T-Pain Launches Digitial Only Label
Multi-platinum singer/producer T-Pain has launched a new independent record label that seeks to bypass the traditional label model, in an effort to connect directly with the consumer. Starting with the release of Beam Me Up, the first single by marquee artist Tay Dizm, Nappy Boy Digital will deliver music exclusively via all major digital […]

Hip-Hop Rumors: Common Ready To Fight For Serena? Fabolous and Uncle Murda – Pork? Superhead Gets Aired Out!
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. YESTERDAY’S RUMORS (ARCHIVES) Hip-Hop Rumors: Superhead=Abusive Mom? Rappers Chain Snatched? Fantasia & Young Dro To Marry? Hip-Hop Rumors: Foxy Brown And Rick Ross Dating? Is The Queen Engaged? […]

Pledge Empire
A Talk With God (Sean Bell Tribute)

Babs Bunny, In Her Words…
Right now Im just trying to get a whole new team lined up together. Im not on Bad Boy anymore, so Im a free agent, since January 1st. Im doing an online reality show. We about to start filming for that. We just trying to push the project [Ed. Note: As yet untitled], the album […]

Knockout Nation: Holyfields Foreclosure? Williams’ Payback! Lopez Stunner! Mayweather Retires Again? Pavlik Routs Lockett! Mora Upsets Forrest; Remember The G-Man
Williams Destroys Quintana in One Paul Williams had a point to prove this past Saturday, June 7. In the wake of his first professional loss to Carlos Quintana, Williams has been called an overrated, defenseless, light punching welterweight. As he gingerly walked to the ring, this time accompanied by James Browns The […]

The R Kelly Trial: A Play by Play Part Eight – The Best Defense is an Offensive Mole
The views expressed in this Trial Update are not the views expressed by AllHipHop.com. This is purely for entertainment value. Hey there, fellow addicts! I know its been a little while, but finally I am back with another update. And I am happy to inform you that I have much more f**kery to report. So […]

Vi Ft. James Blunt
“Everything”

B.G. Ft. Lil Wayne, Juvenile and Trey Songz
“Ya Heard Me”

Soulja Boy Ft. Gucci Mane and Shawty Lo
“Gucci Bandana”

Shakir Stewart: Def Jams New Hope (or, The Guy Replacing Jay-Z)
Last week it was formally announced that Shakir Stewart is the new Executive Vice President of Def Jam. While rumors had swirled for months after Jay-Zs departure from his Presidential duties, L.A. Reid and the team were already preparing Stewart for his new role in managing the business day to day.Stewart began his work at […]

Charges Against Warren G. Dropped
The Los Angeles County District Attorneys Office has dropped drug charges against Long Beach rapper Warren G., according to reports. The rapper set the record straight about reports of his recent arrest in an exclusive interview with AllHipHop.com. Warren G., born Warren Griffin, was arrested in Hollywood around 2:00 am on Sunday (June […]

The Chin Check: Who Ripped “A Milli” The Hardest?
Greetings, some of you may know me and some of you may not. With that said, allow myself to introduce myself. I am your resident AllHipHop.com Music Editor, connoisseur of fine rhyme, and authority on all things fresh. At AHH, we take our jobs very seriously. We fight, debate and trade stares when discussing different aspects […]

NOW HEAR THIS EXCLUSIVE: “My Drive Thru” – Pharrell, Santogold, and Julian Casablancas
Just in time for the summer, Pharrell Williams, Santi Santogold White and Julian Casablancas of the Strokes have come together for My Drive Thru, a high-tempo, bouncy groove that sounds like sunshine. The trio wanted to work together due to their mutual admiration of each others work, and it shows. My Drive Thru combines three […]

Hip-Hop Rumors: Superhead=Abusive Mom? Rappers Chain Snatched? Fantasia & Young Dro To Marry?
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. YESTERDAY’S RUMORS (ARCHIVES)Hip-Hop Rumors: Khia Goes Bonkers! Lil Flip’s Big Homey Is Back! Rappers Take Every Rappers Chain! Hip-Hop Rumors: Foxy Brown And Rick Ross Dating? Is The […]

Warren G
“She Got Her Own Ringtones”

Black (Hip-Hop) Music Month Timeline: ’88 – ’91
1988 marked the year that Hip-Hop took center stage. With the help of Yo! MTV Raps it became more than an underground fad and quickly moved onto becoming a worldwide phenomenon. It was the year that the parental advisory sticker opened the door to raps freedom of speech. It also marked the emergence of Hip-Hop […]

Envy Ft. Fedarro
“Ringtone”

Album Review: Al Green – Lay It Down
Upon returning to R&B after thirty years of recording only Gospel, many singers would feel pressured into bringing in some young, hot producer to update their sound. For Lay It Down, Al Green did in fact enlist some fresh talent in the form of ?uestlove and James Poyser of The Roots, but instead of some […]

Peep Game: KG on NBA 2K9! Xbox is #1; DiCaprio as Bushnell? GTA IV Saving Take-Two? Sony’s New New! Darth Vaders Apprentice Gets Soul
This week Peep Game has gotten the Don King out of our systems, and we’ve grabbed a pack of smokes and a bandana. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is on the way this week, much to the joy of all gamers! We take a look at gamer demographics, and the […]

Luniz’ Numskull Facing Life In Prison For Rape
Bay Area rapper Numskull is currently in custody at the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, CA, just south of Oakland, AllHipHop.com has confirmed. The artist, who has been in custody since January 24, currently faces a total of 15 felony charges, three more than he faced during his last court appearance in late May. […]