Despite Passing, Heavy D Still Owes IRS

(AllHipHop News) The estate of Heavy D is still dealing with post-mortem issues, specifically collections matters with the IRS. According to TMZ, Heavy D’s estate owes the IRS approximately $44,000, based on documents filed last month by the Franchise Tax Board in California. The tax lien against Dwight E. Myers is in the amount of […]

Top Dawg Entertainment Signs Joint Venture Deal With Aftermath/Interscope

(AllHipHop News) West Coast based Top Dawg Entertainment, the home to Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q and Ab-Soul, has just signed a joint venture deal with Aftermath/Interscope Records, according to the company’s founder Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith. The label is set to release an official press release giving more details about the deal shortly. […]

Flo Rida, LMFAO, Bruno Mars Pass 5 Million Sold; B.o.B., Em Certified Platinum

(AllHipHop News) Three top Hip-Hop/R&B artists were certified five times platinum last month by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Rapper Flo Rida Electronica/Hip-Hop/Electronic group LMFAO and Bruno Mars all received plaques for selling over 5 million downloads of their most popular singles. Flo Rida’s 2009 song “Right Round,” LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem” and […]

50 Cent To Perform “Get Rich Or Die Tryin” Album At Shady 2.0 SXSW Showcase

(AllHipHop News) It’s been officially announced that this year at SXSW, Shady Records will be putting on a very unique showcase that will feature G-Unit founder 50 Cent performing his debut album Get Rich Or Die Tryin in it’s entirety. In addition to 50’s performance, Shady Records artists Slaughterhouse and Yelawolf will also both have […]