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 […]
Drake’s Take Care Leaks
(AllHipHop News) Drake’s new album Take Care was leaked to the Internet last night, the rapper confirmed via Twitter last night (November 6). “I am not sure if the album leaked. But if it did thank god it doesn’t happen a month early anymore,” Drake tweeted last night. The album which features the singles “Headlines,” […]
Left Brain of Odd Future Formally Charged with Assault of Female Photographer
(AllHipHop News) Odd Future rapper Vyron “Left Brain” Turner has been formally charged with assault of a young photographer lastw eek during a show in New Orleans last weekend. Photographer Amy Harris claims that she was assaulted during a show last week in New Orleans, at the Voodoo Festival. Left Brain picked up a misdemeanor […]
First Ever Beats by Dr. Dre Store Opens In New York
(AllHipHop News) Dr. Dre’s Beats by Dre has landed in Lower Manhattan, opening what is the first ever Beats by Dr. Dre store. The store opened last night on 67 Greene Street, with several major industry players were in attendance including, Jimmy Iovine, Dr. Dre, Will.i.am and Luke Wood. The pop up store, which will […]
Lil Wayne Collaborating with Bollywood Artist Himesh Reshammiya
(AllHipHop News) Lil Wayne is reinventing himself again and establishing his world wide brand, through a new collaboration with Bollywood star Himesh Reshammiya. “Yes, Lil Wayne and I are collaboration,” Himesh told Sify.com. “He has already recorded a remix track with Romanian musician Edward Maya.” Himlesh is seeking to break into the music scene in […]
Cash Money Releasing Book on Los Angeles Radio Host Big Boy
(AllHipHop News) Los Angeles hip-hop radio host Big Boy is releasing a tell all book titled An XL Life: Staying Big at Half the Size. The tell all about overcoming his obstacles with weight loss and his journey from being a young homeless kid to becoming one of the most influential on air DJs in […]
Eddie Griffin or Tracy Morgan to Play ODB in Biographical Film According to RZA
(AllHipHop News) RZA, of the Staten Island based Wu-Tang Clan, recently told XXL magazine that either Eddie Griffin or Tracy Morgan would be playing Ol’ Dirty Bastard in an upcoming biopic about the fallen Wu-Tang Clan member. “Eddie Griffin is down,” RZA told XXL. “Me and Eddie talked about it, laughed about it. Tracy Morgan, […]
Rocky Diamonds: The Diamond Life
BREEDING GROUND: ROCKY DIAMONDS
Paul Wall Featured in Mobile Battle Rap Game
(AllHipHop News) Houston rapper Paul Wall has a new rap inspired mobile game called “Battle Rap Stars,”, which is available on iPhones for fans across the world. By partnering with Jump Shot Media, “Battle Rap Stars” scores and evaluates original rap performances based on a patent-pending voice analysis system. “I am incredibly excited to be […]
DJ Premier, Nas Remix Classical Music With The Berklee Symphony Orchestra
Recently<em> Vibe Magazine linked up with DJ Premier, Nas, and The Berklee Symphony Orchestra as a part of Hyundai’s RE:GENERATION project. As part of the project, “Primo” was given classical music and met with former classical music professor at Juilliard, Bruce Adolphe. Setting out to study classical music theory, and the inspirations of some of […]
Gucci Mane Asks For Reduced Sentence
GUCCI MANE IN COURT OVER ASSAULT INCIDENT!
AHH Stray News: Kid Rock & T.I. Shoot Video, 50’s New Book, J Cole & Abortion
(AllHipHop News) Detroit native Kid Rock shot the video for his song “Care” at Grand Circus Park in Detroit yesterday (Octobter 27th). Atlanta rapper T.I. was scheduled to arrive on set as well. In addition to his video shoot, Rock recently spoke with Reuters about a new “Care” tour this fall that will feature a […]
Vybz Kartel Arrested For Second Murder, Gun Running
(AllHipHop News) Vybz Kartel, one of Jamaica’s most popular DJs is facing yet another murder charge according to the Washington Post. Kingston police allege that the 35-year-p old DJ took part in the August slaying of a Jamaican man who used the moniker “Lizard.” Assistant Police Commissioner Ealan Powell told the Jamaican Gleaner that Kartel […]
Hi-Tek and League of Young Voters Education Fund Collaborate to Boost the Vote
(AllHipHop News) Cincinnati, Ohio, producer Hi-Tek will be taking part in the “Young Voter Live” campaign presented by the League of Young Voters Education Fund (LYVEF). Taking place at the Elementz Hip-Hop youth center in Cincinnati, the “Young Voter Live” chat is a continuation of the popular “Summer Chat Series” that tackles social topics such […]
Webbie Clarifies Statements About BET, Terrence J., Rocsi and Ban
(AllHipHop News) Baton Rouge, Louisiana based rapper Webbie took time to clarify his recent rumored banning from BET, his relationship with Rocsi and his disagreement with Terrence J on a recent airing on 106 & Park. Webbie called into WGCI’s 107.5, and spoke to Tony Sculfield and The Morning Riot. Webbie explained his stance on […]
M.O.P. & The Snowgoons Present Fans With Sparta Album Due In November
M.O.P. IS PREPARING A NEW ALBUM!