(AllHipHop News) Tomorrow (September 17th), Washington D.C. rapper Wale will team up with Atlanta’s Roscoe Dash and Fayetteville, North Carolina rapper J. Cole for their “School of Rock” initiative. The trio will hit local schools to mentor children, to increase their interests in musical arts, physical education, community service and academic achievement. The rappers will […]
(AllHipHop News) Nationally syndicated radio host Big Boy has announced that he will executive produce a new feature length film via his production company, Ida’s Son Productions. Principal photography on Exit Strategy began shooting this month around Los Angeles and North Hollywood, according to award-winning personality, Big Boy . The romantic comedy centers around a […]
(AllHipHop News) Nas has finally posted a message on his Twitter (@nas) that many of his fans have been waiting on for a long time.”It’s coming… LOST TAPES VOLUME TWO!!!” Nas posted on his page. The Queens rapper will revisit the 2002 original Lost Tapes concept and will deliver a compilation of songs that didn’t […]
(AllHipHop News) Later this month, the Hip-Hop Theater Festival (HHTF) will celebrate its 10-year anniversary with live, professionally executed theater written by members of the Hip-Hop generation, organizers told AllHipHop.com today (September 16th). The HHTF has collaborated with leading arts venues, including Dance Theater Workshop and Harlem Stage, to create fully produced main stage works, […]
(AllHipHop News) The third solo album by late UGK member Chad “Pimp C.” Jones will hit stores this October, according to representatives for Rap-A-Lot Records. The new album features an all-star lineup of Hip-Hop artists like founding UGK group member Bun B., Trill label mates Webbie & Lil Boosie, E-40, Drake, Chamillionaire, Too $hort, Rick […]
(AllHipHop News) On going legal issues have forced Atlanta rapper T.I. to cancel a highly anticipated upcoming show next weekend in Pennsylvania. T.I. was supposed to his the stage at Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center next Friday (September 24th), but organizers have announced the show has been unexpectedly canceled. According to the Bryce Jordan Center, […]
(AllHipHop News) Hustle & Flow actor and actress Actor Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson will team up to host the 2010 Soul Train Awards. The special will be taped at the Cobb Energy Center in Atlanta this November and will air on BET’s new channel, Centric. While fans cannot attend the invite-only awards ceremony, […]
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop veterans Buckshot and Dru Ha are set to reveal the secret to their longevity as independent artists in the recording business. This year marks the 15-year anniversary of Duck Down Music, the pioneering label that has released classic albums by Black Moon, Boot Camp Clik, Heltah Skeltah, Smif-N-Wessun, KRS-One and others. To […]
(AllHipHop News) Veteran, Richmond, Virginia rapper Skillz has announced the release of a new album titled The World Needs More Skillz, which will land in stores this October. The album is the follow-up to Skillz’ 2008 album The Million Dollar Backpack. According to Skillz, he recorded over 200 songs for The World Needs More Skillz, […]
(AllHipHop News) If you didn’t get a chance to see Just Wright— which stars Common, Queen Latifah and Paula Patton– when it hit theaters this spring, now you can pick up a copy of the film on DVD for your own collection. The romantic comedy tells the story of a certain leading NBA Point Guard […]
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Lloyd Banks has scored some major firepower for his upcoming album, Hunger For More 2. According to 50 Cent, Eminem has contributed a track to Lloyd Banks’ upcoming album, which is slated to hit stores. “Banks got a real heavy album,” 50 Cent revealed. “Hunger For More 2 is gonna be classic! […]
(AllHipHop News) Former G-Unit members Game and Young Buck have teamed up on a new song titled “Blues,” which recently hit the Internet. The song is of significance, as both Game and Young Buck were kicked out of G-Unit after butting heads with the label’s frontman, 50 Cent. “Blues,” which was produced by Drumma Boy, […]
(AllHipHop News) Producer Drumma Boy has announced a talent search and tour of Europe that he hopes will connect him with the best in Hip-Hop and R&B on a global scale.The producer, who has made hits for artists like Kanye West, Young Jeezy, Drake, T.I., Usher, Rick Ross, Flo Rida and others, will launch the […]
(AllHipHop News) John Legend and The Roots have announced an official mixtape with DJ J. Period, in support of their collaboration album Wake Up!, which is due in stores next Tuesday (September 21st). The lead single on the mixtape is a song that features John Legend & The Roots called “Our Generation.”The remix to “Our […]
(AllHipHop News) Superstar rappers Jay-Z and Eminem kicked off the first musical performance to be held at the new Yankees Stadium in the Bronx last night (September 13th). A variety of rappers joined Eminem on the stage during the historic concert, including D12, 50 Cent and B.o.B. Jay-Z performed an electrifying set that thrilled the […]
(AllHipHop News) Representatives for a British soap opera have denied reports that superstar rapper 50 Cent will be featured on their show. Reports have been circulating claiming that 50 Cent will make a cameo appearance in the BBC show EastEnders. A tabloid reported that the rapper was introduced to the show by his friend Rio […]
(AllHipHop News) Incarcerated rapper Lil Boosie has revealed details behind his upcoming album Incarcerated, which will be released as the rapper serves a four-year sentence for drug possession and awaits trial for 1st-degree murder. Boosie, born Torrence Hatch, was sentenced to prison after police arrested the rapper in October 2008 and found marijuana and a […]
(AllHipHop News) Entertainment One Music/Krossover Entertainment/Larsiny Family recently announced the release of a new studio album from Cassidy. His fourth studio album, C.A.S.H. (Cass A Straight Hustla), is set to be released on November 2nd, 2010 on Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony’s new label, Krossover Entertainment. “I’m happy to be in business with E1,” Carmelo […]
(AllHipHop News) A number of music industry executives have come out in support of manager James Rosemond, after an article in the New York Daily News ran today (September 13th), accusing him of cooperating with the government in a variety of cases. The New York Daily News reported that Rosemond served as an informant in […]
(AllHipHop News) For the second time in less than a week, Hollywood, California-based company Drive-In Music has sued a popular Hip-Hop group for illegally using a portion of a copyright the company owns. On September 10th, Drive-In filed a lawsuit against veteran Hip-Hop group Cypress Hill, and Apple, in the Central District Court of California. […]
