Exactly one year ago today (December 4) the Hip-Hop world was rocked by the sudden passing of Chad Butler, known worldwide as the cavalier Pimp C of the seminal Southern rap duo UGK.   The founder of UGK was found dead in a West Hollywood hotel after accidentally overdosing on codeine syrup.   An autopsy […]

Lil Wayne has ended a spectacular 2008 with eight Grammy nominations, topping the list of all artists.   Rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West scored six nominations each, while Dangermouse, Atlanta rapper T.I. and Chicago’s Lupe Fiasco both landed four nods.   Lil Wayne’s Carter III – which is the top selling album of 2008 and […]

Slip N Slide artist Trina announced today (December 3) the participation of her Diamond Doll Foundation in the 1st annual “Jingle Bell Toy Drive,” a benefit drive for the children of Miami’s Jackson Hospital.   To kickoff the campaign, Trina will sign autographs and collect toys at the popular Miami barbershop The Chop Shop.   […]

Busta Rhymes continues to face adversity in the United Kingdom, as the airing of the rapper’s latest single “Arab Money” has resulted in a popular DJ’s suspension.   Global Radio owns and operates Galaxy Radio, which broadcasts Steve “Smooth” Sutherland’s show in Manchester, Yorkshire, Birmingham, York Shire, the South Coast, the North East and Scotland. […]

Former Philadelphia Hip-Hop rivals Beanie Sigel and Gillie Da Kid have put their differences aside and will appear on stage during a free concert next week.   The free “Brotherly Love Concert,” which is being presented by Nike’s ACG brand, will also feature performances by Freeway, Reed Dollas, Joey Jahad and E-Ness.   The concert […]

The nine-year album drought of legendary group EPMD comes to a close in two weeks, as the duo will release their long-awaited 7th album We Mean Business.   The LP comes nearly 10 years after Out of Business (1999), then billed as the duo’s final studio album.   Despite that tagline, the album failed to […]

Soulja Boy has delayed work on his forthcoming album to participate in the 6th annual Toyz N Da Hood charity event, which donates holiday toys throughout Atlanta during the month of December.   Toyz N Da Hood was founded by Hittmenn DJ president Robert “Kaspa” Smith, and is partnered with the non-profit Kids with Strong […]

Last night (December 1) Los Angeles played host to the reuniting of the original five man roster of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.   The reunion is 10-plus years in making.   Over the last decade the group became fragmented due to infighting and the incarceration of Flesh-N-Bone.   Flesh-N-Bone was sentenced to 11 years in 2000 on […]

William Balfour, the man at the center of the investigation surrounding the deaths of singer/actress Jennifer Hudson’s mother, brother and nephew, has been arrested.   Balfour, Hudson’s estranged brother-in-law, was formally charged with three counts of murder in connection with the slayings, after his arrest on Monday (December 1) at Stateville Correctional Center.   The […]

With only a few weeks to go until the start of his lengthy federal jail term, Jacob The Jeweler is partnering with community organizers in Dallas, TX to introduce a new youth support network.     Jacob, born Jacob Arabo, is scheduled to co-headline a press conference next Thursday (Dec 11) to introduce Positive Xchange, an […]

Travis Barker and DJ AM are set to reunite this month to headline the New Year Nation (NYN) New Year’s Eve Party at The Lot (Los Angeles).   New Year Nation is a high-end promotions company that targets young professionals for technology-based social networking.   This year, their New Year’s Eve party is expected to […]

Music producer Jermaine Dupri will be honored by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Southern California next week.   The ACLU will honor Dupri, along with fellow honoree Earvin “Magic” Johnson, with the Bill of Right Award.   Dupri, who is on the board of directors for The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, has also […]

Roc-a-Fella/Def Jam artist Freeway has begun a December “Month of Madness,” where the Philly emcee will release a song per day for the entire month.   The new project comes one year after the release of his critically acclaimed sophomore album Free At Last, which was executive produced by Jay-Z and 50 Cent.   Christening […]

Grand Hustle/Capitol recording artist Alfamega has opened up about the chain of events that led to the chaotic early end of last week’s Dirty Awards in Atlanta.   In a recent interview with AllHipHop.com, the rapper issued a heartfelt apology to the organizers of the event and explained that he was acting in self-defense during […]

Live Earth India, a benefit concert for solar energy projects scheduled for December 7, has been cancelled due to the terrorist killings in Mumbai, India.   The scheduled concert featured an eclectic mix of artists including rapper will.I.am, Roger Waters of Pink Floyd, Bon Jovi, Anoushka, and Indian emcee Hard Kaur.   On November 26, […]

The former call girl that was involved in the embarrassing scandal that helped bring down New York Govenor Eliot Spitzer has inked a deal with Violator Management.   The New York Post reports that Violator, which is helmed by veteran manager Chris Lighty, will oversee the career of former call girl, Ashlee Dupree.   Another […]

Rapper MC Breed will be laid to rest on Tuesday (December 2) in Flint, Michigan, the family has announced.   The rapper will be laid to rest at the House of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church in Flint Michigan.   Memorial services will take place from 12 – 2:00 PM. MC Breed, born Eric Breed, was born […]

Iconic sport lifestyle brand Puma will celebrate 60 years of existence with a series of free concerts featuring rapper Charles Hamilton and New Orleans rhyme duo The Knux.   The entertainers will join pop collective Chester French and DJ Jus Ske on Monday (December 1) for the Happy Birthday Puma concert at the Music Hall […]

A jury has convicted the man accused of gunning down rapper T.I.’s assistant last May after a show in Cincinnati. Hosea Thomas, 35, was found guilty on all counts – including murder – today (November 26).   Prosecutors alleged that Thomas was the triggerman in the May 3, 2006 shooting, while his brother Padron drove […]

The decade-plus wait for the follow-up to the classic Only Built for Cuban Linx will end next year, as Raekown has confirmed the release of Cuban Linx 2 for March 2009.   The original 1995 full length remains widely praised by fans and critics alike, and is considered to be one of best LPs ever […]