Having created hits for stars as diverse as underground rapper Blu (Below the Heavens) and veteran group Mobb Deep (“Pearly Gates”), acclaimed San Diego producer Exile is now juggling a burgeoning solo career and several new collaboration albums for 2009. Despite being disgusted by today’s urban radio market, Exile crafted his latest opus Radio […]
Rising Houston rapper Trae the Truth will join local councilman Jarvis Johnson this Thursday (December 18) for the 3rd annual “Winter Wonderland,” a Christmas party for students in Houston’s District B that have shown the most improved grades this year.Trae will don Santa the Claus garb to greet arriving kids and hand out toys supplied […]
AllHipHop.com Breeding Ground alum Donny Goines released his official debut album today (December 16), bringing to fruition nearly 3 years of hard work. The Bronx and Harlem-bred rapper’s Minute After Midnite was released via Amalgam Digital and is available exclusively on the online distributor’s website. The album, which was preceded by Goines’ The […]
Houston rapper Mike Jones has announced a new venture with ProConcept Marketing Group, Inc to endorse an exclusive new line of Cognac liquor from the “House of Dobbe’.” Jones and ProConcept will together strategize promotional events and concert tours in major markets to promote the product. Currently, both parties are planning a special […]
Months after his Long Island home was destroyed by fire, rapper 50 Cent is speaking out on the circumstances leading up to the blaze. During an upcoming interview with Access Hollywood‘s TV One Access, the G-Unit frontman revealed his home went up in flames, just days after his ex-girlfriend Shaniqua Tompkins was ordered to […]
Hip-Hop turntablist Rob Swift is making good on his vow to give back to the art of DJ’ing with his upcoming DVD, As the Technics Spin. The DVD, which was directed by Eljay Williams, offers a glimpse into Swift’s creative process as the X-ecutioners member creates his classic battle/showcase sets and reveals the origin […]
As he prepares his long delayed return to the R&B world, singer Ginuwine has enlisted the help of two Hip-Hop heavyweights, one a long-time collaborator. The singer, who rose to superstardom in the late 90s following the success of his debut single “Pony,” is currently in the studio with producer Timbaland working on his […]
The star-studded I Am Music Tour gained a little more wattage yesterday (December 14) as Atlanta rapper Gorilla Zoe announced his last minute addition to the line-up, just hours before the first stop on the tour at Miami’s American Airlines Arena. Zoe joins the Gym Class Heroes, Keri Hilson, Keyshia Cole and T-Pain as […]
The Core DJs have launched an internationally syndicated radio show, which made its debut two weeks ago. The new show has already been picked up by close to 20 radio stations so far, including affiliates in Belgium, Ghana and Lagos, Nigeria. The show, which follows an urban/rhythmic format, is assembled at the top of […]
Houston Hip-Hop star Chamillionaire has been chosen as the co-Grand Marshal of the 15th annual MLK Grande Parade. The rapper will join local businessman Douglas M. Horn and publisher/motivational speaker Dr. Anthony Taylor as host of the parade. Chamillionaire becomes the first rapper to ever serve as Grand Marshal in the MLK Grande […]
Rapper Coolio will appear in the upcoming season of Celebrity Big Brother, which will begin airing in January. Coolio will join a cast that includes actor Verne Troyer aka “Mini Me,” TV host Terry Christian and Scottish socialist politician and former MSP Tommy Sheridan, who also leads the Solidarity party. The series broadcasts […]
With T.I. making an impact on the Billboard albums and singles charts and business alliances made with Killer Mike and Big Boi, 2008 comes as a year of success for Grand Hustle Entertainment.The Atlanta-based company is moving forward towards the New Year as it joins forces with Interscope Records to release the upcoming debut album […]
International rap star Dizzee Rascal became a victim of his own anger with an arrest on Friday (December 12). The rapper, born Dylan Mills, was arrested by police on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon. According to reports, the incident stemmed from a “road rage” incident between the 24-year-old rapper and another driver. […]
Pop culture icon Mr. T is lending his likeness and persona for the first ever Mr. T graphic novel. The upcoming comic book is authored by Christopher Bunting (Action Man), who spearheaded the project’s initial limited edition run of 4,000 copies in February. With the advance edition a success, Bunting is confident there […]
Paul Wall has announced a first quarter return to Hip-Hop with Fast Life, the Houston rapper’s third studio album. The debut single for the new project is “Bizzy Body.” Featuring Webbie and produced by Mouse on da Tracks, the raunchy but radio-directed track reflects on the bedroom techniques of select “hoodrats” and “strippers.” The tentative […]
Grammy nominated rapper Young Jeezy is getting into the holiday spirit today (December 12) and will hand out Christmas gifts to children today (December 12). Jeezy has teamed with The National Lighthouse Foundation to present the gifts during the annual Christmas program at Narvie J. Harris Theme School. The stop is part of […]
Legend LL Cool J has signed to join 50 Cent in performing at the sixth annual Spike TV Video Game Awards. 50 Cent will perform “Get Up,” his Scott Storch-produced lead single on Before I Self-Destruct. The mogul’s performance will include exclusive footage from his new video game 50 Cent: Blood in the […]
Producer-turned-recording executive Jermaine Dupri has launched legal battle against a nightclub and a promoter in his hometown of Atlanta over the unauthorized use of his name, court documents show. The multi-platinum Grammy Award winner filed suit on Tuesday (December 9) against popular nightclub Pure Atlanta and one of the individuals behind the club’s weekly […]
The all-star, 2008 TV adaptation of Lorraine Hansberry’s classic A Raisin in the Sun was nominated today (December 11) by the Golden Globes for Best Motion Picture. The movie gained early buzz through positive reviews of its debut at the Sundance Film Festival. The momentum attracted ABC, who aired the movie to an […]
A number of notables from the Hip-Hop industry will head to Baltimore to attend a Christmas party aimed at benefiting the city’s needy children. Attorney Paul Gardner and his Gardner Law Group, along with local label Unruly Records, will host the event at Gardner’s Baltimore office. Celebrities like Doug E. Fresh, Mya, Angel “Lola” Luv, […]
