(AllHipHop News) A dispute over a failed movie involving rapper/actor Will Smith and his wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith, is at the heart of a new legal situation between the power couple and a financier for the feature.   Legal papers filed Friday (Feb. 5) in L.A. County Superior Court, note claims by the Smiths that David […]

(AllHipHop News) A new track by Black Eyed Peas rapper will.I.am will debut during Super Bowl XLIV tonight (February 7) during an advertisement for FLO TV titled “Moments.”   The track is a remix of The Who’s classic Rock & Roll song “My Generation,” which calls people to take action on pressing humanitarian concerns.   […]

Influential producer James Dewitt Yancey, AKA J Dilla, was born today (February 7, 1974).   The Detroit producer, who began collecting records at the age of two, made a name for himself in Detroit’s Hip-Hop scene with groups with Phat Kat (1st Down) and the late Proof (5 Elementz).    J. Dilla eventually settled with […]

(AllHipHop News) The legacy of rapper Big Pun is being honored today (February 7) as his son releases a tribute record titled “Glamour Life 2010.”  Big Pun died of a massive heart attack on February 7, 2000. He is survived by his wife his ex-wife, Lisa Rios and three children, including his son, rapper “Baby Pun.”  Baby […]

Hip-Hop star Nelly has joined with DUB Edition magazine and Ford to create his very own limited edition 2011 Ford Mustang GT. The vehicle was modified to adhere to Nelly’s personal style. It features a black gloss exterior paint job, 22-24 inch rims, Pirelli tires, and black racing stripes. Inside, the DUB edition car offers […]

(AllHipHop News) Recently freed rapper Shyne was denied entry into the United Kingdom early yesterday morning (February 4).   The rapper attempted to enter London via Cancun, Mexico, because he cannot enter the United States.   He was deported from the United States and sent to Belize upon his release from prison, after serving eight […]

(AllHipHop News) Just days after deleting her Twitter account, Internet celebrity Tila Tequila revealed she is launching a record label and management company.   According to Tequila, she recently launched Little Miss Trendsetter Management LLC in addition to launching Tila Tequila Records.   The first artist on the record label is former B2K member Raz […]

Next week, Atlanta-based entertainment company Rival Entertainment will helm two special concerts featuring critically-acclaimed songstress Nneka and Hip-Hop legend Snoop Dogg.   After years of popularity overseas courtesy of her first two albums (Victim of Truth and No Longer at Ease), the Nigerian born Nneka has launched her second extensive US tour to promote her […]

(AllHipHop News) Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit has inked a deal with VH1 to produce a made for TV comedic drama about two best friends and their views on relationships.   The untitled flick is set in Atlanta and revolves around two African-American women, Keisha, a former video dancer and Val, an aspiring fashion mogul.   […]

(AllHipHop News) Former Ruff Ryder rapper Drag-On recently inked a deal with Universal to release his upcoming album. It’s been three years since Drag-On’s last album, Hood Environment.   Now he’s ready to step back into the industry and put himself and his team back on the map.   “I got the album dropping real […]

(AllHipHop News) A judge has sentenced popular rapper Soulja Boy to a year of probation over an October 2009 incident in Henry County, Georgia.   The rapper was among a group of about 40 people who were shooting a video in an abandon house.   When police officers arrived to investigate complaints in the area, […]

(AllHipHop News) The National Museum of Hip-Hop (NMoH) has announced their 2010 Hall of Hip-Hop Awards, which annually inducts legends and icons into the organization’s Hall of Fame.   This year’s event will be televised, and seeks to recognize icons in all of the universally recognized elements of Hip-Hop culture: emceeing, DJing, graffiti art, and […]

(AllHipHop News) Young Jeezy will officially release his new mixtape Trap Or Die II, with DJ Drama this weekend in Miami. The pair patched up their strained relationship in surprise interview on DJ Drama’s Gangsta Grillz Radio show in December of 2009. Gucci Mane also called in and squashed his beef with Jeezy during the […]

(AllHipHop News) Rap star Eve is part of a U.S. Senate investigation into the illicit laundering of millions of foreign dollars by her former boyfriend, Teodorin Nguema Obiang.   Obiang is the son of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of oil rich Equatorial Guinea, a small West African country.   Investigators claim Obiang laundered hundreds […]

(AllHipHop News) Eminem has responded to rumors sparked by a tabloid report that stated he had reunited and fathered a new child with his ex-wife, Kim Mathers.   Star Magazine claimed that Eminem and Kim Mathers had reunited for a third time and were expecting a child.   “Contrary to false rumors spread by unreliable […]

(AllHipHop News) A new track by Brooklyn rapper Foxy Brown hit the Internet today (February 4).   The song, titled “Let Em Know” is the latest release from Foxy Brown and features M.O.P. group member Lil Fame and rapper BAM.    The 4 minute and five second track, which was produced by Easy Mo Bee, […]

(AllHipHop News) Jay-Z filed a lawsuit in Federal Court in New York claiming that Highland Capital Management is attempting to bleed him over a hotel that was never opened.   Jay-Z is suing Highland and NexBank, claiming the companies deliberately dragged on renegotiations of a $52 million loan, which cost the mogul $20,000 per day. […]

(AllHipHop News) General Steele of Smif N Wessun will celebrate Black History Month with a new album filled with political commentary on the state of America and the world.   The rapper will release the second installment of his Amerikkka’s Nightmare series with the 12-track album Children of War   The album features guest appearances by […]

(AllHipHop News) The independently produced film Twelve which stars 50 Cent in a leading role, was recently bought at The Sundance Film Festival by the film unit of Hannover House, a independent publisher and media company.   The film, which is directed by Joel Schumacher and based on the novel of the same name, sold […]

Rapper/activist/reality show star Fonzworth Bentley has teamed with Jet Magazine for a column with the upcoming relaunch of JET Magazine.   Today (February 3), JET revealed a brand new strategy and unveiled a new logo, new sections and a new layout for the magazine, which will feature Trey Songz on the cover of the relaunch. […]