Rapper Rock Released From Prison
Boot Camp Clik member Rock was released from prison today (January 24), after being arrested and charged with attempted murder, AllHipHop.com has learned. Rock, born Jamal Bush, is accused of being a pimp and shooting a rival over a woman during a dispute on a Brooklyn street. The victim of the shooting was […]
Big Noyd: Illustrious
Whether it has been personal troubles, bankrupt record labels, bids up north or stellar verses, Big Noyd has seen it all. He has been known to make a splash on anything he does; his introductory verse on Mobb Deeps classic Give Up The Goods would be proof of that. Not only one for features, […]
Masta Killa Named Most Animal Friendly Rapper
Wu-Tang Clan member Masta Killa was recently awarded peta2s Libby Award (short for liberation) for Best Animal-Friendly Hip-Hop Artist. Peta2 is the worlds largest youth animal rights organization and is an offshoot of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). Other rappers nominated for the award included dead prez, Sage Francis, K-OS […]
Straight Talk: The Other Woman
Ladies, as much as I cant stand a desperate woman, Im going to help you out. Now, some of you may know this already, but for those who dont – listen up. If rappers can rap about it, and damn near every R&B, pop and country singer can sing about it, we can talk […]
Atlantic Issues Statement Regarding Lil’ Kim’s Departure
Atlantic Records has issued a statement regarding the status of their longtime artist Lil’ Kim. “We wish Lil’ Kim the best of luck in all of her future endeavours,” reps for the label told AllHipHop.com exclusively, confirming her departure from the label. Atlantic issued the statement after Lil Kim, born Kimberly Jones, told […]
The Winehouse Chronicles
The year 2007 was the year of the good, the bad and the ugly for Amy Winehouse. With her trademark beehive hairdo, soulful vibe and retro production, its easy to see why she fascinated music lovers in need of rehab for the soul. And she delivered. In more ways than one as her latest […]
City of Compton Seeks Ban On Suge Knight, Gang Members
The City of Compton is seeking to ban Hip-Hop mogul Marion “Suge” Knight and members of the Mob Piru street gang members from congregating on the streets of the city. The court order would be the first attempt in the citys history to ban gang members from congregating on public streets. According to […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Rihanna Goes Nude! Nas To Get Dropped Over N-Word? Uncle Murder Shot.
DISCLAIMER: All content within this section is pure rumor and generally have no factual info outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear. Read on. YESTERDAYS RUMORS! Hip-Hop Rumors: Soulja Boy Disses GZA, Jay, Ye? Lil’ Scrappy’s New Girl? More Rumors! Hip-Hop Rumors: 50 Cent’s Teeth Get Fixed, Amy Winehouse Does Crack On […]
AHH Stray News: Lil Wayne Served Papers In Jail Cell
Lil Wayne was hit with more bad news in his jail cell today (January 23) in Yuma, County Arizona, when he was served legal documents relating to a lawsuit surrounding his 1999 Bentley Arnage. Lil Wayne, born Dwayne Carter, was served the legal documents while he was detained. The lawsuit, filed in December 2007 […]
Election 2008: What You Need To Know
The Democrats and Republicans would like us to believe that this election is about change. In fact they repeat the word like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz clicking her heels three times chanting theres no place like home except they hope their mantra will get them to White House rather than Kansas. […]
Ball With Biv: Kwame Running Scared?
With Bynum out for a few months, then now Ariza out, someone else besides Kobe needs to step up for the Lakers – and it doesnt look like that person is going to be Kwame Brown. I think watching the game the other night on TNT, and seeing fans pay their money to boo […]
EXCLUSIVE: DEA Speaks On Lil Wayne’s Arrest
Rapper Lil Wayne and two others are still in custody at this hour, after appearing in court and being initialed on pending felony charges. Lil Wayne, born Dwayne Carter, Jr., along with 23-year-old Harold Johnson, Jr and 24-year-old Curtis Stewart, were arrested at approximately 11:20 pm MT, at a Border Patrol Checkpoint along Interstate […]
Side Hustle: Young Buck’s Jewelry, Lil Wayne’s Foreign Money
You used to just admire your favorite rapper for his flow or your favorite singer for her pitch, but these days it seems like swagger and style are taking the front seat for our affections. So many artists are becoming designers, that it seems launching a clothing line is part of their record contracts. […]
Rapper Busta Rhymes Pleads Guilty, Avoids Jail
Rapper Busta Rhymes avoided jail time today (January 23), after he pleaded guilty to assault and DUI charges. Rhymes, born Trevor Smith accepted a plea deal in exchange for the guilty pleas. The acceptance is in direct contrast to Rhymes previous plea of not guilty, although the rapper has maintained his innocence throughout the […]
UPDATE: Lil Wayne Arrested By DEA Agents
Yuma County Police in Yuma, Arizona have confirmed with AllHipHop.com that Hip-Hop superstar Lil Wayne is being held in police custody. It has also been revealed that the rapper, born Dwayne Carter Jr., was arrested by Federal drug agents. “Mr. Carter is in our custody at this time,” Yuma County Chief Deputy Major […]
Rakim @ Studio B. (New York, NY)
Hip-Hop was felt in its truest form this past weekend at The Bridge Live held at Studio B in Green Point, Brooklyn. This is a recurring event hosted by Ralph McDaniels of the influential Video Music Box show. Special guests included the legendary DJ Lovebug Starski, Chuck D of Public Enemy and headliner, Rakim. […]
BREAKING NEWS: Lil Wayne Arrested In Arizona
Rapper Lil Wayne was arrested near Yuma, Arizona by law enforcement officials and members of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) last night (January 22). While details are sketchy, it reported that the rapper is in the custody of the Yuma County Sheriffs Department and will be arraigned on felony charges of possessing dangerous drugs, possession […]
Rick Ross and Pastor Troy Avoid “Fight” At Jones Fight
Miami rapper Rick Ross and Atlanta rapper Pastor Troy took full advantage of the spotlight at the recent Roy Jones, Jr./Felix Trinidad boxing match and averted a pre-match dispute over who would open for the American boxer. A minor pre-fight conflict arose between the artists, who both firmly stated that they would be rapping their […]
