Rev. Al Sharpton Set to Be Honored At 2012 BET Awards; Releases Statement Calling Rodney King A "Symbol Of Civil Rights"
(AllHipHop News) Reverend Al Sharpton will be honored with the Humanitarian Award during this year’s BET Awards, which is being hosted by Samuel L. Jackson and will air live from Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium on July 1. The longtime political activist will join a list of previous honorees that include Magic Johnson, John Legend, Quincy […]
AHH Stray News: Chief Keef Signs With Interscope Records; French Montana's Debut Pushed to Fall; Drake/Chris Brown Incident Has Club Shut Down
(AllHipHop News) After receiving widespread attention following the release of his “I Don’t Like” record, Chicago native Chief Keef has announced that he has inked a deal with Interscope Records. Keef told MTV during Power 107.9’s 17th Annual Birthday Bash in Atlanta over the weekend, “I’ve been talkin’ to a lot of labels, but I just noticed […]
AHH Stray News: Wiz Khalifa's "Work Hard Play Hard" Goes Gold; DJ Greg Street Joins Cash Money; Lil Wayne Collaborating With Supra
(AllHipHop News) The first single from Wiz Khalifa’s upcoming album, O.N.I.F.C., has officially been certified Gold after being released two months ago. “Work Hard Play Hard Is Officially Gold. Thank You Taylors!!!,” he tweeted yesterday.” The single currently sits at #4 on iTunes Hip-Hop singles chart. Since his performance of “Work Hard Play Hard” at […]
RECAP: "Club Paradise" Hits the Jersey Shore; Drake And Crew Perform For A Rain-Soaked, Sold-Out Crowd
DRAKE BRINGS HIS “CREW LOVE” TO THE JERSEY SHORE WITH 2 CHAINZ, FRENCH & MORE
MIXTAPE: Tito Lopez [BGA] – "The Hunger Game"
BREEDING GROUND’S TITO LOPEZ RELEASES “THE HUNGER GAME” – DOWNLOAD HERE
VIDEO: MMG's "Self Made Vol. 2" Listening Event Hits Sin City Cabaret In New York
MMG BROUGHT OUT THE WHOLE CREW – AND THE STRIPPERS – FOR LAST NIGHT’S LISTENING SESSION!
Rock the Bells 2012 Bursts At The Seams; M.O.P., Curren$y, Big Sean Added to Festival Lineup
THE 2012 ROCK THE BELLS LINEUP IS STACKING UP BIG TIME
MIXTAPE: Ryshon Jones [BGA] – "Life In Reverse"
AllHipHop.com Breeding Ground artist Ryshon Jones dropped his new mixtape, Life In Reverse, today on his 21st birthday. The 18-track Life In Reverse, which is the follow-up to his last project Basqui, features appearances from the likes of EQ, Chill Moody, Pate, Shinte, and Rickie Jacobs. Production on Life In Reverse was handled by Talen Ted, Thelonius Martin, Rollin […]
Nas Launches "12 Society" Lifestyle Website; Nick Cannon and Blake Griffin Also Involved
(AllHipHop News) With a little over a month left until Nas delivers his highly-anticipated tenth studio album, Life Is Good, the Queensbridge MC has teamed up with Nick Cannon and NBA stars Blake Griffin and Kevin Love for a new lifestyle website called “12 Society.” “With 12 Society you don’t have to just listen to me talk […]
Big K.R.I.T.'s "Live From the Underground" Debuts At #4; Drops "Thank You Kindly" Record For Fans
(AllHipHop News) Def Jam recording artist Big K.R.I.T. has scored a #4 debut on the charts with the release of his first major label album, Live From the Underground. The album, which was projected to move between 40,000 and 45,000 copies, officially sold 40,010 units in its first week, according to HDD, was one of the year’s most […]
Erykah Badu and Gym Class Heroes Tapped to Headline 2012 Afro-Punk Festival This August In Brooklyn
(AllHipHop News) Following last year’s cancellation due to weather, the organizers for the 2012 Afro-Punk Festival have announced a number of performers for this year’s event. The 2012 Afro-Punk Festival, which will take place on August 25-26 in Brooklyn’s Commodore Barry Park, will be headlined by Erykah Badu and Gym Class Heroes. Also on the […]
Reebok Teaming Up With Marvel For Limited Edition Sneaker Collection; Shoes Inspired By Wolverine, Spider-Man and More
After Reebok’s recent re-release of Allen Iverson’s classic sneaker, “The Question,” and their upcoming release of Shaquille O’ Neal’s first signature shoe, “Shaqnosis,” the influential shoe-company is teaming up with Marvel for a one-of-a-kind limited run of models designed around iconic comic characters. The limited edition line, which was showcased by /Film, will feature sneakers inspired […]
VIDEO: 360's Been "Everywhere and Back" – See Where He Goes From Here [Part 2]
CHECK OUT PART 2 OF BREEDING GROUND’S INTERVIEW WITH QUEENS NATIVE 360
FLICKS: Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa's "Mac and Devin Go to High School" Premiere
FLICKS: RAPPERS YOUNG & OLD CAME OUT FOR THE PREMIERE OF SNOOP AND WIZ’S NEW COMEDY
Henry Hill, The Man Whose Life Story Inspired "Goodfellas," Dies at 69
(AllHipHop News) Legendary mobster Henry Hill, whose life story was the inspiration for Martin Scorsese’s six-time Academy Award-nominated film Goodfellas, died last night (June 12) at the age of 69 after a lengthy battle with an undisclosed illness. TMZ spoke to Hill’s girlfriend who told the media outlet that “he had been sick for a […]
2012 BET Awards Adds Usher, 2 Chainz and Big Sean As Performers; Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj Also Set to Perform
(AllHipHop News) Following the nominations and host announcement in late May, BET has revealed that they have added Usher, 2 Chainz, and Big Sean to their list of performers for this year’s awards show. Grammy Award-winning singer Usher, whose seventh studio album, Looking 4 Myself, hit stores today, will return to the BET Awards show stage for […]
"Fail" Web Series Releasing First Official Mixtape In July; O'Hene Savant's "Superficial Girl" Tapped For First Single
(AllHipHop News) With the AllHipHop.com presented web-series “Fail” airing its sixth episode this week, the team behind the online urban comedy has released the official first single, “Superficial Girl” by O’Hene Savant, from their upcoming Fail Mixtape Vol. 1 which is set to drop in July. Savant, who is a native of Philly, plans to follow-up the release […]
MIXTAPE: Troy Ave [BGA] – "Bricks In My Backpack 3: The Harry Powder Trilogy"
BREEDING GROUND DOWNLOAD: TROY AVE’S “BRICKS IN MY BACKPACK”
EXCLUSIVE: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis Set New Album For October; Talk Recording Process And Staying Indie
XXL FRESHMAN MACKLEMORE SHARES EXCLUSIVE RYAN LEWIS COLLABO NEWS WITH ALLHIPHOP.COM
Frank Ocean Readies Possible Def Jam Debut "Channel Orange" For July 17th Release; Drops Video Teaser
(AllHipHop News) Def Jam recording artist and Odd Future member Frank Ocean has officially revealed a title and date for what many believe to be the singer’s Def Jam debut album, Channel Orange. The singer released a video teaser on his Tumblr last night (June 7) that features what many believe to be a new song […]
