Death Row CEO Suge Knight will release a star studded compilation album that will benefit families of U.S military members fighting the war against Iraq. Knight, who is presently incarcerated, said he would spend the next few months pulling various artists together, with hopes of having the untitled album is stores by the Christmas. "I’m […]

Hip-Hop collectives typically sport a token female to fill their group quota, but only the Murda Mamis can lay claim to an all-female roster that encompasses many aspects of the culture. “Murda Mami entertainment is a clique of girls, its like a movement,” DJ Lazy K, co-CEO of the organization, told AllHipHop.com. “We support each […]

As the attempted murder case of Roc-A-Fella rapper Beanie Sigel comes to a close, label CEO Dame Dash has released a statement proclaiming support for the Philadelphia rapper. A verdict is expected as early as tomorrow (Wednesday April 21). Of a trip to the Court of Common Pleas Monday, Dash says, “My partners Jay-Z, Kareem […]

Sean "P. Diddy" Combs is in the process of buying a financial stake in the designs of Zac Posen, who is labeled as one of New York’s hottest fashion designers. A partnership between the 24-year-old and Combs is expected to push his Sean John clothing label into the mainstream. "Urban" apparel is the fastest growing […]

According to dead prez group member M1, the entire group was arrested and charged with simple assault after authorities accused them of causing a disturbance on a United Airlines flight. "It’s still pending on what’s going to happen and even as to what the charges are," M1 told AllHipHop.com. "But simply put we were attacked, […]

Famed DJ, Kid Capri has joined the list of high profile Hip-Hop acts that have their own sneaker line and revealed to AllHipHop.com a partnership with Italian company, Diadora.”At first Diadora wanted Ludacris, but my man Yomi [Martin] that runs Vokal [Nelly’s clothing line] also works for Diadora and he told them he wanted me,” […]

Stic.man of Dead Prez was arrested Sunday for simple assault after allegedly causing a disturbance on a United Airlines flight.The group was leaving O’Hare Airport in route to New York City on the 1:50 PM flight.A flight attendant said they refused to turn off their radios. Harris DeJesus aka “D-Don” and the group’s DJ, Umi […]

After causing mosh pits at countless hip-hop shows, Brooklyn’s own MOP is set to release a heavy metall album on May 25 through indie label, Fastlife/Blaze Records. The 12-cut self-titled album is collaboration with a Brooklyn rock act called Shiner Massive who will cover some of the group’s greatest songs and new material. These songs […]

Kanye West has a passion for Jesus Christ evident in his song “Jesus Walks” and now the religious figure can symbolically walk with the producer/rapper at all times. West and famed Jacob The Jeweler have joined forces to produce a line of “religious-themed” jewelry, which includes diamond studded Jesus pendants. Presently, the pair released a […]

Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn, New York won a key decision in the on going investigation of Murder Inc. for money laundering and violence.FBI agents allege Tyrone “Tah Tah” Moore told them that he knew Irv Gotti and had collected money on behalf of the CEO a source told the New York Daily News.Informants have told […]

Last month, members of B2K boasted that they had signed Bizzy Bone to their new label, Super Fam Records, but the Bone Thug rapper is denying the reports. “We bringing Bizzy Bone back,” B2K’s J-Boog said last month. While Bizzy admits there were talks, the signing never officially happened. Bizzy Bone told AllHipHop.com, “It is […]

Beanie Sigel’s attempted murder trial is underway in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the man central to the rapper’s future testified against him in court yesterday.Sigel is accused of shooting 27-year-old Terrance Speller in the abdomen and foot last July, during an altercation outside a Philadelphia strip club known as The Pony Tail.”I heard a screeching stop […]

According to sources, veteran rap label Def Jam has inked incarcerated rapper Shyne to a record deal.Shyne was sentenced to a 10-year bid in 2001 after being convicted in a high profile nightclub shooting in Manhattan. Where he ends up after he leaves prison has always been the talk of much speculation.Under the deal, Def […]

Spike TV has ordered a second season of "Ride With Funkmaster Flex" the network announced today. The 13 new episodes will start Sunday May 2 and season two features the rides of such stars as Mariah Carey, Cedric The Entertainer, Dave Chappelle, Tyra Banks, Ashanti, Moby, Wyclef, Baby and Cash Money Millionaires, Russell Simmons and […]

Lil Kim pleaded not guilty to charges that she lied to a grand jury about a daylight shoot-out in Manhattan that left one man wounded. Kim is free on $500,000 bond, after surrendering in a federal court in New York. Kim’s attorney called the charges baseless. She refused to comment on the charges, which allegedly […]

Is there a possible Native Tongue Revolution on the way? Only time will tell, but N*E*R*D aka The Neptunes has assembled some of the founders of the late 80’s collective and some contemporary descendants on a remix of their rock joint, “She Wants To Move.” The posse cut features Common, Mos Def, De La Soul, […]

Rapper Jadakiss has denied an Internet-fueled rumor of a supergroup called The Untouchables involving himself, Nas, Nas protégé Lake, and Scarface. According to the rumor, Nas went on Los Angeles radio station 103.9 The Beat and revealed the quartet had formed a group and would release an album by the end of the year. Jadakiss, […]

Russell Simmons will hold a massive rally as well as the New York Hip-Hop Summit on August 30, 2004, the first day of the Republican National Convention in New York City. Simmons’ non-profit, the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN) has filed for a permit to hold the demonstration outside Madison Square Garden, where the GOP […]

On Monday April 12, rappers Remy Martin and Lady Luck engaged in a rap battle for $20,000 cash at the Fight Klub. At the end of the evening, with a group of renown judges, Remy emerged the victor. Both combatants were allowed to bring 5 people apiece into "the ring," which is a recording studio […]