A judge rejected an appeal of a copyright lawsuit against Atlanta rapper Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz’ over the track “The Weedman.”   The lawsuit, which also named TVT Records, was dismissed from United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia earlier this week.   Freelance musician Redwin Wilchcombe claimed that he […]

Spike TV’s acclaimed anime Afro Samurai will mark its return to television with the new full length movie Afro Samurai: Resurrection.   Afro Samurai: Resurrection features Academy-Award nominated actor and executive producer Samuel Jackson reprising his role as the title character.   Emmy-nominated actress Lucy Liu voices Sio, described by the cast as a “beautiful, […]

System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadijan and Wu Tang leader the RZA are close to completing the debut release of their embryonic supergroup Achozen.   The new band will consist of Odadijan, RZA, Beretta 9 of Killarmy, and new artist Reverend William Burke.   In recording sessions, the group has relied heavily on live […]

Lauren Lazin, the Oscar-nominated director of Tupac Resurrection, will debut her latest biopic The Last Days of Left Eye on April 19 at the 31st Atlanta Film Festival. Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes was known as the eccentric personality of TLC, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. In March 2002, the singer/rapper ventured […]

Outkast’s Andre 3000 continues to receive accolades in his endeavors outside of the Hip-Hop realm. The rapper-turned-actor and much more has been heralded by GQ Magazine as one of the Best New Designers in America for his prep-inspired men’s line Benjamin Bixby.As part of GQ’s third annual search, Dre, born Andre Benjamin, was selected alongside […]

Joaquin Phoenix’s dream of becoming a legitimate Hip-Hop artist took a hit last Friday (January 16), as the acclaimed actor delivered an abysmal set in his first ever music performance.   Eyewitness reports allege that Phoenix immediately unraveled on stage due to the lateness of brother in-law and director Casey Affleck, who was on hand […]

Nottingham, England-based producer Endemic is promoting the concept of music as the universal language, with the inclusion of American rappers on his debut album.   The release, titled Terminal Illness, will feature Boot Camp Clik member Sean Price, Planet Asia, Hell Razah and Killah Priest as well as United Kingdom-based artists C Mone, M9, & […]

Harlem rapper Max B and his attorney Gerald Saluti have released a videotaped statement [watch the video HERE] in which Saluti offers previously unreleased details about an ongoing New Jersey murder trial, in which his client has been implicated.   The statement comes one week after the rapper’s ex-girlfriend and co-defendant pleaded guilty to lesser […]

Matching the success of the film from which it spawned, Notorious: Music From and Inspired by the Original Motion Picture has landed atop several Billboard charts, scoring the week’s biggest debut at #4 on the Billboard 200.   The Bad Boy Records release, which was in stores three days before Notorious hit theaters, sold 43,000 […]

The J.D. Tucker Foundation and the Guess Firm are set to sponsor the 5th Annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities Film Festival next month in Houston.   John “Dr. Teeth” Tucker founder the J.D. Tucker Foundation and the festival, created the event as a platform to empower under serviced film and communication majors at HBCU’s. […]

Twista has confirmed plans to reunite with producer Traxster on the Chicago emcee’s forthcoming solo album.   Traxster executive produced Twista’s 1997 LP Adrenaline Rush, the rapper’s first gold project and one many critics and fans still consider his best work.   For his new album Category F5, Twista is confident they can recapture the […]

Jackson, Mississippi native David Banner will head overseas as part of an upcoming (United Service Organization (USO) Tour.   Banner will visit the Persian Gulf during the week-long excursion, which will visit a number of military posts.   “There’s nothing I enjoy more than giving back and expressing my thanks to those serving our nation,” […]

Rapper 50 Cent has announced a surprising collaboration for his forthcoming fourth LP, Before I Self-Destruct.   According to several UK websites, the G-Unit leader plans on working with British pop star Robbie Williams, with whom he had a falling out back in 2005.   According to the reports, the collaboration is two years in […]

NBA star Stephon Marbury has recruited rapper Bow Wow to create a new line of clothing and footwear for the Starbury brand.   Since its inception, Marbury has aimed to make his Starbuy line reasonable for families without the discretionary income to pay exorbitant amounts of money for clothing.   With Bow Wow’s help, the […]

Los Angeles based Hip-Hop trio J.J. Fad has reunited to commemorate the 20th anniversary of their platinum-selling debut album, Supersonic – The Album.   With a new management contract with Miami-based Uncle Louie Management, the 80’s girl group is planning a new album and a tour this year.   First up will be the re-release […]

Promising Hip-Hop group Slaughterhouse will mark their first ever live performance on January 22 at S.O.B.’s (www.sobs.com) in New York City. Founding member Joe Budden has confirmed he will perform tracks from his back catalogue, including songs from his recent digital only album Halfway House. The supergroup consists of Royce da 5’9, Joe Budden, Joell […]

Miami-based label Slip-N-Slide Records is launching the New Year with a new high-tech facility, 4 Star Recording Studio.   The South Beach-based studio, nicknamed “Home of the Hits,” will serve as the location for pre-production and post-production of music from established singers, songwriters and producers.   Although the Home of the Hits has been used […]

Notorious star and rapper Gravy is due to answer criminal charges stemming from an alleged domestic violence incident last year.   On September 14, 2008, Gravy (Jamal Woolard) was arrested and charged with misdemeanor assault, menacing, and harassment of his spouse Trina Younger.   In the police report, Younger alleges the confrontation began after Woolard […]

While Lil’ Wayne fans in Rochester, New York may not be getting the show they expected at the Blue Cross Arena tonight (January 21), the superstar promises he will make it up to them with a bigger and better show this spring.   His manager Cortez Bryant told AllHipHop.com exclusively that a stop in Rochester […]

William Balfour has pleaded not guilty today (January 20) on first degree murder and home invasion charges stemming from the triple homicide of Jennifer Hudson relatives Jason Hudson (brother), Darnell Donerson (mother), and 7 year-old nephew Julian King.   Balfour is the estranged husband of Jennifer’s sister Julia, and remains in custody without bail.   […]