(AllHipHop News) Oakland rapper Yukmouth has released a statement denying that former Death Row Records CEO Marion “Suge” Knight led a group of men who attacked him Monday evening in California.According to reports, Yukmouth originally identified Knight as one of 11 men who accosted him the parking lot of a San Fernando Valley supermarket and […]
(AllHipHop News) Popular Los Angeles personality DJ Skee has been named as the Hip-Hop Ambassador to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s charity, After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles (ASAS-LA). The non-profit features a number of after school activities aimed at improving the health, fitness and nutritional habits of students, in addition to fostering youth leadership and community service. ASAS-LA […]
(AllHipHop News) A group of vodka makers assembled in Times Square, where they protested Hip-Hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, over comments made regarding rival vodka makers. Combs owns 50% of the Ciroc brand of vodka, which is imported into the United States from France via a deal with his partner in the venture, Diageo PLC. […]
(AllHipHop News) Kentucky Hip-Hop group The Nappy Roots are preparing to release their sixth studio album The Pursuit of Nappyness this June. The group, which celebrated 12 years together this year, debuted their latest single “Ride” earlier this week. According to group members, The Pursuit of Nappyness is their most honest work to date. “Ride […]
(AllHipHop News) New Orleans emcee B.G. is endorsing his first clothing line by signing on with the Las Vegas-based Billionaire Mafia clothing line.Established in 2007, the Billionaire line was founded by Lana Fuchs to reflect her love of urban art, music, and fashion.Initially, the line simply offered graffiti-themed tees and hoodies. Over the last 3 […]
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop star Ludacris has become involved in the largest advertising campaign in U.S. government history as part of the government’s $300 million dollar effort to reach African-Americans for the 2010 census. Ludacris is being featured on the “Luda On The Block Tour” in cities with high concentrations of African-Americans. The rapper visited Dallas […]
(AllHipHop News) Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon the Chef will headline Russia’s first Hip-Hop Summit late next month in Moscow. The summit will be held on April 25th at the Luzhniki Sports Complex. Organizers said the 1st Russian Hip-Hop Summit will be dedicated to the development of the Russian Hip-Hop industry and to develop, establish and […]
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Yukmouth identified Suge Knight as one of the men who beat and robbed him of $92,000 in jewelry, before recanting the story. According to the Associated Press, Detective Jeff Briscoe said that Yukmouth filed a police report saying Knight was among the 11 men that arrived at a San Fernando Valley, CA […]
(AllHipHop News) A war has been declared against Sean “Diddy” Combs after the mogul labeled other vodka brands as “pee pee.”Liquor Tycoon M.J. Silver has announced a press conference will be held tomorrow (March 25) in Times Square to protest Combs’ statement that “if you’re not drinking Ciroc vodka, then you’re drinking pee pee.”Combs made […]
(AllHipHop News) Texas rap legend Bun B. continues to work and actively collaborate with a new crop of emcees blossoming in the Hip-Hop genre. Over the weekend, Bun B. was in Austin Texas shooting a video with rappers Chuck Inglish, Chip The Ripper and Freddie Gibbs for an upcoming single. Chuck Inglish and Mickey Rocks […]
(AllHipHop News) Rap legend and actor LL Cool J will perform during the NCAA’s Men’s Final Four weekend taking place in downtown Indianapolis in from April 2-4. LL will hit the stage during Big Dance Sunday, which caps the free three-day concert, which will also feature a performance by The Goo Goo Dolls. The weekend […]
R&B singer/Konvict label boss Akon has issued a statement regarding a controversial video that has drawn the wrath of Buddhists in Sri Lanka. Scores of people who follow the Buddhist religion in the country protested Akon’s appearance because of his video with David Guetta titled “Sexy Chick.”Hundreds of followers of the religion took to the […]
(AllHipHop News) Police are seeking Hip-Hop mogul Marion “Suge” Knight for allegedly beating and robbing Luniz group member Yukmouth. According to TMZ.com, police were called to Ralph’s supermarket in the San Fernando Valley. Knight and an entourage of 10 men apparently accosted Yukmouth around 10:00 PM last night. They then allegedly stole $92,000 worth of […]
(AllHipHop News) Triple C’s group member Torch will appear in New York City tonight (March 23) to help aspiring artists pursue their music careers. Torch, who was born in the Bronx, is signed to Rick Ross’ Maybach Music and is also a member of Triple C’s, which features Gunplay, Young Breed and Rick Ross. Originally […]
Akon was been banned from Sri Lanka today (March 22) after protests erupted over a music video which was deemed offensive to Buddhists. The R&B singer was slated to appear in Sri Lanka on April 24th, but today, the country’s Director General of Information revealed Akon’s visa to enter the country has been denied. Akon’s […]
(AllHipHop News) Fubu will return to the marketplace under a new name, according to the clothing line’s founder, Daymond John. FB Legacy recently launched an advertising campaign featuring Houston rapper Slim Thug, who appears in the company’s Apple-like commercials. John said that the new brand will feature sportswear that will “compliment any wardrobe.””It’s about the […]
(AllHipHop News) The leader of the notorious Jamaican drug gang The Shower Posse died in a hospital in the West Indies on Sunday (March 21). Vivian Blake died one day after being admitted to the University Hospital of the West Indies for treatment after suffering a heart attack. Blake, 53, was the leader of the […]
(AllHipHop News) The administrator of the Crystal Palace soccer team has denied reports that Sean “Diddy” Combs is in negotiations to purchase the team. Reports hit the Internet last week that Combs was interested in purchasing the popular London team out of bankruptcy from the former owners for an estimated $576 million dollars. “There is […]
(AllHipHop News) The Game’s legal troubles stemming from a fight on a basketball court in South Los Angeles three years ago have finally been settled. The rapper reached a settlement with Shannon Rodric, who sued the rapper after a fight during a pickup game of basketball at The Rita Walters Learning Complex on February 24, […]
(AllHipHop News) Hit song maker Pharrell Williams will produce a different product this month, when his new chair debuts in Paris, France. The rap star’s new chair design will debut at a concept store and Gallery starting today (March 22) at the Galerie Emmanual Perrotin. According to reports, the design was inspired by war and […]
