Nelly Gets A Piece Of The Bobcats
NBA expansion team Charlotte Bobcats announced today that rapper Nelly is now a part-owner of the team. Nelly joins the ranks of owners that include Bob Johnson, the team’s majority owner and billionaire founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET), Hugh McColl Jr., former CEO of Bank of America and others. "This is a great opportunity […]
Rick James Records With Bumpy Johnson And Kanye West
Chicago rapper Bumpy Johnson has landed a special guest on his debut album that he hopes will set him a part from the competition. The 24 year-old Southside native managed to land Rick James and Kanye West on one song titled “On The Run.” Kanye West produced the track, which will be released on Johnson’s […]

Lil Romeo Hit With Lawsuit
Lil Romeo’s album Gametime is the subject of a lawsuit over claims that the author of some of the album’s material was never compensated or credited for his contributions. Sean Cunningham claims that he wrote six songs on the album, one that appeared in a motion picture titled “Max Keeble’s Big Move” that featured a […]

Hip-Hop Unity Festival Announces Dates
The 2004 Hip-Hop Unity Festival has announced their lineup and in addition to top named talent, this year’s festival will take place in Toronto, Canada and Boston, Massachusettes. KRS-One, Erick Sermon, Skillz, Royce Da 5’9, Large Professor, C.L. Smooth, Soulive, Jeru and local artists will grace this year’s stages. The Toronto Hip-Hop Unity Festival takes […]

Asian Dub Foundation Producing Opera On Gadhafi
The life of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, will be turned into a musical by the English National Opera. Dance/Hip-Hop collective Asian Dub Foundation has been selected to create the opera and rapper JC001 tentatively has the lead role of Gadhafi. The work will trace Gadhafi’s rise to power, from outcast to ruler of a country […]

Grafh Talks Joining The Roc
Former Epic/Sony rapper Grafh of Queens, New York has departed his former recording home and inked a deal with the Roc-A-Fella Records. While details are scarce, Grafh rejoiced. He told AllHipHop.com, I moved my label Blackhand to get distribution from Roc-A-Fella Records, because they understand the street grind. Clearly, its a benefit to be on […]

Sean “P. Diddy” Combs Producing ‘Bad Boys Of Comedy’
Sean "P. Diddy" Combs is taking his Bad Boy brand name into the world of stand-up comedy, as he prepares to start filming The Bad Boys of Comedy. The Bad Boys of Comedy is being produced in conjunction with the producers of 2000’s The Original Kings of Comedy, an immensely successful tour and movie that […]

DMC Finalists Compete For U.S. Title
The DMC 2004 U.S. finals will take place in August with 22 hopeful DJ’s across the country battling for the U.S. title. The all ages event takes place on August 7 at the Henry Fonda theater in Los Angeles, California and the winner will move on to the world finals in London in September DMC’s […]

Mos Def Nominated For An Emmy Award
Rap Renaissance man Mos Def has been nominated for an Emmy Award, an honor which is bestowed to the finest actors in the profession. The rapper stands poised to win the Actor, Miniseries or a Movie category for his role in "Something the Lord Made," a series on HBO. Mos played Vivien Thomas, an African-American […]

Andre 3000 World’s Sexiest Vegetarian, Preparing Role In Musical
Andre 3000, known for his eclectic music and keen sense of fashion, recently won an award for his eating habits. PETA, which stands for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, awarded Andre as the “World’s Sexiest Vegetarian.” The rapper edged out Tobey Maguire, Josh Harnett and Noah Wyle. Andre shares the title with actress […]

Joe Budden Arrested
Joe Budden was arrested in Queens, New York on Tuesday for speeding and driving with a suspended license. Published reports said Budden was driving a 2004 BMW on the Clearview Expressway when he was clocked doing 76 mph in a 50 mph zone. After providing identification, authorities found that Budden was driving with a suspended […]

Lloyd Banks Remains Number One On The Charts
Lloyd Banks continues to follow in the footsteps of his mentor, 50 Cent. For the second week in a row, the G-Unit rappers debut is the number one album on the Billboard 200 charts. The Hunger For More, sold 164,000 copies this past week to edge out Ushers Confessions, (131,000) which lands at the number […]

Nas Offering Rappers Spot On New Album
Nas is giving one lucky rapper in the United Kingdom the chance to be featured on his upcoming double CD, Streets Disciple. The Queensbridge rapper launched his career on another group’s song when he debuted on "Live at the Barbeque," a selection from Main Source’s classic 1991 album, Breaking Atoms and he is now recipricating […]

Juvenile Signs With Atlantic, Off Cash Money
New Orleans, Louisiana based rapper Juvenile has entered into an exclusive long-term worldwide contract with Atlantic Records, which will distribute the rapper’s record label, UTP (Uptown Projects). The first release from the union will be a new solo album from Juvenile. His group UTP, which features Juvenile, Skip and Wacko are also preparing an album […]

Master P Cut From Denver Nuggets
Percy “Master P.” Miller was among five players cut from the Denver Nuggets summer league, just before the team’s second practice. According to reports, the mogul’s celebrity status made it awkward for assistant coach Scott Brooks to break the bad news. “(Miller) thanked me and was very respectful,” Brooks told the Denver Post. “I was […]

White Boy Safe After Shooting
Contrary to reports circulating, Rockford Illinois rapper White Boy was not shot 5 times in a drive-by shooting in his hometown.Sources confirmed with AllHipHop.com that a shooting took place that injured a member of his entourage and left the rapper’s vehicle bullet riddled.Sources stated the shooting was gang related, but emphatically denied that White Boy […]
Beatminerz Focus On Production For New Album
The Beatminerz hope to reinvigorate the production side of Hip-Hop music with the release of a new album, Fully Loaded with Static. Led by Evil Dee and Mr. Walt, The Beatminerz have crafted sonic masterpieces for such cherished groups as Black Moon, Smif-N-Wessun and solo acts like Rah Digga, Talib Kweli and Busta Rhymes. With […]

Eminem To Offer 24-Hour Channel On Sirius Satellite Radio
Eminem will make his first foray into radio with an investment in a new, nationwide channel on Sirius Satellite Radio. Eminem, Interscope CEO Jimmy Iovine and Shady Records vice president Paul Rosenberg will executive produce a 24-hour Hip-Hop music and lifestyle channel for the network, which will include a specialty show hosted by Eminem, a […]

Estate Of Notorious B.I.G. Taking LAPD To Trial
The Estate of Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G." Wallace won a decision June 21 to bring a wrongful death suit against the Los Angeles Police Department, which is accused of being complicit in the rapper’s murder. The wrongful death was filed by Wallace’s mother Voletta and his widow, Faith Evans. The lawsuit focuses on a former […]

Kurupt, Ol Dirty Bastard Perform At Gathering Of the Juggalos
Kurupt and Ol’ Dirty Bastard will perform at the 5th Annual Gathering of the Juggalos, a four-day Insane Clown Posse fan festival. The festival brings together the loyal fans of Insane Clone Posse. In addition to performances, autograph signings, a “live freak show,” free tattoos and pro-wrestling matches take place. Each night of the festival […]