(AllHipHop News) Rap star Ice Cube has signed on to play a police officer in the upcoming movie Rampart, which will focus on the notorious unit within the Los Angeles Police Department. The flick is being written by screenwriter James Ellory, will feature Ice Cube starring as a homicide detective investigating the dirty actions of […]
Sha Money XL, nee Michael Clervoix III, has been appointed the role of senior VP of A&R at Def Jam Records. The executive expressed his excitement at being a part of the changes at Def Jam, an iconic label founded by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin. “It’s a true blessing to be part of this […]
(AllHipHop News) LL Cool J is planning to release his second fitness guide to inspire his fans to stay in top shape with the new book LL Cool J’s Platinum 360 Diet and Lifestyle. The new book reveals LL Cool J’s 360-degree program that has helped him achieve his goals in the gym, which has […]
(AllHipHop News) T.I. will give one of his first major performances this May when the rapper and artists on his Grand Hustle record label hit Miami during Memorial Day weekend. Atlanta promoter Jacob York and Miami’s 99 Jamz are promoting “The Return of the King” Memorial Day Weekend Extravaganza. T.I. and crew are lasted to […]
(AllHipHop News) Supporters of deceased rapper Guru have launched a website dedicated to documenting the downfall of producer Solar. Solar is under intense scrutiny for a series of letters released allegedly penned by Guru before he died of cancer on April 19th. The website features a number of interviews with Guru and Solar that highlight […]
(AllHipHop News) Producer Danger Mouse has reached an agreement with EMI Records to release Dark Night Of The Soul.Dark Night Of The Soul is a collaboration between Danger Mouse and deceased singer Sparkle horse (Mark Linkous.)Anticipation for a commercial release for Dark Night Of The Soul began to build in early 2009, when limited edition […]
A former guard at Rikers Island may sue after she was terminated for allegedly spying on rapper Lil Wayne. Officials at Rikers Island, the New York jail that houses the rapper, charged that Amelia Negron went into the unit where Wayne stayed without appropriate authorization. Negron denied the charges. “I don’t even like rap. I […]
(AllHipHop News) Arizona’s new immigration law will give birth to a new form of racial profiling in the eyes of Chuck D. The Public Enemy frontman addresses the controversial law and what he views as “the growing tangible and intangible wall existing between the black and brown people in North America” in his new song “Tear […]
(AllHipHop News) Miami-based rapper Pitbull will be in good company on the printed page as one of the 50 Most Beautiful Hispanic Celebrities for People En Espanol. Those appearing in the special issue with the hitmaking entertainer include actress Sofia Vergara from ABC’s Modern Family, singer Ricky Martin, model /TV personality Daisy Fuentes, singer/actress Thalia, […]
Gucci Mane (Radric Davis), his booking agent Johnnie Cabbell (Hitt Afta Hitt Entertainment), and Debra Antney (So Icey Entertainment CEO) are facing another lawsuit over alleged concert no-shows. The latest lawsuit was filed in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania by William Marshall (Marshall Productions) and Derrick Brown (Rockstar Entertainment). The two parties allege that Gucci’s representatives […]
(AllHipHop News) Solar’s ex-girlfriend and former 7 Grand Records employee Tasha Denham has lashed out at Solar over his alleged abusive treatment towards Guru.Denham explained her claims in an extensive interview with HipHopDx.com.”There was one night we were at Guru’s house,” Denham said of an altercation between Guru and Solar.”I was about three months pregnant […]
(AllHipHop News) New music won’t be the only thing in store for fans of Plies. Sources tell AllHipHop.com the rapper will launch a new contest to coincide with the release of his forthcoming album Goon Affiliated. The Goon Affiliated 25 Giveaway will kick off Saturday May 1 and run through May 25. Various prizes will be awarded […]
Patricia Elam says the family of Keith “Guru” Elam found out about his death the day after he died, through the media. “[My son] Justin found out on the Internet and called me. I had to call my dad,” Patricia Elam told MTV News in an exclusive interview. “[Keith’s 9-year-old son] KC found out riding […]
Raekwon’s Only Built For Cuban Linx II may have inspired another Wu Tang sequel. RZA, the architect of the Wu Tang sound, has announced that he’ll be producing the next installment of the GZA’s Liquid Swords, which is largely considered a classic album. RZA made the announcement via Twitter. “IT’S TRUE: “LIQUID SWORDS 2” PRODUCED […]
(AllHipHop News) Afeni Shakur, mother of world famous rapper Tupac Shakur, will appear in court in May, after she was arrested earlier this month and charged with posession of marijuana. According to the Fayetteville Observer, Shakur was arrested by state alcohol agents. Police arrested Shakur on Friday, April 16th and hit with a number of […]
Former platinum-selling emcee DMX (Earl Simmons) has filed a lawsuit against an agency he hired for failing to retrieve his song royalties. The case was filed yesterday (April 26) against Rich Kid Entertainment 1, who the Yonkers rapper accuses of paying him nothing from his popular multi-platinum albums while collecting the royalties themselves. In […]
The details surrounding Eminem’s new album Recovery are scant, but the single is expected to impact radio and the internet on Friday. “Not Afraid,” the new single was revealed by the Detroit rapper via his Twitter account. He said, “I’m ‘Not Afraid.’” The producer of the song is presently unknown, but MTV News spoke with […]
(AllHipHop News) Atlanta producer Jazze Pha has launched a national campaign against obesity and is challenging fans of hip-hop music to lose weight for a cash prize.Jazze has linked with Entertaincorp and Kenya Crooks aka “The World’s Greatest Weight Loss Expert” to create the First Annual Jazze Pha Take It Off $1000 Weight Loss Challenge.As […]
(AllHipHop News) Surviving UGK member Bun B has signed on to participate in this year’s intercontinental Gumball 3000 car rally. Now entering its 12th year, the Gumball rally is a 3000-mile drive featuring 120 cars over 8 days filled with events and parties along the route. Although anyone is allowed to enter, the hefty entry […]
(AllHipHop News) Female rapper Persia was recently sentenced to five years in probation, after police stopped her and found a loaded handgun in her car. Persia is best known for her appearance on VH1’s reality series The White Rapper Show. Shortly after she was eliminated, she ran afoul of the law during a routine traffic […]
