Saigon Featured On HBO’s “Entourage”
Ft. Knox Entertainment emcee Saigon is adding acting to his resume by appearing in three episodes of the hit HBO series “Entourage.” “Entourage” depicts the life of Queens, New York native "Vince," the newest "it" actor in Hollywood and his three friends from back home who are along for the ride. Saigon has been tapped […]

Czar*Nok: Ziplock
For the last decade, groups like Mood and Five Deez have given Cincinnati its place in Hip-Hop history. But perhaps Hi-Teks work with Snoop and G-Unit isnt the only thing thats gangsta about Southern Ohio. Czar*Nok is a duo ten years in the making that aims to shed light on the Natis underbelly, while still […]

Diplomats Set Up Shop In UK With S.A.S.
Cam’ron has taken his Diplomats Record label international with the launching of Diplomat Records Europe and signing Eurogang creators S.A.S. S.A.S is made up of East Finchley natives Sean “Mega” Williams and Melvin “Mayhem” Williams. The group linked up with the Diplomats in 2002 after a visit to the United States. The group was affiliated […]

John Singleton’s ‘Four Brothers’ Tops Box Office
John Singleton’s latest movie “Four Brothers” topped the box office, pulling in over $21 million over the weekend. Singleton’s movie bested the new thriller "The Skeleton Key" which took in over $15 million. “I’m happy on the $21 million dollar opening of ‘Four Brothers,’” Singleton told AllHipHop.com. “We knew we made a great movie.” The […]

Daron Of 112 Releasing Hip-Hop Mixtape
The R&B group 112 has been signing to women since their 1996 debut 112, but 10 years later the group is starting to diversify and launch new businesses. Daron Jones, producer and member of the group 112, has teamed up with T.I., Mike Jones, Killer Mike, Free (formerly of 106 & Park) and countless others […]

Melyssa Ford Says ‘Superhead’ A Bad Influence On Young Women
Hip-Hop/R&B video models Melyssa Ford and Karrine “Superhead” Steffans have both been able to gain mass recognition and transition that success into other careers, but Ford says the similarities end there. Ford, a Canadian-born model and host on Black Entertainment Television, said that Steffans’ best-seller “Confessions of a Video Vixen,” was sending a negative message […]

TVT Records & Slip-N-Slide Battle Over Pitbull Recordings
TVT Records and Slip-N-Slide Records will head to court August 26 over unreleased material by Miami, Florida rapper Pitbull. According to a report in the Miami Herald, the two labels are battling over the release of Welcome to the 305, an album that contains material Pitbull recorded before signing with TVT. The Slip-N-Slide recordings were […]

Magic Johnson And Native American Group Form Hip-Hop B-Ball League
The Magic Johnson Foundation and his clothing line Magic 32 have teamed up with the Native American Youth to Elder Foundation (NAYEF) and local DJ’s to organize a Hip-Hop basketball league to uplift Native American communities. The Magic32 NAYEF All-stars is a basketball league made up of mostly Native Americans that use Hip-Hop and basketball […]

Lil’ Mo Filing Lawsuit Against Ja Rule, Murder Inc. & Def Jam
R&B singer Lil’ Mo intends to sue Ja Rule, Murder Inc. Records and Def Jam for $15 million dollars in unpaid royalties stemming from the 2001 hit song "Put It On Me." The song was a huge hit in the summer of 2001 and helped Ja and company become household names. "That [song] helped boost […]

Mystikal Hit With Tax Charges
Rapper Mystikal, who is currently incarcerated for sexual battery, has been hit with another charge for allegedly failing to file his federal income tax returns, according to officials at the IRS field office in New Orleans. The New Orleans rapper, whose real name is Michael Tyler, is charged with two counts of not filing his […]

Power Summit And Superadio Team With Baka Boyz To Discover New DJ
The 8th Annual Power Summit has teamed with Superadio Networks for the first ever “The Power Mix-Off.” The “Mix-Off” will take place in Freeport, Bahamas on October 1 and the winning DJ will get a syndication contract with Superadio Networks and a guest spot on the Baka Boyz Hip-Hop Master Mix program. The Baka Boyz […]
Mayor Of Minneapolis, MN Declares ‘Hip-Hop Weekend’; Slick Rick, Slum Village On Board
The Mayor of Minneapolis, Minnesota has been declared August 19-21 a “Hip-Hop weekend,” complete with performances from Slick Rick, Slum Village and others. The 4th Annual Twin Cities Celebration of Hip-Hop celebrates the power of community through Hip-Hop culture and education. The theme this year is “Be Healthy” and workshops, MC’s, DJ’s, Breakdancers, Beatboxers and […]

The Game: Locked and Loaded
The last time AllHipHop.com caught up with The Game, "300 Bars" was just days away from dropping. Id say at least 200 of those bars gave the streets something to talk about, and a lot of follow-up questions. It turns out that our man Semtex over in London just caught Chuck Taylor swinging through, and […]

Pharrell Tops Esquire’s Best Dressed List, Opening 10 Fat Burger Restaurants
Pharrell Williams has landed on top of Esquire magazine’s annual “Best Dressed Men in the World” edition. Esquire chose Williams for "injecting dressed-up luxury into hip-hop style and thereby influencing a new generation of guys to consider more than just a pair of baggy jeans a reflection of their youthful vitality." Twenty other men made […]

Highway Robbery Vol. 1 (Mixtape)
Artist: Rob JacksonTitle: Highway Robbery Vol. 1 (Mixtape)Rating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Martin A. Berrios Rob Jackson, remember him? Well if your answer is no, then lets play some catch up. His 2002 radio friendly single Boom Boom Boom (Lady May was on the remix) landed him on many artists to watch lists. Unfortunately, his formal […]

Lil’ Kim Wins Suit Over Lil’ Cease
Lil’ Kim won a legal battle Wednesday against James "Lil’ Cease" Lloyd and Ground Zero Entertainment, who were trying to release a DVD with the female rapper’s image. The order was handed down by U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff on Wednesday when Lil’ Cease failed to appear in court for the civil lawsuit. Lil’ Kim […]

Killer Mike Talks Hip-Hop ‘Boxes’
Killer Mike’s moniker is certainly suggestive of aggressive activity, but in the Atlanta rapper’s opinion, Hip-Hop artists have isolated themselves from each other in a way that stagnates diversity. “We put ourselves in our own little box. [People say,] ‘Well, I’m art so I’m going to stay in this box’ and ‘I’m conscious so I’m […]

50 Cent: The Clean-up Man Part Two
With books, film, video games, drinks, clothing, a label, and an already platinum music career, 50 Cent is going to soon require a consumer report of his own. In the event thats not going to happen, AllHipHop.com wanted to check with 50 on his many forms of merchandise, and get a sense of just how […]

Young, Fly & Flashy Vol. 1
Artist: Jermaine Dupri Presents…Title: Young, Fly & Flashy Vol. 1Rating: 2 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Blaksicilian Its been nine years since So So Def CEO (and now Virgin Records’ President of Black Music) Jermaine Dupri released the labels gold-certified compilation So So Def Bass All Stars, Vol. 1. Since then he has steered the careers of […]

Raheem DeVaughn: True Calling
When you first hear Raheem DeVaughn, you can easily imagine a man beyond his years singing the songs. Whether the topic is love or his feelings about issues of the world, Raheem’s voice has the power to make you believe him. The son of noted jazz musician Abdul Wadud, Raheem has been a fan of […]