(AllHipHop News) Rappers Talib Kweli and M1 of dead prize will take part in a panel discussion hosted by Imagenation and Dream Hampton, the author/director of a new documentary titled Black August: A Hip-Hop Benefit Concert.   Talib and M1 will join Dream Hampton, professor Marc Lamont Hill, Black August co-founder Lumumba Bandele and former political […]

(AllHipHop News) Queens, New York rapper LL Cool J has been tapped to present at the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards next week in Los Angeles. LL, who stars in the hit CBS series NCIS: Los Angeles, will present alongside actors and actresses like Joel McHale, Tina Fey, Ricky Gervais, January Jones and others.Even with the […]

(AllHipHop News) Wyclef Jean has issued a statement regarding his attempt to run for the President of Haiti, which was denied by officials in the country yesterday. The rapper’s name was not on the list of candidates who will run in the November 28th election to replace the country’s current president, Rene Preval. “It is […]

(AllHipHop News) Dallas, Texas rapper Dorrough has cleared the air surrounding rumors on Twitter, Facebook and blog, about the looming release of a sex tape. “I sent the single right after I UStreamed last night,” Dorrough told AllHipHop.com. “I Ustreamed about 9 P.M. Central time, and it was basically because everyone was blowing up my […]

(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop producer J-Sw!ft is planning to release “I’ll Do Mine,” his first track in over five years. The song is taken from the upcoming feature length documentary 1 More Hit, which chronicles J-Swift’s life through drug addiction, homelessness, a jail stint, his recovery and gradual return to rap. Prior to his downfall, J-Sw!ft, […]

(AllHipHop News) Travis Barker has been working on a rap project since August of 2008 that will feature the best of the best in the Hip-Hop industry.The album was delayed due to a plane crash that left burns on Barkers body from the waist down and  killed everyone but him and close friend and collaborator […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Lil Wayne and his company Young Money Touring Inc. has filed a lawsuit against a former booking agent who allegedly stole $375,000 in touring proceeds. Lawyers for Lil Wayne filed a lawsuit against Ujaama Talent Agency Inc. and the company’s owners, Erskine Isaac, David Nelson on August 16th in the Supreme Court […]

DJ Khaled has signed with Cash Money Records. The celebrity spin doctor announced the move online and the news quickly spread via the internet. “DEAL IS DONE!!WE THE BEST YMCMB! See live footage from @Derick_G !! Hard work pays off! I’m on my way to the studio!” he said via Twitter. “WE THE BEST CASH […]

(AllHipHop News) Chicago rapper Twista has announced an October release date for his new upcoming album, The Perfect Storm. Twista told AllHipHop.com that his new album will feature production by No I.D., Street Runners, Scorp Diesel and longtime affiliate, Traxster. Just this week, Twista’s single “Wetter” from his last album Category F5 was certified gold, […]

(AllHipHop News) Lauryn Hill appeared in the Billboard charts for the first time in 10 years this week, as the former Fugees singer’s “Repercussions” landed at #94 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.  The song leaked online last month and it’s unclear if it’s a future release, or an unfinished track from previous efforts.  “Now […]

Wyclef Jean’s name has not been included on a list of approved presidential candidates for his native Haiti. The entertainer-turned-politician sought to run for presidency and announced with much international fanfare. Jean needed to prove that he was a resident of Haiti, one of the requirements for the high office of the embattled land. A […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper/actor Romeo will celebrate his 21st birthday while working to raise awareness for children suffering with cancer. Romeo Miller is hosting the Birthday Bash Block Party at Millions of Milkshakes in West Hollywood, California today (August 19th) at 6:00 PM PT. A variety of celebrities will be on hand to wish Romeo well […]

(AllHipHop News) B.o.B. will close the year with one of the biggest performances in his career thus far, when he makes is debut performance at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards. MTV announced that B.o.B. and Justin Bieber, who were nominated for 5 nominations each, will both perform for the first time on September 12th, […]

(AllHipHop News) A number of top Hip-Hop artists will team with superstar Justin Timberlake, when he presents his Justin Timberlake and Friends concert this October, to benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Sean “Diddy” Combs, the world’s second-best earning Hip-Hop mogul ($30 million last year) will be joined by his new group Dirty Money, while […]

(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop star Snoop Dogg is set to blow up a four-ton, armored truck tonight (August 19th) in Las Vegas, Nevada. According to reports, Snoop Dogg will blow up the truck at a secret location in the desert, as part of a promotion for the upcoming game Mafia Wars: Las Vegas. The location is […]

(AllHipHop News) Atlanta rapper Yung Joc was cited by authorities after two of his pit bulls attacked another dog near his home in Fayette County, Georgia. According to Yung Joc, the two dogs escaped after they managed to escape through a gate, after their electric collars failed. The two pit bulls attacked a nearby neighbors […]

(AllHipHop News) Public Enemy leader Chuck D. recently spoke out about the group’s new single titled “Say It Like It Really Is,” which was recently released by Chuck D.’s digital label SLAMjamz music. “This song is a birthday song to myself,” said Chuck D., who recently turned 50. “At the same time, it goes out […]

(AllHipHop News) Respected veteran Bun B was on hand last night in Atlanta to crown the last finalist in Eminem’s Red Bull EmSee battle tournament. The show took place at the city’s Masquerade venue, and was the final preliminary stop of a national tournament that has also held events in New York, San Francisco, Philadelphia, […]

(AllHipHop News) Eminem is heading back to his old stomping grounds to host his own competition rap battle competition fashioned after the famous battle scenes in his hit movie 8 Mile.The Detroit rapper will host a freestyle rap competition titled “Red Bull EmSee: The Road to 8 Mile National Finals” at St. Andrews Hall in […]

(AllHipHop News) Hit rapper/director Ice Cube is hoping to land Chris Tucker for a new installment of his successful Friday franchise of movies. Ice Cube and his Cubevision production shingle are responsible for the three Friday movies, which have starred actors like Chris Tucker, Mike Epps, John Witherspoon, Katt Williams and others. The movies have […]