Newark, NJ Resident Complaints Result in AKOO Billboard Removal

Days after drawing criticism over a sexually suggestive image, a controversial billboard promoting the AKOO clothing brand will be taken down. According to the Star-Ledger, CBS Outdoor, the New York-based billboard company responsible for the advertisement, confirmed it would take steps to remove the billboard. AKOO is owned by Grammy winning rapper/actor T.I., who founded […]

Method Man Announces European Tour

(AllHipHop News) Wu-Tang’s Method Man will treat his overseas fans to an extensive 2-month European tour starting on March 16. The tour has been arranged by Wu-Tang affiliate Cilvaringz’ Ringz & Partners Entertainment group. Cilvaringz will handle opening act duties, with additional appearances from Street Life and DJ Allah Mathematics. According to a spokesman for […]

T.I.’s Clothing Company AKOO Issues Statement in Response To Billboard; Mayor Booker Reacts

(AllHipHop News) A promotional billboard for Atlanta rapper T.I.’s AKOO clothing brand has encountered less than positive reaction among residents in Newark, New Jersey. The billboard, which is prominently displayed on the corner of Market and Washington Streets, features a woman knelt down in front of a guy whose jeans are unbuckled with his underwear […]

MC Solar Issues Statement On Guru

(AllHipHop News) Guru’s partner MC Solar has released an official statement regarding the health of Gangstarr founding member, Guru. The rapper, born Keith Elam, suffered from a massive heart attack over the weekend and is in a comatose state according to sources. “Guru is struggling with a serious health issue. We, the whole 7 Grand […]