(AllHipHop News) VH1’s “VH1 Hip Hop Honors” will return for a seventh time this June with a tribute to Southern Hip-Hop music. Rappers Jermaine Dupri, J. Prince of Rap-A-Lot Records, 2Live Crew and Luther “Luke” Campbell will be honored during the ceremonies, which will tape June 3rd.All three men have established ground breaking Hip-Hop labels, which have sold tens of millions of records over the years. Jermaine Dupri founded Atlanta’s So So Def imprint in 1993, J-Prince launched Rap-A-Lot in 1986 and Luke Campbell started Luke Skyywalker Records in 1985. Both J Prince and Campbell helped break down the barriers of censorship in Hip-Hop music during the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. Campbell’s case involving his usage of Roy Orbison’s “Pretty Woman” went all the way to the Supreme Court, where the rapper won a victory, when a judge ruled a parody of a record can qualify as “fair use.”“I am happy for my fans, they have sent the people that run the VH1 Hip Hop Honors show emails for years now, asking why a person that started his own record label and went to the Supreme Court can’t get honored, so I am happy for them,” Campbell told AllHipHop.com in an exclusive statement. Others being recognized for their contributions to Hip-Hop during the evening include Master P. who founded the groundbreaking No Limit Records imprint, as well as Atlanta production team Organized Noise. While Luke was happy about being honored, the outspoken rapper was a bit upset that his recognition comes so late into the annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors franchise. “We are the outcasts on that day, the outcasts will get their five minutes. I am sure the show will be about the others,” Campbell told AllHipHop.com. “My fans are the only reason I am doing this. I said f**k this after they did Too Short before me.”VH1’s Hip Hop Honors airs June 7th at 9:00 PM ET.

(AllHipHop News) Producer Solar has lashed out at growing speculation over the authenticity of a letter sent out this morning along with a press release announcing the death of revered rapper, Guru of Gangstarr. Solar, who was a partner with Guru in the 7Grand Record label, broke the news today (April 20th) that Guru had succumbed to cancer yesterday morning (April 19th) after battling the disease for several years. Many fans have questioned a final letter from Guru, who allegedly refused to acknowledge group member, DJ Premier, who produced  the majority of Gangstarr’s classic tracks. “I do not wish my ex-DJ to have anything to do with my name likeness, events tributes etc. connected in anyway to my situation including any use of my name or circumstance for any reason and I have instructed my lawyers to enforce this,” Guru allegedly wrote before his death. “I had nothing to do with him in life for over 7 years and want nothing to do with him in death. Solar has my life story and is well informed on my family situation, as well as the real reason for separating from my ex-DJ.”In addition to his death, the controversial statement has left fans doubting if Guru, born Keith Elam, would issue such harsh words while he was sick with cancer and undergoing treatment. “Guru made this statement from his own mouth and anybody saying different is insane with Hate!” Solar Tweeted today (April 20th). Drama aside, fans and friends reacted in shock about the news of Guru’s sudden death. “Guru Rest in Peace. Good times good memories. Wish we had reconnected one last time. Farewell fam,” Masta Ace said. “R.I.P GURU LOVE YOU MY BROTHER the World Will Miss You!!!! WE LOST A Great Man and a Big Part OF HIP HOP History!!!” Fat Joe added. For more artist quotes on the passing of Guru, click here.

(AllHipHop News) Director Benny Boom has signed on to direct the movie S.W.A.T: Fire Fight, which will began principal photography n Detroit Michigan this week. Benny Boom has directed over 350 Hip-Hop videos for artists like 50 Cent, Nas, Busta Rhymes, Robin Thicke, Mya, Ciara, Shyne, LL Cool J and others. He was selected to bring a fresh perspective to the action feature film, which starts Gabriel Macht, Carly Pope, Robert Patrick and Giancarlo Esposito. ” I look forward to the action and bringing the city of Detroit to life” Boom told AllHipHop.com in a statement. The movie centers around L.A. S.W.A.T. officer Lt. Paul Cutler (Macht) is sent to train Detroit S.W.A.T. team on new anti-terrorism and homeland security techniques. Just as a romance blooms between Cutler and “Kim Byers” (Carly Pope), an intense hostage situation turns deadly as a former government agent seeks revenge on Cutler and members of the Detroit S.W.A.T. team.  “It’s exciting to bring an iconic TV show to life,” said executive producer Scott Putman.  “The film is going to be gritty, edgy, and suspenseful.  I used to watch the TV series when I was a kid, and I couldn’t be more excited to help carry on the name.”At press time, a release date for S.W.A.T.: Fire Fight was not available.

(AllHipHop News) Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek have announced an national tour in support of their highly anticipated reunion album Revolutions Per Minute. The pair will kick off the tour in Hi-Tek’s hometown of Cincinnati on  Thursday (April 22nd) and wind down the tour on May 29th in Seattle, Washington. Hi-Tek produced the album, which features guest appearances by Mos Def, Bun B., J. Cole, Jay Electronica, Estelle, Bilal, Res, Chester French and others. Kweli explained the concept behind Revolutions Per Minute, which is his first album with Hi-Tek since 2000’s classic album Train of Thought. “It’s the idea of revolution through music. It’s the idea that people in today’s culture take things in YouTube-sizedbites and clips and if it’s not in a clip or a soundbite or something that you can fit in under a minute, people don’t pay attention to it,” Kweli explained. “The idea is: How many revolutions can you get accomplished in under a minute in a quick culture?”Revolutions Per Minute is due in stores on May 18th. Tour dates are listed below:Thu 4/22    Cincinnati, OH / Covington, KY   Xavier Univ. / Madison TheatreFri 4/23    Evanston, IL                     Northwestern Univ.Sat 4/24    Grand Rapids , MI                The IntersectionSun 4/25    Pontiac, MI                      Crofoot BallroomTue 4/27    Chicago, IL                      House of BluesThu 4/29    New York, NY                     Nokia TheatreFri 4/30    New Brunswick, NJ                Rutgers Univ.Sun 5/2     Long Island, NY                  Crazy DonkeyMon 5/3     Washington, DC                   Black CatWed 5/5     Philadelphia , PA                The NoteMon 5/10    Kansas City, MO                  Midland TheatreTue 5/11    Tulsa, OK                        Cain’sWed 5/12    Houston, TX                      WarehouseThu 5/13    Dallas, TX                       Granada TheatreSat 5/15    Boulder, CO                      Fox TheatreSun 5/16    Denver, CO                       BluebirdWed 5/19    Los Angeles, CA                  House of BluesThu 5/20    Anaheim, CA                      The GroveFri 5/21    Phoenix, AZ                      The ClubhouseSat 5/22    Tucson, AZ                       DV8Sun 5/23    Ventura, CA                      Ventura TheaterMon 5/24    San Francisco, CA                FillmoreTue 5/25    San Diego, CA                    House of BluesWed 5/26    Santa Cruz, CA                   Catalyst NightclubThu 5/27    Eugene, OR                       The BlueprintFri 5/28    Portland, OR                     Aladdin TheatreSat 5/29    Seattle, WA                      ShowBox at the Market