Lauryn Hill has canceled her involvement in a European tour for health reasons, according to a recent report. Organizers of the Stockholm Jazz Festival say the eccentric R&B/Hip-Hop star was experiencing unspecified health-related complications that would prevent her from staying on the bill and other dates. Spokesperson Liisa Tolonen told the Associated Press that Hill’s […]

Miami rap star Rick Ross is bringing his marketing potential to the forefront via a new partnership with Proximo Spirits, Inc. and 1800 Tequila.   The rapper, along with his Triple C’s crew, will endorse 1800 Tequila’s Select Silver, a new beverage described by the company as “the first and only 100 proof clear tequila […]

Before the music industry united in 1979 to officially decree June as Black History Month, Atlantic Records had already been a champion of Jazz and R&B for thirty years.   This year, the legendary label has tapped some of its current stars to celebrate the continuing legacy of African-American music in a new promotional campaign. […]

Three years since highlighting his musical self, Mos Def is more than ready to reestablish himself in the eyes of the rap community with the release of his forthcoming opus The Ecstatic.   For the rapper/actor, the challenge lies in giving fans an album worth adding to their collection, as he admits that the “quality, […]

As a member of the Memphis collective Three Six Mafia, Juicy J can take credit for being one of the originators of the Hip-Hop sub-genre known as “Crunk music.”   But in 2009, Crunk has seen a steep decline from its previous early decade dominance.   Unlike other veterans that bemoan the sudden trend and […]

Rapper Max B has swiftly responded to a murder conviction with an appeal of all charges, his lawyer said. In a statement issued to AllHipHop.com, Gerald Saluti said, “Max B would like to first thank all his family, friends and fans that have supported him throughout this trial. Please don’t give up on him at […]

Former Dipset member Max B. was found guilty of murder conspiracy and robbery charges today (June 9).   Prosecutors accused Max B., born Charly Wingate, of coordinating the robbery of two men at a Holiday Inn located in Northern New Jersey.   Max B.‘s ex-girlfriend Gina Conway testified that she and a stepbrother named Kelvin […]

As the first artist on DJ Khaled’s fledgling We Da Best imprint, Broward County, Florida native Ace Hood has been in the recording studio hoping to release what he has labeled a “classic” album.   A number of Florida’s best rappers are banding together to support Ace Hood with guest appearances on his new album, […]