJ” Chapman, founder of TJ’s DJ’s, have selected Houston, TX to host the four-day event, set for August 8-11th.   “We always planned to […]

Producer QD3 has announced plans to release the first ever DVD biopic on the life and career of Lil Wayne.   The embryonic project aims to chronicle Wayne’s family background and what drives his famous work ethic.   “We at Young Money are thrilled to be working with QD3 on production of The Carter,” explained […]

Charges against Snoop Dogg’s wife have been dropped due to lack of evidence, according to published reports. Shante Broadus, 32, was arrested on June 15 in Fullerton, California and charged with suspicion of driving under the influence, apparently from marijuana. The Orange County District Attorney recently rejected the case, due to lack of evidence to […]

West Coast Hip-Hop legend Ice Cube is gearing up to bring his hardcore rap style to fans with an upcoming international and US tour.   The overseas outing, which kicks off July 11 in Leipzig, Germany, will land in 11 cities, before coming stateside August 21 for the beginning of the US leg of the […]

Producer Timbaland has canceled his “Shock Value” tour of Australia and New Zealand, AllHipHop.com has learned.   According to reports, Timbaland, born Tim Mosley, was scheduled to play three dates with Keri Hilson and Flo Rida next week in Australia during his first visit to the country.   The outing, which included stops in Perth […]

Hit-making singer Nate Dogg’s legal drama continues to mount as multiple felony charges were made against the entertainer that include stalking his estranged wife.   The rapper was charged with two felony counts related to a June 23 incident in which the crooner allegedly chased his 38-year-old girlfriend down the 405 freeway in Los Angeles […]

With Young Buck and G-Unit gearing up for the next volley of diss records, Trina finds her name unexpectedly thrown into the fray.   On thisis50.com, rap star 50 Cent claimed that Trina has in her possession another taped phone conversation with Young Buck.   According to the Queens MC, this tape features a remorseful […]

Four of the most recognizable – and possibly most underrated – female rappers in recent years are being united by a new project that aims to renew the female emcee’s presence in commercial Hip-Hop.   Babs Bunny, Lady Luck, Amil, and the Lady of Rage have come together to create the Females Earning Money, or […]

William Troy McCune, a New York rapper in the late 80’s and early 90’s, is suing the producers of Notorious B.I.G.: Bigger Than Life for $5 million.   In the suit, McCune alleges the producers included footage of him battling Brooklyn legend Notorious B.I.G. without his permission.   “This segment of the Plaintiff (McCune) and […]

Queens, New York rap trio Onyx is gearing up to give fans a double dose of hardcore Hip-Hop, with albums featuring unreleased and new songs.   The first release, titled Cold Case Files, will include previously unreleased material that is comprised of underground singles and lost studio recording sessions from Onyx’ first three albums.   […]

Legendary rap duo EPMD will hit the stage for a worthwhile cause at this year’s Black August benefit concert.   The 11th annual event, which will take place at 7 p.m. Aug. 31 at the Nokia Theater in New York City, is geared toward assisting and supporting political prisoners.   The Black August movement originated […]

Rapper Bushwick Bill, a member of the controversial, legendary Southern rap group The Geto Boys, is set to release his sixth solo album, with an unexpected twist.   Testimony of Redemption, which Bushwick hopes to release later this year, will be his first foray into Gospel Rap.   The new album is mostly autobiographical and […]

Missy Elliott’s joyous 37th birthday party at the NYC Marquee nightclub was interrupted by a wild brawl involving former Making the Band choreographer Laurie Ann Gibson and makeup artist Deborah Padilla.   The problems began when a waitress, seeking to get close to MC Busta Rhymes, allegedly shoved Gibson   “The waitress got into it […]

A Michigan man filed a lawsuit against rapper Eminem on Thursday (Jul 3), seeking $25,000 in damages, the Detroit News reports.   Miad Jarbou’s assault and battery suit stems from an encounter with Em nearly two years ago in a Detroit strip club.   The plaintiff claims that on July 13, 2006, he and a […]

Over the past few months, teen sensation Soulja Boy had been embroiled in verbal spats with veteran MC’s the GZA and Ice-T.   However, the young rapper found unlikely support in two superstars: 50 Cent and Kanye West.   “Basically comments were made (by Ice-T) and I had to defend myself,” Soulja Boy explained to […]