Hennessy Artistry Featuring Ne-Yo
Check out the red carpet coverage for the Hennessy Artistry Finale at Gotham Hall in NYC featuring Ne-Yo, Fabolous and Leona Lewis

Rapper Heavy D. Launches Label, Finds Success In Reggae Music
Although Hip-Hop remains a musical influence, Heavy D is finding success in a different genre via his own record label Stride Entertainment and a brand new reggae album titled Vibes. The project, which was recently released digitally on iTunes, debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard reggae chart and No. 2 on iTunes reggae chart. […]

Lil Wayne, Baby Touch Deceased Fan’s Family
Hip-Hop star Lil Wayne helped ease the grief of the family of one of his biggest fans on Saturday (October 18), during a benefit event. According to Albany New Yorks Times-Union newspaper, 16-year-old Ryan Slingerland was killed was killed last month when his car skied off a dusty road crashed into a tree. […]

Soulja Boy Set To Release New Album; Animated Series
Music may be a priority with Soulja Boy TellEm, but the rap star is adding to his entertainment achievements with various ventures. Soulja Boy TellEm is preparing for the release of his forthcoming second album iSouljaboytellem, which follows the rappers best-selling 2007 debut project Souljaboytellem.com. The new album will include production from Mr. […]

Way Down In The Jungle Deep: R.I.P. Rudy Ray Moore
Way dooown in the jungle deep the bad-assed lion stepped on the signifying monkeys feet. That line was probably older than most you (its older than me) but it was one of the principal calling cards of one of Hip-Hops greatest inspirations: Mr. Rudy Ray Moore. You may know him better as Dolemite! Moore was a […]

Freeway and Young Chris
“Everything’s Gonna Be Alright Frestyle”

Young Life Ft. Lil Wayne and Paul Wall
“I’m A Boss”

Hip-Hop Rumors: Lil Wayne: Married To Nivea & Preg? The Game & 50’s New Song? DK’s Aubrey To G-Unit?
DISCLAIMER: All content within this section is pure rumor and generally have no factual info outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear. Read on. TODAY’S RUMORS! DMXS OTHER NEW BABY? You heard from me last week or so that DMX had a new baby down in Miami. That he was there for […]

Reef The Lost Cauze
“I Wonder”

Comedian Dolemite Passes Away at 81
AllHipHop.com has confirmed that influential comedian Rudy Ray Moore AKA Dolemite passed away on Friday (October 17) due to complications from diabetes. Moore began his career as a stand-up comedian in the late 1960s, and first gained international notoriety after co-writing and starring in the 1975, signature blaxpoitation film Dolemite. Through characters like […]

Tale Of The Tape: Mixtapes From Dipset, Mick Boogie, and Charles Hamilton
Welcome back to Tale of the Tape, your weekly destination for mixtape analysis. The ratings work like this, Heavy Rotation is superior product, and any Hip-Hop fan should enjoy it. Peep It means that has its moments, but some may just not feel it. One And Done is exactly that, fans should listen one time. […]

Town Hall Smackdown
Watch this McCain vs. Obama debate Jerry Springer style!

John Brown: Dreams of Laying a VP Chick
Barack Obama may be “that one,” but The White Rapper Show’s infamous John Brown isn’t letting “this other guy” get the upper hand in the presidential election. The VH1 reality alumni’s latest single “Sarah Palin (I Wanna Lay Pipe)” takes another token stab at the governor’s lack of experience; this time combining her sexual appeal […]

Jim Jones’ Entourage Involved In Video Shoot Altercation
An informal gathering of stars in Atlanta was marred by a brief moment of violence this afternoon (October 19), when an altercation erupted involving members of rapper Jim Jones’ entourage. According to an eye witness, a melee broke out shortly after We The Best/Def Jam artist Ace Hood wrapped the video shoot for his second […]

Knockout Nation: Hopkins Embarrasses Pavlik! Zab Judah November Comeback! Smokin’ Joe Frazier
You cant say the Executioner didnt tell you the outcome beforehand. Months before last Saturdays master-class over middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik, Bernard Hopkins proclaimed that I aint afraid of no Ghost. Pavlik found that out in spades via a thorough boxing education, as Hopkins outfought, outfoxed, and shockingly outpunched his younger foe over 12 dominating […]

Soul Train Founder Don Cornelius Arrested for Domestic Violence
Don Cornelius, former long-time host of Soul Train, was arrested late Friday (October 17) night on suspicion of domestic violence. According to early reports, Los Angeles police were called to Cornelius Hollywood Hills home after someone reported a loud domestic dispute. The 72-year-old executive producer was taken into custody and subsequently booked for […]

Sunday Selection: Dawn from Danity Kane’s “Cruise Control”
The views expressed in this column are not the views expressed by AllHipHop.com.Are you really surprised that Danity Kane doesnt have five members anymore? Come on, lets be frank. You knew it was only a matter of time. The last two weeks have really been difficult for Danity Kane and their fans. Two members of […]

Katt Williams A No Show, Lil Wayne Wins At BET Hip-Hop Awards
The third annual BET Hip-Hop Awards kicked off with a bit of a surprise in Atlanta this evening (Oct 18). Attendees of the event were greeted by surprise host T-Pain, who took over the role of master of ceremonies from comedian Katt Williams, who has hosted the award show since its inception in 2006. […]

Cash Money CEO’s Plead No Contest; Sentenced To Probation
Cash Money CEO Bryan Baby Williams and Ronald Slim Williams appeared in a Kingsport, Tennessee courtroom yesterday (October 17), where they pleaded no contest to possession of marijuana charges. The Williams brothers and 12 of the 13 other co-defendants entered into the same plea, which stemmed from a November 2007 incident, in which a […]

T.I. and Lil Wayne to Helm Star-Studded BET Awards After-Party
Atlantas hosting of third annual BET Awards will only be the beginning of the evenings festivities, as Lil Wayne and T.I. have confirmed appearances for the shows official after-party. The party will be located at DreamzATL, one of Atlantas fastest growing premier nightclubs. With 14,000 square feet of lavish loveseats, contemporary art, and fashionable […]