Wu-Tang’s RZA Set To Release Soul Music Compilation
(AllHipHop News) The man who many believe popularized the sped-up soul sample production style is ready to share a few of the original songs that inspired some of Wu-Tang Clan’s greatest tracks. Legendary producer/emcee RZA, aka Bobby Digital, will be releasing Shaolin Soul Selection Vol 1 on March 19. The compilation will have 24 songs from […]
Drake and Chris Brown Sue Each Other Over Club Fight
(AllHipHop News) The Chris Brown-Drake nightclub fight saga continues, and the two stars are planning to take the next round of the battle to the courtroom. According to TMZ, Brown and Drake both filed legal suits against each other recently claiming that the other was responsible for the late night brawl that broke out at the W.i.P. […]
Riff Raff Confirmed To Be Recording With Drake & A$AP Rocky
(AllHipHop News) Houston rapper Riff Raff, a former Soulja Boy associate and contestant on MTV’s From G’s to Gents reality show, has been making some high-profile collaborations recently according to Pitchfork. A publicist for the Internet video star confirmed that he has recorded tracks with both Drake and A$AP Rocky. Speculation about a Riff Raff/Drake […]
Jesse Jackson Helps Settle Dispute Over Offensive Lil Wayne Lyric, Epic Records Apologizes
(AllHipHop News) Lil Wayne sparked a controversy this week when his verse on Future’s “Karate Chop (Remix)” began circulating the net. Wayne has a line on the song were he makes a reference to the Emmett Till, the 14-year-old African-American from Chicago, who was brutally murdered in Mississippi in 1955. “Bout to put rims on my […]
5 Takeaways From President Obama’s State of the Union Address
WHAT HIP-HOP SHOULD’VE TAKEN AWAY FROM PRESIDENT OBAMA’S ‘STATE OF THE UNION’
Justin Timberlake Speaks On Relationship With Timbaland; Touring with Jay-Z?
(AllHipHop News) Frequent collaborators Justin Timberlake and Timbaland have made some great music together. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone’s Grammy Camp, Justin explains why the union between the pop singer and the Hip-Hop producer works so well. “My relationship with Tim is a relationship that I have with nobody else in the world. We’re […]
Bone Thugs Have Eyes Set On Rock n’ Roll Hall Of Fame
SHOULD BONE THUGS N HARMONY BE IN THE ROCK N ROLL H.O.F.? THEY THINK SO
J. Cole Releases New ‘Truly Yours’ EP, Announces New Single Dropping This Week
(AllHipHop News) Roc Nation emcee J. Cole surprised his fans early Tuesday morning by dropping a previously unannounced new project. Cole announced the release of Truly Yours, a 5-track EP, on his DreamVillain blog. In a letter addressed to his supporters, Cole explained that while he continues to work on his sophomore studio album, Born […]
55th Annual Grammy Awards Recap [Videos Included]
(AllHipHop News) A lot of big names associated with the Hip-Hop world picked up trophies at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards Ceremony on Sunday night. The two biggest winners of the evening in the rap categories were Jay-Z and Kanye West. The songs “N****s In Paris” and “No Church In The Wild,” off their 2011 collaborative […]
Frank Ocean, Drake, & Pusha T Make Album Announcement At The Grammys
(AllHipHop News) Three of the biggest stars in Hip-Hop and R&B last year used the spotlight placed on “Music’s Biggest Night” to reveal news about their 2013 projects. Frank Ocean, Drake, and Pusha T were all present at the Grammy Awards last night, and during their respective turns on the red carpet each artist shared […]
Meek Mill & Wale Speak On Rick Ross Shooting; Ross Remains Silent
(AllHipHop News) In recent separate interviews, Maybach Music Group members Meek Mill and Wale addressed the early morning drive-by shooting involving MMG head Rick Ross and his female companion Shateria L Morange-el in Fort Lauderdale, Florida last month. [ALSO READ: Rapper Rick Ross Targeted In Drive-By Shooting] Meek Mill appeared on 107.9’s The Q Deezy […]
Cash Money's Mystikal Prepping First Album In 12 Years
(AllHipHop News) After 12 years of being on the sidelines in the rap game former No Limit solider Mystikal is ready to get back on the field. Out of jail and on a new label, the New Orleans emcee- who is best known for the hits “The Man Right Chea,” “Danger,” “Shake Ya Ass” and […]
Mandeecees Harris Sex Abuse Trial Begins
(AllHipHop News) VH1’s Love and Hip Hop star Mandeecees Harris’ trial for aggravated sexual assault, criminal sexual contact, and child endangerment began yesterday as attorneys on both sides presented their opening statements. Th cliffviewpilot.com reports that Bergen County prosecutors laid out the state’s case against Harris to the jury, claiming that the reality television star manipulated a 15-year-old […]
Chris Brown Faces Probation Violation, Please Don't Judge Him
ACCORDING TO CHRIS BROWN, IT’S HARD BEING HIM AND BE ON PROBATION
Casey Veggies First Hip-Hop Artist On Sylvia Rhone's New label
(AllHipHop News) Former Odd Future member Casey Veggies will be the flagship rap artist on music executive Sylvia Rhone’s new Vested in Culture (VIC) music label. Veggies will join Latin pop star Kat Dahlia, R&B singer-songwriter Deon Young, and fellow Los Angeles emcee Cashius Green on VIC. This is Veggies second big business deal over the last […]
Crooked I Explains 'Apex Predator' EP Title, Debuts Title Track
(AllHipHop News) Rap veteran Crooked I is preparing to release his latest solo project next month, and a few nights ago he premiered the first song off his upcoming EP at Seattle’s Nectar Lounge. The Sermon’s Domain captured footage of the Slaughterhouse member performing the EP’s title track, “Apex Predator,” after Crooked I explained to the audience […]
Love and Hip Hop Star Mendeecees Harris Accused Of Trafficking Drugs
LOVE & HIP HOP STAR ACCUSED OF DEALING MILLIONS WORTH OF COKE AND HEROIN!
Trinidad James Goes International for 'Girls Welcomed'
(ALLHIPHOP NEWS) Trinidad James, one of last year’s breakout stars, had a homecoming this weekend. The “All Gold Everything” rapper is currently in his birthplace of Port of Spain, Trinidad shooting the video for his song “Females Welcomed.” The new visuals will feature the 2013 Trinidad and Tobago Miss World Athaliah Samuel and reggae singer Shaggy. James […]
Skyzoo To Perform Jazz-Inspired Acoustic Set At Mist Harlem
Photo: Robert Adam Mayer (AllHipHop News) On February 19th, Skyzoo will hit the stage at MIST Harlem with a live 7-piece band to present “unplugged” performances of songs from his catalog. “The Writings of Skyzoo: An Intimate Evening of Storytelling” will be an interactive concert experience where the Brooklyn native will take time to give […]
Joey Bada$$ Rejoins Twitter
(AllHipHop News) After deleting his Twitter account on Friday, Brooklyn emcee Joey Bada$$ decided to rejoin the social media site yesterday. There were questions whether the Pro Era member left Twitter because of harassment from Lil B fans after the two rappers exchanged disses on Twitter and on records last week. [ALSO READ: Lil B […]
