Rapper Alfamega’s Drug Past Surfaces Online

Newly uncovered court documents are calling to question the authenticity of self-appointed “Grand Hustle Muscle,” rapper Alfamega. A 1997 court order signed by United States District Judge J. Owen Forrester indicates the Atlanta rapper’s 1995 prison sentence was shortened after he served as a Drug Enforcement Administration informant and testified as a government witness in […]

Jay-Z Concert Loses Nearly $1 Million

Jay-Z’s superstar presence was not enough to make a recent Arizona Stadium concert a success, as event promoters confirmed the show posted a loss of $917,000. The Last Smash Platinum Bash was organized by the Associated Students of the University of Arizona (ASUA), who paid Jay-Z $750,000 to co-headline the event with pop star Kelly […]

50 Cent Cleared in Arson Case

50 Cent was cleared this week of foul pay in the May 2008 blaze that destroyed his $1.4 million Long Island mansion. The mogul confirmed the verdict on his social networking site thisis50.com, stating the New York police department and insurance investigators determined there was “absolutely no proof or evidence” that 50 caused the fire. […]

Legendary Painter Ernie Barnes Dead At 70

AllHipHop.com has verified the passing of acclaimed painter and football player Ernie Barnes, who died last Monday (April 27) after an undisclosed illness. Although a sports star in high school, segregation laws prevented Barnes from admission at Duke and the University of North Carolina. Instead, Barnes enrolled at North Carolina Central University on a football […]

Rock City Sets Debut For August

After finally setting a release date for their long delayed debut project, Wake The Neighbors, KonLive/Interscope duo Rock City will drop the final installment of their Put the F**KIN Album Out campaign as a free album, their management team announced today (May 1).   On May 12, fans of the Hip-Hop/R&B/Reggae group will be able […]

Kelis Files For Divorce From Nas

The marriage between Queensbridge, NY rapper Nas and R&B songbird Kelis is officially over.   Vibe magazine reports that divorce papers were filed around 3:45 p.m. today (April 30) by attorney Laura Wasser on behalf of Kelis.   A representative denied intitial reports that verbal abuse and infidelity were the reasons behind the filing.   “We […]