Bone Thugs: Eazy-E Doesn't Get Cred He Deserves Because Of Death From AIDS

(AllHipHop News) Members of Cleveland rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony are speaking out about what they feel is a lack of respect for their mentor Eazy-E. “Some people seem like they are afraid to commemorate him due to how he died,” Bizzy Bone told TMZ. “But Bone never once has, nor will, stop commemorating him.” Eazy-E (born Eric Wright) died […]

Lil Scrappy's Probation Hearing For "Cold Urine" Pushed Back A Week

(AllHipHop News) As Love and Hip-Hop Atlanta star Lil Scrappy’s difficult love life plays out on television, his legal troubles continue to play out in court. During a probation revocation hearing on Wednesday, prosecutors claim the 28-year-old rapper switched his urine during a drug screening. The drug testing is required under the conditions of Scrappy’s probation from marijuana […]

Pharrell Williams Is Joining Rihanna-Produced Reality TV Show

(AllHipHop News) Fashion conscious producer-performer Pharrell Williams is joining the team at the new Styled To Rock competition show on Style Network. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the ten-episode program is being executive produced by pop superstar Rihanna, and will feature 12 rising fashion designers battling to become a celebrity stylist. “Pharrell’s unique aesthetic and commitment to individuality combined […]

The Smiths Say No Emancipation For Jaden

(AllHipHop News) News that 14-year-old Jaden Smith was hoping for complete independence from his parents broke earlier this week, but now Jaden and his father, Will Smith, are saying there is no chance that the young actor/rapper will be living on his own anytime soon. [ALSO READ: Jaden Smith Wants To Be Emancipated From Will & Jada] “I’m […]

Future Says Lil Wayne "Raised Awareness" About Emmett Till; "Karate Chop" Producer Speaks

(AllHipHop News) Future’s “Karate Chop” has been a topic of interest in Hip-Hop for the last several months due to the controversial lyrics by the song’s featured artist. Lil Wayne’s reference to Emmett Till, the African-American teenager who was brutally murdered by two white men in 1955, upset the Till family and eventually cost the Young […]

Dr. Dre & Jimmy Iovine Donate $70 Million To USC For New Academy

(AllHipHop News) Super-producer Dr. Dre (born Andre Young) and influential music executive Jimmy Iovine are using parts of their substantial fortunes to help cultivate the next generation of music business moguls. It was announced that the pair is giving the University of Southern California $70 million to create a new music academy. “The vision and generosity […]