Big K.R.I.T.'s "Live From the Underground" Debuts At #4; Drops "Thank You Kindly" Record For Fans

(AllHipHop News) Def Jam recording artist Big K.R.I.T. has scored a #4 debut on the charts with the release of his first major label album, Live From the Underground. The album, which was projected to move between 40,000 and 45,000 copies, officially sold 40,010 units in its first week, according to HDD, was one of the year’s most […]

Erykah Badu and Gym Class Heroes Tapped to Headline 2012 Afro-Punk Festival This August In Brooklyn

(AllHipHop News) Following last year’s cancellation due to weather, the organizers for the 2012 Afro-Punk Festival have announced a number of performers for this year’s event. The 2012 Afro-Punk Festival, which will take place on August 25-26 in Brooklyn’s Commodore Barry Park, will be headlined by Erykah Badu and Gym Class Heroes. Also on the […]

Kanye's L.A. House Burglarized

Police in Los Angeles, California are investigating an early morning burglary at Kanye West’s mansion. TMZ.com is reporting that a 911 call was from the mansion this morning, in regards to a break in. When police arrived, the thieves had already departed the residence, but they dropped some of Kanye’s belongings as they fled. Kanye […]

Rapper J. Money (J. Futuristic) Shot Six Times in Atlanta

(AllHipHop News) Atlanta rapper J. Money aka J. Futuristic is lucky to be alive today, after having been shot six times last week, while getting ready for a video shoot for his upcoming single, “Hold Up.” According to MTV News, J. Money is currently in stable condition and remains hospitalized after having bullets go through […]

2012 BET Awards Adds Usher, 2 Chainz and Big Sean As Performers; Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj Also Set to Perform

(AllHipHop News) Following the nominations and host announcement in late May, BET has revealed that they have added Usher, 2 Chainz, and Big Sean to their list of performers for this year’s awards show. Grammy Award-winning singer Usher, whose seventh studio album, Looking 4 Myself, hit stores today, will return to the BET Awards show stage for […]

"Fail" Web Series Releasing First Official Mixtape In July; O'Hene Savant's "Superficial Girl" Tapped For First Single

(AllHipHop News) With the AllHipHop.com presented web-series “Fail” airing its sixth episode this week, the team behind the online urban comedy has released the official first single, “Superficial Girl” by O’Hene Savant, from their upcoming Fail Mixtape Vol. 1 which is set to drop in July. Savant, who is a native of Philly, plans to follow-up the release […]