The Weeknd Prepping "The Trilogy" For Commercial Release In 2012
(AllHipHop News) R&B sensation The Weeknd took to Twitter on Christmas Day to announce that following last week’s release of his third mixtape, Echoes of Silence, he is preparing a commercial release of his three projects as part of his “Balloon Trilogy” in 2012. He tweeted, “I can’t wait to re-release The Trilogy as a package, […]

Dee Rees: The Young, Black & Gifted Brainchild Behind The Movie "Pariah"
DIRECTOR DEE REES CHECKS IN ON WHAT IS BEING CALLED THIS YEAR’S “PRECIOUS”!

Anthony Hamilton: Giving Us Back What Was Stolen
SOUL SINGER ANTHONY HAMILTON TEACHES THE FELLAS HOW TO KEEP A HAPPY HOME!

R&B Sensation, The Weeknd, Releases New Mixtape "Echoes of Silence"
Last night (December 20), Toronto’s current musical sensation, The Weeknd, released his new mixtape, Echoes of Silence, the third and final mixtape in his Balloons trilogy. The Canadian crooner’s previous projects, House of Balloons and Thursday were released in the past year to critical acclaim and massive support from the both the online and music communities. The Weeknd, real […]

Diggy Simmons Gets In The Christmas Spirit
Teen rap star Diggy Simmons hit the streets of New York yesterday for a number of charitable causes. Diggy, who is the son of rap pioneer Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons, of Run-DMC fame, hit the New York Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital, where he attended bedside visits with patients, handed out holiday gift bags, signed […]

9th Annual KISS Cares Coat Drive
A variety of artists showed up to support WRKS, 98.7 KISS FM’s 9th Annual KISS Cares Coat Drive, in partnership with the New York Cares Coat Drive Friday. Over 1,200 coats were collected during the charitable event, which was held at Regal Cinema in Union Square. Guests that attended included Anthony Hamilton, Carl Thomas, Miss […]

Trina’s 4th Annual Jingle Bell Toy Drive and Dinner
TRINA’S TOY DRIVE A SUCCESS!

Tank Opens Up About His “Diary of a Mad Man” Mixtape
On Black Friday, the one day of the year where people fought to find the best bargains, R&B singer Tank gave away the gift of music absolutely free. Tank’s new mixtape, Diary of a Mad Man is a raw and uncensored musical journal that gives listeners a glimpse inside the mind of an R&B star. […]

Mike Posner: From His Mother’s Basement To Here
DETROIT’S MIKE POSNER TALKS UP HIS MIXTAPE AND THE HOMIE BIG SEAN! READ ON…

Egypt’s 2nd Annual Toy Drive A Success
National TV/ NYC Top Ranked Radio Personality, Egypt Sherrod hosted her 2nd Annual Egypt’s Give Back Tour, in partnership with Egypt Cares Family Foundation, WBLS 107.5 Radio, and Egyptsaidso.com. Egypt launched the annual toy drive in 2010, as a way to provide well deserving, yet financially challenged residents of the NY/NJ area with joy through […]

Beyonce Reveals Baby Details on ABC’s 20/20
In a recent interview with Katie Couric on ABC’s 20/20, Beyonce discussed her pregnancy, including rumors that she was wearing a fake baby bump, opening her own production company, and her new concert DVD “Live at Roseland: Elements of 4.” The DVD includes footage from the four sold out performances at New York City’s Roseland […]

The Weeknd – The Knowing Video
The always mysterious Abel Tesfaye, better known as R&B singer/songwriter, The Weeknd, has released the visuals for “The Knowing,” the last track off his debut mixtape House of Balloons. The Mikael Colombu-directed video is open to interpretation in regards to its meaning, and features an array of shots of The Weeknd himself, women, lions, destruction, […]

Mary J. Blige Celebrates New Album “My Life II”
JEEZY, MONICA AND MORE CELEBRATE MARY J. BLIGE’S NEW ALBUM “MY LIFE II”

Double Interview: Andre Harrell and Hamilton Park
Andre Harrell discusses his latest business venture, Harrell Records, and Hamilton Park reflects upon the long road to success.

Mateo: “Love & Stadiums” and Learning from the Masters
Mateo reflects upon the importance of his Morehouse experience, “urban modernism” and the musical standard set by his grandfather, Freddy Jordan (of King Records).

Ser’Darius Blain: “Footloose” and Acting Free
Ser’Darius Blain reflects on his long battle with shyness, the importance of a multicultural upbringing, and the valuable knowledge derived from his mother’s artistry.

Kerry “Krucial” Brothers: Songwriter, Producer and Entrepreneur
HITMAKER FOR ALICIA KEYS & KEYSHIA COLE, KERRY “KRUCIAL” BROTHERS, SHARES HIS CREATIVE PROCESS WITH AHH!

Estelle: In The Beginning, There Was Rap
LONDON’S ESTELLE DISCUSSES HER RAP ROOTS & THE REVOLUTION THAT HAD HER CITY IN FLAMES!

Erykah Badu: Storytelling in Spain With Red Bull Academy
After enormous success in the United States last month with the “Five Out of Five” series, Red Bull Academy took their series to Madrid, Spain, to speak some to some more influential entertainers. The event featured seminal New York Hip-Hop groups like Mobb Deep, Wu-Tang, Black Moon, and the Diplomats all sitting down for discussions […]

Tyrese Breaks from Movies to Offer His Sexy “Open Invitation”
TRIPLE THREAT TYRESE TEASES WITH HIS “OPEN INVITATION” TO NEW ALBUM