Freddie Gibbs Sheds Light on MadLib Collaborative Album; Speaks Out Against Police Brutality

(AllHipHop News)  Gary, Indiana raised rapper Freddie Gibbs recently spoke about his inspiration behind Cocaine Piñata, a collaborative project in the works with famed producer Madlib. In the Duck Down Visuals piece released on RedBullUSA.com, Gibbs stated that he was heavily influenced by the Los Angeles rap trio Strong Arm Steady, who worked with MadLib on their album […]

Meek Mill & Wale Speak On Rick Ross Shooting; Ross Remains Silent

(AllHipHop News) In recent separate interviews, Maybach Music Group members Meek Mill and Wale addressed the early morning drive-by shooting involving MMG head Rick Ross and his female companion Shateria L Morange-el in Fort Lauderdale, Florida last month. [ALSO READ: Rapper Rick Ross Targeted In Drive-By Shooting] Meek Mill appeared on 107.9’s The Q Deezy […]

Ex-LAPD Officer Suspected of Shooting 3 Cops

(Allhiphop News) Los Angeles is on high alert after three police officers were attacked and shot, one fatally. All suspicion points to Christopher Jordan Dorner, 33, a former LAPD officer. Dorner (pictured above on the left with former LAPD police chief Bratton) was fired in 2009 for making false statements. He appealed the decision but […]

Detroit Rapper King Gordy Shot Five Times

(AllHipHop News) King Gordy, known for his outlandish raps about horror, was shot five times several sources told AllHipHop.com. One of the sources happens be D-12 group member Bizzare who recently sent a tweet out expressing his concern for King Gordy. “King gordy.. get well my n####.. I’m praying for u… I’m on way back […]

Mandeecees Harris Sex Abuse Trial Begins

(AllHipHop News) VH1’s Love and Hip Hop star Mandeecees Harris’ trial for aggravated sexual assault, criminal sexual contact, and child endangerment began yesterday as attorneys on both sides presented their opening statements. Th cliffviewpilot.com reports that Bergen County prosecutors laid out the state’s case against Harris to the jury, claiming that the reality television star manipulated a 15-year-old […]

Queen Latifah's "Flavor Unit Entertainment" Strikes Multi-Year Deal With Netflix

(AllHipHop News) Queen Latifah’s production company, Flavor Unit Entertainment, has struck a multi-year deal with video-streaming service Netflix. Queen Latifah, whose real name is Dana Owens, announced the deal earlier today with her production partner Shakim Compere in a press release. “Shakim and I are thrilled to do business with Netflix,” she said in a statement. “Netflix […]

Wyclef Jean Announces "April Showers" Mixtape with T.I., 2 Chainz And Trae The Truth

(AllHipHop News) Grammy Award-winning rapper, singer and producer Wyclef Jean has announced a new mixtape slated to drop this Spring titled April Showers. April Showers will be the first full-length release from Wyclef since his 2009 conceptual album, From the Hut, To The Projects, To The Mansion. In 2011 Wyclef released the political Hip-Hop EP, If I […]