AXE Drops T.I. As Spokesman

(AllHipHop News) Rap star T.I. has officially lost his gig as a spokesman for AXE body spray, just days after he was sentenced to 11 months in prison for violating the terms of his federal probation. TMZ.com reports that AXE will “no longer feature T.I. in our promotional campaign” and has already removed the Grammy […]

AHH Stray News: Tashera Simmons, Pete Rock & CL Smooth On Stage, New Flo Rida Album

(AllHipHop News) DMX’s wife Tashera Simmons has announced the official launch date for her non-profit The Women of Strength Foundation, which dedicates its resources to supporting young teens and women who have been directly affected by drug abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, abandonment and other issues. “Pregnant teens, runaways, drug and domestic abuse victims, and […]

Jay-Z Launches Worldwide Ad Campaign With Bing To Promote ‘Decoded’

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Jay-Z has partnered with Microsoft and their decision engine Bing, to produce and promote a new game centered around the rapper’s upcoming book, Decoded. The multi-platform search experience is an interactive game that will helped “decode” Jay-Z’s life and lyrics, while allowing fans to view the locations that inspired the rap star. […]

Pioneering Hip-Hop Group The Fat Boys Talk ‘Unsung’ Premiere

(AllHipHop News) Pioneering Hip-Hop group The Fat Boys will be the subject of tonight’s episode of TVOne’s critically acclaimed series, Unsung. The series, which launched in 2008, features one-hour biography specials that celebrate the lives and careers of a variety of accomplished artists or groups who deserved – but didn’t make – the transition to […]

Hitt Afta Hitt CEO Johnnie Cabbell Replies To Million Dollar Lawsuit Over Waka Flocka Concert

(AllHipHop News) Hitt Afta Hitt CEO Johnnie Cabbell has denied allegations allegations that he stiffed another promoter out of a show featuring popular Atlanta rapper, Waka Flocka Flame. A number of lawsuits were filed against Cabbell and Hitt Afta Hitt Entertainment in 2009 and 2010, claiming that Cabbell and his company booked Gucci Mane and […]

Jimmy Henchmen Plans $120 Million Lawsuit Againt NY Daily News, Journalist Chuck Phillips

(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop executive James Rosemond is going on the offensive with a plan to file a $120 million dollar lawsuit against The New York Daily News and Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, Chuck Phillips, over an article published in September in the popular newspaper. The news article, which was published on the 14th anniversary of […]

Nicki Minaj Salutes Troops With VH1 Divas, Moves Up Debut Album Release

(AllHipHop News) Young Money rap diva Nicki Minaj will be in good company in the next couple of months as she shows appreciation for U.S. troops as part of this year’s VH1 Divas special.  The entertainer will join singers Keri Hilson, Katy Perry and music groups Sugarland and Paramore for the event, which will be taped at Marine Corps Air Station […]