Mistah F.A.B Hosts Turkey Drive To Make Amends With Oakland
MISTAH F.A.B GIVES BACK TO OAKLAND
More Rappers Join Class Action Lawsuit Against CBS and CNET Over Illegal File Trading Services
(AllHipHop News) Singers, songwriters and performing artists alike are collaborating with Internet media mogul Alki David to file a massive copyright infringement lawsuit, claiming CBS subsidiaries CNET and CBS Interactive possibly earned billions by distributing illegal file trading software. The complaint is being spearheaded by Alki David and the Justice for Artists Coalition (www.justart.net, to […]
Wu-Tang’s GZA Signs With Babygrande, New Album Coming in 2012
(AllHipHop News) Legendary Staten Island, New York rapper and co-founder of the Wu-Tang Clan GZA has announced that he has re-signed with Babygrande Records. The most recent deal is the 5th for GZA, who has recorded with Cold Chillin’ Records, MCA Records, Geffen Records and Angeles Records. “We have a fantastic relationship with GZA, and […]
Big Sean Responds to Ludacris Diss
(AllHipHop News) Big Sean clarified statements he made about his role in developing the now infamous ” Supa Dupa Flow” style of rhyming. Big Sean responded to Ludacris’ “Badaboom” track released yesterday (November 17). During an interview with Seattle’s KUBE 93FM, Big Sean explained that he respects Ludacris and described how he thinks the rumors […]
Chiddy Bang Set to Release Debut Album, “Breakfast”
(AllHipHop News)Electro-hip-hop Philly duo Chiddy Bang has announced details on their debut project, Breakfast. To kick things off the duo will be releasing their new single “Ray Charles” to fans today (November 15th). “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” said rapper Chiddy “Chidera” Anamege. “Our Breakfast is going to be the breakfast […]
League of Extraordinary G’z: A League of Their Own
Austin, Texas’ League of Extraordinatry G’z might not have a city to boast as the roughest city or with the richest hip-hop scene, but when SXSW hits their small Texas town, a plethora of industry professionals descend upon their scene. In what has turned out to be golden opportunity for them to network and get […]
Freddie Gibbs Weighs in On Fat Joe’s Gay Mafia Comments; Gays In Hip-Hop
EXCLUSIVE – FREDDIE GIBBS TALKS FAT JOE, GAYS IN HIP-HOP
Jay-Z Pulls Rocawear “Occupy All Streets” Shirts From Store
(AllHipHop News) Jay-Z Rocawear Clothing company has removed its “Occupy All Streets” t-shirts from their website, after criticism surround the shirt, which was a take on “Occupy Wall Street.” The t-shirts were apparently removed in response to critics who accused the rap mogul of trying to profit off of the “Occupy Wall Street” policital movement. […]
Master P Preps New Album Called “TMZ – Too Many Zeros”
MASTER P IS BACK WITH ALBUM “TMZ: TOO MANY ZEROS”
DMX Shoots Video For New Rap Single “Tell Your Friends”
DMX got in front of the camera for an official video shoot earlier this week. The rapper, who has been arrested over 30 times in his life, said he is done getting in trouble. The video is the for the song “Tell Your Friends,” which features New Orleans group N.O.4. The shoot for the single […]
Fat Joe Honors Big Pun on His Birthday with Letter
(AllHipHop News) Today (November 10th) Fat Joe honored Big Pun with a letter remembering the Bronx rapper, known for his quick and witty rhymes. Christopher “Big Pun” Rios’ would have been 40 today, but just over 11 years ago at the age of 28, Big Pun succumbed to heart attack. His death was brought on […]
VH1 Set to Premier T.I. and Tiny’s New Series December 5th
(AllHipHop News) VH1 is set to premiere Atlanta rapper and actor T.I.’s new series “T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle,” debuting on television screens December 5 at 9PM ET. Viewers will be given a behind the scenes look at the Grammy Award winning artist, as he is reunited with his wife Tameka “Tiny” Cottle and […]
Sony Chief Executive Looking to Acquire Cash Money
(AllHipHop News) Doug Morris, Sony’s chief executive of Music Entertainment, who recently left Universal after 15 years, has his eyes set on some of rap’s largest labels as their looming distribution contracts expire. My plan here is very simple,” Doug Morris told the New York Times. “To help create the pre-eminent record company in the […]
Red Bull Thre3style Nationals Set to Take Place in Vegas
(AllHipHop News) Red Bull is giving eleven DJs from across the U.S. the chance to compete in the 2011 Red Bull Thre3style National Finals. The event challenges DJs in a battle tested format, where turntablist must mix in a party like atmosphere, while spinning at least three genres of music. The DJs will fight for […]
The Roots Honored with Mural on Philadelphia’s South Street
(AllHipHop News) Iconic Philadephia hip-hop band the Roots will be honored on South Street in Philadelphia with a mural, which is set to be completed in July of 2012. The mural will be located next to a place where Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter and Amir “?uestlove” Thompson honed their skills on their way to become […]