Slim Dunkin Funeral Set For Friday
SLIM DUNKIN’S LAVISH FUNERAL SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY

Young Buck Assets Face Liquidation
YOUNG BUCK’S ASSET’S FACE LIQUIDATION IN COURT!

50 Cent Drops Santa-Themed Energy Drink Ad
(AllHipHop News) Rapper 50 Cent is getting into the holiday spirits this year via his new energy drink, Street King. 50 dropped a :30 second animated spot, featuring a depressed Santa getting a boost of energy, after taking a sip of Fif’s Street King. The viral video was produced to promote Street King, which is […]

Shaq Launches Dunkman Signature Eyewear Line
(AllHipHop News) Retired NBA legend/part-time rapper Shaquille O’Neal is officially launching his own line of signature eyewear. Shaq has partnered with the Forever K Michael Collection, to launch Dunkman Eyewear, which is available in retail stores across the country. “We’re happy to be working with Shaquille O’Neal because he’s truly a dynamic athlete and an […]

Police Seek Suspects In Yung Joc Home Invasion/Robbery
TWO PEOPLE HELD HOSTAGE AT YUNG JOC’S STUDIO; $50K WORTH OF EQUIPMENT JACKED!

Russell Simmons Named PETA Person Of The Year
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons has been named person of the year by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). PETA selected Simmons to due his well known vegan lifestyle, in addition to the Def Jam founder’s activism championing animal rights. “The horrible abuse of animals is the worst karmic disaster in the […]

Legendary Poet Maya Angelou "Shocked, Disappointed" Over Common's Lyrics
(AllHipHop News) Legendary poet Maya Angelou has publicly chastised rapper Common over his track “The Dreamer,” from his album The Dreamer, The Believer. Maya Angelou, who wrote the poem contained on “The Dreamer,” was offended by Common’s lyrics on the track. She was especially offended at Common’s usage of the “N-word.” “I had no idea […]

Police Have No Suspect, No Gun In Slim Dunkin Murder
POLICE: NO WEAPON, NO SUSPECTS IN SLIM DUNKIN MURDER DESPITE 20 WITNESSES

Accused NFL Drug Dealer Sam Hurd Taps Former Death Row Attorney David Kenner
SAM HURD HIRES FORMER DEATH ROW ATTORNEY DAVID KENNER!!

Wale Hits #1, Announces Second Leg Of “Ambition” Tour
WALE HAS LANDED HIS FIRST #1 SINGLE! CHECK OUT THE LATEST!

Nas To Pay Tribute To Amy Winehouse During “VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul” Event
(AllHipHop News) Nas and VH1’s live performance franchise “VH1 Divas” will pay homage to the late Amy Winehouse during this year’s show, titled “VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul.” Nas, who is featured on the track “Like Smoke,” will introduce a tribute medley that will be performed on behalf of collaborator Amy Winehouse, who died from alcohol […]

Plies Issues Statement On Civil Verdict
EXCLUSIVE – PLIES ON SHOOTING VERDICT: “PEOPLE TOOK THIS AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ATTACK ME”…

Diggy Simmons Gets In The Christmas Spirit
Teen rap star Diggy Simmons hit the streets of New York yesterday for a number of charitable causes. Diggy, who is the son of rap pioneer Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons, of Run-DMC fame, hit the New York Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital, where he attended bedside visits with patients, handed out holiday gift bags, signed […]

Ashanti Launches New Label Written Entertainment, Taps Busta For First Single
ASHANTI TAPS BUSTA AND JERRY WONDER FOR NEW SINGLE ON HER NEW LABEL!

Hip-Hop Legend L.A. Sunshine of The Treacherous Three Releasing Autobiography
L.A. SUNSHINE OF THE TREACHEROUS 3 DROPPING AUTOBIOGRAPHY!

Jury Finds Plies Civilly Liable For 2006 Shooting
PLIES ORDERED TO PAY $200K OVER 2006 SHOOTING INSIDE OF NIGHTCLUB!

Diddy Channels Frank Sinatra In New Ciroc Ad; Gives Out Free Metro Cards On New Year’s Eve
DIDDY CHANNELS FRANK SINATRA IN NEW COMMERCIAL

9th Annual KISS Cares Coat Drive
A variety of artists showed up to support WRKS, 98.7 KISS FM’s 9th Annual KISS Cares Coat Drive, in partnership with the New York Cares Coat Drive Friday. Over 1,200 coats were collected during the charitable event, which was held at Regal Cinema in Union Square. Guests that attended included Anthony Hamilton, Carl Thomas, Miss […]

Flavor Flav Pleads No Contest Over Traffic Violations
(AllHipHop News) Flavor Flav has pleaded no contest to a variety of misdemeanor charges in Las Vegas. The 52-year-old hypeman was busted in May for driving with a suspended license and having no insurance. He was also busted for outstanding warrants for traffic and parking violations. Flavor Flav, born William Drayton, must now pay a […]

Tupac’s Mother, Afeni Shakur-Davis, On Hip-Hop & The Occupy Movement
TUPAC’S MOTHER EXAMINES “THE 99%” AND HIP-HOP’S ROLE IN THE OCCUPY MOVEMENT!