D4L member Shawty Lo’ was the victim of a theft that has resulted in the bootlegging of his upcoming album Units in The City. A version of the album is being sold without several newer songs the rapper recorded for the album, which is slated to hit stores on February 26. has been leaked and […]

Bryan Leach’s Polo Grounds Music has inked an exclusive marketing and public relations partnership with Fila, which will simultaneously promote Polo Grounds’ roster of artists and Fila’s new lifestyle apparel and footwear lines, the label announced today (February 6).   Secured via the label’s new Brand Marketing Division, the deal combines print, broadcast, and online […]

Rapper Big Pooh of North Carolina duo Little Brother, has paired up with Grammy-nominated producer Young RJ to create a new studio album due out in June of 2008, the producer’s manager DJ Scrap Dirty told AllHipHop.com.   The two artists, from vastly different musical backgrounds, are working to combine their passion for Hip-Hop and […]

Entertainment mogul Mona Scott-Young is embarking on a new path with the launch of her new multimedia company, Monami Entertainment.The New York-based company will offer a variety services which include brand and product development, talent management, television and film production, and marketing.The venture is the latest achievement for Scott-Young, who served as President of Violator […]

The work of aspiring filmmakers will be exposed to a broader audience during this year’s H2O [Hip-Hop Odyssey] International Film Festival (H2OIFF).Submissions are currently being accepted for the sixth annual event, which will stream a portion of the festivities online.Accepted films will compete for a variety of awards, including cash awards, opportunities for distribution deals-DVD, […]

Warner Music Group is offering up to $25 million dollars for Death Row Records’ back catalog, according to The New York Post. In a recent filing related to Death Row’s bankruptcy case, WMG was named the leading “stalking-horse bidder” in Death Row’s Los Angeles-based bankruptcy proceedings. Over 10,000 titles are up for sale, including recordings […]

With a desire to purse other career options, rapper Devin the Dude is parting ways with his longtime recording home Rap-A-Lot Records.   The departure marks the end of a 15 year-plus relationship between Rap-A-Lot and the Texas rapper, who decided not to renew his contract.   According to Devin the Dude, there was no […]

The Los Angeles County Coroner’s office has revealed that UGK member Chad “Pimp C.” Butler’s death was caused by prescription cough syrup and a preexisting sleeping condition.   Assistant chief coroner Ed Winter said that the rapper did not overdose, but died from ingesting Promethazine and Codeine, which is frequently mixed with flavored candy and […]

Last night’s Superbowl XLII was the most watched game in the history of professional football, Fox announced today (February 4).   According to Nielsen, almost 97.5 million people watched last night’s Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants.   The action-packed game, which saw The New York Giants upset the […]

Voters in twenty-four states across America will head to the polls tomorrow (February 5) in what is labeled “Super Tuesday,” the biggest day in the process to choose candidates for the November presidential election.   The energy of Election 2008 has increased exponentially after the Iowa caucus kicked off on January 3, which saw Illinois […]

Producer Just Blaze and Hip-Hop icon Chuck D have been tapped to play a major role in the latest installment of Midway Games’ NBA Ballers franchise, it was announced today (Feb 4).   Midway Games hired Just Blaze to produce the entire score for the new NBA Ballers: Chosen One instead of using licensed tracks […]

Hollywood star Will Smith will star in and executive produce a new drama titled Seven Pounds. The movie centers around a suicidal IRS agent man who falls in love after he has assumed the identity of his younger brother, who is being played by actor Michael Ealy. Seven Pounds will be directed by Gabriele Muccino, […]

Providing necessary resources to educate youth about African-American heritage is the motivation behind a new effort and music video from rap mogul Master P and his son Romeo.   The duo has teamed up to release books, videos, and animations that chronicle the African-American experience.   The venture has created jobs for African-American animators and […]

Hip-Hop culture descended upon Phoenix, Arizona for Superbowl XLII this weekend.   From rocking the crowds at big budget pre-game parties during the days leading up to today’s big game to appearing highly anticipated Superbowl Commercials, this year’s sponsors spared no expenses when it came to making Hip-Hop’s presence felt.   Queens, New York rapper […]

50 Cent was reportedly kicked out of a mall in Scottsdale, Arizona because members of the Queens New York rapper’s entourage were allegedly carrying guns.   Scottsdale Police said on Thursday (January 31), security at Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall stopped the rapper and a group of men.   Security requested the men to remove their […]

Big Daddy Kane is moving into the business side of the film world and has signed on as one of the executive producers of the forthcoming Juice Crew bio film The Vapors.   “I got a call from Marley Marl one day and he and some people was trying to get this film together,” Big […]

Rapper/mogul Sean “Jay-Z” Carter has been confirmed as the headline artist for the Glastonbury Festival in the U.K this June. According to reports, organizers of the world famous festival confirmed today (February 1) that they wanted to try something radically different for this year’s three-day festival, in order to attract a younger audience. In order […]

As things continue to settle following a brawl at the 5th Annual Southern Entertainment Awards (SEA) weekend in Tunica, Mississippi, rapper Kia Shine is weighing in with his version of what prompted the fight between him and members of the Texas rap group TMI Boyz.    Rap Coalition founder Wendy Day spoke out on Tuesday […]

Hip-Hop artist Wyclef Jean will perform alongside a number of legendary Jazz artists in March, during the 3rd Annual Jazz in the Gardens music festival in Miami Gardens, Florida.   Wyclef Jean will join veterans like Nancy Wilson, George Benson, Stanley Clarke, Chaka Khan, George Duke and The O’Jays, while newer artists like Chrisette Michele, […]

UGK member Bun B. will give his first performance next Friday (February 8) since the death of group member Chad “Pimp C.” Butler.   According to the Houston Chronicle, Bun B., born Bernard Freeman, will perform a tribute concert to Pimp C. for friends and family members at Warehouse Live.   Pimp C. 33, was […]