Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda is preparing a Hip-Hop album titled The Rising Tied under the name Fort Minor. Shinoda wrote produced and played almost every instrument on the album, which is executive produced by Def Jam President, Jay-Z. "The Fort Minor record is all about getting back to basics in hip-hop, both sonically and for […]
On October 8th, one upcoming producer will receive state-of-the-art equipment, their own website and $10,000 as the winner of “The Architect”, the first 3-day competition in Connecticut where hip-hop producers will compete and network among celebrities and industry A-listers. Presented by the Connecticut Music Alliance (CTMA), the competition will take place October 7th-8th at Central […]
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania rapper Beanie Sigel was subpoenaed by a federal grand jury yesterday, as authorities seek information on the murder of his stepfather and abduction of an associate. Sigel’s lawyer Fortunato Perri Jr. confirmed that the chart topping rapper will appear before the federal grand jury next week. The rapper’s stepfather Sam Derry, was found […]
Legendary Hip-Hop group Public Enemy has teamed with Adam Wallenta of American Mule Entertainment to release a politically charged comic book. The untitled comic book, made with the cooperation of PE front man Chuck D, will be an action-adventure story that reflects the political and ideological views of the group that hit big with songs […]
Former Junior Mafia members Lil’ Kim and Lil’ Cease continued their battle over a tell-all DVD about Lil’ Kim’s perjury trial yesterday (Oct. 5) in court. Lawyers for Lil’ Kim have been given until next Wednesday to convince a New York judge that former group member Lil’ Cease should not release "The Chronicles of Junior […]
Sedgwick & Cedar announced today (Oct. 6) that they have acquired the exclusive rights to the new Universal Zulu Nation clothing line, launching Oct. 15. Founded by Afrika Bambaataa, the Universal Zulu Nation arose among reformed street gang members in the Bronx in the early 1970’s and boasts a membership of 400,000 people. The mission […]
Scion continues to support Hip-Hop and independent artistic expression by presenting the Scion 3rd annual “Free Up Your Mix” National DJ Contest. The legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff and NYC mixtape guru Tony Touch are among the judges that will be evaluating the submissions. The contest celebrates and rewards DJs for showcasing their skills and creativity […]
A Miami judge recently issued a 26-page opinion stating that Slip-N-Slide Records has the right to release an album that rapper Pitbull recorded prior to signing with the New York based, TVT Records. The judge ruled that Slip-N-Slide has the right to issue the album Welcome to the 305, as long as it has a […]
In a recent turn of events, Philadelphia police are now investigating the abduction of an Oak Lane man from his residence early this morning that may be connected to the murder of rap star Beanie Sigel’s stepfather. About 5:40 a.m. this morning, officers were dispatched to the 6700 block of North Third Street to investigate […]
Queens, New York rapper and reggaeton artist Noreaga has signed a deal with Jay-Z’s Roc-La-Familia to release a reggaeton album, while preparing to release a separate Hip-Hop album under the Def Jam imprint. "I am really excited," Nore told AllHipHop.com. "I am about to put out two different genres of music under the label, so […]
Rapper Gucci Mane pleaded no contest Wednesday to striking a concert promoter in the head with a pool cue. The 25-year-old was accused of assaulting Troy Bufford in June at his label Big Cat Records in Atlanta. Judge John J. Goger of the Fulton County Superior Court sentenced the Georgia rapper to six months in […]
Wyclef Jean has teamed with writers Danny Hoch and Seth Rosenfeld to create a comedy series for HBO based on the Haitian born rapper/singer’s life. Jean is a member of the recently reunited platinum selling Hip-Hop group, The Fugees. While the group was on hiatus, Jean enjoyed success as a solo artist, earning seven RIAA […]
Queens, New York bred rapper Grafh has teamed with Chaz Williams’ Black Hand Entertainment, Dame Dash and Def Jam to release his highly anticipated debut album Autograh. Having generated a major buzz on the mix-tape circuit, Grafh is set to release his new single and video "Ain’t No Tellin," featuring and produced by Swizz Beatz. […]
Police sources have revealed that a body found burned and dumped in a Philadelphia alley is the stepfather of rapper Beanie Sigel. The body of Sam Derry, the stepfather of the popular rapper, was positively identified even though he was burned so badly that his race couldn’t initially determined, reports local NBC 10. Derry’s body […]
Tupac Shakur’s sister Set Shakur has announced the Fall 2006 launch of her high fashion urban line, Madameveli. The name of the line is based off her brothers well known alias Makaveli, which is also a clothing line. According to Shakur, “Madameveli embraces the oddities each woman possesses and accentuates the physical and intrinsic features […]
TVT artists the Ying Yang Twins have inked a deal with Melee Productions to star in a feature film titled “Viagra Falls.” The movie is a feel good comedy that will star both Kaine and D-Roc as two brothers working at a minimum wage job, trying to save money to go to spring break. While […]
Rap mogul Dame Dash is facing a third-degree misdemeanor assault charge, after being accused of assaulting veteran journalist and America Editor/co-CEO Smokey D. Fontaine last week. Fontaine filed a police report against Dash on Thursday (Sept. 29) accusing the America publisher of punching him in the chest and knocking him over a chair, resulting in […]
DMX will spend at least a weekend in jail for a recent driving infraction that took place in April of 2005 if he pleads guilty to the charges a Bronx judge said yesterday (Oct. 4). Yesterday, the rapper appeared in Bronx Criminal Court to answer charges of driving with a suspended license. DMX, born Earl […]
Hip-Hop violinist Miri Ben Ari, Universal Motown Records and Reebok have joined forces to produce a new music video, “We Gonna Win," which premiered last week in New York City. "In this video, it’s like I took real instruments to the next level. It’s the first Hip-Hop song where a violinist takes a verse,” Ben-Ari […]
Author Ethan Brown presents "Queens Reigns Supreme," a gripping narrative of the untold story of how the streets and housing projects of Southeast Queens, New York, took over the rap industry. Spanning twenty-five years, from the crack era to Run DMC to Tupac Shakur to 50 Cent’s battles against Ja Rule and Murder Inc. to […]
