Local San Antonio Label Head Convicted of Killing Roommate/Business Partner

(AllHipHop News) Aspiring music mogul Anthony Johnson claimed the he killed his roommate and So Fly Entertainment business partner with a close range shot from a AK-47 in self-defense. After 6 and half hours of deliberations a San Antonio jury decided they weren’t buying Johnson’s claim and convicted the 23-year-old of murder. Johnson was accused of shooting music producer Romuald […]

Set Times For Wu-Tang Clan, Earl Sweatshirt & Other Acts At Coachella 2013 Announced

(AllHipHop News) Those music fans heading to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California this weekend can now plan out their schedule for which acts to catch at what times.The official set listing for the three-day event was revealed on the festival’s website. Three of the rap representatives at the 14th annual festivities will be […]

Gucci Mane Indicted for Aggravated Assault

(AllHipHop News) Atlanta bred rapper, Gucci Mane, was indicted on Tuesday afternoon on one count of aggravated assault according to the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office. The Zone 6 rapper, born Radric Davis,  is accused of striking a soldier over the head with a bottle of champagne at Atlanta night club, Harlem Nights. This indictment is not […]

Rick Ross Concert Cancelled in Canada

(AllHipHop News)  The saga surrounding Rick Ross’ lyrics on “U.O.E.N.O.” continues today (April 9) as sources are reporting that a Rick Ross concert was cancelled in Ottawa, Canada due to protests from college students  at the University of Ottawa. While Ross is still is under contract with Reebok, the Miami, Florida based rapper has been […]

Ace Hood Defends Rick Ross

(AllHipHop News) Rick Ross’ friends are standing by him, even though most remain quiet amid criticism that the rapper condone’s rape in a rap song. Ross has repeatedly denied that he advocates for rape. Ace did the best he could, even though his defense wouldn’t make a lawyer proud. “Ross ain’t that type of guy,” […]

Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Inks Partnership with Universal Music Group

(AllHipHop News) Marcy projects bred rapper turned mogul, Jay-Z, has entered into a multi-year, worldwide partnership with his Roc Nation music label and Universal Music Group. Under the new deal, Jay-Z will bring his Roc Nation artists, including Rihanna, and will operate as a standalone label within the UMG family, effective immediately. Several other labels, including […]