Does Jazz Legend Bob James Owe Hip-Hop An Apology? Some People Think So
On January 11, longtime music exec Dante Ross said it was about time James did some graveling, especially to Hieroglyphics, who sampled “Nautilus” in the song “Cab Fare.”

It Looks Like Kanye West Is Rebounding Hard
Kanye West is married? Again? And not to Kim Kardashian but to a Yeezy employee?

EXCLUSIVE: Ruthless Records’ Producer Laylaw, Who Worked With N.W.A, Above The Law & More, Has Died
Compton’s Most Wanted rapper Tha Chill confirmed the news on Thursday (January 12) in a statement to AllHipHop.

Judge Determines Drake’s Fate In Upcoming XXXTENTACION Murder Trial
Dedrick Williams’ co-defendants, Michael Boatwright and Treyvon Newsome, were also in court on Tuesday ahead of testimony, which begins on Wednesday (January 18).

Afroman Just Flipped Police Raid Footage Into A Hilarious Video With Almost 2M YouTube Views
Using footage of the camouflage nightmare that descended on his home last August, Afroman put together a video called “Will You Help Me Fix My Door.”

EXCLUSIVE: Chaka Zulu’s Murder Case: Trial Date Still Looms For Ludacris Manager
Chaka Zulu was charged with murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and simple battery last September.

Wait, Gucci Mane Did What Now? Keyshia Ka’Oir Says Not So Fast
The 1017 CEO became a trending Twitter topic on Sunday (January 8) after Big Scarr’s purported younger brother, Quezz Ruthless, accused him of rescinding his offer to cover funeral costs.

Ron Jeremy, Ex-P### Star, Was Likely Demented Long Before “Severe Dementia” Took Hold
On Sunday (January 8), TMZ reported the former p### star was to be declared “incompetent” to stand trial in his sexual assault case due to dementia.

Will EPMD Get Back Together For Hip-Hop 50?
On Saturday (January 7), Erick Sermon opened up about a recent stint in rehab and happily shared he was seven months clean from opiates. Surprisingly, Sermon found support from DJ Scratch.

Kanye West Has Been Found After “Missing” For Weeks
The controversial superstar had been “missing” for several weeks, with many concerned about his whereabouts.

50 Cent Says He’s Reuniting With Dr. Dre & Eminem On New Album
Last week, the television executive announced he was working on new music, a new television shows and new movie—and Slim Shady immediately reached out.

EPMD’s Erick Sermon Fresh Out Of Rehab, Gets Support From DJ Scratch
But there was a time when DJ Scratch likely would’ve looked the other way. In December 2016, Scratch went on an extensive Instagram rant, blasting Parish Smith and Erick Sermon for alleged “shady” business practices.

Damar Hamlin “All Smiles” During FaceTime Call With Meek Mill Days After On-Field Cardiac Arrest
On Saturday (January 7), NFL Enthusiast tweeted a screenshot of Damar Hamlin on a FaceTime call with Meek Mill and Fanatics’ Executive Chairman Michael Rubin.

EXCLUSIVE: XXXTENTACION Trial: Prosecutors May Have Smoking Gun…Literally
According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, prosecutors believe they’ve connected a live round found in suspect Dedrick Williams’ home to the murder weapon.

Travis Scott & Kylie Jenner Reportedly Call It Quits On Their Rocky Romance
OK! Magazine reports the couple was expected to spend Christmas and New Year’s Eve together, but things didn’t go as planned.

YFN Lucci Trial Postponed Again Due To Young Thug’s RICO Case
Both rappers’ respective trials were expected to take place on the same day, Monday (January 9)—but not anymore.

French Montana Hid Inside A KFC Restaurant As Mass Shooting Unfolded
Video obtained by TMZ shows French Montana and two of his associates hiding inside the fast food restaurant and watching the event unfold from the door window.

SIGNS: Restaurant Employee Jailed For Blowing $300K Of Company’s Money On Strippers
According to WSBTV-2 Atlanta, 56-year-old Scott Spilberg visited two different strip clubs more than 50 times during an 11-month period.

Sugarhill Gang’s Wonder Mike Was Hospitalized For 3 Months—But There’s A Happy Ending
The pioneering rapper Hippity Hop’ed his way to the hospital after being diagnosed with gastroparesis.

EXCLUSIVE: JAY-Z Takes $2.5 Billion Fight Against Bacardi To Bermuda
The Roc Nation boss filed paperwork on Wednesday (January 4) asking to continue the suit on Bermuda soil.