Snoop Dogg has confirmed with AllHipHop.com that he will no longer record with Interscope, his label home for over 10 years.   The split comes nearly one year after the release of Snoop’s ninth studio album, Ego Trippin’.   Lead by the crossover, 80s inspired ballad “Sexual Eruption,” the LP debuted at #3 on Billboard’s […]

Chicago rapper/actor Common has joined an all-star lineup of performers taking part in the 4th Annual Jazz In the Gardens in Miami Gardens, Florida this March.   Common is among the evening’s headlining acts, which will be hosted by radio personality Tom Joyner.   Other headlining artists are Anthony Hamilton, Erykah Badu, Maze featuring Frankie […]

Today (February 7) marks the 9 year anniversary of the sudden and premature passing of Christopher Rios, better known to the world as Big Pun.   After enduring a rough childhood growing up in the Bronx, Pun sought refuge in rhyming to deal with his mother’s drug addiction and an abusive step father.   By […]

50 Cent may have a new adversary within a day’s time. The G-Unit leader has drug in rapper Foxy Brown’s name into this beef by mentioned her name in the ballooning war of words with Miami heavy weight Rick Ross. Foxy Brown says she is granting 50 Cent 24 hours to retract the line where […]

Rapper Mistah Fab was recently involved in a terrible car accident that has left the rapper hospitalized and his manager with a broken back. The incident allegedly occurred as the rapper was traveling in California. He was in a town called Bakersfield after performing with Glasses Malone and headed to Los Angeles. Fab gave fans […]

With questions still lingering from the damaging 50 Cent clip with his son’s mother, Rick Ross is now launching a legal offensive against the serious accusation not handling his fatherhood responsibilities.   Ross’ attorney Allan Stephen Zamren told AllHipHop.com that the claims made in court and in the recent viral clip by Tia Kemp are […]

Undeterred by 50 Cent’s stunt with his child’s mother, Miami’s Rick Ross has made a promise to end the Queens mogul’s career next month, via the release of Deeper Than Rap.   Appearing today on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, a confident Ross explained his plans for his newfound hated rival.   “I’m setting up […]

A viral marijuana smoking contest featuring Yukmouth and Raider’s running back Justin Fargas has been shut down across the web.   The clip showcases Yukmouth and Fargas at an undisclosed home explaining the rules for this weekend’s “Smoke-A-Thon” contest, which is scheduled to primarily showcase rappers competing against each other.   Although Fargas was not shown […]

The beef between rappers 50 Cent and Rick Ross has taken another turn, as the mother of Ross’ 2-year-old son has now come under a microscope.   Documents hit the Internet last night pertaining to Tia Kemp’s rap sheet, in an apparent attempt to undermine her credibility.   According to Broward County Courthouse records, Tia […]

Harlem emcee and former Dipset leader Cam’ron has confirmed that his three year sabbatical from album releases will end this Spring.   The new LP, entitled Crime Pays, was first announced for release back in November 2008.   According to a representative for Cam, no songs that have leaked in the last six months will appear […]

Famed Baltimore club music pioneer DJ Class is taking steps to further expand the reach of his hometown’s sound by aligning with Universal Republic.   The signing, which was announced by Unruly Productions and Universal Republic, marks yet another accomplishment for Class, who is currently enjoying the success of his latest single, “I’m the Ish.” […]

Rap veteran turned actor LL Cool J is in talks to star in a spin-off of CBS’ television show, NCIS.   According to The Hollywood Reporter, LL is in talks to play the role of a tough, but likeable U.S. Navy Seal.   In July of 2006, CBS inked a seven-figure deal with LL Cool […]

Mogul 50 Cent has won the latest battle in his ongoing legal war with ex-girlfriend Shaniqua Tompkins.   The New York Supreme Court has dismissed Tompkins’ breach of contract allegation against her former beau.   Last year, Tompkins filed the $50 million dollar lawsuit against 50, real name Curtis Jackson.   In the case, Tompkins […]

Harlem, New York rapper Jim Jones appeared in Manhattan Criminal Court this morning (February 4), where he pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor assault charges.   The rapper was officially charged on January 5, for his role in a Christmas Eve brawl with members of Ne-Yo’s entourage.   Jones was issued a summons by the New York […]

AllHipHop.com has confirmed that Joven Pineda Deala, brother of Black Eyed peas member apl.de.ap, was shot and killed yesterday (February 3) in the Philippines.   According to Chief Inspector Wilfredo Paulo, Deala’s girlfriend witnessed the murder.   The pair was reportedly eating in the victim’s car while outside the woman’s Angeles City home.   After […]

Hip-Hop veteran Kool Keith has announced a new album that will introduce his latest alias – Tashan Dorsett.   The rapper revealed to AllHipHop.com that he has linked with longtime producer DJ Junkaz Lou to produce Tashan Dorsett in its entirety.   Keith, a founding member of pioneering group Ultramagnetic MC’s, is revered for reinventing […]

A Massachusetts-based sculptor is suing Sean “Diddy” Combs over the design for the bottle of his popular Unforgivable fragrance.   In a lawsuit filed last week in Springfield federal court, Tom Patti claims that Combs stole the copyrighted designs of his one of his creations, Compacted Gray With Clear and Ribs and Modulated Solar Airframe, […]

Rapper Q-Tip has been tapped to star in a new upcoming film opposite Jesse Eisenberg and Danny A. Abeckaser in the new flick Holy Rollers.   The independent movie, which is inspired by true events, centers around a young man from the Hasidic community who was caught importing and trafficking ecstasy into the United States. […]

The spirit of the upcoming Grammy Awards ceremony will be alive and well this weekend as Cash Money Records honors Lil Wayne with its first annual Pre-Grammy party.   The event, which will take place at 8 p.m. Saturday (February 7) at the Montage Beverly Hills’ Marquesa Ballroom, will celebrate the rap star’s eight Grammy […]

Incarcerated rapper Belo has been ordered to pay the family of a murdered man $8 million dollars over a 2002 slaying.   Belo, born Darnell Smith, is a member of Chicago rap group Do or Die.   He was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the murder of Raynard Pinkston.   The family brought […]