Rapper Plies Sued For $10 Million Over Shooting
South Florida rapper Plies, born Algernod Washington, has been named as one of several defendants in a lawsuit filed by five Gainesville, FL residents in the Alachua County civil courthouse yesterday (Apr 8). The five plaintiffs, who were all injured during a 2006 shooting at a Plies show, are seeking $10 million dollars in […]
Cormega Back In New York
Queensbridges own Cormega hosted a live show at New Yorks Knitting Factory (4/2) featuring Affiliate, REKS, Big Shug, Skyzoo, and DJ Statik Selektah. In a dimly-lit room, dozens of hoodies and fitted caps gathered in anticipation of what many hoped would be a real Rap show. DJ Statik Selektah opened the show with superb maneuvers […]
Election ’08: Clintons Make It Rain!
This weeks big story in Presidential politics continues to revolve around the Clinton-Obama battle as cries for Hillary to exit the race become louder and louder. As it stands on paper, Obama holds a slight lead against Hillary in elected delegates and popular votes; and, while Hillary still holds the lead in super delegates, Obama […]
Jay-Z In At Glastonbury; Rumors Blamed On Competition
The organizer of the Glastonbury Festival which will feature Jay-Z as the headlining act has responded to rumors that the superstar rapper is planning to cancel his appearance during the festival, which takes place June 27-29 in Somerset, England. According to reports in Londons Sun newspaper, Jay-Z allegedly wanted to pull out of the […]
Da Riffs: Steady to Rise..From Young Buck to Chamillionaire
Getting in where you fit has been a historical piece of advice handed down by Hip Hop greats, and a perfect example of heeding that motto are production team Da Riffs. Zed Kelley and Eric Goldman werent always making music together, but once they linked up the magic was undeniable and video game giant Electronic […]
Russell Simmons Raises $575k For Miami Youth
Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons, his brother Danny Simmons and Rush Philanthropic Arts helped raise over $575,000 dollars on Saturday (April 5) during their Art For Life Miami Beach fundraiser. The exclusive fundraising event honoring Wyclef Jean, John Legend, financial expert Suze Orman and real estate developer R. Donahue Peebles. The event, which took […]
Akinyele: George Washington Was a Pimp
Anyone who says Hip-Hop lacks diversity is not looking hard enough. From the holiest of Hip-Hop acts to the filthiest of sexually explicit verses to any and everything in between, there is something for everyone in the Hip-Hop Matrix. One MC thriving in the XXX-rated sector is Akinyele, the Queens MC who made ripples in […]
Ciara Shoots Rocawear’s Ad Campaign
AllHipHop’s last look behind-the-scenes of the I Will Not Lose Ad campaign ends with an intimate look at Ciara and her desire to NEVER LOSE!
One Shining Moment: The Mens NCAA Tournament
The mens NCAA March Madness has finally come to an end. For over a month weve filled out brackets and made bets on who would be this years NCAA tournament champions. Last nights match up was definitely one for the books, but first lets take a look at what led up to the duel that […]
Young Buck Makes Moves Despite G-Unit Ouster
Young Buck may be out of 50 Cents G-Unit rap group, but the rapper continues to make business moves on his own as his Cashville Records imprint has inked a new deal through Decon, to release his documentary DVD, A Billion Bucks. The A Billion Bucks double disk DVD/CD, which was shot and edited […]
DJ Khaled Ft. Bow Wow, Lil Wayne and Tity Boi
“Stunt Remix”
Lil Mama Inspires Hip-Hop Musical, Preps Debut Album
Screen Gems is producing a big screen Hip-Hop reinterpretation of Jane Austens 1816 comic novel Emma, that was inspired by Harlem/Brooklyn rapper Lil Mama. Screen Gems CEO Clint Culpepper came up with the idea to remake the novel into a contemporary urban tale, after seeing the video for Lil Mamas#### single “Lipgloss.” The […]
2 Pistols Ft. Young Jeezy
“Closed Eyes”
Stat Quo Ft. B.o.B.
“My Ride (Double Bubble)”
Lyricist Lounge Teams With Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival
The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival (BHFF) and The Lyricist Lounge have joined forces to co-present the annual BHHF festivals main date on July 12 it was announced today (April 8). The two Hip-Hop event producers will work together securing talent, promotion, marketing, branding, business development, sponsorship and vendor sales for this years festival which takes […]
Pauly Shore: Made You Look!
From his days at MTV to his comedy albums and appearances in popular films like Encino Man, Son In Law and Jury Duty, Pauly Shore had a great time as a rising star in the early 90s. His mother Mitzi Shore founded the world famous Comedy Store in Los Angeles, and his father Sammy […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: The Real Reason 50 Cent Booted Young Buck! More Jay/Beyonce Stanery! Sonny Bono Murdered?
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: Ray-J Tells On Faith! Young Buck Outta G-Unit! Nas Talks Politics! Hip-Hop Rumors: The First J&B Wedding Pic! Jackson Reality Show? Dame is Down […]
Eminem’s Mom Sued Over Tell-All Book
The mother of superstar rapper Eminem is being sued over her recently released book on the rappers life, titled My Son Marshall, My Son Eminem: Setting the Record Straight on My Life as Eminems Mother. Debbie Nelson is being sued by Neal Alpert and the Rachel Erin Corporation in breach of contract lawsuit, which […]
Teedra Moses talks career, love, and the TVT bankruptcy
Sometimes, it pays to be selfish. Just ask Teedra Moses, who for years has penned hits for Christina Milian (Dip It Low), Trina (Here We Go), and Macy Gray (Finally Made Me Happy). With a new mixtape, Royal Patience: The Young Hustla Volume 3, dropping April 23rd, and her sophomore studio album, The Young Lioness, […]
