A Tribe Called Quest member Ali Shaheed Muhammad’s Garden Seekers Productions has inked a deal with Penalty Recordings/Ryko Distribution. Under the new union, Garden Seekers will release Shaheedullah & Stereotypes, a sample free album born out of Muhammad’s involvement with like minded musicians. “Arthur Mann [Ryko founder] and Neil Levine [Penalty founder] are respected icons […]

A group of skinheads in Russia were handed stiff jail sentences yesterday, after they attacked a group of people and killed a police officer following a Public Enemy concert. The Moscow City Court sentenced six defendants anywhere from four to 18 years in prison. One was banished to a mental institution. A brawl broke out […]

With the inking drying on his new deal with Roc-A-Fella Records and a new album on the way, Noreaga is one of the 40 Hip-Hop stars to be featured on Def Jam’s upcoming video game, “Fight for NY.” “This game is making Hip-Hop bigger,” Nore told AllHipHop.com. “Hip-Hop and video games go together.” Fight for […]

When the Queensbridge duo of Havoc and Prodigy briefly traded in murderous, monotonous hooks for a soulful chorus by Atlanta quartet 112 on “Hey Luv (Anything),” Mobb Deep loyalists weren’t exactly elated. That’s because Mobb fans had endeared themselves to the trademark hardcore sound from the New York natives. But Prodigy explained to AllHipHop.com, the […]

A woman in the UK has been banned from owning a TV, stereo or radio for two years, after she repeatedly played music by Eminem so loud that it made her neighbors furniture vibrate across the floor. The Birmingham City Council made Sharon McLoughlin, 33, the first person in the city barred from owning any […]

While most fans seek to meet their favorite rapper, whether it’s a legend or neophyte, that chance rarely comes. Professor X, founder of conscious Hip-Hop group X-Clan, has utilized eBay to auction off a night in New York City for the fan that bids the highest. On the site, Prof X explains, “[We will] go […]

Bone Thugs-n-Harmony member Krayzie Bone has announced the title for his third solo album is Gemini: Good Vs. Evil. According to the rapper, the album will attempt to provide listeners with good music and a thought provoking message. "We all want to do good," Krayzie explained. "But sometimes we don’t do it. We do the […]

Reports are circulating that Will Smith will grab the mic at the British premiere of his hit movie “i, Robot.” Sources stated that Smith will rhyme to crowds at London’s Leicester Square right from the red carpet when the flick premiers Wednesday. Smith recently revealed to AllHipHop.com that he was returning to Hip-Hop with a […]

Due to rampant bootlegging, Death Row Records has moved the release date of a new album of previously unreleased live material from Tupac Shakur. Live was originally recorded in 1996 and includes live versions of well known Tupac songs such as “So Many Tears,” “Hit ‘Em Up,” “2 Of Amerikaz Most Wanted” and “California Love.” […]

Krs-One and his TempleofHiphop will host the 9 Elemenets of the Hiphop Nation Summit in Miami Florida this week. Krs will be in the area to receive the 3rd Annual Billboard Pioneer Award during Billboard’s awards show, which also takes place the same week as his summit. The all-day event is a day of workshops […]

David Banner and Talib Kweli have been tapped to headline the 7th Annual Black August Hip Hop Benefit Concert taking place in New York City on Sunday. The concert is produced by the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement. It’s held in August and according to organizers, that particular month should be honored as a time of […]

Fans of Snoop Dogg in Boston, Massachusetts are upset with the Doggfather, claiming he stiffed them. According to reports, Snoop was supposed to appear at the Boston Waves nightclub after his performance with Linkin Park at the Tweeter Center as part of the Projekt Revolution tour. Fans had paid almost $100 each to meet the […]

Dedrick “Mack 10” Rolison’s attorney has issued a statement denying charges surrounding his divorce from Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins. Watkins is seeking to divorce the rapper, claiming that he was abusive, unfaithful and threatened her life. She received a restraining order against Rolison, who is not allowed within 100 yards of her. "To be clear about […]

Lil Scrappy, the crunk protégé of Lil’ Jon, is trying to make strides in the fashion world. The rapper has started his own clothing line, G’s Wear. Scrappy told AllHipHop.com, “Its called G’s Wear, aka God’s Little Thug Clothing. It’s going down. If you’re not a G, you can’t wear me.” Scrappy has not secured […]

Bill Cosby continues to address what he perceives as trouble in the African-American community and had some harsh words for Hip-Hop music. Cosby addressed a college conference in South Carolina and said Hip-Hop music glorified the wrong things. The 67 year-old said that rap demeans women, embraces profanity and celebrates criminal behavior. “Our children are […]

In an interview with Hot 97’s Morning Show staff, Mase, Jim Jones and Cam’ron engaged in a heated debate, with the two Dip Set members questioning Mase’s authenticity. On air, Mase recalled the cause of his split with Cam’ron, with whom he once rapped with. The incident started when Mase claimed he offered to split […]

Kimberly "Lil’ Kim" Jones’ perjury trial was delayed after a judge gave her lawyers more time to review evidence presented by the prosecution. Jones is accused of lying to a grand jury about her knowledge of a daylight shooting in 2001 that occurred in front of Hot 97’s New York offices. Prosecutors objected to the […]

Gregory “Big Hutch” Hutchinson a.k.a.Cold 187um from pioneering Hip-Hop group Above the Law has been indicted for conspiracy to traffic almost 1,000 pound of marijuana. Hutchinson turned himself in yesterday, to begin serving an unspecified amount of time for violating federal drug laws. In an exclusive interview with AllHipHop.com before he started serving his time, […]

Bad Boy rapper Loon will appear in Beverly Hills for a September 8 preliminary hearing for an assault case that occurred earlier this year. In February, the rapper allegedly stabbed a security guard when a group of men attempted to forcefully enter the House of Blues in Los Angeles, California during a release party for […]