EXCLUSIVE: El Debarge Working on New Album; DJ Quik Explains Recording Relationship
EL DEBARGE AND DJ QUIK – WORKING ON A NEW ALBUM!

RZA Performs at The Key Club with Band for Sunset Strip Music Festival
RZA ROCKS THE KEY CLUB!

A3C Announces Eclectic Lineup of Events for Up-and-Coming Talent
(AllHipHop News) Atlanta’s A3C Festival has announced a plethora of events for this year’s producers, DJs, emcees, b-boys and b-girls from across the country. All performers will descend upon the annual A3C Hip Hop Festival October 11-13 this year, participating in a diverse array of events, competitive prize packages and career-breaking opportunities. Notably, the annual […]

Sunset Strip Music Festival, Marilyn Manson and Tech N9ne Pay Tribute to Hip-Hop's Rocker Sample Kings – The Doors
THE DOORS WEREN’T JUST FOR ROCK ‘N ROLLERS – CHECK OUT A TRIBUTE EVENT TO THE GREATS IN L.A.

Chart Watch: Elle Varner Debuts at #2; Rick Ross Moves 60,000 Units
(AllHipHop News) Billboard has released its numbers for the week and Elle Varner takes home the spotlight as the largest gainer, jumping onto the charts at #2 with her breakthrough album, Perfectly Imperfect, selling 33,000 copies this week according to Nielsen SoundScan and Billboard.com. Reviewing the Top 5 albums, Rick Ross was the top selling […]

WILD WILD WEST: From ‘Pac To Pac D## – The West Coast’s Gangster To Hipster Evolution
WILD WILD WEST: FROM GANGSTERS TO HIPPIES, THE WEST HAS ALWAYS MADE ITS MARK

Chris Brown and Drake Sued for $16 Million in Manhattan Bottle Throwing Brawl
DRAKE AND CHRIS BROWN BEING SUED FOR $16 MILLION OVER NYC NIGHTCLUB BRAWL!

K’naan Releasing Children’s Book On His Post-Somalian Life and a New Album “Country, God or the Girl”
(AllHipHop News) Toronto, Canada based poet, MC, and singer K’naan is releasing a new children’s book entitled When I Get Older: The Story Behind Wavin’ Flag. When I Get Older tells the the story of K’naan, who was born in Somalia and escaped the outbreak of the Somali Civil war in 1991. The book talks […]

Rob Swift of The X-ecutioners Hired by ESPN for Upcoming Show “Unite”
(AllHipHop News) Today (August 13), The X-ecutioners’ DJ Rob Swift announced that he was recently hired as ESPN’s first in-studio musician and part of the cast on ESPNU’s upcoming show “Unite”. Swift will execute his skills as the show’s resident DJ on “Unite” on ESPNU, ESPN’s designated channel geared towards college students and all those […]

EXCLUSIVE: Cash Out Hits Gold ; Working On New EP “Patience”
CASH OUT IS WORKING ON NEW MUSIC AND HE’S GIVING ALLHIPHOP.COM THE DETAILS!

EXCLUSIVE: Rittz Applauds Tech N9ne and Yelawolf Collabos; In Talks With Several Labels
PUTTIN’ ON THE RITTZ: THE GEORGIA SLUMERICAN TALKS SIGNING, YELAWOLF AND TECH N9NE

UPDATE: Detroit’s Young Calicoe Remains Under Investigation for Animal Abuse Operation
(AllHipHop News) Nearly a month ago, Detroit rapper Young Calicoe stunned the online world when he released a viral video of him bragging about a dog and c### fighting business that he organized and managed in the backyard of his Detroit home. Days later, the video was brought to the attention of the Detroit Police […]

EXCLUSIVE: Yelawolf Unveils Current Country Fresh Clothing Line and Debuts Native American-Inspired Shoes
EXCLUSIVE: YELAWOLF, THE CLOTHING AND SHOE DESIGNER?

Death of Yung Berg’s Manager Christopher Martin Being Investigated as a Homicide
(AllHipHop News) Today (August 6), the music industry mourns the loss of Christopher “Cam” Martin, former manager to Yung Berg, Kia Shine, Hurricane Chris, The Party Boyz, Loon and Chyna Whyte. According to reports, Christopher “Cam” Martin was found shot to death outside an abandoned home in Berkeley County, South Carolina around 8 a.m. on […]

EXCLUSIVE: Tito Lopez On Touring With Big K.R.I.T., “Detox’s” Record Placement, and Writing Dr. Dre’s Bars
VIDEO: TITO LOPEZ TALKS TOURING, “DETOX” AND GETTING CHECKS FOR DR. DRE’S BARS

VIDEO: Big K.R.I.T. on FINALLY Performing in Los Angeles (LIVE! at El Rey Theater)
VIDEO: BIG K.R.I.T. TOUCHES DOWN FOR THE FIRST TIME IN LOS ANGELES!

EXCLUSIVE: DJ Smallz Announces World Tour; Heading to Middle East, Japan and Canada
(AllHipHop News) Everyday Hip-Hop music grows, reaching the farthest corners of the world. From Africa to Asia, from Europe to Australia, and to Latin America, Hip-Hop has grown considerably since its inception. DJ Smallz’s upcoming tour across the globe is an example of this globalization, as he hits the road and takes his Southern Smoke […]

Beanie Sigel Embarking on Pre-Prison U.S. Tour
(AllHipHop News) State Property ringleader and Ruffhouse Records/EMI-signed rapper Beanie Sigel has announced that he will be embarking a “Pre-Prison Tour” in support of his new project new project, This Time. According to a statement from Ruffhouse Records, Beanie Sogel will be heading to New York and out west to California, while several other dates […]

Drake, Tupac and Cam’ron at 25 Years Dope: We “Ain’t Mad at Cha”
25 IS A GREAT AGE…ESPECIALLY IF YOU’RE A RAPPER. CONSIDER TUPAC, DRAKE & CAM’RON

AHH Stray News: Bad Boy’s Los Added to BET’s Music Matters Campaign; Jay-Z and Duracell Release Powermat Commerical
(AllHipHop News) Baltimore’s Bad Boy artist, Los, was recently highlighted by BET for their 2012 Music Matters campaign. The campaign spotlights the next BET superstars through music, bios, videos, photos, and intimate interviews. Launched in 2010, the BET Music Matters initiative focuses on up-and-coming new talent by showcasing their music through live performances, monthly showcases, […]