Swizz Beatz and Mashonda Separate
Rapper/producer Swizz Beatz and wife Mashonda (Kasseem and Mashonda Dean) have called it quits after four years of marriage. Swizz and Mashonda, an R&B singer, were married in 2004 and have a son, Kassem Jr., who was born in January 2007.A representative for Swizz Beatz didnt specify the reason for the separation, but stated the […]

Westurn Union: House Shoe Musik Vol.1
Tell any member of Westurn Union (Soopafly, Demani, and Bad Lucc) that West Coast Hip-Hop is dead, and youll be lucky to walk away with all your teeth intact. And with that fierce regional loyalty, the trio seeks on their debut House Shoe Musik Vol. 1 not to bring the West back, but to […]

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL: Spending Your Artist Advance
As an entertainment attorney for over 15 years, Ive had the chance to work with and represent major recording artists especially with respect to the negotiation of their recording agreements. In any recording agreement, the record company will usually pay the recording artist an advance, that is, a sum of money that is ostensibly supposed […]

Peep Game: GTA4 is Gold! Mario Kart Cab Rides? BET and Xbox Unite
This week the news has picked up drastically. Grand Theft Auto IV goes Gold, Mass Effect has a PC port coming out, Mario the Plumber makes a big New York appearance, Soul Caliber has been dated, and another Mortal Kombat game has been announced. Some of its good, some of its bad, but all of […]

Terrace Martin: The West Coast’s Prodigy… From Snoop Dogg to Quincy Jones
Every musician starts somewhere. In Hip-Hop , it’s not uncommon to start building your repertoire and skills working underneath the spotlight of another artist. Dr. Dre’s beats gave life to Daz, Mel Man, and many others. Through Timbaland’s production, Nate “Danja” Hills was able to obtain a step up in the game.Terrace Martin is no […]

It’s All In The Game: Knicks’ New Coach? Can Walsh Rebuild?
Ask and you shall receive. For four years, Knicks fans asked, chanted, pleaded and even begged for someone with some sense to fire incompetent Knicks coach/president Isiah Thomas. On Friday, Knicks fans finally got their wish as Isiah was removed as head coach although he will still be on staff as a consultant. […]

Addicted to Fresh: Mens Spring Fashion
[Photo: Reebok Legacy]In the past year, we’ve seen 16-year-old kids trying to bring back a colorful 80s decade that they weren’t even old enough to witness, but nonetheless, theyve influenced the bright color boom seen in street fashion today.Last year, strident colorways were reintroduced on everything from kicks and tees to collectable toys and Kanye […]

Fans Offered Roles In Upcoming B.I.G. Movie
Fans of the Notorious B.I.G. in NYC will be given a chance to participate in Notorious, the upcoming biopic about the Brooklyn rapper’s life. On April 24th and 25th, the film’s creators, working with California-based company Be In A Movie, will recreate a concert scene to be used in flick, giving fans the opportunity […]

The Game: Jail, Family and Future (Part 2)
The Game is rejuvenated. The Compton, CA emcee has taken a break since his last foray. During the time off, hes gotten into a bit of trouble, but also managed to repair ties with family and foster younger, new lives. Additionally, hes been a studio rap, recording an unprecedented number of songs for his new […]

Dropping Pounds With Cipha Sounds: Keep It Simple, Stupid
Happy Belated birthday to all my Aries people. I just celebrated my birthday and special dinners and cakes were in full effect. But that’s ok, cause I’m back on my deen. I’m eating the right food and back in the gym. Which leads me to what I want to talk about today. All of […]


Game Reps Say 50 Won’t Stop ‘L.A.X.’
A representative from Compton-based MC The Game has come forward to deny reports that the rappers forthcoming album may be pushed back from its original release date of June 24. The buzz is fueled by G-Unit frontman 50 Cent, who threatened to block the release of The Games L.A.X., should the album be released […]

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Lil Wayne, Cee-Lo, Pharrell On New Solange Knowles LP
Solange Knowles may be known for her R&B style, but the singer is receiving some rap-related assistance Cash Money Records MC Lil Wayne on her forthcoming release SoL-AngeL and The Hadley Street Dreams. Lil Wayne, who appears on the song “Champagnechronicnightcap,” will join Goodie Mob member Cee-Lo Green on the new album. For […]

The Clutch Talks How To Write a Hit Song
If you were to make a list of your favorite songs from recent years, it would almost be a guarantee that one of them was written by the Clutch. A genius songwriting collective comprised of Keri Hilson, Ezekiel Zeke Lewis, Patrick J. Que Smith, Candice Gg Nelson, and Belewa Muhammad, the Clutch has penned songs […]

Hip-Hop Rumors: The Game & Young Buck Link?? Swizz Beatz To Divorce? Teyana Taylor’s Movie!
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. YESTERDAYS RUMORS! Hip-Hop Rumors: Polow Da Don’s Former Job! T-Pain’s Rappin’ Baby Moms! D12 Returns! A LOT IS GOING ON WITH ALLHIPHOP A lot was happening on AllHipHop.com […]

Remy Ma Sentencing Date Pushed Back
Hip-Hop star Remy Ma must wait another two weeks before she learns her fate, as the rappers sentencing date for shooting a friend twice has been pushed back until May. Remy Ma, born Remy Smith, was due to be sentenced to prison on April 23. Sources told AllHipHop.com that Remy Ma, 26, will now […]

Who Will Hip-Hop Vote For in the Election?
Look at artists from Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, The Game, Jim Jones, Talib Kweli, Bun B and many others in Hip-Hop and R&B artists as they talk about who they would vote for!

Knockout Nation: Hopkins Flops!
Hardcore boxing fans knew it was going to be ugly. The question was just how ugly. Despite suffering an early flash knockdown, Joe Calzaghe (45-0, 32 KOs) outworked a difficult Bernard Hopkins (48-5-1, 32 KOs) with a split decision to capture the linear light heavyweight title this past Saturday. About one minute into the […]

AllHipHop.com Endorses Barack Obama For President
AllHipHop.com, the No. 1 global destination for all things Hip-Hop, formally endorses Senator Barack Obama and his bid for the presidency to its community of millions. One of my closest of friends is a White male. His name is Mike.* Mike and I have known each other for over 20 years […]