Legal challenges have forced Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane to drop a highly anticipated performance at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) next weekend.   The controversial rapper was slated to headline the “Gucci Mane and Friends” concert, during FAMU’s homecoming on October 24.   According to sources, Gucci Mane was not allowed to travel to […]

On Saturday, October 17, Detroit’s Hip-Hop community will come together to celebrate, honor and support one of their own.   Artists including Royce Da 5’9, Slum Village and Trick Trick are set to perform at the legendary St. Andrews Hall in a benefit concert billed the “F*ckin ‘Get Better Bro’ Benefit.”   Proceeds for the […]

Fresh off the success of the Slaughterhouse debut album, West Coast lyricist Crooked I will release his own group Horse Shoe G.A.N.G. (Grind And Never Give Up) next month.   The ensemble is unique in that it consists of Crooked’s 4 younger brothers: Demtrius Capone, Julius Luciano, Kenny Siegel, and Andrew “Dice” Deniro.   Crooked […]

Fans of Jay-Z and Eminem fans will have the option of picking up a special Renegade version of the game when Activision’s newest music-play simulation game DJ Hero hits stores.   The special edition will include the standard game, a premium Renegade turntable controller and a hard shell turntable carrying case that converts into a […]

For the third consecutive year, actor/comedian Tracy Morgan served as the host of the sixth annual VH1 Hip-Hop Honors, which aired last night. The annual celebration was held at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Howard Gilman Opera House in Brooklyn, New York last month. This year’s highly anticipated show celebrated the 25th anniversary of […]

50 Cent’s official return to music will highlight more than the rapper’s way on the mic.   AllHipHop.com has learned a new documentary on the late Jam Master Jay will be included with the rapper’s highly-anticipated album and accompanying DVD, both titled Before I Self Destruct.   The second DVD, titled Two Turntables and A […]

New Orleans, Louisiana rapper Juvenile has announced the release of Cocky and Confident, his first studio album in over three years. The album is the rapper’s follow up to his album Reality Check, which landed at #1 on Billboard’s Top 200 chart when the album was released in March of 2006.  Juvenile will release the […]

This year’s AllHipHop.com Social Lounge will provide the setting for a diverse roster of viewpoints as rappers and activist gather for a night of discussion. The sixth annual event, which takes place at 7:30 pm Saturday (Oct. 17) at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on One Center Street, Newark, NJ, will feature panelists […]

One of Hip-Hop’s biggest rivalries has ended in a business relationship, as Sean “Diddy” Combs and producer Dr. Dre have partnered for a new line of headphones. Combs revealed to AllHipHop.com that a new line of high quality ‘Diddy Beats’ ear buds will be in stores next year. “We designed some ear buds called Diddy […]