(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop video game site Gamertagradio.com is hosting an official release party for the new Mafia II video game in NYC at 800 Hudson Street in Tribeca at 8pm this Saturday, August 28th. The event will feature numerous Hip-Hop personalities, including host Miss Info and Hip-Hop band Mayday, as well as Playboy “Gamer Next […]
(AllHipHop News) Super producer Timbaland is headlong to Malaysia this September, where he will headline the Arthur’s Day” celebrations with Guinness in Kuala Lumpur. The two-day concert is part of brewer Guinness’ Arthur’s Day worldwide celebrations. Timbaland will be joined by Thai-American Hip-Hop group Thaitanium, while rockers like Mizz Nina and Pop Shuvit will also […]
(AllHipHop News) Def Jam co-founder/Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons has thrown in his support for a controversial mosque being built near the site of the 9/11 terror attack in Manhattan in 2001. Simmons has placed a series of religious symbols on the panes of his Liberty St. penthouse, which spells out the word “Co-Exist.”Other messages in […]
DJ AM’s life will be celebrated this (August 26th) Thursday, when legendary DJ’s/producers DJ Premier and Clark Kent host an event with the DJ AM Memorial Fund. DJ Premier will be joined by an all-star lineup of acts at Santos’ Party House during the DJ AM fundraiser. Also spinning will be DJ Stretch Armstrong, Mark […]
Rookie sensation J. Cole is not letting his growing popularity rush the completion of his debut album for Jay-Z’s Roc Nation. In a recent interview with NY Daily News, the Fayetteville, NC native explained that he hasn’t released the title of his album, correcting earlier erroneous reports that he had named the project Cole World. […]
(AllHipHop News) Wyclef Jean has lashed out at the provisional election council (CEP), claiming the body violated Haiti’s constitution when they disqualified him from the upcoming Presidential race. While no reason was given, Wyclef Jean was presumably denied a bid to run because he did not meet the country’s residency requirements because he has not […]
(AllHipHop News) French Montana is currently in talks with several major labels that are interested in signing the Bronx, New York native, who was formerly signed with Akon’s Konvict Music.“As far as the label I didn’t really decide who I am going with yet. I’m working with Mizay Entertainment, but yea it’s in the air […]
(AllHipHop News) Dr. Dre’s ex-girlfriend Michel’le is planning a return to the music industry after a 12-year hiatus from recording music. Representatives for Michel’le confirmed that Michel’le is planning to release an album of new material in 2011. Despite the lack of physical releases over the years, the singer has stayed busy working throughout the […]
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Wyclef Jean will appeal a ruling by Haiti’s provisional electoral body (CEP), that barred him from running for President of Haiti in the November elections. Wyclef’s team of lawyers will appear in court in today (August 23rd) to try and have the decision overturned which disqualified him from the race, on the […]
(AllHipHop News) Eminem will be one of the performers at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards MTV confirmed today (August 23rd). The news comes amidst Eminem’s chart domination with his latest album Recovery. The album, which has been nominated for 8 VMA nominations, has been #1 for almost 7 weeks, while two singles, “Love The […]
(AllHipHop News) The Rock The Bells Festival kicked off over the weekend in at the NOS Event Center on Saturday (August 21st) in San Bernardino, California. Over 25,000 fans gathered at Guerrilla Union’s annual show, which took place from 12PM-12AM. The following evening (August 22nd) the tour landed at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View.A number of […]
(AllHipHop News) As the tension and excitement builds in the months leading up to the release of Kanye West’s still untitled 5th album, Kanye West is “all about the fans” and will be releasing a new song every week until Christmas. Kanye, who tweeted the announcement Sunday night (August 22nd), stressed the importance of giving […]
(AllHipHop News) Bow Wow and Ice Cube’s latest flick Lottery Ticket pulled in over $11 million dollars its first week in theaters, according to box office data. The movie, which also stars Naturi Naughton and Loretta Devine, landed at #4 in box office tickets sales over the weekend, behind The Expendables (#1) Vampires Suck (#2) […]
(AllHipHop News) Jay-Z, the world’s top earning rapper Jay-Z and the world’s top earning tour band U2 will join together for a tour of Australia and New Zealand later this year. The two artists will host the concerts to support the launch of Live Nation Australia, which opened this past July and his headed up […]
(AllHipHop News) Actress/rapper Queen Latifah will team with country singer/actress Dolly Parton for a new film titled Joyful Noise.The movie, which is a gospel-choir feature, centers around two women who are forced to work together to save a small town gospel choir after budget cuts threatens their future. Latifah will play a mother who takes […]
(AllHipHop News) R&B singer Faith Evans was arrested earlier this morning on suspicion of DUI, near Marina Del Ray, California. Faith, who was once married to legendary rapper Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace, was stopped at a checkpoint when officers detected alcohol. According to TMZ.com, police arrested Faith for being intoxicated, although her blood alcohol level […]
(AllHipHop News) Harlem, New York rapper Jim Jones will join Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons during the “Tsunami of Peace: Ride, Walk & Rally Against Violence” this week. Jim Jones and Russell Simmons will be joined by rappers like Juelz Santana, Fat Joe, Maino, Salt and former New York giant Michael Strahan during the rally, which […]
(AllHipHop News) Rappers Talib Kweli and M1 of dead prize will take part in a panel discussion hosted by Imagenation and Dream Hampton, the author/director of a new documentary titled Black August: A Hip-Hop Benefit Concert. Talib and M1 will join Dream Hampton, professor Marc Lamont Hill, Black August co-founder Lumumba Bandele and former political […]
(AllHipHop News) Queens, New York rapper LL Cool J has been tapped to present at the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards next week in Los Angeles. LL, who stars in the hit CBS series NCIS: Los Angeles, will present alongside actors and actresses like Joel McHale, Tina Fey, Ricky Gervais, January Jones and others.Even with the […]
(AllHipHop News) Wyclef Jean has issued a statement regarding his attempt to run for the President of Haiti, which was denied by officials in the country yesterday. The rapper’s name was not on the list of candidates who will run in the November 28th election to replace the country’s current president, Rene Preval. “It is […]
