Master P, who recently saved a recording studio he spent several million dollars to start building, is not happy with the city the studio was built in. The problems started when P hired Carter Construction Company to build a recording complex in Baton Rogue. After a dispute in construction occurred, P and the construction company […]

Recently, DJ Premier of Gangstarr said that he and partner Guru were competing the final touches on their next, still untitled album. The Brooklyn based DJ also said that he was working in a self-produced compilation album to feature a variety of artists. Premier said that he intended to get several guests artists on the […]

In response to the displacement of a single mother and her young family due to a gas explosion in their home, the Houston Rap community began fundraising activities to help relocate them. The effort is being led by record a group of local music industry businesses, including Rap-A-Lot Records, Lil Troy’s Short Stop Records, Break […]

Britain spoof rapper Ali G., best known to American audiences for his appearance in Madonna’s "Music" video, recently landed a deal with HBO. According to sources, his American show will be a version of "Da Ali G." show. The U.K.’s Channel 4 is currently negotiating a deal with HBO to allow them to broadcast the […]

Outkast beat out heavy competition at the 44th annual Grammy Awards last night. Despite going up against huge records by Jay-Z and Ja Rule, Outkast’s Stankonia took home the gold for Best Rap Album Of The Year. The group also snagged the gold for Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group. Lil Kim was […]

Scratch, the member of the Philadelphia based Roots crew, is preparing to drop his solo debut, The Embodiment of Instrumentation. According to the human beatbox, or in his words, vocal percussionist, he is rooted in hip-hop’s past, but attempting to raise the art. Distinguishing himself from other vocalists, Scratch is best known for his ability […]

The Grammy’s haven’t aired yet, but we have the results of what some of your favorite rappers have won. Outkast picked up a Grammy in the Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group for their song "Ms. Jackson." Missy Elliot snagged one for Rap Solo Performance for "Get Ur Freak On," and Eve and Gwen […]

Lydia Harris has filed a lawsuit against Death Row Records [now called Tha Row] and several other co-conspirators, including lawyer David Kenner, stating that she was deprived her of early Death Row profits and publicly slandered throughout the music industry. Harris, who operates and owns Lifestyle Records, says she was a co-founder of Death Row, […]

Above The Law group member Anthony Gregory Stewart, 32 and better known in rap as Total K-Oss, pleaded guilty Friday (February 22) to drug and child-endangerment charges. Stewart was arrested a year ago after Riverside, California police found rock cocaine in his Sport Utility Vehicle. He plead guilty to possessing rock cocaine for sale, transporting […]

Sister Souljah recently spoke at the University Of Memphis, where controversy raged on campus about her appearance. The problems started when Souljah’s visit was sponsored by the Black Student Associations Black History Month Committee. The president of The College Republican’s, sophomore Andrew McGarrity protested Souljah’s appearance, due to statements she made to the Washington Post […]

If you are a fan of Outkast, and live near the Macy’s Beverly Center Men’s store, don’t miss your chance to meet the group. In celebration of the success of the group’s Outkast Clothing line, Big Boi and Andre 3000 are giving fans a chance to meet the group and get autographs. Power 106 and […]

Ja Rule won the Best Rapper award for "Living It Up" at the NAACP Images awards Saturday (February 23rd.) in Los Angeles. The Image Awards, which were hosted by Chris Tucker, is scheduled for Broadcast March 1st of Fox. JA Rule has been busy lately, scoring two songs in the top 5 on Billboards singles […]

Cash Money resident producer Mannie Fresh recently revealed to the Associated Press how he continues to create fresh new ideas for the stable of Cash Money artists. The secret to his formula he said, was returning to his block and simply watching the streets in New Orleans. "If you’ve got a block, just go to […]

A lawyer for Master P contacted AllHipHop.com to state that Master P have saved his unfinished recording studio, after reaching an agreement to pay a Baton Rogue based construction company. The problems started when a judge refused to annul a $190,165 dollar judgment awarded to Charles Carter Construction, which was overseeing the construction of Master […]

The Scratch 2002 Live Tour will begin a country wide outing on March 5th to celebrate and promote the the forthcoming Hip-Hop DJ documentary "Scratch." Dilated Peoples, Z-Trip, Grand Wizzard Theodore and The Original Jazzy Jay will be headlining the tour. Special guests are featured in every city. "Scratch," the feature-length documentary on DJ culture, […]

Just when it seemed that the controversy surrounding the dying Nas/Jay-Z feud was winding down, a new spark seemed to be lit. Instead of a record coming from Jay-Z or Nas, the record was allegedly recorded by none other than Nas’ baby’s mama, who goes by the name of Carmen. The song, "Carmen’s Got A […]

D&D Records, home to Afu-Ra, QNC, Jack Venom and Craig-G recently signed Boston Emcee, "Krumbsnatcha." Hailing from Lawerenz Massachusetts, this rising star has performed with his friend and mentor, Guru (Gang Starr) on "Make Em Pay" from Gang Starr’s album "Moment Of Truth", that earned him the Source Magazine’s prestigious Hip-Hop quotable in the month […]