Rap star 50 Cent continues to expand his business empire with a new deal to sell a new line of branded 50 Cent memorabilia.   According to The New York Post, the rapper has inked a multi-year deal with Steiner Sports in a deal that will cover concert worn-apparel, autograph signings, autographed photos, movie released […]

More than two months after his death, Static Major’s presence on the music scene continues to be felt, as the producer’s fellow entertainers gather to pay tribute to his memory and influence.   The event, organized by Static Major’s wife Avonti, will take place Sunday (May 4) at the City Block venue in Static Major’s […]

Sean “Diddy” Combs became the first male rapper to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame yesterday (May 2), during a ceremony that drew the largest crowd in event history.   Fans wearing Sean John “Harlem to Hollywood” t-shirts packed Hollywood Boulevard, while fans with posters screamed “Diddy” and “Bad Boy” as they […]

A review of Kanye West’s “Glow In The Dark” tour has angered the Chicago artist to demand the reviewer to “kill yourself!” In the review, which is in Entertainment Weekly’s current issue, gave the rapper a B+ for his performance in Seattle and deemed him “a nut.” In a response on his blog, West responded […]

Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter has established an educational trust for the for the children of Sean Bell, the unarmed African-American man who was shot and killed by police on the day he was to be married.   Sources have confirmed with AllHipHop.com that Jay-Z is working closely with Nicole Paultre Bell, Sean Bell’s widow, to institute […]

After winning two appeals in the UK, the country’s Border Agency has launched another attempt to ban rapper Snoop Dogg from entering the country.   Representatives for the Border Agency confirmed that they have put in a new application to the Court of Appeals to reconsider the case against Snoop Dogg, who’s entourage was involved […]

West Coast rap icon Ice-T is taking steps to expand his reach and influence in the entertainment world, by producing an upcoming documentary on the life of former pimp turned writer Iceberg Slim.   The Iceberg Slim documentary, which is projected to run about 80 minutes, comes as Ice-T branches out into film making.   […]

Pop singer Madonna will make her first ever appearance on BET, when she appears on the network’s#### show 106 & Park tomorrow (May 2).   Madonna will appear live on the show with hosts Terrence and Rocsi at 6:00 PM. During the show, Rocsi will do Yoga in various positions, while Madonna judges the host’s […]

Cash Money rapper Lil Wayne has signed on to co-star in a new major motion picture starring Forest Whitaker, titled The Patriots.   Lil Wayne, whose single “Lollipop” is currently #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles chart and on MTV’s TRL video countdown show, began filming for the movie in his hometown of New Orleans […]

Lil’ Kim’s finances aren’t in question after a repo man went on her property in an attempt to repossess an extravagant silver Bentley from the rapper, sources for the rapper say.Although she has been fairly low-key, Lil’ Kim’s (real name Kimberly Jones) financial status is not an issue as suggested by the attempted seizure that […]

A number of rappers and executives turned out to support Justo’s 11th Annual Mixtape Awards last night (April 29) in New York.   Comedian and actor Donnell Rawlings hosted the event, which drew hundreds of supporters to Symphony Space, where various DJ’s were honored for their contributions to the music business.   Rappers and celebrities […]

Legendary Hip-Hop label Wild Pitch Records is reissuing its entire catalog on CD and via the Internet through a new deal with Universal/Fontana Distribution. Wild Pitch was home to some of greatest artists in Hip-Hop history. Groups like Ultramagnetic MC’s, Chill Rob G., Gangstarr, O.C. and Main Source once recorded for the storied label. Main […]

Hip-Hop violinist Miri Ben-Ari is leading the charge to educate the public on the Jewish Holocaust, through a new campaign launched by her nonprofit organization Gedenk (“Remember”).   Ari will officially kick off the effort Friday (May 2) with three public service announcements on Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day).   Widely regarded as one of […]

Internet blogger/TV personality Perez Hilton will join Miss Jones’ Morning Show next week on New York Hip-Hop station Hot 97, AllHipHop.com has learned.   Hilton, who was labeled the #1 web celebrity by Forbes Magazine in 2007, will join Miss Jones starting May 5th.   The gossip blogger will provide Miss Jones with the “Hot […]

A show featuring Wu-Tang Clan front man The RZA erupted in chaos over the weekend after the rapper invited female fans to strip on stage during a performance.   The rapper performed as part of the Triptych Music and Film Festival, which takes place in Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh.   According to reports, police were […]

Sean “Diddy” Combs is one of several celebrities tapped to welcome tourists to New York City as part of the new “Just Ask the Locals” tourism campaign. Combs will join residents like Matt Lauer, Lindsay Price and Kevin Bacon in the print ads, which features the mogul and other celebrities sharing their favorite shopping spots, […]

G-Unit’s new album Terminate On Sight is a return to the rap game of sorts for group member Lloyd Banks, as the album marks the rapper’s first official release since 2006’s album Rotten Apple.   According to Banks, who dropped out of the spotlight shortly after Rotten Apple was released, family issues prevented him from […]

Big Tigger has vowed to give supporters a “bigger, bolder and better” version of his Annual Celebrity Classic this year.   With the nearly week-long community awareness event now in its seventh year, the BET and syndicated radio host and his Street Corner Foundation will bring together a list of sports and entertainment luminaries.   […]

Proctor & Gamble continues to test the urban market, with a new hotline to obtain input from the customers of the company’s various brands regarding P&G’s sponsorship of music video programs on BET and MTV.   The company, which recently launched Tagged Records, a full-fledged Hip-Hop label run by rap boss Jermaine Dupri, was asked […]

Hip-Hop “godfather” Afrika Bambaataa will be among those honored by the Bronx Museum of the Arts at “A Bronx Feast,” the museum’s Spring benefit gala.   Noted for being one of the founders of Hip-Hop Culture, Bambaataa has influenced other musical genres, as his creation of “electro funk” helped fuel the development of Freestyle or […]