Casting For N.W.A Bio-Pic Begins
(AllHipHop News) Casting has started for an upcoming bio-pic that will center on the early origins of legendary rap group N.W.A. Director F. Gary Gray is looking for new actors and actresses to star in “Straight Outta Compton.” Gray, who has lensed movies like “The Italian Job,” “The Negotiator,” and “Friday,” is seeking talent aged […]
Wyclef Launches New Company All Handz On Deck
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Wyclef Jean announced the launch of a new company All Handz On Deck during the New Music Seminar, which concluded last night (June 19) in New York. The company will partner and empower artists, by providing them a structure to connect with fans. According to Wyclef, the company will focus on artists […]
DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Drama Join Questlove's PSK 2012 Lineup
(AllHipHop News) A collective of legendary DJ’s will come together this in Philadelphia this July, just before The Roots’ 4th of July celebration. DJs Jazzy Jeff, DJ Drama, J-Rocc of Stones Throw, DJ Rich Medina and Questlove have formed a collection known as #PSK!, a.k.a. Philadelphia Sound Konnoisseurs. The DJ’s will commandeer the turntables in […]
Smoke DZA Tapped To Judge High Times' Cannabis Cup In San Francisco
Harlem, New York rapper Smoke DZA has been tapped to to serve as a judge during High Times’ Cannabis Cup in San Francisco. Smoke DZA will be joined by collaborator Harry Fraud during the 2012 High Times Medical Cannabis Cup, which will take place on June 23. Other ask slated to hit the stage at […]
Stalley Lands High Profile Gig At Montreal International Jazz Fest
(AllHipHop News) Maybach Music Group rapper Stalley has landed a high-profile gig at the Montréal International Jazz Festival taking place in June and July. Stalley is among the select group of rappers who will hit the stage during the internationally renowned festival, now in its 33rd year. Veteran rapper Deltron 3030, Lyrics Born, Maestro Fresh […]
Houston Rapper Riff Raff Signs With Diplo's Label
(AllHipHop News) Houston, Texas-based rapper Riff Raff has signed a record deal with Diplo’s record label, Mad Decent!. Riff Raff joins artists like Bonde do Role, Bosco Delrey, Po Po, Dillon Francis and Rusko as artists on Mad Decent!. Over the past several years, Riff Raff has collaborated with a number of artists, including Soulja […]
EXCLUSIVE: Jibbs Plots Return To Rap With Free Album
“CHAIN HANG LOW” RAPPER JIBBS IS PLANNING A NEW ALBUM!
EXCLUSIVE: Juicy J., DJ Paul Accused Of Ditching Show And Keeping Money
THREE 6 MAFIA ACCUSED OF DITCHING PERFORMANCE FOR VH1 – AND KEEPING THE LOOT!
EXCLUSIVE: Jay-Z Sued Over Book "Decoded"
JAY-Z HIT WITH A LAWSUIT OVER “DECODED.” BUT WILL IT HOLD UP IN COURT?
Victims Of Drake/Chris Brown To File Lawsuits
NEW VICTIM COMES FORWARD WITH PLANS TO SUE OVER DRAKE/CHRIS BROWN INCIDENT
French Montana's Debut Pushed Back Until July
(AllHipHop News) After months of anticipation, Bronx, New York rapper French Montana has revealed that his debut studio album has been delayed. French’s album Excuse My French was due to hit stores on July 17. On Friday (June 15), French confirmed to Billboard that the album was now due in stores this Fall. “I’m still […]
Rodney King Dead At 47
RODNEY KING FOUND DEAD AT THE BOTTOM OF A POOL
Drake To Be Charged Over Brawl With Chris Brown
IT LOOKS LIKE DRAKE WILL BE CHARGED FOR TURNING OUT THE CLUB AND LEAVING CHRIS WITH A PERMANENT DIMPLE!
REKS Announces "Rebelutionary" Produced By Numonics
(AllHipHop News) Rapper REKS and producer Numonics have teamed to create the new album Rebelutionary, which will be released this July. Rebelutionary follows REKS’ album Straight, No Chaser, with Statik Selektah. On Rebelutionary, REKS and Numonics enlist artists like Jon Conner, Krondon and Termanology. “Numonics is such a talent that I wasn’t concerned about following […]
Philadelphia Eagles' DeSean Jackson Dropping Hip-Hop Compilation
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES’ DESEAN JACKSON HEADS UP A RAP LABEL. IS IT A DISTRACTION FOR THE $45 MILLION DOLLAR MAN!?
VIDEO: Maybach Music "Self Made 2" Listening Session
CHECK OUT SOME VIDEO FROM THE SELF MADE VOL. 2 LISTENING SESSION!
Jay-Z Opening New 40/40 Club In Barclay's Center
(AllHipHop News) Rap mogul Jay-Z is expanding his 40/40 Club in New York, inside of the Brooklyn Nets’ arena. Jay-Z announced today that the 9,000 square-foot restaurant will open inside of the Barclay’s Center. The 40/40 Club at Barclay’s will only be accessible to ticket-holders during a variety of events that will take place inside […]
Chris Brown, Meek Mill Make Peace; Drake Investigated
(AllHipHop News) R&B singer Chris Brown has apparently exonerated rapper Meek Mill of any wrong doing during a brawl between the singer and Drake last night (June 14) in New York. Chris Brown suffered a nasty gash on his chin, after being struck by a bottle inside of W.i.P, after his entourage brawled with Drake […]
Rep For Drake Denies Rapper's Involvement In Club Melee
(AllHipHop News) A representative for Drake has denied the rapper was involved in a club altercation, that resulted in the injury of R&B singer Chris Brown. Reps for Drake issued a statement TMZ.com, in regards to a brawl that broke out between the entourages of Drake, Meek Mill and Chris Brown last night (June 14) […]
AHH Stray News: Love & Hip Hop Premieres In ATL, B.G. Sentencing Date, Rare El-P Show In NY
LOVE & HIP-HOP, EL-P IS DOING A RARE SHOW, AND BG IS FACING 10 YEARS! READ MORE IN THE NEWS!
