EXCLUSIVE: DJ Smallz Announces World Tour; Heading to Middle East, Japan and Canada
(AllHipHop News) Everyday Hip-Hop music grows, reaching the farthest corners of the world. From Africa to Asia, from Europe to Australia, and to Latin America, Hip-Hop has grown considerably since its inception. DJ Smallz’s upcoming tour across the globe is an example of this globalization, as he hits the road and takes his Southern Smoke […]

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Havoc Reveals How Jay-Z’s Summer Jam Diss Affected Mobb Deep And Put Havoc “In The Line Of Fire”
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PART 3: HAVOC EXPLAINS HOW PRODIGY’S MANY BEEFS PUT HIM “IN THE LINE OF FIRE”

Beanie Sigel Embarking on Pre-Prison U.S. Tour
(AllHipHop News) State Property ringleader and Ruffhouse Records/EMI-signed rapper Beanie Sigel has announced that he will be embarking a “Pre-Prison Tour” in support of his new project new project, This Time. According to a statement from Ruffhouse Records, Beanie Sogel will be heading to New York and out west to California, while several other dates […]

AHH Stray News: Wiz Khalifa Pushes Back “O.N.I.F.C.”; Kendrick Lamar Talks Debut Album Features; Asher Roth Changing Album Name
AHH STRAY NEWS: WIZ PUSHES BACK, KENDRICK TALKS COLLABOS, ASHER RENAMES

WATCH: MTV RapFix Live at 4PM EST With Rick Ross
RICK ROSS ON MTV’S “RAPFIX LIVE”

Big Sean, Nicki Minaj Featured In Global Adidas Advertising Campaign
BIG SEAN, NICKI MINAJ LAND MAJOR DEAL WITH ADIDAS!

Iron Solomon, Murda Mook, Serius Jones And More To Compete At Ultimate Rap League’s “Return Of the Legends” In NYC
(AllHipHop News) In two weeks time, some of the biggest battle rappers from around the country will meet at New York City’s Webster Hall for Ultimate Rap League’s “Return of the Legends” event. The event, which takes place on August 19, will feature six battles including the main event pitting New York rappers Murda Mook and […]

EXCLUSIVE: Producer Red Spyda Gives Details on ‘WuBlock’ Album:
EXCLUSIVE: PRODUCER RED SPYDA DROPS DETAILS ON WUBLOCK ALBUM!!

Ludacris Re-Launches Children’s Website
(AllHipHop News) Atlanta rapper Ludacris has relaunched his interactive children’s website, with updated songs, artwork and other features, to entice children to learn. The rappers website, Karmasworld.com, features educational pop songs performed by the website’s namesake, Ludacris’ 10-year-old daughter, Karma Bridges. Karmasworld.com was updated with 11 new songs, in order to be prepared for the […]

Jay-Z Taps Nas, Kanye West, Too Short And More For “NBA 2K13” Soundtrack
(AllHipHop News) Following yesterday’s announcement that Jay-Z would be executive producing 2K Sports’ “NBA 2k13” video game, fan interest regarding the mogul’s involvement with the game was high. Today (July 31), it was revealed that, in addition to putting the game’s soundtrack together, Jay would be working directly with developers on off-court aspects of the […]

Nicki Minaj Accused Of Bailing On $30K Appearance
(AllHipHop News) The owner of a Dallas nightclub is speaking out against Nicki Minaj, after the superstar rapper allegedly bailed on an after party. According to CW Channel 33, Nicki was slated to appear at Zouk nightclub following her appearance at the Verizon Theatre in Grand Prairie. Promoters are upset because Nicki had a contract […]

Jay-Z Adds Run DMC To Made In America Festival
RUN DMC ADDED TO JAY-Z M.I.A. FEST!

Snoop Lion: “I Want To Bury Snoop Dogg”
SNOOP LION: “I WANT TO BURY SNOOP DOGG”

Meek Mill In Court; Rapper Warned Over Lyrics
JUDGE WARNS MEEK MILL OVER HIS LYRICS ON “THE RIDE” !!

Drake And Rihanna Each Score Five Nominations At 2012 MTV Video Music Awards; The Throne, G.O.O.D. Music, A$AP Rocky And More Nominated
2012 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED; DRAKE AND RIHANNA LEAD THE PACK

EXCLUSIVE: Tech N9ne Reveals Plans To Collaborate With Nas And Rick Ross On New Album; Responds to “Mainstream” Accusations
VIDEO: TECH N9NE TALKS BIG COLLABOS AND RESPONDS TO “MAINSTREAM” ACCUSATIONS

will.I.am. Launches Ekocycle Brand With Coca-Cola; Beats By Dre First Brand Partner
WILL.I.AM. LAUNCHES NEW COMPANY EKOCYCLE WITH COCA-COLA; BEATS BY DRE, NEW ERA FIRST BRAND PARTNERS!

2 Chainz Reveals Final Tracklisting For “Based On A T.R.U. Story”; Features Include Kanye West, Scarface, The-Dream And More
(AllHipHop News) With two weeks remaining until his solo debut album is released, Def Jam recording artist 2 Chainz has revealed the final tracklisting for both the standard and deluxe editions of Based On A T.R.U Story. The 13-track standard edition of 2 Chainz’ album will feature guest appearances from the likes of Drake, Kanye […]

Atlanta’s International Music Conference Gives Aspiring Artists Access to the Global Music Scene
THE 2012 INT’L. MUSIC CONFERENCE TOUCHES DOWN IN ATLANTA ON AUGUST 8