EXCLUSIVE: J Prince Jr. Sues Over Drake, Files Lawsuit Against Cortez Bryant, Young Money
(AllHipHop News) Correction: Drake is not a party to this lawsuit. Houston’s J Prince Jr., son of Rap-A-Lot founder and CEO J Prince, is suing Drake’s management team for breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty, in what totals 10 claims against Cortez Bryant and his business associates. According to documents filed today in […]
EXCLUSIVE: Jackie Chain Talks “Bruce Lean Chronicles Vol. 1”; Explains Diverse Southern Influences In His Music and Tour
(AllHipHop News) Huntsville, Alabama-bred and Universal/Republic-signed rapper Jackie Chain recently spoke with AllHipHop.com about his upcoming work titled The Bruce Lean Chronicles Volume 1, which is set to release next week on July 31. The Slumerican affiliate explained his diverse style of music, his recent change of labels from Universal Motown to Universal Republic, and his grind of […]
EXCLUSIVE: Yelawolf On Recording From The Back of a Bus and Why There Is No MGK Beef
EXCLUSIVE: YELAWOLF TALKS TWO NEW PROJECTS AND CLEARS THE AIR ON THE WHOLE MGK DRAMA
Ice-T Takes “The Art of Rap” to London for Premiere
(AllHipHop News) Ice-T’s directorial debut “Something From Nothing: The Art Of Rap” premiered in London last week. The legendary, Los Angeles bred artist promoted the documentary at key locations around the UK’s capital city, including Hammersmith Apollo, Brixton Ritzy Picture House, British Film Institute and an Apple Store in Central London. Ice-T also hosted Q&A […]
G.O.O.D. Music Delays Compilation Until September; Cyhi the Prynce Tweets About Complex Cover Snub
“CRUEL SUMMER” PUSHED BACK; CYHI TWEETS ON BEING LEFT OFF G.O.O.D. MUSIC’S COMPLEX COVER
Kendrick Lamar, Brandy, Elle Varner To Headline Global Fusion Festival in Philly
(AllHipHop News) West Coast/TDE rapper Kendrick Lamar was recently added to Philadelphia’s Global Fusion Festival’s lineup. The festival has already enlisted Brandy, Elle Varner, Luke James, Kenny Lattimore and RK>, and Keny Y. Having worked with West Coast legends Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre, who personally signed the Compton rapper to his Aftermath/Interscope Records label, […]
Concert Review: Murs Curates LACMA Concert Series with Ease; People Under the Stairs Rip the Stage
For a time, Hip-Hop wasn’t always held in high regard as the art form that it is today. Widely regarded as a misogynistic and violent genre from its inception and through its early teenage years, Hip-Hop struggled to receive acceptance in many ways from the government and the mainstream media. Thursday night at the Through […]
Rock the Bells 2012 Festival Adds Final Artists; Announces Mixtape and DatPiff Stage
(AllHipHop News) Guerilla Union has announced the final additions to its lineup for this year’s Rock the Bells Festival in association with Boost Mobile. The festival will visit three cities, two in California and one in New Jersey and has added a new stage to the San Bernardino, festival. The San Bernardino, CA festival will […]
Tech N9ne Earns Gold Certification with “Caribou Lou” Single
(AllHipHop News) Independent Kansas City, Missouri bred rapper Tech N9ne recently announced that his single “Caribou Lou” earned Gold certification this week. The Rune Rask & Troo.L.S. produced track, has now sold 501,503 copies according to SoundScan, and is featured on Tech N9ne’s 2006 Everready (The Religion) album. “It’s a wonderful accomplishment to have a […]
EXCLUSIVE: Shawty Lo Talks Million Dollar Man Mixtape; Explains G-Unit’s Current Roster of Artists
(AllHipHop News) Atlanta rapper, and G-Unit South representer Shawty Lo recently caught up with AllHipHop.com about his newest mixtape Million Dollar Man, the prelude to his Still Got Units album set to be released early next year. The first single on the project, titled “MVP”, features Gucci Mane and Rocko, while the project also features […]
Cash Money’s New York Times Bestselling Authors Ashley & JaQuavis To Release Next Book In “Murderville” Trilogy
(AllHipHop News) Cash Money Content/Atria books has announced the release of their new thriller book called, Murderville: The Epidemic. The book is written by a 26-year-old Flint, Michigan-raised couple that goes by Ashley & JaQuavis, who are on the heels of writing several, previous New York Times best selling books. Ashley & JaQuavis, the real-life […]
Beyoncé and Alicia Keys Join Forces to Help Obama Re-Election Campaign
(AllHipHop News) Both Beyoncé and Alicia Keys have stepped forward to pledge their commitment to President Barack Obama’s presidential campaign. Alicia Keys is kicking off her efforst by heading to the Women Vote 2012 Summit today (July 16) in Philadelphia to talk about what this election year means women. Last week Alicia took her enthusiasm to Twitter telling her […]
VIDEO: Jack White’s Hype Williams-Directed “Freedom at 21”
Jack White’s drops the trailer for his “Freedom at 21” video, directed by legendary video and filmaker Hype Williams. Watch the full video premiere Monday July 16 through VEVO, but until then, enjoy watching the fast paced thriller of a trailer.
EXCLUSIVE: Waka Flocka Explains Brick Squad Monopoly Tribute Mixtape for Slim Dunkin Called “Block Illegal 2”
EXCLUSIVE: WAKA FLOCKA AND BSM DISCUSS THEIR TRIBUTE MIXTAPE TO FALLEN COMRADE SLIM DUNKIN
Guerrilla Black Caught in Credit Card Scheme
GUERRILLA BLACK CAUGHT IN CREDIT CARD HACKING SCHEME – OVER 20,000 CARDS STOLEN!
B.o.B. to Perform Secret Shows with MySpace;Tickets Available All Week
(AllHipHop News) Myspace has announced a free, secret show starring Grammy-nominated artist and producer B.o.B. at the Highline Ballroom in New York City on Sunday, July 22. Free tickets will be given away at the Highline Ballroom during regular box office hours starting July 13 at 11AM on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. […]
EXCLUSIVE: Twista Releasing “Reloaded” Mixtape with Don Cannon; Clears the Air on G.O.O.D. Music and YMCMB Signing Rumors
FROM L.A., TWISTA CLARIFIES WORKING WITH KANYE AND TALKS HIS UPCOMING MIXTAPE AND ALBUM
40 Glocc Comments On Altercation With Game
40 GLOCC EXPLAINS ALTERCATION WITH GAME!
EXCLUSIVE: Zaytoven Directs and Scores Movie “Birds of a Feather” Starring Gucci Mane and Others
ZAYTOVEN’S NEW MOVIE INCORPORATES REAL LIFE WITH SCRIPTED ACTING AND STARS GUCCI MANE AND OTHERS!
A3C Hip-Hop Festival Adds Twista, YP, CunningLynguists and Phil Ade
THE LINEUP IS GROWING FOR ATLANTA’S UPCOMING A3C SHOWCASE
