The promoters of an upcoming boxing match that was to have featured rapper DMX, claim that in addition to backing out of the fight at the last minute, the rapper has failed to return a deposit.   Promoters also allege the DMX and his manager scammed them using a fake management company.   Thunder Promotions […]

Hip-Hop landmark 1520 Sedgwick Avenue will be honored by a New York Art Committee for its cultural significant to the city.   The address is noted for it’s role in Hip-Hop history as the place DJ Kool Herc gave a small party in a recreational room inside of the building in August of 1973.   […]

Miami rapper Pitbull has been hit with a lawsuit over a canceled concert in Cudahy, California.   TMZ.com reports that El Potrero Night Club filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles County Court, alleging the rapper bailed on a show May 14 concert.   El Potrero claims they paid the rapper $28,000 to perform. On the […]

Black Eyed Peas front man and producer will.I.am has announced the formation of a new awards ceremony that will pay homage to DJ’s and dance music producers.   Will.I.am’s Dipdive Entertainment will co-produce The 1st Annual Data Awards, which recognizes the best talent in the DJ and dance community.   The rapper and the advisory […]

Popular rapper Drake will make an appearance at the 2009 Winter Wonderland Celebration and Toy give away taking place in Los Angeles this weekend.   The rapper will appear in the Sears Court of Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza Mall on (Saturday) December 5th, to sign autographs and give away toys.   Drake will sign autographs […]

Snoop Dogg has teamed with UK based company VoiceSkins.com to launch the rapper’s GPS voice for users of the TomTom GPS navigation system.   The rapper will bring his Hip-Hop flair to the TomTom GPS system with “Snoop Speak” phrases that help users navigate their surroundings.   According to a press release, Snoop offers guidance […]

The New Orleans Police Department arrested six men yesterday (November 30th) during a protest to free incarcerated rapper Lil Boosie and to contest Lil Wayne’s one-year jail sentence.   According to the Times-Picayune, off duty police officers saw the men spray painting the words ‘Free Lil Wayne’ on the side of a building.   The […]

Security guards at Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club in Atlantic City, New Jersey are facing assault charges after a wild altercation took place at the popular sports bar on Saturday (November 28th).   According to club managers, two men from New Jersey began causing trouble inside of the nightclub, scuffling with bouncers, before being thrown out.   […]

R&B crooner Joe vehemently denies rumors and reports that he was embroiled in a fight with Trey Songz that evolved into a huge brawl at a New Jersey concert over the weekend.   On Saturday November 28, Trey Songz celebrated his birthday with a party and a concert at the 501 Lounge in Montclair, New […]

Blur front man Damon Albarn has revealed the guest appearances for the Gorillaz upcoming album, which is titled Plastic Beach. Albarn told the UK’s The Guardian that the album will feature guest appearances from a variety of acts, including Snoop Dogg, Bobby Womack, the Bee Gee’s Barry Gibb and rapper Mos Def. Plastic Beach is […]

R&B singer Nivea and rapper Lil Wayne celebrated the birth of their son today (November 30).   The child, reportedly named Neal, is the second son to be born to Lil Wayne in 2009. The rapper also welcomed a son in September, with actress Lauren London.   Inaccurate reports surfaced last week that Nivea had given […]

Popular Hip-Hop personality DJ Envy resigned from his position at Hot 97 today (November 30) AllHipHop.com has confirmed.   DJ Envy worked at the popular New York Hip-Hop station for over 8-years.   He most recently served as the host of Hot 97’s “New At 2,” a successful afternoon show that played new music from […]

Radio One, owner of urban publication Giant Magazine, has announced that the print edition will cease publication after the upcoming issue is released to newsstands.   Sources told AllHipHop.com that factors in the magazine’s demise included the economic downturn, as well as media dollars being shifted away from print magazines to Internet properties.   The […]

Wyclef Jean and Lauryn Hill will appear on the same stage for separate performances during the Raggamuffin Music Festival, which will take place in Rotorua, New Zealand.   Wyclef Jean and Lauryn Hill will be co-headliners of the festival, which takes place at Rotorua International Stadium and also features headliners Shaggy, Julian Marley, Sly & […]

Rapper Jay-Z is among the top name artist who will perform during next years Isle of Wight Festival in June of 2010.   Jay-Z joins an eclectic group of artist that will perform at the festival, including Blondie, The Strokes, Pink, Blondie, Orbital and Squeeze.   Over 55,000 people are expected to attend the concert, […]

R&B singer Chris Brown has responded to reports that he called Jay-Z a “cornball” during the rapper’s acceptance speech during the American Music Awards.   Brown‘s “cornball” tweet in question came as Jay-Z accepted the award for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist on November 23.   Last night Brown called into DJ Whoo Kid’s Shade 45 […]

Recently freed rapper Shyne spent Thanksgiving Day speaking to hundreds of incarcerated inmates at a prison in Belize.   Shyne spoke with over 400 inmates at Belize’s Hattiesville prison, on Thursday, November 26.   The rapper shared his experiences behind bars for a 1999 shooting, his career and his strategy for post prison, which he […]

Now that 50 Cent’s disappointing first week numbers are official, rival Rick Ross is now claiming victory in their 2009 feud.   In a recent concert for DJ Khaled’s birthday, Ross proclaimed full credit for 50 Cent’s lowest debut week (161,000) of his previously multi-platinum career.   “So we celebrating my n#### birthday, but we’re […]

A controversial new documentary about superstar rapper Lil Wayne has shot to the top of the iTunes movie charts.   QD3 Entertainment’s film The Carter is currently the No. 1 selling documentary on iTunes in the U.S.   In addition to landing the top slot on Apple’s iTunes U.S.’ music store, The Carter is also […]

Famed Director Spike Lee will be honored at an auction to benefit Children’s charity Camp Brooklyn this December.   Camp Brooklyn was founded by Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, who will present Lee with the 20th Anniversary Mickey Mantle Community Service Award.   The auction will raise funds for Camp Brooklyn, which gives children a […]