Yonkers rap star DMX will star in The Bleeding, a new upcoming horror/action flick about a family of vampires.   In addition to DMX, the movie, also stars Michael Madsen (Reservoir Dogs, Donnie Brasco, Scary Movie 4), Armand Assante (American Gangster, E.R.), Vinnie Jones (Swordfish, Gone In Sixty Seconds,) Kat Von D (L.A. Ink) and […]

Black Eyed Peas member Taboo will add more star power to the second movie adaptation of the popular Street Fighter video game as the newest member of the film’s cast. Although an official announcement has not been made concerning the role Taboo will play, it has been rumored that the 32-year-old rapper will portray Vega […]

A celebration of the contributions of women in Hip-Hop will be the focus of a year-long campaign from the Hip-Hop Association’s (H2A) Womanhood Learning Project (WLP).   The effort will explore and acknowledge the role of women in leadership and other sectors within Hip-Hop culture and the community, as it examines negative media and power […]

A 12-year-old boy was arrested for allegedly throwing a rock through the windshield of Soulja Boy Tell Em’s tour bus during a stop in Bloomington, Illinois on Thursday (March 20).   According to police, Soulja Boy’s tour bus was parked outside of the Hampton Inn West around 7:40 PM when the boy threw the rock […]

Grand Theft Auto players will have a new soundtrack to make moves to, as the latest installment of the popular video game series will include a radio show featuring mixtape DJ Green Lantern.   The show is among the surprises found on the forthcoming Grand Theft Auto IV, which is set in “Liberty City,” a […]

Students of the music business are being taught by producer and author Jermaine Dupri in three separate speaking engagements between now and April 1.   The first of three events, which was organized by the New York Daily News, took last night (March 20) in New York City.   The rapper/mogul kicked off the mini-speaking […]

Sha Money XL, manager of G-Unit rapper Young Buck has released a statement to AllHipHop.com clarifying recent rumors about the Nashville, Tennessee’s status with the group.   Recent reports surfaced quoting Young Buck stating that he had “never seen a royalty check” since signing with G-Unit, despite releasing two hit albums, Straight Outta Cashville (2004) […]

Warner Music Group has re-signed CEO Lyor Cohen to a five-year deal and promoted him to Chairman and CEO of Recorded Music.   The promotion, which doubles Cohen’s salary from $1.5 million dollars to $3 million dollars, is a step up from his previous title of CEO of Recorded Music for North America.   Additionally, […]

Ludacris’ Disturbing Tha Peace record label has partnered with MegaMobile to form a new internet joint venture, WeMix.com.   The Grammy Award winning rapper’s new website is an online community for unsigned singers, songwriters, musicians, rappers and producers.   On the website, upcoming artists can create music and collaborate digitally with other artists across the […]

A release date and director for the new theatrical adaptation of The A-Team have both been confirmed, AllHipHop.com has learned.   The new movie, due out June 12, 2009 will be directed by John Singleton, who has directed movies like Boyz n The Hood, Four Brothers, Baby Boy, Shaft and others.   The storyline of […]

Grammy nominated rapper Paper Boy was arrested on drug charges for the second time on Wednesday (March 19).   According to police, they stopped the rapper for driving with a broken rear brake light.   When officers approached and noticed the odor of marijuana emanating from Paper Boy’s 1994 Mark VIII, they searched the car […]

Atlanta rapper T.I. was on the receiving end of a goodwill gesture Thursday (March 20) as a federal magistrate judge has allowed him to attend Easter services.   The Associated Press reports the ruling will enable T.I. (born Clifford Harris) to spend time away from his home on Sunday (March 23) to go to services […]

The Federal Bureau of Prisons has banned Ethan Brown’s controversial book Snitch: Informants, Cooperators & the Corruption of Justice, AllHipHop.com has learned.   The 273-page- book was banned when Brown attempted to send a copy to incarcerated former drug lord Kenneth “Supreme” McGriff, who is being housed at The USP Florence Admax Prison in Florence, […]

Memphis, Tennessee rapper MJG of the rap duo Eightball & MJG has announced his first solo release in eight years, titled This Might Be the Day.   The album, which is due in stores next month on Atlanta-based label 404 Music, is MJG’s second album since his 1999 solo debut, No More Glory.   404 […]

Missy Elliott and adidas Originals announced today (March 20) the worldwide launch of the Respect M.E. talent competition “Stand Up Be Seen,” which starts this month.   “Stand Up. Be Seen,” aims to recruit 10 female ambassadors for Missy and her urban themed street wear brand Respect M.E.   The Stand Up. Be Seen competition […]

Atlanta rapper Soulja Boy Tellem has announced the 21 & Under tour, a new 23-date-tour of the United States that kicks off next month.   Soulja Boy will hit the road with Lil Mama, V.I.C. and Tiffany Evans starting on April 11 at the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.   The tour […]

Roy Jones Jr. May be well-versed in the sport of boxing, but the former champion hopes to knock out fans with his rap skills on an upcoming new reality TV show.   The series, titled Secret Talents of the Stars, will feature actors, athletes and music artists who will compete against each other by performing […]

The woman that Remy Ma is accused of shooting has withdrawn a $20 million dollar lawsuit against the rapper, according to reports.   Makeda Barnes-Joseph filed the civil suit in December of 2007, claiming that Remy Ma, born Remy Smith, shot her twice in the abdomen during a dispute over $3000 dollars that was missing […]

Britney Spears’ troubles may seem hard to overcome in the eyes of the public, but one person believes the embattled pop star can triumph.   Hip-Hop spiritual advisor Archbishop Don “Magic” Juan is coming to Spears’ aid with his new web site, HelpBishopSaveBritney.com.   The site will present a series of episodes hosted by the […]

Producers Polow Da Don, Nephew, Scott Storch and others are among the producers that have started working with Keyshia Cole on her untitled third CD, which is due in stores around Christmas. Cole, who recently hit the studio to record a track titled “I Got a Thang For You” with Trina, has also officially launched […]