Godfather of Harlem’s Markuann Smith Talks Being Signed To Whitney Houston, Swizz Beatz + Season 3
Markuann Smith is back, along side Forest Whittaker, Giancarlo Esposito and others in “Godfather of Harlem” season three. We talked to him about being signed to Whitney Houston, working with Swizz Beatz and his time with Tupac.
EXCLUSIVE: La La Anthony Talks “BMF,” Working With Issa Rae And Why Nas Is Her Whole Top 5
Exclusive: La La Anthony Talks ‘BMF’ & Producing A New Film Alongside Issa Rae. Also, why Nas is the only rapper in her Top 5.
EXCLUSIVE: How DJ Jazzy Jeff’s Near-Fatal Bout With COVID-19 Changed Everything
Speaking to AllHipHop, the veteran turntablist talked about the harrowing experience and explained how life will never be the same.
EXCLUSIVE: J.J. Fad Reveals Sassy C Suffered Massive House Fire, Two Dogs Perish
Fellow J.J. Fad legend Juana “MC JB” Sperling has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help her longtime rhyming partner get back on her feet.
EXCLUSIVE: Kanye West Lawyers Ask Permission To Use Newspaper Ads To Dump Him As A Client
According to paperwork obtained by AllHipHop, the Greenberg Traurig Law Firm now wants to take out ads in two Los Angeles newspapers to finally rid themselves of Ye as a client.
EXCLUSIVE: Memphis Rapper AR the Mermaid Signs With 300, Recalls Drake Following Her on Instagram
East Memphis artist AR the Mermaid reveals how Drake followed her; Recounts freestyling her way into a record label bidding war and signing with 300
EXCLUSIVE: Ye Could Lose Millions For Hiding From Lawsuit Claiming He Stole KRS-One’s Song
The owners of a classic Boogie Down Productions song sued Kanye West for infringement after Ye sampled the track without permission.
EXCLUSIVE: Ruthless Records’ Producer Laylaw, Who Worked With N.W.A, Above The Law & More, Has Died
Compton’s Most Wanted rapper Tha Chill confirmed the news on Thursday (January 12) in a statement to AllHipHop.
Year In Review: Best Hip-Hop Albums Of 2022
The year in albums was insane for 2022. Here are some of our favorites and we give you a chance to give us yours in the comments section.
EXCLUSIVE: Chaka Zulu’s Murder Case: Trial Date Still Looms For Ludacris Manager
Chaka Zulu was charged with murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and simple battery last September.
AllHipHop.com Presents Battle Rap Superlatives: The Best of 2022
Check out the winners of AllHipHop.com’s fan survey of the best in Battle Rap in 2022!
EXCLUSIVE: XXXTENTACION Trial: Prosecutors May Have Smoking Gun…Literally
According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, prosecutors believe they’ve connected a live round found in suspect Dedrick Williams’ home to the murder weapon.
EXCLUSIVE: JAY-Z Takes $2.5 Billion Fight Against Bacardi To Bermuda
The Roc Nation boss filed paperwork on Wednesday (January 4) asking to continue the suit on Bermuda soil.
EXCLUSIVE: Gangsta Boo & Emmett Flores Were Complicated—But Loved Each Other
As a way to preserve Gangsta Boo’s legacy and shine a spotlight on her endlessly charismatic personality, AllHipHop has decided to posthumously publish a Q&A with the couple.
EXCLUSIVE: Fetty Wap To Learn His Fate In Drug Case In March
Fetty Wap faces a minimum of five years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to possess and distribute cocaine.
EXCLUSIVE: Jam Master Jay Murder Trial Marred By Witness Tampering, Intimidation; Feds Take Drastic Measures To Protect Jury
The Feds are worried that the jurors and witnesses to the murder of Jam Master Jay could be harmed if their identities are not protected! Read more!
EXCLUSIVE: Mix Master Mike Takes Over Rock The Bells Radio With Grandmaster Flash For “Quik-Mix Theory DJ Marathon”
From 12pm ET to 12am ET on Sunday (January 1), Hip Hop fans can hear personal stories from Flash as well as exclusive mixes from DJ Jazzy Jeff, Mannie Fresh, Pete Rock and, of course, Mix Master Mike.
EXCLUSIVE: Mannie Fresh Opens Up About “Vax That Thang Up” Backlash
Speaking to AllHipHop, the lauded producer admitted he was baffled by some people’s reactions, considering the lyrics to the original song weren’t exactly “cancel culture” friendly.
EXCLUSIVE: XXXTENTACION Murder Suspect Demands Drake & Akademiks Testify At Trial
According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, Dedrick Williams and his attorney, Mauricio Padilla, filed a motion requesting the OVO rapper’s participation.
EXCLUSIVE: MedSpa Owner Goes Hard On The Shade Room In Battle Over 50 Cent’s Penis
50 Cent sued a MedSpa owner for allegedly implying he received penis enlargement surgery, but her lawyers blame The Shade Room.
