(AllHipHop News) Elektra recording artist Cee-Lo Green has announced the upcoming release of a new solo album titled The Lady Killer, which will feature his new hit single “F**k You”. On Cee-Lo’s YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/user/CeeLoGreen, “F**k You” has received over 2 million plays and the video has become the #1 Most Viewed Video in the U.K. […]
(AllHipHop News) Legendary R&B singer Patti LaBelle has joined the cast of the Tony Award-winning broadway musical FELA!. The Grammy Award-winning singer will take over the role of Fela’s Kuti’s mother (Funmilayo Anikulapo-Kuti starting this September. LaBelle decided the role was right for her, after seeing the show, which is executive produced by rappers Will […]
(AllHipHop News) Philly rapper Beanie Sigel is once again taking shots at the Roc, by expressing his discontent with his former affiliates, by dissing them over the instrumental to Kanye and Jay-Z’s “Haters” song. “Middle finger up to Jayeeeer / I don’t give a f**k about Ye’eeer / Wanna know, I think Ye Queeeeer,” Beanie […]
(AllHipHop News) Revered Hip-Hop duo Group Home is slated to release a tribute album to late Gang Starr Foundation member, Guru. The pair will pay homage to Guru by releasing Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal, this September. Group Home, which consists of Lil Dap and Melachi The Nutcracker, appeared on several of Gang Starr’s albums, including […]
(AllHipHop News) Rapper/producer Pharell Williams’ Ice Cream clothing line is locked in a court battle against clothing company Ice and Iceberg. The rapper filed a lawsuit against the Gilmar Group, the company the owns the popular Iceberg brand. According to the New York Post, Pharrell is suing the Gilmare Group because the company has blocked […]
(AllHipHop News) Def Jam Interactive will expand its multi-million dollar brand this fall with the release of the forthcoming 4mm Games and Terminal Reality video game, Def Jam Rapstar. The game, which blends classic and popular Hip-Hop songs with karaoke, will be available for Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and Wii.The karaoke rap video game can […]
(AllHipHop News) Timbaland has commented on reports that he “potentially attempted suicide” on Monday (August 23rd). Speaking out on KIIS-FM radio show with Ryan Seacrest, Timbaland elaborated on the chain of events that took place surrounding the apparent misunderstanding.”I don’t know what people are talking about,” a confused Timbaland told Ryan Seacrest. “Why would I […]
(AllHipHop News) The owners of a booking agency accused of stealing $375,000 in tour proceeds during a dispute with rapper Lil Wayne have responded to the allegations in the lawsuit. Lawyers for the incarcerated rap star filed a lawsuit against Ujamma Talent Agency on August 16th in New York Supreme court. The rapper’s company Young […]
(AllHipHop News) Listeners tuned in to a local Atlanta radio station witnessed a turning point in the history of progressive Hip-Hop group Arrested Development over the weekend, when the group’s frontman Speech received a surprise phone call from former member and co-founder Headliner. The call during an interview on WRFG 89.3 FM’s “Sunday Night Fiya” […]
Wiz Khalifa declined to align his budding stardom with two of the biggest names in Hip-Hop, Rick Ross and Drake. The Pittsburgh native, who was already signed to Atlantic Records, said that he still would have continued to decline signing with Ross. “I would’ve kept doing what I was doing till I found something huge […]
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop video game site Gamertagradio.com is hosting an official release party for the new Mafia II video game in NYC at 800 Hudson Street in Tribeca at 8pm this Saturday, August 28th. The event will feature numerous Hip-Hop personalities, including host Miss Info and Hip-Hop band Mayday, as well as Playboy “Gamer Next […]
(AllHipHop News) Super producer Timbaland is headlong to Malaysia this September, where he will headline the Arthur’s Day” celebrations with Guinness in Kuala Lumpur. The two-day concert is part of brewer Guinness’ Arthur’s Day worldwide celebrations. Timbaland will be joined by Thai-American Hip-Hop group Thaitanium, while rockers like Mizz Nina and Pop Shuvit will also […]
(AllHipHop News) Def Jam co-founder/Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons has thrown in his support for a controversial mosque being built near the site of the 9/11 terror attack in Manhattan in 2001. Simmons has placed a series of religious symbols on the panes of his Liberty St. penthouse, which spells out the word “Co-Exist.”Other messages in […]
DJ AM’s life will be celebrated this (August 26th) Thursday, when legendary DJ’s/producers DJ Premier and Clark Kent host an event with the DJ AM Memorial Fund. DJ Premier will be joined by an all-star lineup of acts at Santos’ Party House during the DJ AM fundraiser. Also spinning will be DJ Stretch Armstrong, Mark […]
Rookie sensation J. Cole is not letting his growing popularity rush the completion of his debut album for Jay-Z’s Roc Nation. In a recent interview with NY Daily News, the Fayetteville, NC native explained that he hasn’t released the title of his album, correcting earlier erroneous reports that he had named the project Cole World. […]
(AllHipHop News) Wyclef Jean has lashed out at the provisional election council (CEP), claiming the body violated Haiti’s constitution when they disqualified him from the upcoming Presidential race. While no reason was given, Wyclef Jean was presumably denied a bid to run because he did not meet the country’s residency requirements because he has not […]
(AllHipHop News) French Montana is currently in talks with several major labels that are interested in signing the Bronx, New York native, who was formerly signed with Akon’s Konvict Music.“As far as the label I didn’t really decide who I am going with yet. I’m working with Mizay Entertainment, but yea it’s in the air […]
(AllHipHop News) Dr. Dre’s ex-girlfriend Michel’le is planning a return to the music industry after a 12-year hiatus from recording music. Representatives for Michel’le confirmed that Michel’le is planning to release an album of new material in 2011. Despite the lack of physical releases over the years, the singer has stayed busy working throughout the […]
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Wyclef Jean will appeal a ruling by Haiti’s provisional electoral body (CEP), that barred him from running for President of Haiti in the November elections. Wyclef’s team of lawyers will appear in court in today (August 23rd) to try and have the decision overturned which disqualified him from the race, on the […]
(AllHipHop News) Eminem will be one of the performers at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards MTV confirmed today (August 23rd). The news comes amidst Eminem’s chart domination with his latest album Recovery. The album, which has been nominated for 8 VMA nominations, has been #1 for almost 7 weeks, while two singles, “Love The […]
