Diggy Simmons, son of pioneering rapper Joseph Rev Run Simmons, has announced the official release of his debut mixtape. The release, titled The 1st Flight, was originally supposed to drop on November 27th. According to Diggy, he delayed the mixed tape’s November 27th release, in order to tweak certain tracks on the project. […]
The Vatican has released its list of favorite songs for MySpace’s new streaming service MySpace Music, which launched today (December 3). Surprisingly, one of the 12 tracks is Tupac Shakur’s song “Changes,” which was released in 1998 on Shakur’s Greatest Hits album, which was released in 1998. “The genres are very different from […]
Former firm members Foxy Brown and AZ will reunite in New York City for a rare performance together. During AZ’s performance, special invited guest Brown will hit the stage to perform during the DVD release of the movie Envy at New York City night club S.O.B.‘s on Thursday December 10th. As members of […]
Rapper Kanye West and group the Black Eyed Peas earned 6 Grammy nominations each, it was announced tonight (December 2), during the “Grammy Nominations Concert Live! – Countdown To Music’s Biggest Night.” LL Cool J hosted the one-hour special, which was broadcast live on CBS from Club Nokia. Beyonce lead all artist with […]
Freeway has remained quiet as his long-term friend Beanie Sigel has waged war against Jay-Z, but now the Philadelphia rapper breaks his silence in a song “Love Is A Battlefield.” The song, which samples the famous Pat Benatar song of the same name, avoids taking sides, but offers plenty commentary. “And I ain’t sayin n****s […]
Cable network Fuse continues its “Hip-Hop Invasion” block of programming tonight (December 2), with a special presentation of the movie Hustler and Flow. Prior to “Hip-Hop Invasion’s” showing of Hustle and Flow as the highlight of the evening, Fuse will also air its “Hip-Hop Shop” segment from 7:00 to 8:00pm. The “Hip-Hop Shop” […]
Celebrated entrepreneur and mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was a hit in the US with his appearance Monday (November 30) and yesterday (December 1) on the Home Shopping Network. Combs’ guest spot served to hawk several items from his Sean John fragrance line, along with a bonus bath robe for purchasers of his holiday set. […]
The booking agent for Gucci Mane has answered damaging allegations from a 10-page Ozone magazine article accusing his company of committing fraud against multiple promoters across the country. The article, written by Ozone founder Julia Beverly, is scheduled to print in the publication’s next edition, but is available now for download. In it, […]
The promoters of an upcoming boxing match that was to have featured rapper DMX, claim that in addition to backing out of the fight at the last minute, the rapper has failed to return a deposit. Promoters also allege the DMX and his manager scammed them using a fake management company. Thunder Promotions […]
Hip-Hop landmark 1520 Sedgwick Avenue will be honored by a New York Art Committee for its cultural significant to the city. The address is noted for it’s role in Hip-Hop history as the place DJ Kool Herc gave a small party in a recreational room inside of the building in August of 1973. […]
Miami rapper Pitbull has been hit with a lawsuit over a canceled concert in Cudahy, California. TMZ.com reports that El Potrero Night Club filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles County Court, alleging the rapper bailed on a show May 14 concert. El Potrero claims they paid the rapper $28,000 to perform. On the […]
Black Eyed Peas front man and producer will.I.am has announced the formation of a new awards ceremony that will pay homage to DJ’s and dance music producers. Will.I.am’s Dipdive Entertainment will co-produce The 1st Annual Data Awards, which recognizes the best talent in the DJ and dance community. The rapper and the advisory […]
Popular rapper Drake will make an appearance at the 2009 Winter Wonderland Celebration and Toy give away taking place in Los Angeles this weekend. The rapper will appear in the Sears Court of Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza Mall on (Saturday) December 5th, to sign autographs and give away toys. Drake will sign autographs […]
Snoop Dogg has teamed with UK based company VoiceSkins.com to launch the rapper’s GPS voice for users of the TomTom GPS navigation system. The rapper will bring his Hip-Hop flair to the TomTom GPS system with “Snoop Speak” phrases that help users navigate their surroundings. According to a press release, Snoop offers guidance […]
The New Orleans Police Department arrested six men yesterday (November 30th) during a protest to free incarcerated rapper Lil Boosie and to contest Lil Wayne’s one-year jail sentence. According to the Times-Picayune, off duty police officers saw the men spray painting the words ‘Free Lil Wayne’ on the side of a building. The […]
Security guards at Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club in Atlantic City, New Jersey are facing assault charges after a wild altercation took place at the popular sports bar on Saturday (November 28th). According to club managers, two men from New Jersey began causing trouble inside of the nightclub, scuffling with bouncers, before being thrown out. […]
R&B crooner Joe vehemently denies rumors and reports that he was embroiled in a fight with Trey Songz that evolved into a huge brawl at a New Jersey concert over the weekend. On Saturday November 28, Trey Songz celebrated his birthday with a party and a concert at the 501 Lounge in Montclair, New […]
Blur front man Damon Albarn has revealed the guest appearances for the Gorillaz upcoming album, which is titled Plastic Beach. Albarn told the UK’s The Guardian that the album will feature guest appearances from a variety of acts, including Snoop Dogg, Bobby Womack, the Bee Gee’s Barry Gibb and rapper Mos Def. Plastic Beach is […]
R&B singer Nivea and rapper Lil Wayne celebrated the birth of their son today (November 30). The child, reportedly named Neal, is the second son to be born to Lil Wayne in 2009. The rapper also welcomed a son in September, with actress Lauren London. Inaccurate reports surfaced last week that Nivea had given […]
Popular Hip-Hop personality DJ Envy resigned from his position at Hot 97 today (November 30) AllHipHop.com has confirmed. DJ Envy worked at the popular New York Hip-Hop station for over 8-years. He most recently served as the host of Hot 97’s “New At 2,” a successful afternoon show that played new music from […]
