Omarion Cites Spirtual Reasons For Not Celebrating Valentines Day
(AllHipHop News) As thoughts turn to flowers, chocolates, balloons, cards and romance with someone special for many people this weekend, Valentines Day will be just another day in the life for Omarion. The former B2K frontman, whose music may supply the soundtrack for lovers on Sunday (Feb. 14), revealed that the special day of […]

Hammer Ordered to Pay for Breaking Marketing Contract
(AllHipHop News) MC Hammer has been ordered by pay on a 7-year old default judgment after failing to convince a judge of a court error. Hammer, real name Stanley Burrell, was sued by the owners of PacketSwitch.com for defaulting on a contract to market the company. The Oakland rapper fought the claim on the […]

B.G. Pleads Innocent To Gun Charge
(AllHipHop News) Former Hot Boy member B.G. has pleaded not guilty to a gun possession charge in a New Orleans court yesterday (February 11). B.G., born Christopher Dorsey, was arrested in November 2009, when police stopped a Chevy Tahoe for an undisclosed traffic violation. According to the New Orleans Times-Picayune, a search of […]

EXCLUSIVE: C-Murder Says Young Trump Not His Son; Doesn’t Support Bow Wow Beef
(AllHipHop News) Imprisoned rapper C-Murder has lashed out at published interviews by his alleged son, who discussed the rappers life sentence, while simultaneously disrespecting rappers like Bow Wow, his mother and other rappers. Rapper Young Trump, of The Rich Boyz, appeared on Streetz Disciplez Radio and claimed he was C-Murders son. During the […]

Dr. Dre Files Lawsuit Over The Chronic Royalties
(AllHipHop News) Dr. Dre has filed a lawsuit against Death Row Records, the legendary record label he co-founded with Suge Knight. Dre, born Andre Young, filed a federal lawsuit against the company that purchased Death Row out of bankruptcy, WideAwake-Death Row LLC. According to the lawsuit, Dr. Dre has not seen any royalties […]

Jay-Z and Lebron James to Mentor Dallas Youth
Before this weekends NBA All-Star Game, mogul Jay-Z and Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James will team up to provide mentorship for students at the East Dallas chapter of the Boys and Girls Club. Both men will personally appear at the event to field questions from the students, take pictures, and hand out books. Each participating […]

Rappers Get Major Shine On ‘We Are The World 25 For Haiti’; Track Premieres Tomorrow
(AllHipHop News) The full artist roster for the We Are The World 25 For Haiti) was unveiled yesterday (February 10) and a number of top rappers will be featured on the remake of the 1985 hit single. Kanye West, Busta Rhymes, T-Pain, Lil Wayne, LL Cool J, Kid Cudi, Snoop Dogg, Nipsey Hussle, Fergie, […]

Rick Ross, Floyd Mayweather Squash Beef
(AllHipHop News) The feud between heavyweight Carol City, Florida rapper Rick Ross and multi-division boxing champion Floyd Mayweather has come to an end. According to Ross, the two men met and squashed a beef, which saw both sides making unflattering comments about the other. Additionally, Mayweather took a series of infamous, offensive pictures […]

DJ Too Tuff Assault Charges Dismissed; Continues Fights Against Cancer
(AllHipHop News) Legendary turntablist DJ Too Tuff is now a free man, thanks to a dismissal of assault charges against him. The court ruling, which was administered Tuesday (Feburary 9) night at Philadelphias Criminal Justice Center, concludes a long standing case that stemmed from a November 2008 fight at the Silk City (5th & […]

John Mayer Labeled Racist For Playboy Interview Comments; Singer Issues Apology for N-Word Use
(AllHipHop News) John Mayer may have garnered accolades from various rappers over the years, but the singer/songwriter is apologizing after encountering a different type of feedback from Twitter followers who have labeled him a racist. The reaction from the blogosphere stems from an alcohol-fueled interview Mayer did with Playboy magazine contributing editor Rob Tannenbaum […]

EXCLUSIVE: Timbaland/Dr Dres New Artist Hayes Discusses LP, New First 48 Mixtape
(AllHipHop News) Several months ago Timbaland and Dr. Dre signed their mutual protégé, Hayes and the Hip-Hop world rolled out the red carpet for the Detroit rapper. Fresh off performing select dates with Timbaland on the Shock Value 2 Tour, Hayes is enjoying the buzz he is receiving from his most recent release, First […]

Nelly Selects Miss AppleBottom 2010 In Netherlands (Photos)
(AllHipHop News) Nelly and his clothing line Apple Bottoms have announced the winner of the 2010 Miss Apple Bottom search in The Netherlands. Fifteen women competed for the title of Miss AppleBottoms 2010 in The Netherlands during a fashion show for the 2010 AppleBottom collection. Model Anna Perret, 18, was unanimously chosen over […]

E40 Announces Two New Albums; EMI Secures Release Against Leaks
(AllHipHop News) Vallejo, California rapper E-40 has announced he will release his 13th and 14th album on the same date this March. The veteran rapper has assembled an all-star lineup for the two releases, titled Revenue Retrievin The Day Shift and Revenue Retrievin The Night Shift. Snoop Dogg, Too $hort, Mistah Fab, Gucci […]

Lil Wayne Jail Term Delayed For Oral Surgery
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Lil Wayne appeared before a New York judge this afternoon (February 9) where his sentencing date was officially postponed, so he could receive oral surgery on his teeth. The rapper, who was supposed to begin serving the one-year sentence today, appeared in court flanked by his lawyer and members of the […]

Busta Rhymes Aims To Give Fans ‘Chemo’ On July 4th
Rapper Busta Rhymes has revealed the tentative release date for his upcoming 9th solo album, titled The Chemo. According to Busta, the album will hit stores as The United States celebrates Independence Day on July 4th. When its sizzling in these streets, I think that is the most appropriate time to let go […]

Melyssa Ford Launches Play About Video Vixens
(AllHipHop News) Video model Melyssa Ford has revealed details about an upcoming play that she developed with the director/writer of Jim Jones play. The play is titled For Vixens Who Have Considered Homicide When the Video Became Too Much. According to Ford, who was recently featured in Chris Rocks movie Good Hair, the […]

Sade to Make First Appearance on 106 & Park
(AllHipHop News) Today (February 9), revered singer Sade will begin her TV promotional appearances for her new album with an introduction to younger fans via a performance and interview on 106 & Park. Today also marks the U.S. release on her highly anticipated sixth studio LP Soldier of Love, the first album in 10 years following 2000s multi-platinum […]

AHH Stray News: Akon, Ludacris, Paul Wall
(AllHipHop News) Akon has signed one of Ghanas most popular rappers to his Konvict Music Africa imprint. Hiplife artist Sarkodie is the newest member on the roster and will release his sophomore album Rapaholic via the new deal. Konvict Music Africa is also slated to operate in South Africa and Nigeria, in an attempt to […]

P.Miller Discusses New Orleans’ Victory; Announces School In Haiti
(AllHipHop News) New Orleans rap mogul P. Miller is hopeful The Saints victory over The Colts in Super Bowl XLIV will help the city overcome the devastation inflicted by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The city is celebrating their first Super Bowl victory in history, Mardi Gras and for some, the election of a new […]

Faith Evans Announces Reality Show, New Album
(AllHipHop News) Faith Evans has inked a deal with E1 Television and E1 Music to launch a reality show and new album it was announced today (February 8). The reality show Its All About Faith will chronicle Evans return to the recording industry after a five-year hiatus, in addition to juggling a home life […]