(AllHipHop News) Drake has announced he will extend his Away From Home Tour with additional dates in the United States, Canada and Europe. The rapper recently kicked off a second-leg of the tour, with sold out dates in San Francisco (45 minutes), Los Angeles (12 minutes) and Philadelphia (5 minutes), averaging 5,000-7,000 tickets sold per-night. […]
(AllHipHop News) Berkeley, California Hip-Hop group The Pack inked a deal with SMC Recordings it was announced today (May 19th). The group hit big in 2006 with the single “Vans,” which has sold over 300,000 copies since its release. The Pack, which consists of Lil Uno, Stunnaman, Lil B and producer Young L, were formerly […]
(AllHipHop News) A custom watch made by superstar rapper Jay-Z sold for over $220,000 during an auction in New York on Monday (May 17th). Jay-Z attended Audemars Piguet’s “Time to Give” event at the Four Seasons Hotel. A watch he personally designed and sold, was among the celebrity watches sold during the event. The event […]
Rasheeda‘s sorority-styled “BedRock Remix” featuring Kandi, Diamond, Lola Monroeand Antonia “Toya” Johnson caught many people off guard after its late April release. For one, it was an unlikely adaptation, but more so, the song debuted Lil Wayne‘s famed-ex-wife-turned-reality-star, Toya rhyming a decent 16. Expect more where that came from. The Tiny & Toya star tells VIBE.com that she’ll be releasing her own original song […]
(AllHipHop News) Hollywood actor and Delaware native Ryan Phillippe has revealed that he has ambitions to jump into the business of Hip-Hop. According to an article in Women’s Health magazine, Phillippe has been rapping since he was a child and aims to back a rapper in the future. “I rap really well,” Phillippe told Women’s […]
(AllHipHop News) The release of rapper The Game’s fourth studio album The R.E.D. Album has been pushed back a week.The album was originally scheduled to be released on June 29, but will now hit store shelves on July 6. Game’s latest project will now arrive in stores the same day as Big Boi’s upcoming solo […]
(AllHipHop News) Swizz Beatz’ former wife Mashonda Dean filed a lawsuit against the superstar producer in Manhattan Supreme Court, claiming he already owes her $334,000 in missed payments. The lawsuit was filed amidst reports that singer Alicia Keys is pregnant with Swizz’ child. Mashonda’s lawyer called the missed payments “troubling” because Swizz allegedly bought Alicia […]
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Jae Millz was arrested yesterday (May 19th) in New York, after an incident at his house. While details are sketchy, the rapper sent out a tweet revealing that he was held in the 43rd Precinct in the Bronx. “This woman really just called the cops on me… But u in MY house,” […]
(AllHipHop News) Jay-Z and Beyonce may be married, but they are about to be fierce competitors at the 2010 BET Awards. The married couple are competing in three categories in the anticipated awards show. They will go head-to-head for video of the year, best collaboration and the viewers’ choice honor. Jay-Z leads all nominees with […]
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Yukmouth has announced he will release his sixth solo album Free At Last, which will hit stores on his own label, Smoke-A-Lot Records. The album features guest appearances from a number of popular rappers, including Jay Rock, Mistah F.A.B., 2Eleven, Beeda Weeda, Richie Rich, Curren$y, Roccett, Shady Nate, Tity Boi and others. […]
(AllHipHop News) J Prince (James Smith), CEO of the pioneering, Houston based Rap-A-Lot Records, has confirmed an exclusive distribution deal with Universal Music Group affiliate Fontana. Fontana is the independent distribution group within Universal. The company currently provides back office, marketing, and sales support for over 80 labels worldwide, including Kedar Entertainment and Delicious Vinyl. […]
(AllHipHop News) A video featuring Canadian rapper Drake and Jamaican dancehall artist Mavado has drawn criticism from the country’s Minister of Tourism. The country’s Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett spoke out against the pair’s video for “Find Your Love.” In the video, Drake falls in love with a native woman (Maliah Michel), who is in […]
(AllHipHop News) New York police have arrested a suspect in the murder of popular DJ Carl Blaze, who was gunned down in the Bronx in December of 2006. Police believe that Zarnoff Taylor, 23, was in a member of a violent gang of drug dealers and motorcycle thieves, who operated in the Washington Heights section […]
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop group Naughty By Nature will support the United States armed forces along with MTV’s Sway on a tour of the Persian Gulf for a USO Tour. The original lineup of Treach, Vin Rock and DJ Kay Gee will perform hits like “O.P.P.,” “Hip Hop Hooray” and “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright,” for US […]
(AllHipHop News) VH1 has announced that super producer Timbaland will be honored during the seventh annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors: The Dirty South special airing next month. Timbaland, a native of Norfolk, Virginia, will be recognized for his many contributions to Hip-Hop in the form of hit records by artists like Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, Jay-Z, […]
(AllHipHop News) Four men have been charged with murder in relation to the shooting of rapper Yung Hott, who was shot while filming a music video on Saturday (May 15th) in Griffin, Georgia. Yung Hott, born Jerode Paige, was hit in the head and killed instantly, as a crowd of about 150-200 people gathered to […]
(AllHipHop News) Rapper 40 Glocc is slated to go on trial today (May 17th) for allegedly promoting gang culture in his music and videos. The rapper is one of sixty names listed in the San Bernardino County district attorney’s first approved preliminary civil gang injunction, against the Colton City Crips. Colton City District Attorney Mark […]
Juelz Santana has announced his support for a potential Diplomats reunion with former group members Jim Jones and Cam’Ron. In 2007, Dipset disintegrated amid disputes over money and creative differences. The rumored tensions culminated in a public split when Jones and Santana sided with 50 Cent during his battle with Dipset leader Cam’Ron Last month, […]
(AllHipHop News) Despite an apology issued by a Bethel University student for impersonating rapper Lil Wayne in blackface, students at the school voiced their displeasure over what they deemed as an offensive performance during a recent event.On Friday (May 14), students held a demonstration on campus while offering a list of demands to address racial […]
(AllHipHop News) Organizers of the 2010 Rock The Bells Festival will hold a press conference this month to unveil dates, times and performers for this year’s event.Reps for Guerilla Union, the company behind the seventh annual Rock The Bells Festival, said select artists from the upcoming festival will also perform during the press conference.MySpace Music […]
