Jay-Z Becomes Investment Partner and Spokesperson For Duracell Powermat
(AllHipHop News) Rapper, mogul, and newly anointed father, Jay-Z, has signed a multi-year deal with Duracell to be the face of their new product, the wirelessly charging Duracell Powermat JV. The announcement was made earlier this week in Las Vegas, where the 2012 International CES Tradeshow is currently taking place and Duracell, alongside Powermat, are debuting their […]
Justin Timberlake Announces MySpace TV At 2012 International CES Tradeshow
At this year’s International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which is currently taking place in Las Vegas, singer/actor Justin Timberlake, co-owner of MySpace, announced the company’s plan to release MySpace TV in an exclusive deal with Panasonic: “We’re ready to take television and entertainment to the next step by upgrading it to the social networking experience. […]
Chartwatch: Jeezy & Drake Hold Down Spots In Top 5, Wiz & Snoop Round Out Top 50
THIS WEEK’S SALES NUMBERS ARE IN! CHECK CHARTWATCH HERE!
Former Editor of The Source, Kim Osorio, Named Content VP at Northstar Group
(AllHipHop News) Earlier today (January 10), L. Londell McMillan, owner of both The Source Magazine and Jones Magazine, held a press conference at the Muse Hotel in New York City to name Kim Osorio as the new Vice President of Content and Editorial for the Northstar Group, Inc. When asked about this milestone in her career, Osorio […]
Amber Rose Transitions To Music With Release Of “Fame”
Earlier today (January 10), Amber Rose, the model and personality notorious for being Kanye West’s ex-girlfriend and now Wiz Khalifa’s “wife,” released her first official song, “Fame.” In November, Rose revealed to AllHipHop.com that she has been writing music for years and, with the support of Wiz, she said it would only be a matter […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Azealia Banks Goes After Kreayshawn AND Nicki Minaj!!
Harlem rapper and recently-announced Coachella 2012 performer, Azealia Banks, has been putting it all out there recently. After sending some shots Kreayshawn’s way last week on Twitter, she now has an even more elaborate opinion on Illseed’s Person of the Year, as well as some words about the first lady of YMCMB, Nicki Minaj. Speaking […]
Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg Set To Headline Coachella 2012; Lineup Includes Kendrick Lamar & A$AP Rocky
(AllHipHop News) The 2012 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has just revealed, via Twitter, some iconic, Hip-Hop surprises for their upcoming, two-weekend long festival. On the final day of each of the weekend’s lineups, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg will be headlining. No word on what specific albums or songs their sets will include. Other […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Behind-the-Scenes Edition With B.o.B., Dame Dash, Gucci Mane, Odd Future & More!
This post is a collection of behind-the-scenes videos released over the past few days, containing exclusive access to video shoots, recording sessions, and more, with the likes of Dame Dash, B.o.B, Odd Future, Wacka Flocka, Jazze Pha, and 2 Chainz! We wonder what the cameras didn’t catch… B.o.B. and Wacka Flocka Recording “Fist Pump”: Courtesy of BlindFolksVision1 Dame Dash […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Lupe Fiasco and Pharrell Album On The Way!!
This Just In From Lupe Fiasco: Looks like that cancelled CRS project didn’t totally die. Following a “Breaking News” memo on his Facebook page, the link led to Lupe revealing via on his website that not only is the sequel to his critically acclaimed debut, Food & Liquor, on the way, but so is a […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Quickies Edition With T.I., DJ Premier, Rihanna, DMX, Timbaland & More!
T.I. Says New Album “Trouble Man” Is Almost Done! In a recent interview with MTV, Tip revealed the following about his upcoming eighth album: “We plan on getting back in and coming up with a few more, so you never know what could become of that. We got one with Akon, did a few records with Rico Love. […]
Mike Posner Releases Music Video For New Single, “Looks Like Sex”
Earlier today (January 9), Mike Posner released the visual for his sophomore album’s first single, “Looks Like Sex.” Fans first got a taste of the electro-pop song this past November when Posner included a short teaser of the track on his mixtape, The Layover. The 21-track mixtape includes both original music as well as a few […]
2012 Dodge Charger To Feature Beats By Dre Audio System
(AllHipHop News) Earlier today (January 6), it was announced that the new 2012 Dodge Charger, which is set for release in the first quarter of this year, will include an exclusive Beats By Dre audio system. This marks the second time Dr. Dre has collaborated with Chrysler – the first being last year’s Chrysler 300 […]
AllHipHop.com Catches Up With Chris Webby Backstage At His NYC Show
CHRIS WEBBY PACKED NYC’S IRVING PLAZA TO CAPACITY, AND WE WERE THERE!
Rick Ross Releases New Mixtape, “Rich Forever”, Visual For “Stay Scheming” Drops
ROZAY’S NEW MIXTAPE IS HERE! CHECK HIS NEW VIDEO & GET THE DOWNLOAD HERE!
Frank Ocean To Release Def Jam Debut This Spring
(AllHipHop News) In an interview with BBC News that was released earlier today (January 5), Frank Ocean revealed that since his relations with Def Jam Records have been repaired, both parties are ready to release his highly-anticipated second album this spring. Despite past frustrations with the label, Ocean simply stated, “we’re cool,” and that “there […]
Rick Ross Reveals Tracklist For “Rich Forever”; New Mixtape Drops Tomorrow
(AllHipHop News) With the impeding release of Rick Ross’ new mixtape, Rich Forever, less than 24 hours away, the Maybach Music Group founder has released the official tracklist for the project. Rich Forever, which contains a total of 19 tracks, features appearances by Diddy, Drake, Nas, French Montana, 2 Chainz, Future, Pharrell, and MMG members […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Quickies Edition With Danny Brown, Kanye West, The Outlawz, Tech N9ne And More!
Mr. MFN eXquire Is The “New Biggie For New York”? Yup, according to Detroit rapper and Fool’s Gold artist Danny Brown, who was making some noise last week for calling Mac Miller “the worst guy around.” In a recent interview with XXL Brown said, ““[He’s a] Big Brooklyn n*FFA with bars. The verse from [his […]
Sean Paul on New Album, The “New” Dancehall, and Nicki Minaj’s Influences
SEAN PAUL STRIKES BACK WITH A NEW LOOK & NEW ALBUM FOR A NEW YEAR!
Hip-Hop Rumors: Quickies Edition With Pill, Rick Ross, Chuck Inglish, The-Dream and More!
And the Plot Thickens… Last week, Atlanta rapper Pill called out his record label, which up until today, most people thought was Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group imprint. Well, that’s not really the case according to Pill, who recently told MTV: “I never signed any paperwork with Ross. It was just my deal was over […]
EPIC WIN/FAIL OF THE DAY: Judge Claims Black Church Is Rightful Owner of KKK Store
Courts Grant Property of KKK Store to Black Church, But There’s a Hitch… “A South Carolina district court judge recently ruled that the New Beginnings Baptist Church is the rightful owner of a store that sells Ku Klux Klan robes and T-shirts. The battle over the building began in 1997 when a disgruntled KKK member transferred […]
