Controversial R&B singer Chris Brown appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom today (April 6), where he pleaded not guilty to two felony counts of aggravated assault and criminal threats.   The 19-year-old singer was charged for his role in the violent beating of his girlfriend and superstar artist Rihanna, during an argument on February 8. […]

Multi-platinum rapper Ludacris confirmed the addition of fellow Atlanta rapper Lil’ Scrappy to his Disturbing Tha Peace imprint during a performance in their city Sunday night (April 5).   The announcement comes two weeks after rumors surfaced about Scrappy’s departure from Lil’ Jon’s BME Recordings and Warner Brothers Records.   As one of the headliners […]

Rapper 50 Cent will has landed a role in the upcoming film Twelve, Variety reports. The movie stars Kiefer Sutherland, Chace Crawford, Emma Roberts and centers around a new York drop-out turned drug dealer. His life takes a turn for the worst when his cousin is murdered on a Harlem playground and his best friend […]

After receiving much critical acclaim following 2008’s I Pledge Allegiance to the Grind II, Killer Mike has set his talents on a new LP celebrating Atlanta’s rich Hip-Hop history.   Dubbed Underground Atlanta, the project was originally conceived several years ago during MTV’s My Block: Atlanta series, which brought together the city’s Hip-Hop stars for […]

Sidetracked for years by label disputes that held up scores of material, Brooklyn duo M.O.P. has finally confirmed the release of their first album of new material in 9 years.   Christened The Foundation, the new LP will represent a return to M.O.P.’s 90’s form.   Serving as co-executive producer will be DJ Premier, with […]

Bishop Lamont has vehemently denied all reports that he’s no longer signed to Aftermath Records, the label owned by Dr. Dre. “Last time I checked, I’m still on Aftermath – that’s news to me,” the rapper said in an online video. “This isn’t the first time this has happened.” The rapper was signed to Dr. […]

Veteran producer Tony D. was killed in a tragic car accident last night (April 4) in his hometown of Hamilton, New Jersey.   Police said Tony D., born Anthony Depula, lost control over his 2002 Jeep when it struck the fence of a local cemetery, causing the vehicle to flip onto its passenger side.   […]

Pioneering Hip-Hop group Run-DMC was officially inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio tonight (April 4).   The duo was honored during a star-studded gala that saw Little Anthony and the Imperials, Wanda Jackson, Metallica, Jeff Beck and Bobby Womack, inducted into the prestigious music Hall of Fame.   Thousands of fans […]

Bishop Lamont has been released or dropped from Aftermath Records, the label founded by Dr. Dre. At press time, the reason for the severance was unknown, but the separation occurred Thursday or Friday, according to sources. While there is significant speculation, insiders said that Lamont did not see the move coming. There as been no […]

Bishop Lamont has been released or dropped from Aftermath Records, the label founded by Dr. Dre. At press time, the reason for the severance was unknown, but the separation occurred Thursday or Friday, according to sources. While there is significant speculation, insiders said that Lamont did not see the move coming. There as been no […]

Rick Ross may have 50 Cent and his forthcoming album, Deeper Than Rap, on his mind, but the rapper recently took time out to provide a boost for his group, Carol City Cartel (Triple C’s).   Sources told AllHipHop.com that Ross has secured a distribution deal for the collective through Def Jam Records.   The […]

Just months after being released from prison and and reuniting with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, group member Flesh-N-Bone is back in prison for violating his probation.   Flesh, born Stanley Howse, was pulled over yesterday (April 2) in Canyon County, California, for driving with a defective brake light.   A search of his vehicle turned up unnamed […]

This week, legal documents were made public of a February 2009 lawsuit launched by Cash Money Records against DJ Drama’s Aphilliates Music Group.   The lawsuit brought much speculation on the current status of Drama and Wayne’s relationship, as the two have collaborated regularly since 2005 on their acclaimed Dedication mixtape series.   According to […]

West Coast rap mainstays Kurupt and DJ Quik are prepping the release of what will be the eighth non-group release for each.   The new project, titled The Blaqkout is set to hit stores June 9 via Quik’s Fontana/Universal distributed imprint, Mad Science Recordings.   With Quik handling all production duties on the LP, the […]

Rapper/producer Wyclef Jean will be among a group of musicians being honored later this month by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP).   The entertainer will receive the ASCAP Creative Voice Award at the organization’s 26th annual Pop Music Awards.   The invitation-only event, which will take place April 22, 2009 at […]

Rapper C-Murder has launched a website to help raise funds for his legal battle in regards to his upcoming murder re-trial.   The domain name is registered to Kernell Reynolds, who also doubles as the President of C-Murder’s Tru Records.   Miller, 38, is preparing to stand trial for a second time.   “We established […]

Today (April 3), Jay-Z’s Rocawear’s mobile “Roc Pop Shop” store will return to New York City for a special four day engagement.   Developed by David Ashen of D-ASH design, the Roc Pop Shop is a 50-foot long trailer that expands to 1000 square feet when opened.   Doubling as a “mobile lounge,” Jay-Z envisioned […]

A man who allegedly stalked Oscar winning actor/singer Jamie Foxx is now in police custody.   The man, identified as 49-year-old Steven Taliver, was arrested Tuesday (March 31) and charged with burglary, making criminal threats, false imprisonment and harassment.   The arrest came nine days after Taliver tried to enter Foxx’s hotel room in Philadelphia, […]

Lil’ Wayne and his Young Money Entertainment imprint, through which Wayne is singed to Cash Money and Universal Records, have filed a multi-level civil suit against QD3 Entertainment and its affiliate Digerati Holdings, LLC in connection with the critically acclaimed 2009 documentary The Carter.   In an elaborate and at times flowery suit, filed in […]

This summer, embattled multi-platinum star DMX is looking to put his recent non-music troubles behind him by headlining 2009’s Ambush 2.0 Tour.   The nationwide event will run from June through August, and then kick off an international leg from September through December 2009.   Confirmed opening sets for the tour include Beanie Sigel, Freeway, […]