J. Lo Says Music Is Not Of Black Origin
Despite her work with such rappers as P.Diddy, Big Pun, Ja-Rule, Fat Joe, Nas and others, Jennifer Lopez recently sent a statement to the Music Of Black Origin Awards (MOBO) claiming that her music was not of black origin. The organization requested a song by Lopez for the 2002 MOBO album, a request Lopez denied. […]
South Park Mexican Hit With Lawsuit
Carlos "South Park Mexican" Coy, who was sentenced to 45 years in prison for molesting a girl, has been hit with a lawsuit by relatives who are seeking damages. According to sources, the multi-million dollar lawsuit was filed anonymously on Wednesday on behalf of the child. The victims father, who was a close friend of […]

Cops ‘Floundered’ Pac Case
The second segment of a two-part report by the Los Angeles Times alleges that the death of Tupac Shakur couldve been solved, but wasnt because of a series of police errors during the investigation and lack of cooperation from witnesses. According to the report, the Las Vegas police department told reporter Chuck Philips that associates […]
The Estate Of BIG’s Family Refutes Story
The family of Christopher The Notorious B.I.G. Wallace issued a statement chiding the L.A. Times for irresponsible journalism. The executors of the estate are currently considering litigation against the newspaper. In an statement to Allhiphop.com, the family said: Statement: The family of Christopher Wallace has released the following statement: The article which appeared today in […]
EXCLUSIVE: EDI Talks About Story On Pac
A report by the LA Times plans to reveal who they suspect killed Tupac Shakur six years ago. According to sources, the paper will implicate Christopher “The Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace as having a roll in the shooting of Shakur. Pulitzer Prize winning writer Chuck Philips wrote the story exposé. Im shocked at what [the reporter […]
Lil Flip To Sell Double CD For $5.99
Houston rapper Lil Flip is selling his major label double CD debut, A Living Legend, for $5.99. The LP, which hits shelves 8/27 on Sucka Free/Columbia, is being sold for 2 weeks at a lower price to thwart bootleggers and increase sales in the sluggish economy. "It’s a sales gimmick," Sucka Free Records CEO Duane […]
Hip-Hop Activists Arrested In Seattle
Just days after hosting Seattle’s first annual Hip Hop Summit and concert, featuring President & CEO of the Hip Hop Summit Action Network, Min. Benjamin Muhammad and Hip Hop duo Dead Prez, organizers Wyking Allah (Hon. Kwame Garrett), founder of the area’s recently established Seattle Hip Hop Summit Action Network Youth Council, and Hip Hop […]
Lawyer, CEO Respond To Rapper Drug Speculation
Carol Dorsey, CEO of Chopper City Records, has responded to speculation that B.G., former rapper for Cash Money Records, has been incarcerated for illegal drug use. Dorsey, who said she is also B.G.’s aunt, stated emphatically that the New Orleans rhymesayer is not in jail and no longer using drugs. "On false charges on him […]

Snoop’s All-Stars Ready For Whatever
In the recent past, Snoop Dogg has made his distaste for Suge Knight through songs like Pimp Slap and Death Row Is B######, but never really had the support of his peers. Until now. Although he isn’t asking for help against Knight, the Doggy Style All-Stars told Allhiphop.com they fully support their boss’ vendetta against […]

LA Times To Reveal Pac’s Killer
According to Page Six of the New York Post, The Los Angeles Times plans to disclose hip-hop martyr Tupac Shakurs killer by name in a special report tomorrow (September 6). The two-part feature,which runs Friday and Saturday, will be released in accord with the 6th anniversary of the rappers murder. The feature will detail the […]
Beanie Sigel Launches Clothing Line
Beanie Sigel has launched his own line of clothing, State Property Wear, which distinguishes itself from other brands with hidden pockets and gun holsters. Sigel says his line will be the hottest Urban wear since Levi’s and described it as "hard everyday wear." "You know how you put your gun in your waistline and you […]

Cam’ron Turns Down VP Position At Roc
Cam’ron’s deal to become vice president of Roc-A-Fella records fell through, due to a disagreement in salary with CEO Damon Dash Cam’ron recently told Newsday. "I wanted $750,000 to do it annually, and he didn’t feel it was reasonable, so I didn’t take the job," Cam said. Cam has a major role in the Roc-A-Fella […]

DMX Barks At Ja-Rule, Claims Ja Is Homosexual
DMX addressed the beef with Ja-Rule last week on San Francisco’s KMEL, calling out Ja-Rule on a number of issues, including Ja allegedly stealing DMX’s style, Ja’s sexuality, Irv Gotti and Murder Inc. "I have to set a few things straight. You got n*ggas running around running they mouth that don’t really get down like […]

Jaz-O Plans To Drop His Blueprint’
While Jaz-O is often considered the mentor of former friend Jay-Z, the lyricist said he plans release a collection of songs that will confirm he is the precursor to the Roc-A-Fella CEO. The rapper told AllHipHop.com that he intends to release a currently untitled collection of songs that proceeded Jay-Zs pop/hip-hop achievements. My next move, […]

Moby Says Em Threatened Him
Rave-rocker Nelly recently commented on the on and off camera altercation between him and Eminem at MTV’s annual Video Music Awards show Thursday. According to the artist, Eminem threatened to assault him off camera as well. “The truth is that I honestly, in all sincerity, thought that the whole Eminem thing was done in some […]

Erick And Parrish Team With dj honda
EPMD’s Parish "PMD" Smith & dj honda have linked up to release an LP titled, Underground Connection. The duo recorded the LP in Japanese, Korean and English and it hits U.S. stores in early 2003. "Having previously worked with Erick on my first self-titled US album, h, dj honda PMD & myself got together a […]

Clipse Chart High
Virginia-based duo Clipse’s album Lord Willin debuted at Number 1 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Album Chart and Number 4 on the Top 200 Charts. It was the highest new debuting hip-hop LP. “Its the start of something new and paramount for the scene of Virginia”, Pharrell told AllHipHop.com. Clipse can be seen on tour with […]

Ludacris’ Mom Responds To Pepsi Dumping Son
While neither Def Jam nor Ludacris commented on the Pepsi Colas recent decision to drop the rapper from an ad campaign, his mother, Roberta Shields contacted AllHipHop.com and had several remarks toward Bill O’Reilly of “The O’Reilly Factor, who sparked the ban. The OReilly Factor is broadcast via Fox News, which, according to Shields, made […]

Controversial Concert Flops
A controversial concert in Atlantic, New Jersey turned out to be a bust as fans stayed home with only 200 people showing up to the Sandcastle Stadium, which holds over 10,000 people and none of the headlining acts showing up to perform. Officials from the city of Atlantic City had told the show’s promoters on […]

Eminem’s ‘White America’ Causes Controversy
Eminem has released a controversial new video for his song "White America," which is filled with violent images, including a school shooting, an animated Eminem hanging himself in front of a computer, youth urinating on the White House lawn and the Constitution being ripped to shreds. The lyrics in the song make references to the […]