With the fate of 1520 Sedgwick Avenue hanging in the balance, Hip-Hop co-founder DJ Kool Herc is issuing a call for supporters of the genre to help save the culture’s official birthplace.   AllHipHop.com has learned that Kool Herc’s clothing company Sedgwick & Cedar Corp will launch Save 1520, a charitable collection of tees, hats […]

Big Oomp Camp Allstar member Baby D announced the release of a new album titled A-Town Secret Weapon. The Decatur native has been a member of the Big Oomp camp since 1994, when Big Oomp launched his legendary independent label/record store chain. The album is the first release under the Koch Urban South imprint, which […]

When viewers tune into the season finale of Run’s House tonight (Jan 17), they will be joining the Simmons’ in welcoming the latest addition to their family.   Rev. Run and his wife Justine will introduce their new adopted daughter to world on the last episode of Season Four.   “It’s been four months since […]

Roy Jones Jr. and Felix Trinidad Jr. may not be the only ones squaring off at ringside during the “Bring on the Titans” HBO Boxing pay-per-view event this Saturday (January 19) in New York.   Atlanta rapper Pastor Troy has come forward, claiming that he will be walking Jones to the ring in Madison Square […]

Wyclef is world renowned as a producer, but he is also an accomplished business man and the Haiti-born rapper has charged that pop star Michael Jackson owes him money.   The revelation came from the rapper/producer during a stop in Sweden.   After being asked if he was jealous of Akon and Will.I.Am, who have […]

Duck Down Records artist Rock, of the group Heltah Skeltah, is set to appear in court in Brooklyn, NY tomorrow (Jan 18) to find out if he will be indicted on second degree attempted murder and related charges, his lawyer Kenneth Montgomery told AllHipHop.com.   According to Montgomery, Rock is currently is being held by […]

For the first time in Hip-Hop history, a college fraternity is dedicating itself to the four elements of Hip-Hop, and in the process they are becoming the first Hip-Hop fraternity in existence.   Eta Iota Rho, also known as HIP, was founded by Quinnton Parker, Justin Wolverton, and Keane Rowley, three young break-dancers who weren’t […]

Rapper Foxy Brown filed an appeal with the New York State Supreme Court on Tuesday (January 15), requesting that her current jail sentence be cut short, due to “emergency” medical conditions.   According to The New York Post, the appeal requested that Brown, born Inga Marchand, either be released or allowed to serve the remaining […]

Chicago Hip-Hop collective Crucial Conflict will release a new album titled Planet Crucon (pronounced “crew-con”), their first in nine years.   The group, which consists of original members Coldhard, Wildstyle, Kilo and Never, exploded on to the national scene with the release of their hit single “Hay,” which topped the Billboard charts in 1996.   […]

Carol City, Florida native Rick Ross has been confirmed to walk eight-time world champ Roy Jones Jr. to the ring to face Felix “Tito” Trinidad during the “Bring on the Titans” boxing event, AllHipHop.com has learned.   The highly anticipated “Bring on the Titans” Pay-Per-View boxing match takes place this Saturday (January 19) at Madison […]

Rapper Killah Priest will offer fans a deeper look in to his persona as he gears up to release his forthcoming album Behind the Stained Glass.The Good Hands Records release is the follow up to Killah Priest’s latest album, the critically acclaimed The Offering. According to the Wu-Tang Clan affiliate, the new album will give […]

Rock n Roll Hall of Fame inductees Grandmaster and the Furious Five and rapper LL Cool J will be among those featured in a new Smithsonian exhibition on Hip-Hop culture launching in February.   The exhibit, titled Recognize! Hip-Hop and Contemporary Portraiture, is the first exhibition at the Smithsonian to examine the influence of the […]

Mississippi rapper David Banner has been added to the cast of the upcoming movie The Comeback, which also stars veteran rapper/actor Ice Cube.   Ice Cube’s Cubevison Productions is producing The Comeback, which will be directed by former Limp Bizkit lead singer, Fred Durst.   The Comeback is based on the true story of a […]

Attorneys for Grammy-award winning rapper Chamillionaire and his company Chamilitary, Inc., filed a lawsuit in Texas on January 11 against Philly based producer Dave MG, who is credited as the composer behind the song “You Must Be Crazy” on Chamillionaire’s September 2007 release, Ultimate Victory.   The suit is the latest in a series of […]

Oprah Winfrey has teamed with Discovery Communications to launch a new multi-platform media venture named The Oprah Winfrey Network [OWN].   Winfrey, who has criticized some Hip-Hop music, as well as various media outlets for their portrayal of African-American men and women, will serve as chairman of OWN.   She will have full editorial over […]

Rapper Ludacris was presented with the Usher Raymond Altruism Award during the 16th Annual Trumpet Awards in Atlanta on Sunday (Jan. 13).   The artist was one of twelve honorees, including actors Halle Berry and Danny Glover and BET co-founder Sheila C. Johnson, who were recognized for accomplishments in their careers and contributions to their […]

Atlanta based record label Big Cat Records has inked a deal with Tampa, Florida rapper Khia, who will release her third album, titled Nasty Muzik.   Khia hit big in 2002 with the single “My Neck, My Back (Lick It),” which was taken from the gold selling album Thug Misses.   The single was also […]

Legendary Hip-Hop co-founder DJ Kool Herc is joining forces with US Senator Charles Schumer and residents of 1520 Sedgwick Avenue to unveil a tenant-sponsored plan to buy the affordable housing project.   The location, which is noted for being the birthplace of Hip-Hop, is currently on the auction block as it stands to lose its […]

Detroit rocker Kid Rock has teamed up with Hip-Hop Icon Rev Run of Run-DMC for the Rock ‘N Roll Revival tour.   The 29 city tour will start in Evansville, Indiana on January 25 and will wrap up in Toledo, Ohio on March 22nd.   According to Rev Run, the tour came about after Kid […]

Chicago rapper Twista has launched a new record label, Get Money Gang (GMG) and will drop a new album by The Speednot Mobstaz.   The Speednot Mobstaz’ Mobstability II: Nation Bizness is the first release for Twista’s GMG label, which is distributed by Koch Records.   The group, which consists of Liffy Stokes and Mayz, […]