Kanye West On Cover Of Time Magazine
Rapper Kanye West has snagged the cover of Time Magazine in an issue that is focusing on Hip-Hop. The interview features West detailing his career and his attempts to break into the music business and the adversity he faced. “I’d leave meetings crying all the time,” West told music writer Josh Tyrangiel in this week’s […]

Will Smith & Thandie Newton Star In ‘Pursuit of Happyness’
Will Smith and Thandie Newton will star opposite each other in the new drama, “The Pursuit of Happyness.” The movie is based upon the rags-to-riches story of Chris Gardner, who was once homeless and living in a Bay Area Rapid Transit station in Oakland, California. Gardner’s life changed when he met a man driving a […]

AHH Stray News: 50 Cent, Arrested Development, B.I.G., Wreckshop Records
50 Cent has hit a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania auto dealer with a $1 million dollar lawsuit, claiming the dealer used his name and likeness without permission. 50 accuses Gary Barbera Enterprises of running ads in Philadelphia area newspapers promoting his company with a picture of the rapper and the words “Just like 50 says!” next to […]

50 Cent Addresses Rumors Of Ma$e Signing To G-Unit
50 Cent addressed rumors surrounding the signing of Harlem, New York rapper Ma$e to the growing G-Unit roster. On Thursday (August 18), 50 Cent appeared on BET’s 106 & Park to support the "princess of G-Unit" Olivia as she performed her song "Twist It". While in a question and answer session, 50 addressed the rumor […]

David Banner Lands Role Alongside Samuel L. Jackson In Flick ‘Black Snake Moan’
Rapper/producer David Banner is taking a step from behind the microphone and mixing board to make his acting debut along side Samuel L. Jackson in the Craig Brewer directed film “Black Snake Moan.” The movie is a tale about a white woman who is a nymphomaniac and must be cured of her disorder by a […]

Daz Working On New Film, Dogg Pound To Tour
Daz of the recently reunited Hip-Hop group Dogg Pound is preparing a movie called “My Summer Vacation,” which has a similar plot to Ice Cube’s classic song of the same title from 1991’s Death Certificate. “I shot it in St. Louis, and it’s a story like the Ice Cube song,” Daz told AllHipHop.com. “But it’s […]

Eminem Admitted To Hospital For Sleep Medication Addiction
Eminem has been admitted to a hospital for an addiction to sleeping pills, the rappers record label said in a statement. “Marshall Mathers, a.k.a. Eminem, is in the hospital under doctors’ care. He’s being treated for dependency on sleep medication, Interscope Records revealed. On Tuesday, the rapper cancelled a European tour with Anger Management 3 […]

Def Jam And EA Renew Partnership
Def Jam Enterprises and Electronic Arts have extended an already successful partnership that will ensure the release of several video game titles exclusively over a number of years. The first game to be released under the new deal will be “Def Jam 3,” the sequel to the successful games “Def Jam Vendetta” and “Def Jam […]

TASCA To Unveil ‘Pac Statue
The Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts (TASCA) will unveil a bronze memorial statue of the late rapper on September 13 in Atlanta. The unveiling takes place on the nine-year anniversary of Tupacs death and will occupy the center of the six-acre Peace Garden, which was erected earlier this year. The ceremony will feature […]

Mark Ecko Taking New York City To Court Over Planned Graffiti Exhibit
Marc Ecko, founder and President of Ecko Clothing, is speaking out against New York City Hall’s raised concerns over a graffiti exhibit that is scheduled to be held in New York City on August 24th. According to organizers of the event, permits that have been in place since July 18, 2005, have been revoked. "It’s […]

Eminem’s Aunt & Uncle Take Rapper To Court
Superstar rapper Eminem has been hit with a lawsuit by his aunt and uncle in an unusual claim filed in Macomb County Court, a lawyer confirmed with AllHipHop.com. Jack and Betti Schmitt claim that they sold their Missouri home because the Detroit rapper wanted to maintain family ties. The lawsuit says that Eminem built the […]
Gucci Mane Denied Bond
Amid a pending trial on aggravated assault charges, Gucci Mane was denied bond after an Atlanta judge stated that the rapper has been “in too much trouble.” Gucci Mane, born Radric Davis, is accused of beating a promoter with a pool stick this past June, during which he was already on bond for a murder […]

Eminem Calls Off European Tour
Eminem has cancelled his European tour with Anger Management 3 amid reports of exhaustion and other related medical issues. The rapperâs label, Interscope Records, issued a statement revealing that the Detroit-bred rapper is currently being treated for a myriad of medical ailments. Those additional issues were not specifically named. Eminem was slated to travel to […]

The Source’s Editor-In-Chief Resigns
Joshua “Fahiym” Ratcliffe resigned his position as Editor-in-Chief of “Hip-Hop Bible” The Source Magazine today (Aug. 16). According to Ratcliffe, the reason for his abrupt departure is a difference of opinion between himself, Chief Brand Executive Raymond “Benzino” Scott and CEO Dave Mays. Ratcliffe said Little Brothers album,The Minstrel Show, was to receive a rating […]

Murder Charges Against Cassidy Lowered
Murder charges against Philadelphia rapper Cassidy were lowered today (August 16) in court. The charges against the rapper were dropped from first-degree murder to third-degree murder, stemming from a shooting behind his Philadelphia row home. The shooting came on the heels of the rapper’s highly anticipated sophomore album, Im A Hustla, on Swizz Beats’ Full […]

Hiero Imperium Signs O.C.
D.I.T.C. member O.C. has signed with the indie label Hiero Imperium and plans to release his fifth solo album Smoke & Mirrors later this year. Described as a concept album about conflict and hypocrisy in the entertainment industry, Smoke & Mirrors is intended to finally launch O.C.’s rap career, after numerous fruitless attempts. "Knowing my […]

DMC USA American Chapter Celebrates 20 Years
The DMC USA American chapter is set to kick off their 20th anniversary of the DMC World DJ Championship. To celebrate the anniversary, the American Battlegrounds 2005 has been all over the country seeking the most talented new DJ’s. The American Battlegrounds, founded in 1986, was designed for American DJs to show and prove who’s […]
AHH Stray News: P. Diddy’s New Name, The Biz, Hip-Hopera, Mariah’s Manager Disses Em
Sean “P. Diddy” Combs has announced that he is dropping the “P” from his name and will now be known simply as “Diddy.” Diddy told the New York Post that the name change wasn’t a publicity stunt. "Nobody knew what to call me,” Diddy told the paper. “I’d notice that people were uncomfortable when I’d […]

Saigon Featured On HBO’s “Entourage”
Ft. Knox Entertainment emcee Saigon is adding acting to his resume by appearing in three episodes of the hit HBO series “Entourage.” “Entourage” depicts the life of Queens, New York native "Vince," the newest "it" actor in Hollywood and his three friends from back home who are along for the ride. Saigon has been tapped […]

Diplomats Set Up Shop In UK With S.A.S.
Cam’ron has taken his Diplomats Record label international with the launching of Diplomat Records Europe and signing Eurogang creators S.A.S. S.A.S is made up of East Finchley natives Sean “Mega” Williams and Melvin “Mayhem” Williams. The group linked up with the Diplomats in 2002 after a visit to the United States. The group was affiliated […]