Rapper J. Money (J. Futuristic) Shot Six Times in Atlanta
(AllHipHop News) Atlanta rapper J. Money aka J. Futuristic is lucky to be alive today, after having been shot six times last week, while getting ready for a video shoot for his upcoming single, “Hold Up.” According to MTV News, J. Money is currently in stable condition and remains hospitalized after having bullets go through […]
Jay-Z Partners with Duracell and Powermat to Create 'Wireless Power Nation'
(AllHipHop News) Just when you thought Jay-Z had done it all, the rap mogul is taking his entrepreneurism to another level. In an unprecedented venture for rappers, athletes, and celebrity endorsers alike, Jay-Z is linking up with Duracell and Powermat to act as a spokesperson for “Wireless Power Nation,” a phone charging system that will […]
Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival Announces More Artists; Busta Rhymes and Freeway Set to Perform
BROOKLYN HIP-HOP FEST ADDS FREEWAY TO LINEUP; BUSTA RHYMES SET TO HEADLINE
Bradley Beats Pacquiao by Split Decision
BRADLEY BEATS PACQUIAO IN CONTROVERSIAL SPLIT DECISION; REMATCH SET FOR NOV. 10
50 Cent Talks With Oprah; Discusses Philosophy on Death
(AllHipHop News) In a sit down that many people never expected, 50 Cent and Oprah have connected for an introspective interview on a number of issues on her new show Oprah’s Next Chapter, on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). In the converstaion, the two have dialogue about rap culture, being a father, spirituality, 50’s life […]
Suge Knight Beats Marijuana Case
(AllHipHop News) Former Death Row CEO and rap mogul Marion “Suge” Knight has been cleared of his weed possession allegations from a February traffic stop in Las Vegas this year. Steve Wolfson, an aide to Clark County District Attorney, said that prosecutors found there was insufficient evidence to charge “Suge.” According to The Las Vegas […]
A3C Hip-Hop Festival Announces First Round of Artists
(AllHipHop News) Today (June 7th) the three-day Hip-Hop festival in Atlanta, Georgia, known as A3C, announced its first round of artists, as well as a few showcases that will take place during the festival. Artists Tech N9ne, Yelawolf, Hopsin, Gunplay, Oddisee, Chris Webby and Skyzoo will be among hundreds of artists who will take the […]
J Dilla's Mom, "Ma Dukes," Releases Late Son's Full Length Album "The Rebirth of Detroit"
MA DUKES IS SET TO RELEASE HER LATE SON J DILLA’S “THE REBIRTH OF DETROIT” ALBUM
Maxwell and K'NAAN Support Global Fight Against HIV/AIDS With (RED)
(AllHipHop News) Maxwell and K’NAAN are are offering fans a chance to still receive access to their already sold-out summer shows through the purchase of VIP tickets to support the fight against the worldwide HIV/AIDS epidemic. Both artists are donating tickets to (RED)ROWS, an online auction thats part of the (RED)RUSH TO ZERO campaign from June […]
Peter Rosenberg Responds to Nicki Minaj Controversy, 'Not Sorry'
(AllHipHop News) After a media firestorm, his name becoming a trending topic, and after Young Money artist Nicki Minaj cancelled her performance at Hot 97’s Summer Jam, Peter Rosenberg has taken the time to speak out about his recent comments on the Summer Jam stage. In an interview with TMZ, Peter Rosenberg elaborated on his […]
EXCLUSIVE: Boldy James [BGA] Signs Decon Deal For Alchemist Produced Album
(AllHipHop News) Detroit born and raised rapper Boldy James, cousin of Cool Kids producer/rapper Chuck Inglish, has struck a deal with Decon Records for one album exclusively produced by the Alchemist. The two developed a chemistry while working on the Alchemist’s recent project Russian Roulette, when the duo got to work in Alchemist’s Los Angeles […]
Common Taking Over NBATV for Western Conference Finals
(AllHipHop News) Grammy-Award winning rapper and actor Common is taking over NBATV’s Twitter account tonight for coverage of the NBA Western Conference Finals tonight (June 5). Starting at 7:45pm ET for Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals (#WCF) between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder, Common will provide his own analysis on […]
GZA Will Not Act in ODB Biopic Despite Other Wu Member Appearances
(AllHipHop News) This past weekend, it was revealed that several members of the Wu-Tang Clan are set to appear in the new ODB biopic film, Dirty White Boy. Despite claims that all of the members of Wu-Tang would be in the new flick, the GZA who was also ODB’s cousin, has confirmed that he will […]
Lil' Wayne Pulls Young Money Out of Summer Jam
LIL WAYNE PULLS YOUNG MONEY FROM SUMMER JAM
R&B Singer Bobby V Joins eOne Music Roster; Releasing 'Dusk Till Dawn' Album in Fall
(AllHipHop News) R & B sensation Bobby V has decided to take his Blu Kolla Dreams label over to eOne Music. Bobby V joins other R&B singers Dwele, Vivian Green, SWV, Ashanti, Anthony David, Bilal, Keith Sweat, Eric Roberson and others as he looks to put out his fifth studio album. Under the new deal, Bobby V will release his new studio album, Dusk Till Dawn, in the Fall 2012 […]
Curren$y to Stream Concert Live From New York City Tonight
(AllHipHop News) Jet Life founder/CEO and New Orleans bred rapper, Curren$y, will be streaming live tonight from New York City in support of the impending release of his project, The Stoned Immaculate, set to release on June 5. “Spitta will appear live before fans to perform at New York’s Webster Hall tonight @ 9:30pm EST […]
Nike Reveals Reptilian Design for Kanye West’s Air Yeezy II Shoes
CHECK OUT THE CRAFTMANSHIP OF THE NEW NIKE AIR YEEZY II’S HERE!
“Cashin Out” Producer DJ Spinz Talks Radio Success; Explains Term ‘Keisha’
(AllHipHop News) Every summer, radio personnel and record label executives alike are looking for that breakthrough summer song to heat up the airwaves. Early on, as this summer gets under way, radio stations nationwide are playing the Atlanta-born record, “Cashin Out” by rapper Cash Out, and produced by none other than DJ Spinz. While Hip-Hop […]
Diddy Introduces DJ Khaled As New Member of Ciroc Boyz
(AllHipHop News) As Memorial Day weekend festivities came to a close yesterday and partygoers made their way back to their hometowns, news of Diddy announcing DJ Khaled as the newest member to the Ciroc Boyz hit the Internet. Word spread as over the weekend that, at a party at Mansion 360 featuring Diddy, DJ Khaled, […]
City of Philadelphia Launches Crackdown on Meek Mill’s Dirt Bike Riding Influence
THE CITY OF PHILLY IS UP IN ARMS OVER MEEK MILL’S DIRT BIKE INFLUENCE ON LOCAL YOUTH
