The U.S. Bankruptcy court has approved the go-ahead for a public auction on the assets of powerhouse 90s label Death Row Records.   Last year, numerous parties battled over ownership of the label after several sale closings were reneged on.   Those interested in attending the auction are required to pay a $200 registration fee […]

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation has released the names of its latest class of inductees, which includes only the second Hip-Hop group to be selected in the organization’s 24-year history.   Run-DMC will be honored this year alongside performers Jeff Beck, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Metallica, and Bobby Womack.   Other […]

MLK weekend will be the backdrop for two events in New York City to raise funds for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.   Both events take place this Sunday January 18.   Israel began a Gaza military campaign 18 days ago in response to repeating rocket attacks from Palestinian Hamas forces.   The two groups […]

Houston, Texas based rapper Trae tha Truth will be spend the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. holiday celebrating the legacy of the late civil rights icon, as co-grand marshal of the city’s third annual MLK Day youth parade.   The entertainer was chosen for the honor in recognition of contributions he made to the Houston […]

Imprisoned rap superstar DMX has released his first interview on the legal woes that have plagued him over the last year.   Speaking frankly with John Hooks of Fox 10 News, DMX explained how Arizona was originally his place of spiritual peace before the arrests.   “This has to be God’s country,” X stated of […]

Bun B is refuting reports that he has signed to Koch Entertainment through a Texas-based indie label.   In an exclusive statement to AllHipHop.com, the Houston rapper explains that the news, published by several online sources yesterday (January 13), where a misunderstanding stemming from a forthcoming guest appearance.   “I do not have a label […]

Lil Wayne may describe himself as “the best rapper alive” but the Cash Money Records artist is shining the spotlight on tunes from two of his peers in a new Recording Academy ad campaign.   The promotion, which debuted this past weekend on CBS, will involve a series of television, print, online and radio ads […]

Rapper/mogul Jay-Z, Hip-Hop soul queen Mary J. Blige and music icon Stevie Wonder will be among the stars on hand to celebrate the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama at the first-ever Neighborhood Inaugural Ball.   Obama will host The Neighborhood Ball: An Inauguration Celebration, which will take place at the Washington Convention Center in Washington […]