Field Mob’s Smoke says people have mistaken their country mannerisms for comedy – an erroneous assumption. “We ain’t no f***in’ comedians. They like to put us in that comedian [category], because we country [and] it’s taken a major toll on our career,” the Albany, Georgia native told AllHipHop.com. “Like we were proud to be country […]

With the blessing of the NBA Players Association, the NBA has set forth a "minimum" dress code that will be implemented starting with the 2005-2006 season. Players will also now be required to wear a sport coat on the bench when they are not in uniform. In addition, players will no longer be able to […]

Young Buck and 50 Cent recently announced two new grants that will be distributed by 50 Cent’s G-Unity Foundation. Young Buck will donate $25,000 to the Nashville Alliance for Public Education to support Advance Via Individual Determination (AVID), a nationwide program aimed at helping aspiring college students. "The Nashville Alliance for Public Education is proud […]

The recently released November issue of The Source features a sensational cover story on 50 Cent and G-Unit with the headline "G-Unot! Is Corporate Rap’s Top Unit Fading Fast?" Although insiders have speculated that the article is fueled by a feud with Interscope Records, 50 Cent & his G-Unit crew, The Source’s Editor-In-Chief Dasun Allah […]

The United Nations will host the first ever Global Hip-Hop Summit in South Africa tomorrow (Oct. 20) in an effort to achieve their Millennium Development Goals. The UN’s Millennium Development Goals include the upliftment of millions of youth around the world using Hip-Hop music. The summit will take place in various areas of The Newtown […]

T-Mobile has partnered with tattoo artist Mister Cartoon and Juicy Couture to create a limited edition version of the T-Mobile Sidekick II. Cartoon’s Sidekick II is a black ink-colored unit that features custom tattoo artwork around the 2.6 inch screen. "I am a gadget freak and my Sidekick II rolls everywhere with me," Cartoon said. […]

Sticky Fingaz surrendered this morning (Oct. 18) after allegedly leaving a gun in his hotel room yesterday. Local reports said that Sticky, born Kirk Jones, left a loaded 9mm in the Flatotel in Mid-town Manhattan. Housekeeping reportedly found the gun and called police. Sticky Fingaz surrendered to authorities this morning. The rapper is in New […]

Multi-platinum recording artist/actress Eve has been tapped to host the 2005 Philadelphia Fashion Expo at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Eve, born Eve Jeffers, will be on hand to host the event and to cheer on new and young designers. "Coming home and hosting this worthwhile event is a great honor to me," Eve said of […]

Cypress Hill’s Sen Dog and Mellow Man Ace have partnered to form a new group, The Reyes Brothers. The result of the union is a new album titled Ghetto Therapy on their own Latin Thug Records imprint. Ghetto Therapy will feature tracks with Warren G, Bishop Lamont and production from the likes of DJ Muggs, […]

Trick Daddy will give back to the Miami community this Halloween, as the superstar rapper is hosting the Trick Luv Da Kids Spooktacular Halloween Fundraiser later this month. The event is part of a broader partnership the rapper’s non-profit struck with Single Parent Initiative and the Boys & Girls Clubs in Mississippi and New Orleans […]

AllHipHop.com reveals the hardships Irv Gotti and The Inc. are having after the feds accused him of laundering drug money! Read more!

Toronto, Canada rapper Kardinal Offishall is preparing his second official release, Fire & Glory. The rapper recently parted ways with his former label, MCA and will release the album through a unique, Canada only deal with Virgin, EMI. Offishall released Firestarter Vol.1: Quest for Fire for MCA, which produced two hits, “Bakardi Slang" and "Ol’ […]

The Wu-Tang’s RZA and MTV’s “Pimp My Ride” host Xzibit will star in supporting roles in the upcoming movie “Derailed.” The movie is based upon the best-selling novel by James Seigel and was directed by Swedish filmmaker Mikael Håfström. RZA ("Winston") and Xzibit ("Dexter") will star alongside Clive Owen and Jennifer Aniston in the flick, […]

The Nation of Islam’s Millions More Movement took place Saturday (Oct. 15, attracting leaders from Cornel West to Jim Jones. Buses, trains, and car loads of people from across the country descended on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the 10-year commemoration of The Million Man March. Hundreds of vendors lined Constitution Avenue […]

Hip-Hop tag team Talib Kweli and Mos Def and who famously formed Black Star in 1998, are heading out on the road late October and next month to co-headline the Breed Love Odyssey Tour. Sponsored by Sony PlayStation, the tour takes place mostly in small, "intimate" venues, with exclusive giveaways and gaming opportunities, including PSP […]

Updated at 4:22 pm Lil’ Wayne has signed on to become an official member of Boyz N Da Hood (BNHD) and Young Jeezy has exited the ranks, according to sources. Lil Wayne, President of Cash Money Records will join the Atlanta-based super-group along with existing members Big Duke, Big Gee, Jody Breeze, a representative for […]

In an effort to commemorate the Millions More Movement, Isonic Media Group and Bungalo Records will release One Million Strong Volume 2, the official soundtrack to the Millions More Movement. The stellar CD features compositions from some of Hip-Hop’s biggest stars who have contributed to the soundtrack album as a show of their support and […]

Eminem and Apple have patched up their relationship and the chart topping rapper, who was reportedly released from rehab for addiction to pain killers, is featured in a new advertisement for the iPod. On Wednesday (Oct. 12) Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced a new iPod that plays TV shows and videos. Eminem’s image is featured […]

C. DeLores Tucker, political activist and long time opponent of “Gangsta Rap,” died Wednesday (Oct. 12) of undisclosed causes at Suburban Woods Health and Rehabilitation Center in Norristown, Pa. Tucker, 78, spent her life fighting for civil rights. Her civic and political activities include her participation in the memorable Selma-to-Montgomery March in 1965 with Dr. […]