Rocko Parts Ways With Def Jam; Launches A1 Recordings
(AllHipHop News) Atlanta, Georgia rapper Rocko Da Don has finally negotiated his release from Def Jam after his relationship with the label soured. According to Rocko, he’s been released from his contract and is focusing on building up his own new label, A1 Recordings. Things haven’t been the same over there since Shakir [Stewart] passed,” […]

Dr. Dre Teams With LeBron For PowerBeats; Says Detox Could Be Ready By December
(AllHipHop News) Dr. Dre and LeBron James have teamed up to promote their new venture, LeBron’s Power Beats headphones by Dr. Dre and Monster Cable. James’ headphones, which retails for $169.95 per-pair, are designed with the fitness enthusiast in mind. “We worked with LeBron to make sure these would be the ultimate headphones for athletes. […]

T.I., Tiny Continue Fight Against Alzheimer’s
(AllHipHop News) Although Tiny and T.I are known for their Grammys, charting topping hits and television shows, they have much more in common, as both of their fathers are Alzheimers victims. With Tamekas father currently battling the disease and T.I.s late father succumbing to its effects, the Harris are hosting an honoree luncheon that will […]

AHH Stray News: Lil Kim’s New Clothing Line, Lil Wayne, Lupe to Appear At Protest?
(AllHipHop News) Lil Kim has expanded her business dealings in North Carolina, with the opening of a new hair and beauty salon and the launch of a new clothing line. According to reports, Lil Kim, born Kimberly Jones, opened the second Salon Se Swa beauty salon in Charlotte, North Carolina. The pair opened the first […]

Queen Latifah Invests In New York Spring Water Co.
(AllHipHop News) Superstar rapper/actress Queen Latifah is expanding her business portfolio with a new investment in New York Spring Water Inc. Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Entertainment recently became part owners in New York Spring Water, which markets the VBlast vitamin water. The company, which has officers in New York City and West Palm Beach, Florida, […]

LL, Beastie Boys Nominated For Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop veterans LL Cool J and The Beastie Boys are two of the 14 artists up for possible induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011, officials have revealed. This is the second year that LL Cool J has been nominated for an induction, which only eligible to artists who […]

Man Accuses Drake And Bodyguard Of Assault
Drake and his bodyguard may face assault charges after a pair of fans say the pop star and his security attacked them. Jeremis Soriano claims he was punched in the mouth after approaching Drake after a Florida club date. Soriano’s friend approached Drake, but was allegedly shoved away. At that point, Soriano says he acted. […]

Bun B Shoots Video for Ridin Slow ft Play-N-Skillz, Helps End Beef Between Rick Ross & Slim Thug
(AllHipHop News) Last weekend, Houston rapper Bun B, gave AllHipHop.com exclusive access to his video shoot for the song Ridin Slow featuring Dallas, Texas production duo Play-N-Skillz.The album [Trill OG] is out, its doing good, it debuted at the #4 on the Billboard 200, you know what Im saying? Bun B told AllHipHop.com in an […]

J.Cole Launches Tour; Sets Release Date For ‘Villematic’
(AllHipHop News) Roc Nation rapper J.Cole will embark on a nationwide tour this Fall, visiting a variety of campuses and nightspots, where he will introduce material from his upcoming debut album. The Fayetteville, North Carolina rapper, who recently performed at Yankees Stadium as part of Jay-Z’s “Home & Home Tour” with Eminem, will kick off […]

Mos Def Signs Deal With Kanye West’s G.O.O.D.
(AllHipHop News) Kanye West has signed another high profile artist to his G.O.O.D. Music label. The Chicago producer/rapper has inked a deal with Mos Def. Mos confirmed the news in the October issue of XXL with Kanye on the cover, just weeks after a high profile collaboration between the pair on the song Lord, Lord, Lord.”The […]

Paul Wall Beats Up Fan With Microphone During Show
(AllHipHop News) Footage of Paul Wall fighting with a fan is making rounds on the Internet today.TMZ.com posted footage of the Houston, Texas rap star performing at the Low Low Car Show in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday (September 26th). The rapper exchanged words with an unidentified man, who had given Paul Wall the middle […]

Jay Rock Inks Multi-Album Deal With Tech N9Ne’s Strange Music
(AllHipHop News) Watts rapper Jay Rock has inked a deal with Tech N9Ne’s Kansas City, Missouri, independent powerhouse label, Strange Music for a multi-record deal. The two rappers decided to enter into a deal together after a pair of successful business collaborations. On September 15th, Jay Rock hit the road on the “Tech N9Ne Independent […]

Mistrial Declared In Buju Banton Case; Singer Seeks Bail
(AllHipHop News) A mistrial has been declared in the drug case of Jamaican reggae singer Buju Banton, who alleged attempted to purchase five kilos of cocaine from an FBI informant last year. According to reports, the 12 jurors could not reach a verdict after four days of deliberating Buju Banton’s guilty, prompting U.S. District Judge […]

Exclusive: Wyclef Hospitalized For Chest Pains; Issues Statement
(AllHipHop News) Rap star/producer Wyclef was recently hospitalized with chest pains.According to sources, the rapper went to the hospital over the weekend. Jean, 37, became exhausted after the past three months, as he worked on his career and a bid for the president of Haiti.”I’m doing fine, just over worked. I Thank every one for […]

Lil’ Wayne’s Birthday Today, Releases ‘I’m Not A Human Being’ Digitally
Incarcerated Rapper Lil’ Wayne has turned 28 today (September 27th). In honor of his birthday, which he spends on Rikers Island, the Cash Money/Young Money rapper is releasing his new album “I Am Not a Human Being” digitally.While serving an eight-month sentence for weapons charges, the rapper expects to be released November 4th, at […]

Kid Cudi Sentenced To Community Service Over Cocaine Charge
(AllHipHop News) Cleveland, Ohio rapper/actor Kid Cudi has pleaded guilty to drug possession charges, after he was busted with liquid cocaine in X. According to TMZ.com, Kid Cudi, born Scott Mescudi pled guilty to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 7th degree, on Friday (September 24th) in court. The rapper was sentenced to […]

Lloyd Banks Speaks On Gold Single Success
Rapper Lloyd Banks has commented on his recent gold plaque for his hit single “Beamer, Benz or Bentley.” Lloyd Banks revealed that the hit single was recorded on a shoestring budget. “Climate wise, as far as the economy goes, it’s a beautiful thing man,” Banks said in a statement. “When you are coming from an […]

Lil Wayne To Appear In Ads For Def Jam Rapstar
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop star Lil Wayne has been tapped to appear in a nationwide advertising campaign for the upcoming video game, Def Jam Rapstar. The New York Post reports that Lil Wayne will appear on billboard ads wearing handcuffs on one wrist to promote the game, which is slated to land in stores on October […]

Converse Unveils Fall 2010 Campaign, Employs Doug E. Fresh and Jim Jones
Converse has announced its new Fall 2010 brand campaign entitled, “The Procession”, featuring product with the iconic Converse “Star Chevron” logo, including the new Star Player Evo shoe. Developed to pay homage to legends of Converses past, present and future and to celebrate basketball along with the breadth of Converse product. The ads for the […]

Veteran Rapper Kid Featured On ‘Real Time With Bill Maher’
(AllHipHop News) Veteran rapper/actor Christopher “Kid” Reid of the Hip-Hop duo Kid-N-Play made a high profile appearance on Bill Maher’s HBO series, Real Time With Bill Maher. The rapper was featured during a spoof of Delaware’s Tea Party Republican candidate Christine O’Donnell, who is attempting to win former Senator Joe Biden’s vacant seat. Kid was […]