Steve Stoute Thanks Hip-Hop For Prestigious Ad Award
Hip-Hop mogul and Translation Consultation + Brand Imaging Founder Steve Stoute was formally inducted into the Advertising Hall of Achievement today (November 18). The annual Awards luncheon, which was held at Ciprianis 42nd Street, recognizes individuals under the age of 40, who have had an impact in the advertising industry. Stoute was inducted […]

Clipse New Clothing Line Lands In Stores Friday
Two of the Clipse biggest pending projects are one step closer to coming to fruition, the brothers announced today. First up will the be long-awaited release of their new clothing line, Play Cloths, which is set to hit stores on Friday (November 21). The new clothing line, which was originally announced in December […]

Lil Keke Drops Major Label Debut
After a decade-plus of work in Houston’s underground scene, veteran Lil Keke is now prepared to introduce his first attempt at mainstream recognition. Since signing with Universal Records in March 2007, Keke has been hard at work completing Loved by Few, Hated By Many. After months of meticulous work, Keke is confident that […]

Wu-Tang and Fila Reunite for New Weathertech Boot
Revered Staten Island, NY rap collective Wu-Tang Clan is giving shoppers another item to add to their Christmas list with its new Wu-Tang Weathertech boot. The footwear is the latest product to emerge from Wu-Tang Brand, Ltd’s alliance with popular sportswear brand Fila. The two companies first collaborated in 2007 with the release of […]

AHH Stray News: CTE CEO Kinky B Seeking Female Group To Sign
CTE CEO Demetrius Kinky B Ellerbee, who also doubles as manager for multi-platinum rapper Young Jeezy, is hosting an open talent call seeking female vocalists age 18-25 to audition for a new singing group. The auditions are a serious talent call to find a new group reminiscent of SWV, Total and 702, who will be […]

Lollipop Cover Scores Billboard Rock Entry for Lil Wayne
Billboards R&B/Hip-Hop and pop charts may represent familiar territory for Lil Wayne, but the rapper is breaking new ground on the music magazine’s rock chart with a cover of his hit single Lollipop. The remake, performed by the Nashville, Tennessee based rock band Framing Hanley, currently sits at No. 37 on Billboard’s Modern Rock […]

Rappers Rep In Essence Mag’s 25 Most Influential Of ’08
Essence Magazine has released its list of the 25 Most Influential of 2008 and Hip-Hop artists hold 5 of the top ten spots, with Queen Latifah leading the pack.The list, which recognizes 25 distinguished African-Americans who have made a difference in 2008, features a cross section of politicians, journalists, activists and celebrities, with President-elect Barack […]

LL Cool J to Co-Host Grammy Nominations
Two-time Grammy winner LL Cool J will serve as a co-host for the star-studded 2008 Grammy nomination concert. The one-hour special will mark the first time that Grammy nominations have been announced live on primetime television. The show will also serve as a grand opening ceremony for the new Grammy Museum, located at […]

Skater Tony Hawk Taps J. Period For ‘Motion’ Soundtrack
DJ J. Period has become the first Hip-Hop producer commissioned to create the entire video game soundtrack for gaming giant, Activision Publishing Inc. J. Period produced the entire sample-free soundtrack for Tony Hawks Motion, the latest release in skateboarding legend Tony Hawks video game franchise. The 10-song soundtrack to Tony Hawks Motion features […]

UK Cops Learn Gangsta Rap To Combat Crime
UK police have been studying gangsta rap slang in hopes to quell a growing narcotics problem, specifically in the kingdoms prisons. The decree was issued by concerned officials in the Ministry of Justice, as reports indicate that more than half of England and Wales prisoners are jailed on narcotic charges. Previously, officers were […]

Triple Stabbing Mars UK Urban Music Awards
One person was left critically injured while another was arrested, following a triple stabbing at this years Urban Music Awards in London. According to reports, a huge brawl involving up to 30 people broke out at about 10 p.m. Saturday (November 15). Eyewitnesses recall seeing blood all over the floor after the melee, […]

T Pain ‘Can’t Believe It’; Justin Timberlake Hops On Remix
Rapper turned singer T-Pains Cant Believe It may have proven to be an effective single with Lil Wayne, but the entertainer is hoping to gain more life out of the song with a Justin Timberlake-assisted remix. The former NSYNC members contribution to the reworked version of Cant Believe It came as a pleasant surprise […]

Kanye West Explains Latest Arrest; Says Paps Above The Law
Rap star Kanye West addressed his most recent encounter with photographers via his blog yesterday (November 15). In a lengthy entry, West, who was momentarily detained in London Friday morning (November 14), explained his side of the confrontation outside a nightclub in Newcastle in the United Kingdom. I am protecting my personal space […]

Katt Williams Hospitalized for Psychiatric Treatment
Comedian Katt Williams was committed to a mental hospital on Friday November 14, after family members in Sumter, South Carolina became alarmed by the stars continued erratic behavior. Williams arrived in Sumter less than a week after being arrested on weapons charges in New York, and being a no-show for a scheduled November 4 […]

Suge Knight Faces Drug Charges from August Assault
AllHipHop.com has verified that Suge Knight will face felony drug charges stemming from his August 27 arrest for the alleged assault of girlfriend Melissa Isaac. Police reports reveal that officers arrived and witnessed Knight wielding a knife and punching a naked Isaac in a parking lot off the Las Vegas Strip. According district attorney […]

Phifes New Artist Jax Dies On Stage
Phife Dawg recently suffered a personal and musical loss last Monday (November 4), when his friend and independent Atlanta artist Jax died while performing on stage. According to reports, the cause of death was cardiac arrest. Jax, real name Chris Thurston, was well respected in Atlantas burgeoning underground scene with his group Binkis Records. […]

The Roots Named House Band For ‘Late Night’; Temporarily Retire From Touring
If you are a fan of The Roots, the last time to see them perform live may be during their upcoming tour of Europe, which kicks off November 11 in Switzerland. Sources have told AllHipHop.com that the revered Philadelphia Hip-Hop band will temporarily retire from touring in March of 2009. While the news […]

P. Miller Replaces Guns With Cameras Via New Foundation
Rap mogul P. Miller is providing youth an alternative to a violent life on the streets, with the creation of his Whos Behind the Shooting and Save Our Kids Foundation. Miller told AllHipHop.com that the program will focus on saving lives by taking guns out of the hands of inner city youth and replace […]

Kanye West Arrested for UK Assault
Kanye West was arrested this morning (November 14) after another run-in with a paparazzi photographer outside of a Newcastle nightclub. The Chicago superstar was in town as part of the Glow in the Dark world tour, and performed last night at the Metro Radio Area. The Northumbria police department verified a man was […]

50 Cent Speaks On Before I Self-Destruct Delay
50 Cent has decided to delay the release of his fourth LP and film Before I Self-Destruct, pushing both projects back until early 2009. The G-Unit mogul had initially planned a December media blitz that would have included his sophomore video game Blood in the Sand, the album, and his 90-minute film directorial debut, […]