‘Souljah Boy’ of Cleveland Sought For $22K Child Support Bill
(AllHipHop News) The man who accused Atlanta rapper Soulja Boy of stealing his rap name is now a wanted man, as Cleveland police are seeking the rapper for failing to pay tens of thousands of dollars in back child support.Police are seeking Willie Lyons aka Souljah Boy, a former member of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony’s side group […]

Jay-Z Appearance In Trenton Not Confirmed
(AllHipHop News) Representatives for a peace rally taking place in Trenton New Jersey have revealed that superstar rapper Jay-Z is not confirmed to attend the rally.News broke yesterday (April 5th) that a coalition of rappers led by Russell Simmons and the Rev. Al Sharpton would hold a Stop the Violence rally this weekend, after a […]

Lost Boyz Working On New LP; Land Endorsement Deal With Eyewear Co.
(AllHipHop News) South Jamaica, Queens Hip-Hop group the Lost Boyz have added two new group members to the lineup and are gearing up for a new studio album. The group has added members Dramatic Da DJ and Black Smoke to the group, which includes Mr. Cheeks and Pretty Lou. Another member, Freaky Tah, was gunned […]

Nicki Minaj Tapped For Rihanna’s ‘Last Girl On Earth’ Tour
Rapper Nicki Minaj will head out on the road as an opening act for Rihannas 2010 Last Girl On Earth tour of North America. The 25-date tour begins July 2nd at the White River Amphitheater in Seattle, Washington and ends August 25th at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The tour will be a visual […]

Bounty Killer Busted For Assaulting Girlfriend; Jamaican Artists’ Visas Revoked
(AllHipHop News) Popular Jamaican dancehall artist Bounty Killer was arrested today (April 5th) at his home on the island, for allegedly attacking his girlfriend. According to reports, Bounty Killer, born Rodney Price, was taken into custody by the St. Andrew North Police for the attack, which allegedly occurred when he attempted to end their three-year […]

Styles P. Announces New Release ‘Ghost Dub Dime’
(AllHipHop News) Yonkers, New York rapper and Lox member Styles P. has announced he is releasing a new mixtape with E1 Music this May. The mixtape, titled The Ghost Dub-Dime, is the latest project from the rapper, who also recently inked a book deal with Random House to release a fictional novel titled Invincible. In […]

Trenton Mayor Snubs Jay-Z, Russell Simmons Rally
(AllHipHop News) Mayor Doug Palmer of Trenton, New Jersey has vowed to stay away from a rally in the city this Saturday (April 10th) featuring Hip-Hop moguls Jay-Z and Russell Simmons. According to reports, Jay-Z and Simmons will lead a group organizing a rally as a reaction to the news that a 15-year-old girl sold […]

AHH Stray News: Pete Rock & Roy Ayers, Common at MSG, Lupe’s Manager Loses Appeal
(AllHipHop News) Renowned producer Pete Rock will headline a tribute to jazz musician Roy Ayers on April 24th. Pete Rock is among the musicians who will collaborate on stage and honor Ayers, who will be in attendance to witness the unique performance. Pete Rock will be joined by The Robert Glasper Experiment, who will perform […]

Jacob The Jeweler Heads To Halfway House
(AllHipHop News) Jacob the Jeweler was transferred to a half-way house last week, after having a 2 ½ year prison term reduced by six months, for good behavior. Jacob the Jeweler was extremely popular in Hip-Hop circles, counting rappers like Sean Diddy Combs, Jay-Z and 50 Cent, as clients, in addition to pop stars like […]

Jay-Z, Russell Simmons Rally For 7-Year-Old Gang Rape Victim
(AllHipHop News) A number of Hip-Hop heavyweights will head to Trenton, New Jersey in support of this weekend’s “Stop the Violence rally.Hip-Hop superstar Jay-Z will head to Trenton for the rally, after hearing the shocking story of a seven-year-old girl, who was gang raped in an apartment in the city on March 28th. Russell Simmons […]

Dr. Dre Creates Headphones for Boston Red Sox, Confirms Single with Jay-Z
(AllHipHop News) Elite producer Dr. Dre visited Fenway Park yesterday to promote a Red Sox version on his popular Beats by Dr. Dre headphone line. Dre and Interscope CEO Jimmy Iovine met the ballclub before the Red Soxs season opener with their hated rival, the New York Yankees. Dre suited up in Red Sox gear and tried […]

Wyclef Raises Almost $10 Mil For Haiti; Ambassador Defends Rapper
(AllHipHop News) Wyclef Jeans Yele Haiti non-profit organization has raised almost $10 million dollars in donations since an earthquake struck the nation in January. According to recent filings, Yele has taken in a total of $9,139,324 in donations since a 7.0 earthquake leveled Port-Au-Prince, leaving over #,000,000 dead and millions wounded and displaced. The organization […]

Root Canal Forces Juelz To Cancel Show Abruptly
(AllHipHop News) Fans of rapper Juelz Santana in Grand Rapids, Michigan were disappointed last night (April 3) when the popular rapper canceled his show, due to medical reasons. Santana was supposed to perform at Club 131, which is located inside of the Deltaplex Arena and Conference Center. Fans who arrived were given a flyer instructing […]

Erykah Badu Charged Over Video
Erykah Badu was charged with disorderly conduct over the video for Window Seat, in which the soul singer stripped nude. She will be sent a citation and may have to pay a fine up to $500, according to TMZ.com. The controversial video was shot in Dallas, TX and a woman filed indecency complaint with the […]

Floyd Mayweather Jr. Could Lose $600k In Dispute Over Rapper Freck Billionaire
Boxing champ Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been hit with a lawsuit over Philadelphia rapper Freck Billionaire. Just for You Entertainment filed a lawsuit against Mayweather, claiming the boxer stole Freck Billionaire and signed him to Philthy Rich Records, the label Mayweather heads up. Freck Billionaire was originally signed to Mayweathers imprint in 2008, but the […]

T.I. To Release New ‘Aggressive Album’ August 24th
(AllHipHop News) Rapper T.I. has revealed that August 24th is the official release date for his new untitled album, his first since 2008s####, Paper Trail.T.I. was sentenced to a year in prison last May, for attempting to purchase machine guns and silencers in October of 2007. He is currently finishing the terms of his sentence. […]

Remy Ma Gets Good News On Second Appeal
(AllHipHop News) Incarcerated female rapper Remy Ma recently won a second appeal in an attempt to gain her freedom, after being sentenced to eight years in prison for shooting a friend in 2007. Remy Ma was convicted of shooting her friend Makeda Barnes-Joseph in the stomach after $3,000 went missing from the rappers purse after […]

Virginia Beach Police Not Happy With 50 Cent April Fools Joke
(AllHipHop News) Police in Virginia beach are upset with a local radio stations April Fools Day joke involving superstar rapper 50 Cent. Radio station Z104 made an announcement claiming that 50 Cent was shooting a video at Mount Trashmore tonight. “It was a joke and we appreciate that. But, as a police department we have […]

Master P. Jumps Into MMA World To Raise Money For Haiti
(AllHipHop News) Master P. will jump into the world of Mixed Martial Arts next week during a fight designed to raise proceeds for Haiti. Miller will serve as a judge during the WGC Fight for Haiti MMA bout taking place at the Pasadena Convention Center on April 9th in Pasadena, Texas. Rapper Chamillionaire, Marcus Spears, […]

Jeezy Inspired by B.I.G.; Pac On Thug Motivation 103
(AllHipHop News) A new song by rapper Jeezy hit the Internet last night titled Mamma Told Me featuring Esther Dean. The track is taken from Jeezys anticipated album, Thug Motivation 103. In anticipation of the album, Jeezy has changed his name, by dropping the Young and will have a more focused attitude on this album. […]