Rap star Yung Joc was a no show at his arraignment on a felony gun possession charge today (December 26) in Cleveland, Ohio and is now considered a fugitive.   Yung Joc, born Jasiel Robinson, was arrested on December 24 in the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, for allegedly attempting to bring a loaded handgun and […]

Mobb Deep member Prodigy will begin 2008 by starting a 3 1/2 year prison stint, on January 9th, after he pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a loaded gun.   Prodigy, born Albert Jackson, announced today (December 25) that his second solo album H.N.I.C. 2 will be released worldwide via a distribution deal with Voxonic […]

Atlanta rapper Yung Joc was released from an Cuyahoga County, Ohio jail yesterday (December 24) on $50,000 bond, after being arrested for allegedly carrying a gun through an airport security checkpoint.   Yung Joc was arrested on December 23, after security found a fully loaded firearm and ammunition in his carry on luggage, as he […]

After months of speculation, Hip-Hop mogul Jay-Z  announced on December 24 that he will officially vacate his position as President of Def Jam Records at the end of his term.The 38-year-old rapper issued a statement today (December 24) stating he will step down as president in 2008.“I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have served as President […]

The Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes Foundation’s second annual Celebrity Gift Wrap and Fundraiser came to a close this weekend, ending its three-week run at the Mall at Stone Crest in Lithonia, GA, just east of Atlanta.   Celebrity volunteers Case, Donnell Jones, Slim of the group 112, Ronnie Devoe, Jagged Edge and others were on […]

Grammy nominated rapper Yung Joc was arrested in Cleveland, Ohio this morning, after he allegedly attempted to pass through an airport security check point with a fully loaded handgun.   According to police, Yung Joc attempted to pass through a security checkpoint at the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, when police found the fully loaded firearm. […]

Rap star Beanie Sigel generated talk of a different kind during Philadelphia’s Peace Week 2007, when he walked hand-in-hand with actor/comedian Bill Cosby, during an anti-crime march.   The pair, who marched alongside each other on Thursday (December 20), spoke earlier that day to 30 at risk youths at William Penn High School in Philadelphia. […]

The new year is gearing up to be an eventful one for Joe Budden fans, as the rapper will release the official retail version of his long-awaited project Mood Muzik 3: The Album on Amalgam Digital.   For Budden, the partnership with the independent record/digital label represents the perfect opportunity to make a bigger impact […]

Hip-Hop artist Pitbull was released on $1,000 dollars bond today, after being arrested this morning (December 21) in Miami on DUI charges.   According to police, Pitbull, born Armando Perez, was booked into Miami-Dade county jail around 6:50 am for allegedly driving his Mercedes-Benz 93 mph in a 55 mph zone.   Police claim they […]

Chicago rapper Yung Berg was arrested in Miami today (Dec. 21) for smoking weed, a rep for the artist told AllHipHop.com.   The arrest took place on the set of the video for singer Ray J.’s new single “Sexy Can I” from his forthcoming release All I Feel, which features Yung Berg.   According to […]

Bronx Bred Rapper Remy Ma was denied permission to leave the United States yesterday (December 21).   Remy Ma, born Remy Smith, was to perform a five country European tour, which would have included stops in Paris, Antwerp, Oslo, Copenhagen, and Stockholm.   A United States judge prohibited her from traveling out of the country, […]

Miami rapper Pitbull was arrested and charged with DUI early this morning (December 21) in Miami, Florida.   While details are sketchy, Pitbull, born Armando Perez, was booked into Miami’s county jail at 6:51 am.   Representatives for the Miami-Dade county jail could not provide information on the DUI charge as of press time, but […]

A short film for Common’s video “Testify,” from the rapper’s 2005 album BE, has recently leaked to the internet. The 9-minute version of the popular song had only been seen a few times during a promotional run for the Grammy-nominated album. Anthony Mandler directed the short film and Boxfresh Pictures acted as producers. As with […]

A representative for superstar rapper Jay-Z has come forward to deny recent reports that the rapper and his girlfriend Beyonce Knowles were secretly married in Paris, France.   Numerous gossip sites have reported the rumor for months, alleging that the couple has been married in various locations.   The latest rumor states that the pair […]

After breaking the record on VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club for “Biggest Individual Weight Loss,” Atlanta bred rapper Bone Crusher has teamed up Dr. Ian Smith to help other plus-size people to lose weight with a new fitness DVD.   “Battle of the Bulge” is an instructional fitness DVD that offers work-outs for plus sized people […]

Rappers Shop Boyz, Mims, Hurricane Chris and other Hip-Hop acts dominated AT&T’s list of best-selling ringtones for the year 2007.   According to AT&T ringtone sales data, nine out of the Top 10 best-selling ringtones for 2007 were by Hip-Hop artists, while Nickleback represented the only entry from the ailing genre of rock music.   […]

Rapper/singer/actress Queen Latifah is among the new cast members added to the new Fox Searchlight film The Secret Life of Bees.   According to Variety, Latifah, will play one of three eccentric beekeeping sisters who take in a 14-year-old girl, who escapes her lonely life and troubled relationship with her father.   Eventually the teen […]

This Saturday afternoon (Dec 22), Ludacris and Disturbing the Peace will host a special Christmas party for a group of approximately 150 Atlanta-area children between the ages of 6 and 12, as part of the Ludacris Foundation’s Luda Cares initiative.   The Luda-Crismas in Winter Wonderland celebration was inspired by the Hollywood premiere of Fred […]

Extra police have been assigned to an upcoming concert featuring Young Buck at Club 51 in Dyersburg, Tennessee. The Nashville bred rapper is slated to perform an early-morning show at the club on December 23 from 1:00-3:00 am. “Additional police personnel will be assigned to work due to the large crowd expected,” Captain Steve Isbell […]

Multi-platinum Hip-Hop star DMX has signed a worldwide recording deal with Bodog Music and is planning to release a new album titled Walk With Me Now and You’ll Fly With Me Later.   The new album from the Yonkers bred rapper will feature production by longtime producer Swizz Beatz as well as guest appearances from […]