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Hip-Hop Rumors: Rihanna Caught Creeping With Ashton Kutcher

By: ginatorres27Category: Rumors

Rihanna sure does get around doesn’t she! The Roc Nation singer was spotted paying a late night visit to actor Ashton Kutcher’s home in Los Angeles.

Ashton Kutcher, who is currently going through a divorce with actress Demi Moore (Ghost, Charlie’s Angeles), is a notorious play boy. Paparazzi caught Rihanna driving up to Ashton’s home at about 12AM on Wednesday night, and she did not leave until roughly 4AM.

Below is a photo of Rihanna trying to get a smooth get away, only to be bombarded by the paparazzi.

I guess Rihanna wanted to try something new. Nothing wrong with that.

Lil Kim, Lil Cease Celebrate Release Of B.I.G.’s “Life After Death” On MTV2

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Lil Kim and Lil Cease will co-host an upcoming episode of MTV2’s Sucker Free Countdown that will pay tribute to Notorious B.I.G.’s landmark album Life After Death.

The former Junior M.A.F.I.A members will join regular host DJ Envy to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Life After Death on Sucker Free Presents: Life After Death – 15 Years Later.”

The album, which featured a number of iconic artists, including Jay-Z, P. Diddy, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Too $hort, was originally released on March 25, 1997 and has since sold over 10 million copies worldwide.

In addition to Lil Kim and Lil Cease, a variety of rappers will make appearances on the show to discuss B.I.G’s legacy and the impact of Life After Death and singles like “Hypnotize,” “Ten Crack Commandments,” “I Got A Story to Tell,” “More Money, More Problems” and others.

Newcomers like Mac Miller and Chiddy Bang will join vets like Redman, Ice Cube, Nas, DJ Premier, Style P., Pete Rock and others.

MTV2’s “Sucker Free Presents: Life After Death – 15 Years Later” is slated to air this Sunday (March 25) at 11:00PM EST.

Dr. Dre Producing Horror Movie “Thaw”

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Dr. Dre has signed on as producer of an upcoming horror flick titled “Thaw.”

According to Variety, Dr. Dre and partner Daniel Schnider will produce the horror film for their company, Crucial Films.

The movie centers around an ancient evil spirit that’s unleashed as ice thaws in the Yukon.

The script for “Thaw” is being written by Vik Weet, while New Line Cinema will handle the distribution of the film.

Exclusive: Passport Issues Prevent DMX’s German Tour

By: timsanchez818Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Germany will have to wait. Although DMX was apparently set to embark on a tour through Germany from March 29 to April 8, those plans are now over, reps say.

The Yonkers-bred DMX isn’t cleared to go overseas due to passport complications, AllHipHop has learned exclusively.

DMX’s publicist Domenick Nati told AllHipHop.com, “The team is doing everything we can to make an international tour possible for DMX. We have more logistics to work out, and as soon as we do, we will be creating a tour for X to perform for his fans across the world.”

Additionally, DMX’s manager and the rapper may be facing legal and financial issues from the German promoter, AllHipHop.com has also discovered.

AHH will update this story as it develops.

Tech N9ne’s Klusterfuk EP Hits #1

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Tech N9ne is sitting on top of the Billboard charts today (March 21), thanks to the success of his new EP Klusterfuk.

The digital-only release from Tech was released on Tech N9ne’s independent label, Strange Music imprint.

“It boggles my mind that I was able to hit the studio with my new band Mayday, make a six-song EP in a few days, not really promote it and have it be the No. 1 indie album in the country,” Tech N9ne told AllHipHop.com. “How does that happen? Loyalty. My fans are loyal and I love them for that.”

The Klusterfuk EP, which was produced by Strange Music artist Mayday, will see a physical release date in the near future.

According to Tech, the EP will be bundled with Take Me To Your Leader, Mayday’s debut album for Strange Music.

Mayday’s Take Me To Your Leader bundled with the Klusterfuk EP, will be released on March 26.

This Saturday (March 24), Tech N9ne and Mayday will launch the “Hostile Takeover 2012” Tour in Kansas City with Machine Gun Kelly.

The rappers will embark on an outing that features 90 shows in 99 days.

SXSW Video: Jackie Chain On “The Bruce Lean Chronicles” and Status of His Debut Album

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: Features

Last month, when AllHipHop.com checked in with Alabama native Jackie Chain, he spoke on his background, influences, and how his most recent project, After Hours, which he released with Fool’s Gold DJ and producer Nick Catchdubs, had been received from listeners and fans alike.

When we spotted Jackie on the streets of SXSW after checking out a show headlined by Smoke DZA and A$AP Rocky, we wasted no time in talking about life and the music he’s been creating post-After Hours.

In addiditon to the revelation that he’ll soon be going under the moniker Bruce Lean, Jackie revealed that his next mixtape, The Bruce Lean Chronicles, is nearly complete and will be hitting the Internet and streets sooner rather than later. He also updated us on the status of his Universal Republic debut, Aint Slept In Weeks, and spoke on his plans while he was down in Austin.

Check out the video interview below:

Follow Jackie Chain on Twitter: (@JackieChain74)