Too Short May Lose Studio Over $1 Million Judgment
An Oakland recording studio owned by rapper Too Short may be forced to close, due to a judgment against the rapper for over $1 million dollars, stemming from a 1991 car accident. The rapper owes over $700,000 dollars to the family, after his GMC truck was involved in a 1991 head on collision with […]

Statik Selektah Ft. Cassidy, Saigon and Termanology
“To The Top”

Fonzworth Lands Debut Reality Show ‘From Gs to Gents’
Fonzworth Bentley is preparing for the debut of his own MTV Reality Show, From Gs to Gents. The hour-long show, which premieres Tuesday, brings together 14 tough guys, giving them a chance to change their lives while competing for a $100,000 prize. But host Fonzworth Bentley tells AllHipHop.com that the new series will […]

The Last Word: Beyonce’s Breasts Lost, Teairra Mari Talks Def Jam, and Mariah Carey Gets Kidnapped?
Hello, planet Earth. Here we are for another round after the Rev. Jesse Jackson apologizes for what he called “crude and hurtful” remarks geared toward Barack Obama, new DNA tests clear all members of Jon Benet Ramseys family of the young beauty contestants 1996 murder, and rumors of Brett Favre coming out of retirement to […]

David Banner: Unappreciated Genius
David Banner knows about struggle. Since his last album, 2005s Certified, the rapper/activist had to deal with the traumatic effects of Hurricane Katrina on his native Mississippi, attacks on Hip-Hop from the federal government, and his fathers death from cancer in 2007. Despite these hardships and thoughts of retirement, Banner has persevered. He was one […]

Hip-Hop Rumors: T.I. Nearly Gets In Fight? Cassie Flies Solo?! Illseed Schools Yung Berg
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. OLD NEWS MOBB DEEP IS P#####! I had this in the rumors way, wayyyyyy back, but it is now resurfacing. Apparently, Mobb Deep isnt letting their former […]


2 Pistols: Death Before Dishonor
2 Pistols, another Floridian on the rise, has recently gotten some attention with a hot single featuring no other than Teddy Penderazzdown. He hopes to carry that buzz to his debut album Death Before Dishonor (Universal Republic). With some decent features, and great production from the J.U.S.T.I.C.E League, it looks like Florida may just have […]

LL Talks Exit 13; Denies Signing To G-Unit
After a 2 year hiatus, veteran LL Cool J is gearing up for the release of Exit 13, his 13th and final LP under his Def Jam recording deal. Unlike his other albums, the Farmers Boulevard legend has worked closely with another Queens native, rapper 50 Cent. I did a whole album with […]

Superstar Locks: Tips for Healthy Summer Hair!
Taking care of your hair only gets more difficult as the season changes – the heat, humidity and rain can cause the ultimate fizzes and flops. All women want to have healthy and strong hair, but at times it can be hard because of all of the stress that we apply. […]

Busta Rhymes Recruited To Prevent Gun Crimes In UK
Despite his recent run-ins with the law, Busta Rhymes has been recruited to help stop an increase in gun and knife crime in London. The Independent reports the rapper will spread his nonviolent message on September 26, when he travels overseas to perform in concert at Royal Albert Hall. The need to curb […]

One Click Bang
“Any Given Gun Day”

DMX Ft. Seal
“I Wish”

Asher Roth: School’s Out
Yes, you are going to compare him to that White guy from Detroit. But moving on, in this early stage of his rhyme career Asher Roth is displaying the chops to carve out a spot in the Hip-Hop space. Hailing from Morrisville, PA, the pale skinned MC has a DJ Drama and Don Cannon endorsed […]

J Prince Cleared Of Assault; $ 10 Million Lawsuit Tossed
A criminal lawsuit and a civil lawsuit against Hip-Hop mogul James J Prince will be thrown out of court, after the mogul was cleared of assault charges yesterday (July 9). The Harris County District Attorney dropped the charges against Prince due to inconsistent statements from witnesses. Prince was charged with a felony count […]

Canadian Music Month: Nelly Furtado is Hip-Hop
Original Post Date: March 25, 2008Its been close to two years since Nelly Furtado shocked the masses with the release of her 3rd LP Loose. Teaming up with Timbaland to create this Hip-Hop infused pop masterpiece, the result was a surprise only to those who assumed Furtado existed within her I’m Like a Bird parameters. […]

Hip-Hop Rumors: The Game Cries Over Hip-Hop! Jim Jones Goes At Kanye West! A Rapper Attempts Suicide?
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. I FEEL GOOD![:D] I dont know why. There is no reason, but I feel good! If I was like James Brown, Id bust a split. I […]

Charles Hamilton: Outside Looking (Mixtape)
Give an MC a white canvas, a paintbrush, and a vivid imagination and he might be able to muster up a decent enough story. Give an MC like Charles Hamilton the same opportunity, and he will bring as much confidence and not fall to the conformity of any norms. The Ohio born and […]

Sneak(er) Peek Special Edition: Funkmaster Flex Custom Car, Bike Show and Sneaker Battle!
The annual Funkmaster Flex Custom Car and Bike Show was in full effect the last weekend in June at the Convention & Expo Center in Edison, New Jersey. The event brought in a swarm of Hip-Hop heads including Jermaine Dupri, LL Cool J, Yung Berg, Maino, Camron, Just Blaze, DJ Premier, Busta Rhymes, Jim […]

50’s Ex Sues For $50 Million; Court Battle Starts Next Week
Paul Catsandonis, lawyer for 50 Cent ex Shaniqua Tompkins, has disclosed that his client is suing the rapper for $50 million dollars in damages resulting from a fire than destroyed the home she was living in. In May, a suspicious fire destroyed 50s Long Island property, which the Queens mogul had successfully obtained eviction […]