Today (July 17th) marks the birthday of legendary Gang Starr founder Keith “Guru” Elam, who died from cancer on April 19th. The rapper, who died in a firestorm of controversy, would have turned 49-years-old today. “We honor Guru on his birthday and wish to thank the fans and supporters from around the world for the […]

(AllHipHop News) Plies is off the hook in relation to a shooting that took place in Gainesville, Florida during a concert featuring the rapper and Lil’ Boosie that left five people injured. Members of Plies’ entourage were accused of firing three rounds into a crowd of about 1,000 people at Club 238, during a dispute […]

(AllHipHop News) Floyd Mayweather has missed a deadline for a boxing showdown with Manny Pacquiao, causing insiders to speculate that a fight between the two men won’t happen this year. Negotiations between the two men had been happening quietly, outside of the media and behind closed doors. There was an internal deadline set for Friday […]

(AllHipHop News) Lil Kim is quickly working on her new album, but also revealed she was assisting Dr. Dre on the producer’s own comeback album. “I am working on my album,” said Lil Kim. “I’m gonna be dropping some singles soon. I’m not concentrated on dropping an album so soon, but I will be dropping […]

(AllHipHop News) R&B crooner The Dream, born Terius Nash, recently  issued statement regarding recent allegations of infidelity about his failed relationship with Christina Milian. “I would love to tell the truth as to why my relationship wasn’t successful,” The Dream stated in an emotional letter to his fans. “But today that is between me and […]

(AllHipHop.com) After gaining the attention of fans earlier this week with a heart felt letter from behind bars, incarcerated New Orleans rapper Lil’ Wayne is making headlines in a less favorable way.Apparently the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is after Lil’ Wayne’s fortunes, seeking over $1.13 million dollars in back taxes for the years 2004, 2005 […]

(AllHipHop News) Geto Boys rapper Bushwick Bill was in Atlanta Immigration Court yesterday (July 16th) where he is facing deportation to his native homeland of Jamaica. Rumors about Bushwick Bill’s status as a citizen in the United States was questioned shortly after the VH1 2010 Hip Hop Honors in June, after the pint-sized rapper missed a […]

(AllHipHop News) Oakland, California rap star Too $hort was arrested in Boise Idaho, after he was involved in a fight during a performance early Thursday morning (July 15th). According to reports, Too $hort and another man fought with security guards, after they allegedly refused to let several underage girls backstage at the Knitting Factory. Too […]

Hip-Hop legend Afrika Bambaataa and famed British DJ Mike Pickering will be spinning at the HighBar this July to kick off Manchester City Football Club’s pre-season tour. The pair will entertain the crowd in a beat battle to decide which style of beats the audience prefers – the New York styled beats from Bambaataa or […]

(AllHipHop News) A lawyer who represented Baton Rouge Hip-Hop label Trill Entertainment was in court yesterday, to answer allegations that he interfered in an attempted-murder probe involving Trill’s CEOs. Baton Rouge lawyer Peter Q. John is accused of interfering with a criminal probe, for allegedly attempting to have attempted murder charges against Trill’s Melvin Vernell […]

(AllHipHop News) Ricky Rozay took the time to pay tribute to black gang members Larry Hoover and Big Meech at a recent promotional event for his album Teflon Don, in Chicago “I want to salute Chicago, before this, I want to salute Mr. Larry Hoover, I want to salute Big Meech” Rick Ro$$ said prior […]

(AllHipHop News) Ricky Rozay took the time to pay tribute to black gang members Larry Hoover and Big Meech at a recent promotional event for his album Teflon Don, in Chicago “I want to salute Chicago, before this, I want to salute Mr. Larry Hoover, I want to salute Big Meech” Rick Ro$$ said prior […]

(AllHipHop News) Swizz Beatz’ wife Mashonda has revealed details about the couples split and how she found out hit making producer was having an affair with R&B star Alicia Keys. In a new interview with Vibe.com, Mashonda reveals that Swizz Beatz admitted to having an affair with Alicia Keys on Mother’s Day in 2008, six […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Lil’ Wayne recently wrote to fans from jail and described his life behind bars on Rikers Island.”I wake up around 11 a.m. Have some coffee. Call my kids, and my wonderful mother. I then shower up. Read fan mail,” Lil Wayne wrote in a letter posted on weezythanxyou.com.After that, the hip-hop star […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Jay-Z will headline Alicia Keys’ annual Black Ball charity event this September at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York.  Jay-Z will be joined by Alicia Keys and Sade during the event, which will raise funds for Keys’ charity Keep A Child Alive. The organization has been holding the Black Ball fundraiser since […]

(AllHipHop News) Rock from the acclaimed group Heltah Skeltah has been found not guilty in an attempted murder case stemming from a shooting incident that left a pimp paralyzed. Dru Ha, the CEO of Duck Down Records, made the announcement. “Exhale for Rock & congratulations to his attorney Kenneth Montgomery for the NOT GUILTY VERDICT! […]

(AllHipHop News) Cam’ron has announced an August release date for his upcoming album Gunz N’ Butta featuring the Harlem native’s newest protégé, Vado. Vado, who is also from Harlem, co-wrote the 16-track album with Cam’ron, including the lead single “Speaking in Tungs.””It’s our first album and I promise it’s so much of a classic,” Vado […]

(AllHipHop News) Missy Elliott arrived in Jerusalem today (July 14th) for a controversial performance in Israel, despite an international boycott and a new standoff with a Libyan ship trying to deliver aid to Gaza.According to publicists for the platinum selling rapper and critically acclaimed producer, Missy Elliott is in town for two days. During her […]

(AllHipHop News) Will Smith’s Overbrook Entertainment is developing a movie for Sony that will be based on modern-day explorer/neuroscience professor Dr. S. Allen Counter. Counter is currently the director of the Harvard Foundation of Harvard University and has authored and produced a number of books about African’s and African-Americans.According to Variety, Will Smith is attached […]

Canadian rapper Drake revealed that he has started working on the follow up to his chart-topping album Thank Me Later. “Started my new album last night too…ok I’m done,” the rapper tweeted today (July 14th). According to Drake, he will be shooting the video for his third single “Miss Me” featuring Lil Wayne tomorrow at […]