Beef Sprouts Up Between Wale And Kid Cudi
Kid Cudi and Wale are at odds and the fray has spilled into the public. The bulk of the beef manifested itself in an interview with Complex magazine, where Kid Cudi explained that he was unf**kwittable. He said that Wale, a former friend, made reference to him where there was a comparison to various genres […]

Foxy’s Brother Pleads Not Guilty To Theft Charges; Re-Arrested In Court
(AllHipHop News) Foxy Brown’s brother/former manager Gavin Marchand appeared in court yesterday to plead not guilty to identity theft charges, but was rearrested on the spot afterwards. According to the New York Daily News, Marchand pleaded not guilty after he was caught with three associates at designer store Hermes, using a forged American Express card. […]

Educational Documentary Featuring Reverend Al Sharpton, ‘Beyond the Bricks’, Enlists Hip-Hops Acts for PSAs
(AllHipHop News) A bevy of African-American politicians, community activists, musicians and prominent business leaders are coming together to support the Beyond the Bricks documentary and community engagement tour.The Beyond The Bricks campaign is designed as a three-fold project with the 10-city community engagement tour beginning on September 18th to the Top 10 cities with the […]

Busta Rhymes Sued For $250K For Throwing Glass At Woman
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Busta Rhymes is facing more court action and his been sued for $250,000 by a woman who claims he threw a glass at her at Mr. Chow’s in Beverly Hills, California. According to the lawsuit, which was filed earlier this week, a woman named Devin Cooper and a companion were eating at […]

T.I. Fails Drug Test, Ordered To Appear Before Judge
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop star T.I. failed a drug test with his probation officer and tested positive for marijuana and codeine, the active ingredient in the illegal drink “Sizzurp.”T.I. was stopped around 10:40PM on September 1st for allegedly making an illegal U-turn on the Sunset Strip. When officers searched the car they found ecstasy on the […]

More Promoters Sued For Scamming Deposits To Book Drake, Ciara
(AllHipHop News) Two more promoters have been hit with lawsuits stemming from attempts to book superstar rapper Drake. According to a lawsuit filed on September 13th in Dallas District Court, promoters Carlos Goodspeed aka Golden Child and Jason “DJ J Rudd” Rudd are named in a lawsuit, claiming they took deposits from a Dallas-Texas, based […]

Wale, Roscoe Dash, J. Cole Team Up To Educate Kids
(AllHipHop News) Tomorrow (September 17th), Washington D.C. rapper Wale will team up with Atlanta’s Roscoe Dash and Fayetteville, North Carolina rapper J. Cole for their “School of Rock” initiative. The trio will hit local schools to mentor children, to increase their interests in musical arts, physical education, community service and academic achievement. The rappers will […]

Radio Personality Big Boy Jumps Into Film Biz With ‘Exit Strategy’
(AllHipHop News) Nationally syndicated radio host Big Boy has announced that he will executive produce a new feature length film via his production company, Ida’s Son Productions. Principal photography on Exit Strategy began shooting this month around Los Angeles and North Hollywood, according to award-winning personality, Big Boy . The romantic comedy centers around a […]

Nas Releasing Lost Tapes Volume 2
(AllHipHop News) Nas has finally posted a message on his Twitter (@nas) that many of his fans have been waiting on for a long time.”It’s coming… LOST TAPES VOLUME TWO!!!” Nas posted on his page. The Queens rapper will revisit the 2002 original Lost Tapes concept and will deliver a compilation of songs that didnt […]

Hip-Hop Theater Festival Celebrate 10-Years With New Program
(AllHipHop News) Later this month, the Hip-Hop Theater Festival (HHTF) will celebrate its 10-year anniversary with live, professionally executed theater written by members of the Hip-Hop generation, organizers told AllHipHop.com today (September 16th). The HHTF has collaborated with leading arts venues, including Dance Theater Workshop and Harlem Stage, to create fully produced main stage works, […]

Posthumous Pimp C. Album Hits Stores This October
(AllHipHop News) The third solo album by late UGK member Chad “Pimp C.” Jones will hit stores this October, according to representatives for Rap-A-Lot Records. The new album features an all-star lineup of Hip-Hop artists like founding UGK group member Bun B., Trill label mates Webbie & Lil Boosie, E-40, Drake, Chamillionaire, Too $hort, Rick […]

T.I. Concert At Penn State Canceled
(AllHipHop News) On going legal issues have forced Atlanta rapper T.I. to cancel a highly anticipated upcoming show next weekend in Pennsylvania. T.I. was supposed to his the stage at Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center next Friday (September 24th), but organizers have announced the show has been unexpectedly canceled. According to the Bryce Jordan Center, […]

Terrence Howard, Taraji Henson Tapped For 2010 Soul Train Awards
(AllHipHop News) Hustle & Flow actor and actress Actor Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson will team up to host the 2010 Soul Train Awards. The special will be taped at the Cobb Energy Center in Atlanta this November and will air on BET’s new channel, Centric. While fans cannot attend the invite-only awards ceremony, […]

Buckshot, Dru Ha Release Manual for Music Industry Success
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop veterans Buckshot and Dru Ha are set to reveal the secret to their longevity as independent artists in the recording business. This year marks the 15-year anniversary of Duck Down Music, the pioneering label that has released classic albums by Black Moon, Boot Camp Clik, Heltah Skeltah, Smif-N-Wessun, KRS-One and others. To […]

Skillz Announces New Album ‘The World Needs More Skillz’
(AllHipHop News) Veteran, Richmond, Virginia rapper Skillz has announced the release of a new album titled The World Needs More Skillz, which will land in stores this October. The album is the follow-up to Skillz’ 2008 album The Million Dollar Backpack. According to Skillz, he recorded over 200 songs for The World Needs More Skillz, […]

Common and Queen Latifah’s ‘Just Wright’ releases on DVD
(AllHipHop News) If you didn’t get a chance to see Just Wright— which stars Common, Queen Latifah and Paula Patton– when it hit theaters this spring, now you can pick up a copy of the film on DVD for your own collection. The romantic comedy tells the story of a certain leading NBA Point Guard […]

Lloyd Banks Snags Kanye, Em, Styles P. For ‘Hunger For More 2’
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Lloyd Banks has scored some major firepower for his upcoming album, Hunger For More 2. According to 50 Cent, Eminem has contributed a track to Lloyd Banks’ upcoming album, which is slated to hit stores. “Banks got a real heavy album,” 50 Cent revealed. “Hunger For More 2 is gonna be classic! […]

Exclusive: Young Buck Comments On Leaked Track ‘Blues” Featuring Game
(AllHipHop News) Former G-Unit members Game and Young Buck have teamed up on a new song titled “Blues,” which recently hit the Internet. The song is of significance, as both Game and Young Buck were kicked out of G-Unit after butting heads with the label’s frontman, 50 Cent. “Blues,” which was produced by Drumma Boy, […]

Producer Drumma Boy Launches International Competition For Talent
(AllHipHop News) Producer Drumma Boy has announced a talent search and tour of Europe that he hopes will connect him with the best in Hip-Hop and R&B on a global scale.The producer, who has made hits for artists like Kanye West, Young Jeezy, Drake, T.I., Usher, Rick Ross, Flo Rida and others, will launch the […]

J. Period Reunites Pete Rock & CL Smooth On New Mixtape
(AllHipHop News) John Legend and The Roots have announced an official mixtape with DJ J. Period, in support of their collaboration album Wake Up!, which is due in stores next Tuesday (September 21st). The lead single on the mixtape is a song that features John Legend & The Roots called Our Generation.”The remix to “Our […]