(AllHipHop News) Will Smith’s Overbrook Entertainment is developing a movie for Sony that will be based on modern-day explorer/neuroscience professor Dr. S. Allen Counter. Counter is currently the director of the Harvard Foundation of Harvard University and has authored and produced a number of books about African’s and African-Americans.According to Variety, Will Smith is attached […]
Canadian rapper Drake revealed that he has started working on the follow up to his chart-topping album Thank Me Later. “Started my new album last night too…ok I’m done,” the rapper tweeted today (July 14th). According to Drake, he will be shooting the video for his third single “Miss Me” featuring Lil Wayne tomorrow at […]
DMX’s wife Tahera Simmons is preparing the release of her book about life with the megastar and has found her co-author. Tashera enlisted Aliya S. King, an author that has written books for “American Gangster” Frank Lucas and Faith Evans. King also recently released a book called “Platinum” which chronicles the lives of rappers and […]
(AllHipHop News) Rapper/actress Eve has a new outlook on love and marriage according to a new interview with Essence Magazine’s Sister 2 Sister publication. In February of 2010, Eve was caught in an international investigation surrounding her ex-boyfriend Teodorin Nguema Obiang, the son of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea.Federal agents accused Obiang […]
Rapper Eminem has topped the sales charts once again with this platinum-plus opus, Recovery. The in this third week, the album moves another 229,000 units. The album blew past platinum last week selling a total of 1,308,494 as of this week. Other artists that clocked in sales include Drake, Kelis, The Roots, Big Boi, The […]
Rocsi Diaz, popular co-host of BET’s 106 & Park, has teamed peta2, the young adult branch of PETA, for a new advertising campaign urging fans to adopt pets, as opposed to purchasing them. According to peta2, over 8 million dogs and cats end up in animal shelters each year and over half of the animals […]
(AllHipHop News) It was only a matter of time before the inevitable happened – Mel Gibson’s racist rant has been turned into a song by noted West coast rapper Ras Kass. Ras Kass has recorded an unofficial 2:56-minute single titled “Why You Be Dressin’ Like That” featuring Mel Gibson. The veteran rap wordsmith rapping over […]
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop star Missy Elliott is facing pressure to scrap a planned gig in Israel slated to take place this week. Missy Elliott is slated to hit the stage at Gane HaTaarucha in Tel Aviv on Thursday, July 15th, for her first ever performance in Israel. But her appearance has prompted Canadians for Justice […]
(AllHipHop News) R&B singer Mary J. Blige and popular production team “The Clutch” which features Keri Hilson, are at the center of a copyright dispute involving Blige’s#### single “Take Me As I Am.” Songwriters Jay Ballard and Kim Jones filed a lawsuit against Mary J. Blige and The Clutch in United States District Court in […]
(AllHipHop News) Members of Atlanta rapper Waka Flocka Flames’ entourage are being investigated, following a complaint by a woman who said she was assaulted on the rapper’s tour bus. This morning (July 12th), Akron, Ohio police detectives boarded the rapper’s tour bus, which was parked outside of the Hilton Garden Inn. Police are investigating the […]
(AllHipHop News) Multi-platinum producer Jazze Pha continues to stress a healthy lifestyle after announcing a weight loss challenge in April. According to Jazze, he has lost over 73 pounds in the three months since announcing the contest with celebrity trainer Kenya Crooks, aka “The World’s Greatest Weight Loss Expert.”The super-producer said a rigid, variety of […]
(AllHipHop News) An overzealous fan hopped on the stage and suffered the consequences, during a performance featuring 50 Cent and G-Unit in Brazil on Friday (July 9th). Video has hit the internet of the performance, which took place at Wet N’ Wild in Salvador, Brazil, where 50 Cent is currently touring. Mid-way through his performance […]
(AllHipHop News) The battle over Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s final album rages on between his manager Jarred Weisfeld and the rapper‘s widow, Icelene Jones. Family members have publicly accused Icelene Jones of squandering money and opportunities that would benefit Ol Dirty‘s estate and other children. According to Weisfeld, Icelene Jones sold the rights to an upcoming […]
(AllHipHop News) The Black Eyed Peas and Jay-Z are among the top grossing touring acts in the world, according to new data released in Pollstar’s Mid Year Business Analysis. The Top 100 Tours list is based on data surrounding a variety of artists and venues’ ticket sales during the first six month’s of 2010. The […]
(AllHipHop News) Former Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James celebrated his new deal with the Miami Heat during a celebration for 13,000 fans at the American Airlines Arena last night (July 9th) in Miami, Florida. LeBron James, Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh – dubbed the three kings – were lifted on to the stage on a […]
(AllHipHop News) In the court of public opinion, many have deemed Jay-Z a devil-worshipping member of a secret society. However, the rap mogul defiantly denies the allegations on the new Rick Ross Teflon Don album on a track called “Free Mason.”According to MTV, the rapper raps: “N***as couldn’t do nothing with me, they put the […]
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop entrepreneur Kevin Liles recently received the Médaille de la Ville de Paris, the highest honor an individual can receive for their contributions to Parisian culture. Liles was honored for his role brining Hip-Hop culture to Paris and around the world during a recent trip to Paris for the 5th Annual Paris Hip-Hop. […]
(AllHipHop News) Snoop Dogg and a number of other West Coast rappers are being sued by a legendary bassist who claims the artists illegally sampled a record and never paid him. Michael Henderson cut his teeth touring with Stevie Wonder and recording extensively with Miles Davis, before he launched a successful solo career and released […]
A former BART officer was found guilty of manslaughter in the slaying of Oscar Grant on January 1, 2009. Prosecutors said that officer Johannes Mehserle, 28, deliberately shot his gun into Oscar J. Grant III’s back as he attempted to handcuff him on New Year’s Day 2009. Mehserle testified in court that he thought he […]
(AllHipHop News) Platinum selling R&B crooner Tony Sunshine has announced a new deal which will result in the release of an album, titled Tony Sunshine. Tony Sunshine’s production company 4 Eva Respected Inc., is currently negotiation a distribution deal with Nevada-based label, Vibe Records. The singer has teamed with Darrin Dean, founder of the Ruff […]
