(AllHipHop News) Lawyers for controversial reggae star Buju Banton claim that the government set the Jamaican artist up, by using a paid informant.   According to court documents filed on Tuesday (January 26), Banton’s high powered defense attorneys David Markus Marc and David Seitles claimed that the government entrapped the singer, because the informant pressured […]

(AllHipHop News) Philadelphia rapper Cassidy has revealed plans to release his first album since 2007’s release B.A.R.S. (The Barry Adrian Reese Story).   The new album is titled C.A.S.H., which stands for “Cass Always Stays Hard” or “Cass Always a Straight Hustler.”   Cassidy told MTV.com’s Mixtape Daily that the first single will feature a […]

(AllHipHop News) Former Aftermath artist Bishop Lamont has revealed plans for his upcoming label Diocese Records, in addition to his future plans.   Bishop Lamont’s frustration with the constant delays of his own album, while he was signed to Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Records.   Additionally, he grew tired of seeing other West Coast artists like […]

(AllHipHop News) A copyright lawsuit against The Black Eyed Peas was filed in a Chicago court yesterday (January 26) by a group of Chicago songwriters, who claim the chart topping group stole the song “Boom Boom Pow.”   The lawsuit was filed yesterday (January 26) in United States District Court of Chicago by plaintiffs Ebony […]

(AllHipHop News) Underground rapper Blitz the Ambassador will be among a trio of artists taking their notoriety to the next level, as part of the Beyond Race Magazine’s (BRM) Emerging Artist Showcase.   The event, which takes place Thursday (Jan. 28) at Blvd. in New York City, is the first in a monthly concert series […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Crooked I will wear two hats as a rapper and now a CEO, with the launch of Nothing But Music Entertainment Group, a joint venture with Kim “Coniyac” P (Doggy’s Angles) and business manager Shawndel “Jazzy D.” Rosa.   The music production/artist development entertainment company will specialize in image consultation, marketing, management […]

(AllHipHop News) Former Shady Records artist Bobby Creekwater is starting off the New Year with a new track, titled “Exhibit B.C. (Squared).” According to Bobby Creekwater, he has been maintaining a low profile while he continues to develop his career after being signed to Eminem’s record label. “First and foremost, I would like to say […]

(AllHipHop News) Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey, mother of the late J Dilla (James Yancey), has verified the re-establishment of the non-profit J Dilla Foundation, new legal management for her son’s estate, and several album projects for 2010.   The organization had become defunct due to legal entanglement over the state laws for Dilla’s estate, and […]

(AllHipHop News) An upcoming rapper has lashed out at Tony Yayo, claiming the G-Unit rapper and his producers stole a track of his and used it on Yayo’s mixtape 2009 mixtape, Swine Flu.   Upcoming 17-year-old rapper Muller St-Cyer of Brooklyn, claims his producers gave Yayo the track without his knowledge.   Yayo then allegedly […]

(AllHipHop News) Young Stack, younger brother of slain rapper Stack Bundles has revealed that he will be dropping a mixtape and launching a career as a Hip-Hop artist.   During an interview from Stuck Bundles’ gravesite, Yung Stack revealed he will drop an official mixtape this February, with the help of his group, Riot Gang. […]

(AllHipHop News) North Carolina rap duo Little Brother have announced a release date for their fourth and final album, Leftback.   According to group members Phonte and Rapper Big Pooh, the release will be a traditional full-length album, as opposed to their original plan to make it an EP, to satisfy their longtime fans.   […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Jacki-O and author/poet/activist Tray Chaney have been selected as Ambassadors for Community Options Inc., a national non-profit that assists people with disabilities.   The pair will be featured in Community Options’ national advertising and promotional campaign to raise awareness about the non-profit’s services, which include developing community-based homes and providing employment support […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper T.I. could be back in front of a judge, but instead of criminal charges, the rapper is being sued for copyright infringement by an upcoming rapper.   At issue is T.I.’s Grammy Award winning song “What You Know,” which Nathan Filby aka Motoe Blizzid, claims T.I. stole.   Filby, who is being […]

Rapper Ludacris has reworked his Battle of the Sexes album into a compilation album featuring the Atlanta rapper collaborating with today’s top female Hip-Hop artists.   Artists like Eve, Lil Kim, Trina, Nicki Minaj and R&B singer Ciara are featured on the release, which is rounded out by guests appearances from Ne-Yo, Plies and Flo […]

(AllHipHop News) Fresh off the New Orleans Saints securing their first Superbowl berth, entrepreneur P.Miller will helm a Superbowl benefit concert to assist in rebuilding Haiti’s schools.   A New Orleans native, Miller witnessed the destruction of Hurricane Katrina firsthand, and has made it a goal to prevent Haitian children from losing their education needs during […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Kurupt has revealed that he is planning to reunite rap super group The 4Hrsmn, which features Killah Priest, Canibus and Ras Kass.   The group of revered lyricists have collaborated on each others albums throughout the years, but a full-length album featuring each member has never been released.   A number of […]

(AllHipHop News) Hit producer/singer Pharrell Williams dished out advice to attendees at the 2010 MIDEM convention, the world’s largest music industry conference, which takes place annually in Cannes, France. During his keynote, Williams spoke on the future of the music industry with Cornerstone Promotions’ CEO, Rob Stone. Afterwards, he was quizzed by the BBC about […]

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(AllHipHop News) Minneapolis based Rhymesayers Entertainment will use the top artists on their label to help raise money and relief for Haiti, just as officials call off search and rescue missions in the country.   Slug of Atmosphere, Brother Ali, Freeway, Sage Francis, Jake One and other acts on the label will take the stage […]

(AllHipHop News) The Black Eyed Peas were disappointed at France’s NRJ Awards in Cannes, this weekend, after being announced as Best International Group.   The award was announced by choreographer Kamel Quali, who mistakenly declared the group winners, until minutes later, when he returned and admitted the error.   German band Tokio Hotel was then […]