Rapper LL Cool J received the Joseph Papp Racial Harmony Award last night (April 6) in New York. According to Jewish media outlet JTA, The Foundation for Ethnic Understanding hosted a swanky affair at the home of Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons, who is also co-chair of the organization with founder Rabbi Marc Schneier. […]
With a media blitz already underway, Houston’s Paul Wall has confirmed a May release date for his third studio album, Fast Life. Although the first single “Bizzy Body” represents the party records and club life Houston is known for, Paul sought to bring strong social commentary that was not focused on in previous releases. […]
Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em may have many fans, but the rapper attracted a different crowd for a recent performance at the University of Minnesota Duluth. The Duluth News Tribune reports the concert, which was held last Friday (April 3) at the school’s Romano Gym, attracted a group of students who staged a protest in […]
Rapper Flesh-N-Bone appeared in a Santa Clarita courtroom yesterday (April 6), where he pleaded not guilty to gun possession charges. Flesh, born Stanley Howse told the court via his lawyer, that the gun found in his possession belonged to his wife – a Chicago police officer. His car was stopped last Thursday in […]
Bishop Lamont, MC Shan and DJ Tony Touch are among a wide cast of Hip-Hop professionals, artists and music lovers that will partake in the first ever New Skool Rules international music conference in The Netherlands. The event spans over three days of networking, conferences and parties with Hip-Hop aficionados in the global music industry. […]
Controversial R&B singer Chris Brown appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom today (April 6), where he pleaded not guilty to two felony counts of aggravated assault and criminal threats. The 19-year-old singer was charged for his role in the violent beating of his girlfriend and superstar artist Rihanna, during an argument on February 8. […]
Multi-platinum rapper Ludacris confirmed the addition of fellow Atlanta rapper Lil’ Scrappy to his Disturbing Tha Peace imprint during a performance in their city Sunday night (April 5). The announcement comes two weeks after rumors surfaced about Scrappy’s departure from Lil’ Jon’s BME Recordings and Warner Brothers Records. As one of the headliners […]
Rapper 50 Cent will has landed a role in the upcoming film Twelve, Variety reports. The movie stars Kiefer Sutherland, Chace Crawford, Emma Roberts and centers around a new York drop-out turned drug dealer. His life takes a turn for the worst when his cousin is murdered on a Harlem playground and his best friend […]
After receiving much critical acclaim following 2008’s I Pledge Allegiance to the Grind II, Killer Mike has set his talents on a new LP celebrating Atlanta’s rich Hip-Hop history. Dubbed Underground Atlanta, the project was originally conceived several years ago during MTV’s My Block: Atlanta series, which brought together the city’s Hip-Hop stars for […]
Sidetracked for years by label disputes that held up scores of material, Brooklyn duo M.O.P. has finally confirmed the release of their first album of new material in 9 years. Christened The Foundation, the new LP will represent a return to M.O.P.’s 90’s form. Serving as co-executive producer will be DJ Premier, with […]
Bishop Lamont has vehemently denied all reports that he’s no longer signed to Aftermath Records, the label owned by Dr. Dre. “Last time I checked, I’m still on Aftermath – that’s news to me,” the rapper said in an online video. “This isn’t the first time this has happened.” The rapper was signed to Dr. […]
Veteran producer Tony D. was killed in a tragic car accident last night (April 4) in his hometown of Hamilton, New Jersey. Police said Tony D., born Anthony Depula, lost control over his 2002 Jeep when it struck the fence of a local cemetery, causing the vehicle to flip onto its passenger side. […]
Pioneering Hip-Hop group Run-DMC was officially inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio tonight (April 4). The duo was honored during a star-studded gala that saw Little Anthony and the Imperials, Wanda Jackson, Metallica, Jeff Beck and Bobby Womack, inducted into the prestigious music Hall of Fame. Thousands of fans […]
Bishop Lamont has been released or dropped from Aftermath Records, the label founded by Dr. Dre. At press time, the reason for the severance was unknown, but the separation occurred Thursday or Friday, according to sources. While there is significant speculation, insiders said that Lamont did not see the move coming. There as been no […]
Bishop Lamont has been released or dropped from Aftermath Records, the label founded by Dr. Dre. At press time, the reason for the severance was unknown, but the separation occurred Thursday or Friday, according to sources. While there is significant speculation, insiders said that Lamont did not see the move coming. There as been no […]
Rick Ross may have 50 Cent and his forthcoming album, Deeper Than Rap, on his mind, but the rapper recently took time out to provide a boost for his group, Carol City Cartel (Triple C’s). Sources told AllHipHop.com that Ross has secured a distribution deal for the collective through Def Jam Records. The […]
Just months after being released from prison and and reuniting with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, group member Flesh-N-Bone is back in prison for violating his probation. Flesh, born Stanley Howse, was pulled over yesterday (April 2) in Canyon County, California, for driving with a defective brake light. A search of his vehicle turned up unnamed […]
This week, legal documents were made public of a February 2009 lawsuit launched by Cash Money Records against DJ Drama’s Aphilliates Music Group. The lawsuit brought much speculation on the current status of Drama and Wayne’s relationship, as the two have collaborated regularly since 2005 on their acclaimed Dedication mixtape series. According to […]
West Coast rap mainstays Kurupt and DJ Quik are prepping the release of what will be the eighth non-group release for each. The new project, titled The Blaqkout is set to hit stores June 9 via Quik’s Fontana/Universal distributed imprint, Mad Science Recordings. With Quik handling all production duties on the LP, the […]
Rapper/producer Wyclef Jean will be among a group of musicians being honored later this month by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). The entertainer will receive the ASCAP Creative Voice Award at the organization’s 26th annual Pop Music Awards. The invitation-only event, which will take place April 22, 2009 at […]
