New Skool Rules Teams With AllHipHop.com For Songwriting/Producer Competition

(AllHipHop News) New Skool Rules and AllHipHop.com have teamed up to launch an international publishing competition, which is open to songwriters and producers around the world. The winner will be received $1500 Euros and an all expense paid trip to the New Skool Rules conference, which takes place April 1st-3rd 2011 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.Additionally, […]

Charles Hamilton Arrested For Assaulting Police Officer

(AllHipHop News) Troubled rapper Charles Hamilton was reportedly arrested in Cleveland, Ohio, for allegedly striking a police officer. While details are sketchy, Charles Hamilton was arrested in December 13th. According to RapRadar.com, Charles Hamilton was causing disturbances at various bars.When police attempted to calm him, he allegedly struck an officer in the face, resulting in […]

Jacki-O Says Griselda Blanco’s Family Blesses New Mixtape

(AllHipHop News) Miami rapstress Jacki-O has responded to reports about her latest mixtape, which caused a minor controversy due to the cover.Jacki-O’s latest mixtape, bluntly titled Griselda Blanco, features the rapper invoking the image of Griselda “The God Mother” Blanco.The real Griselda Blanco one of the biggest cocaine dealers in the United States and part […]

Exclusive: B.M.F. Founder Big Meech Working On Ringtones, Planning Appeal

(AllHipHop News) Incarcerated accused drug boss Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory may be behind bars, but the Black Mafia Family (B.M.F.) founder still has his sights set on the music industry via a new deal with ringtone makers Myxer.com.Meech, who is currently locked down in a federal prison in Jessup, Georgia, gained massive exposure this Summer, […]

2 Live Crew To Give Australian Fans ‘Hot and Nasty’ Christmas, New Year’s

(AllHipHop News) Legendary Hip-Hop group The 2 Live Crew will perform their first ever Australian concerts later this month, promising to give fans “hot and nasty” Christmas and New Year’s celebrations.Brother Marquis and Fresh Kid Ice will kick off a five-date tour of Australia, treating fans to their classic singles like “We Want Some P**sy,” […]

Dr. Dre Partners With Zynga; Detox To Be Promoted Via ‘Mafia Wars’

(AllHipHop News) Social gaming giant Zynga Inc. has announced its first ever musical partnership with producer Dr. Dre, to promote his highly anticipated album, Detox. Starting today, Zynga will start promoting Dr. Dre’s album Detox to their 200 million plus users, through the popular social networking game Mafia Wars. Mafia Wars will feature Dr. Dre […]

Exclusive: Bangladesh Buries ‘A Milli” Beef With Rapper Lil Wayne

(AllHipHop News) Atlanta-based producer Bangladesh has reunited with rap star Lil Wayne for the release of Weezy’s latest track “6’7,” the first single from the upcoming album Tha Carter IV. The track, which is the first release from Lil Wayne’s highly anticipated album Tha Carter IV, features Young Money label mate Corey Gunz. The pair’s […]

50 Cent Invests In 3D Sunglasses Company

(AllHipHop News) Rap star 50 Cent is expanding his business portfolio with an investment in a new company that creates “digital performance eyewear.” According to FastCompany.com, 50’s latest business deal involves an optical company named Gunnar Optiks. The company specializes creating that are optimized for a sharper digital experience, in addition to reducing headaches, tired […]

LA Lakers’ Ron Artest Launches New Label Artest Media Group

(AllHipHop News) Los Angeles Lakers star player Ron Artest has launched a new independent record label Artest Media Group, which will be distributed by San Francisco based label, SMC Recordings. According to Ron Artest, his new label is looking to sign established Hip-Hop acts, while developing the talent currently associated with the label, Artest’s second […]

Chrisette Michele, Def Jam Heading To Court Over $20 Million Dollar Lawsuit

(AllHipHop News) A $20 million dollar lawsuit against Def Jam involving R&B singer Chrisette Michele will proceed through the courts, it was recently ruled.Judges for the New York Supreme Court rejected the label’s request to dismiss the lawsuit on December 7th, paving the way for a courtroom showdown between production company Four Kings Productions Inc. […]