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 […]

T-Boz and Drake Hook Up For New Music

(AllHipHop News) Drake has a much publicized affinity for 90’s R&B,  so it is no surprise that the Canadian-born rap phenom is scheduled to work on new music with TLC singer, T-Boz according to the singer in an interview with Rap-Up. In the interview, the FanMail singer says she plans on hitting the studio with Drake and […]

Crooked I Explains 'Apex Predator' EP Title, Debuts Title Track

(AllHipHop News) Rap veteran Crooked I is preparing to release his latest solo project next month, and a few nights ago he premiered the first song off his upcoming EP at Seattle’s Nectar Lounge. The Sermon’s Domain captured footage of the Slaughterhouse member performing the EP’s title track, “Apex Predator,” after Crooked I explained to the audience […]

2 Chainz Celebrates Grammy Nods with VIP Event

(AllHipHop News) T.R.U. Records in conjunction with Street Execs presents the “2 Chainz Gold Tie Grammy Nomination Celebration”. The invitation-only, gold tie, formal affair will celebrate 2 Chainz’s triple Grammy Nomination and his fellow Atlanta nominees that continue to create national presence. 2 Chainz’s label, T.R.U. (The Real University), along with ASCAP will host the […]

The Hit Squad Returns; PMD Announces Solo Project

(AllHipHop News) On the eve of TV One’s “Unsung” premiere featuring rap duo EPMD, one half of the pioneering Brentwood, New York group, Parish “PMD” Smith has announced a Hit Squad reunion and solo album. At its height, The Hit Squad consisted of EPMD, DJ Scratch, Redman, Das EFX, K-Solo, Keith Murray, Knucklehedz,  Hurricane G and others. The […]

Malcolm X's Grandson Arrested by FBI

(AllHipHop News) Malcolm X’s grandson and Muslim civil activist, Malcolm Lateef Shabazz has reportedly been arrested by FBI agents, according to reports from PressTV. Prior to the arrest, the grandson to the civil rights icon was en route to Tehran, Iran for the third annual Hollywoodism International Conference held on Sunday (February 3rd).  The FBI […]

Trinidad James Goes International for 'Girls Welcomed'

(ALLHIPHOP NEWS) Trinidad James, one of last year’s breakout stars, had a homecoming this weekend. The “All Gold Everything” rapper is currently in his birthplace of Port of Spain, Trinidad shooting the video for his song “Females Welcomed.”  The new visuals will feature the 2013 Trinidad and Tobago Miss World Athaliah Samuel and reggae singer Shaggy. James […]

Joey Bada$$ Rejoins Twitter

(AllHipHop News) After deleting his Twitter account on Friday, Brooklyn emcee Joey Bada$$ decided to rejoin the social media site yesterday. There were questions whether the Pro Era member left Twitter because of harassment from Lil B fans after the two rappers exchanged disses on Twitter and on records last week. [ALSO READ:  Lil B […]