(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop super producer Dr. Dre has revealed that he is hanging up the microphone after the 2011 release of his highly anticipated album Detox. According to reports, Dr. Dre’s long awaited album Detox will land in stores in February, although that release date has yet to be confirmed by Dre’s label Aftermath, or […]

(AllHipHop News) R&B singer Usher Raymond and singer Alicia Keys have been hit with a lawsuit from an upcoming songwriter, who claims the pair stole Usher’s#### song “Caught Up.”The single, which shot to 21 on Billboard’s Pop Singles charts when it was released in 2004, was produced by Dre & Vidal. According to a lawsuit […]

(AllHipHop News) Miami, Florida record mogul Ted Lucas and his famed record label Slip-n-Slide Records will sponsor a free turkey basket giveaway with Miami-Dade County Commissioner Barbara J. Lewis. Ted Lucas and Commissioner Lewis will distribute over 650 turkeys to families in District 1 at the Landmark Auditorium, located at 20000 NW 47th Avenue. Additionally, […]

(AllHipHop News) A 34-year-old Newark, New Jersey man has been arrested and charged with murdering Robert “Screw” Montanez, road manager for R&B singer Akon. Police have charged Almalik Ward, 34, with the shooting death of Montanez, who was gunned down outside of a New Jersey bar on December 16th, 2004. Montanez was killed when he […]

(AllHipHop News) Fans of Waka Flocka Flame were disappointed when the Atlanta rapper refused to perform at a charity concert in Melbourne, Florida, due to a dispute with the promoters of the event. The rapper was slated to hit the stage at Levelz nightclub during a charity event dubbed “Hip Hop For Hunger” in Brevard […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper DMX has explained the events that led up to his arrest in Phoenix, Arizona for violating the terms of his probation. DMX was just three months shy of completing an 18-month, court ordered rehabilitation program, when he violated his probation at a concert, by drinking liquor. “Sick, sick, a birthday coming up, […]

(AllHipHop News) West coast veteran Too $hort will headline the 33rd Annual Players Ball being hosted by Snoop Dogg, Bishop Don “Magic” Juan and their new clothing company, Serious Pimp. Too $hort has been tapped to perform during the event with Bay Area rap stars Mistah F.A.B. and Glasses Malone, while Snoop will man the […]

(AllHipHop News) DMX, who was arrested earlier today, was allegedly in possession of cocaine when he was apprehended by Arizona authorities. The rapper was subsequently charged with a myriad of offenses related to use of Oxycontin without a prescription, failing to submit to drug testing, failing to participate in counseling programs, failure to make payments […]

(AllHipHop News) Pioneering Hip-Hop group Eric B. and Rakim reunited for the first time in years on November 16th, during the Long Island Music Hall of Fame’s Induction Gala at Oheka Castle in Huntington, New York.  The pair stepped on the stage together to receive their award from music business executive and long-time friend, Bert […]

(AllHipHop New) Prince William has been in the headlines around the world this past week, since it was confirmed that he was engaged to Kate Middleton. To celebrate the engagement, Prince William’s brother Prince Harry is planning a Hip-Hop party to celebrate, with performances by rappers Snoop Dogg and Tinie Tempah. According to The Mirror, […]

(AllHipHop News) Veteran rapper Michael “Eyedea” Larsen died of an accidental overdose medical officials have disclosed. Eyedea, 28, was found dead in his St. Paul, Minnesota apartment on October 16th. According to Ramsey County medical examiners office, the rapper died from opiate toxicity. Chief investigator Don Gorrie told the St. Paul Pioneer Press that the […]

(AllHipHop News) DMX has been arrested again. The gruffly-voiced New York native was arrested in the Maricopa County section of Phoenix on Thursday for a parole violation and jailed. The rapper was incarcerated for failing to report to his probation officer.  This is the sixth arrested in Maricopa County alone for DMX.X, real name Earl […]

(AllHipHop News) Rap group Black Eyed Peas have been confirmed as this year’s halftime entertainment for Super Bowl XLV, in an attempt to update the halftime game’s image. The Peas’ performance on February 6th at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, Texas, is the first time an urban/Hip-Hop group has played during the Super Bowl’s halftime show […]

(AllHipHop News) Sean “Diddy” Combs’ vodka company Ciroc will ring in the New Year with five different celebrations being held across the country to ring in 2011. Diddy will host a party in Las Vegas, Kourtney Kardashian will host in Miami, Pete Wentz will hold down Chicago, Taryn Manning will host in Vail, Colorado, while […]

(AllHipHop News) Faith Evans, former wife of the late Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace, recently spoke on the death of her world famous ex-husband, who was gunned down in Los Angeles in March of 1997. B.I.G. was involved in an ongoing feud with Tupac Shakur, who had been gunned down six months earlier in November, on […]

(AllHipHop News) Nas and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley will return to the United Kingdom this Spring. According to reports, Nas and Damian Marley will perform dates in London, Glasgow and Manchester in the Spring of 2011. The pair will perform songs from their lengthy back catalog, as well as selections from their hit collaborative album, […]

(AllHipHop News) Chicago rapper Common has inked a deal with Atria Books to release his first ever memoir, which will hit stores in 2011. The name of Common’s memoirs will be One Day It’ll Make Sense. According to Atria, the book will detail the 38-year-old emcee’s rise to fame from the South Side of Chicago, […]

(AllHipHop News) Queens, New York Hip-Hop group Onyx is planning a new phase of the career, with a management deal between the group and the Uncle Louie Management. The group, known for their hit singles “Throw Ya Guns” and “Slam” from the classic 1993 album Bacdafucup are hard at work on new material for 2011. […]

(AllHipHop News) Underground Hip-Hop group Jedi Mind Tricks are causing controversy in Amsterdam, as a large group of gay rights activists are planning to protest the group’s performance slated for tonight. Gay rights organization Centre for Culture and Leisure (COC) are planning to protest Jedi Mind Trick’s show, which is slated to take place at […]