AHH Stray News: Chief Keef Signs With Interscope Records; French Montana's Debut Pushed to Fall; Drake/Chris Brown Incident Has Club Shut Down
(AllHipHop News) After receiving widespread attention following the release of his “I Don’t Like” record, Chicago native Chief Keef has announced that he has inked a deal with Interscope Records. Keef told MTV during Power 107.9’s 17th Annual Birthday Bash in Atlanta over the weekend, “I’ve been talkin’ to a lot of labels, but I just noticed […]

Rodney King Dead At 47
RODNEY KING FOUND DEAD AT THE BOTTOM OF A POOL

MGK Banned from NYC's Highline Ballroom Performance
(AllHipHop News) Cleveland, Ohio rapper known as Machine Gun Kelly announced today via his Twitter account @machinegunkelly and on G-Unit’s DJ Whoo Kid during his Shade 45 radio show, that the NYPD has banned him from performing at tomorrow’s show in New York City at the Highline Ballroom. While details are still being confirmed, MGK made it […]

VIDEO: Brooklyn Hip Hop Fest's Kickstarter Campaign Ends Monday; Busta Rhymes, Freeway and More On Tap for July 14
BROOKLYN HIP HOP FEST MAKES A FINAL PUSH FOR COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR ITS WEEK-LONG JULY CELEBRATION

Drake To Be Charged Over Brawl With Chris Brown
IT LOOKS LIKE DRAKE WILL BE CHARGED FOR TURNING OUT THE CLUB AND LEAVING CHRIS WITH A PERMANENT DIMPLE!

Drake Announces "Summer Jam Reloaded" For Young Money Fans After Nicki Minaj and Hot 97 Beef
(AllHipHop News) While the rumor mill continues to churn out stories on Drake’s fiasco with Chris Brown, Meek Mill and countless innocent bystanders, including the San Antonio Spurs Tony Parker, Drake has his own announcement to make. Drake will be hosting his own Summer Jam Reloaded at Jones Beach Theater on June 17th in New […]

AHH Stray News: Wiz Khalifa's "Work Hard Play Hard" Goes Gold; DJ Greg Street Joins Cash Money; Lil Wayne Collaborating With Supra
(AllHipHop News) The first single from Wiz Khalifa’s upcoming album, O.N.I.F.C., has officially been certified Gold after being released two months ago. “Work Hard Play Hard Is Officially Gold. Thank You Taylors!!!,” he tweeted yesterday.” The single currently sits at #4 on iTunes Hip-Hop singles chart. Since his performance of “Work Hard Play Hard” at […]

REKS Announces "Rebelutionary" Produced By Numonics
(AllHipHop News) Rapper REKS and producer Numonics have teamed to create the new album Rebelutionary, which will be released this July. Rebelutionary follows REKS’ album Straight, No Chaser, with Statik Selektah. On Rebelutionary, REKS and Numonics enlist artists like Jon Conner, Krondon and Termanology. “Numonics is such a talent that I wasn’t concerned about following […]

Philadelphia Eagles' DeSean Jackson Dropping Hip-Hop Compilation
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES’ DESEAN JACKSON HEADS UP A RAP LABEL. IS IT A DISTRACTION FOR THE $45 MILLION DOLLAR MAN!?

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Ice T Explains His Method of Creating "The Art of Rap"; Film Hits Theaters June 15
VIDEO: ICE T EXPLAINS THE CREATION OF “THE ART OF RAP”; FILM HITS THEATERS TODAY

Jay-Z Opening New 40/40 Club In Barclay's Center
(AllHipHop News) Rap mogul Jay-Z is expanding his 40/40 Club in New York, inside of the Brooklyn Nets’ arena. Jay-Z announced today that the 9,000 square-foot restaurant will open inside of the Barclay’s Center. The 40/40 Club at Barclay’s will only be accessible to ticket-holders during a variety of events that will take place inside […]

Chris Brown, Meek Mill Make Peace; Drake Investigated
(AllHipHop News) R&B singer Chris Brown has apparently exonerated rapper Meek Mill of any wrong doing during a brawl between the singer and Drake last night (June 14) in New York. Chris Brown suffered a nasty gash on his chin, after being struck by a bottle inside of W.i.P, after his entourage brawled with Drake […]

Snoop Dogg Endorses Tekken Video Game with New Song and Music Video "Knocc 'Em Down"
(AllHipHop News) Snoop Dogg has been known to enjoy a few video games along with a nice smoke, so it’s no surprise that the veteran rapper is the new spokesperson for the Tekken Tag Tournament 2 video game that hits stores September 11 of this year. In addition to the video game, Snoop has released a […]

Eve Returns To Her Philly Roots During The Reebok Classics Hip-Hop Concert Series
(AllHipHop News) Philadelphia’s own femcee/actress, Eve, performed at Kung Fu Necktie this week as part of the Reebok Classics Hip-Hop legends concert series. After taking time to visit her old high school, Eve took to the stage in front of a sold-out crowd of friends and family members, performing her classic songs from her stint […]

Rep For Drake Denies Rapper's Involvement In Club Melee
(AllHipHop News) A representative for Drake has denied the rapper was involved in a club altercation, that resulted in the injury of R&B singer Chris Brown. Reps for Drake issued a statement TMZ.com, in regards to a brawl that broke out between the entourages of Drake, Meek Mill and Chris Brown last night (June 14) […]

Rock the Bells 2012 Bursts At The Seams; M.O.P., Curren$y, Big Sean Added to Festival Lineup
THE 2012 ROCK THE BELLS LINEUP IS STACKING UP BIG TIME

AHH Stray News: Love & Hip Hop Premieres In ATL, B.G. Sentencing Date, Rare El-P Show In NY
LOVE & HIP-HOP, EL-P IS DOING A RARE SHOW, AND BG IS FACING 10 YEARS! READ MORE IN THE NEWS!

Nas Launches "12 Society" Lifestyle Website; Nick Cannon and Blake Griffin Also Involved
(AllHipHop News) With a little over a month left until Nas delivers his highly-anticipated tenth studio album, Life Is Good, the Queensbridge MC has teamed up with Nick Cannon and NBA stars Blake Griffin and Kevin Love for a new lifestyle website called “12 Society.” “With 12 Society you don’t have to just listen to me talk […]

Future Announces Title of New Album and Mixtape; Offers Video of Studio Sessions
(AllHipHop News) Atlanta rapper Future, known for his fully auto-tuned raps and string of hit singles over the last year, has announced the titles of his newest mixtape and album. Titling the album Future Hendrix, and the mixtape Super Future, the Dungeon Family affiliate and Epic signed artist follows up his debut effort, Pluto. Currently, Future […]

Big K.R.I.T.'s "Live From the Underground" Debuts At #4; Drops "Thank You Kindly" Record For Fans
(AllHipHop News) Def Jam recording artist Big K.R.I.T. has scored a #4 debut on the charts with the release of his first major label album, Live From the Underground. The album, which was projected to move between 40,000 and 45,000 copies, officially sold 40,010 units in its first week, according to HDD, was one of the year’s most […]