Kanye West Performing Two Solo Shows in Atlantic City
(AllHipHop News) Kanye West has spontaneously announced two solo shows in Atlantic City, New Jersey on July 6 and 7. The shows will be at the Revel Resort in the new casino’s Ovation Hall, for the introduction of its HQ nightclub. The tickets for the concert will go on sale on Friday June 22nd at […]

DJ Trackstar and Karmaloop Team Up For "Into The Wild Tour Mixtape" Featuring Killer Mike, El-P, Mr. MFN eXquire and Despot
(AllHipHop News) With their 22-city “Into the Wild Tour” officially kicking off today in Atlanta, Georgia, DJ Trackstar, and Karmaloop have teamed up to present a mixtape featuring content from the four tour members: Killer Mike, El-P, Mr. MFN eXquire, and Despot. The 17-track Into the Wild Tour Mixtape features cuts from Killer Mike’s recently-released album, R.A.P. […]

Suspect Caught In Shooting At Yo Gotti Concert
SUSPECT CAUGHT IN YO GOTTi CONCERT SHOOTING!

Stalley Lands High Profile Gig At Montreal International Jazz Fest
(AllHipHop News) Maybach Music Group rapper Stalley has landed a high-profile gig at the Montréal International Jazz Festival taking place in June and July. Stalley is among the select group of rappers who will hit the stage during the internationally renowned festival, now in its 33rd year. Veteran rapper Deltron 3030, Lyrics Born, Maestro Fresh […]

EXCLUSIVE: Brother Ali Drops Off His "Stop The Press" (Produced by Jake One)
(AllHipHop News) Rhymesayers has teamed up with AllHipHop.com to bring you the exclusive premiere of Brother Ali’s new single, “Stop The Press”, off of his upcoming album, Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color. AllHipHop.com caught up with Brother Ali last month and spoke to him about the upcoming album and his theory on having […]

Houston Rapper Riff Raff Signs With Diplo's Label
(AllHipHop News) Houston, Texas-based rapper Riff Raff has signed a record deal with Diplo’s record label, Mad Decent!. Riff Raff joins artists like Bonde do Role, Bosco Delrey, Po Po, Dillon Francis and Rusko as artists on Mad Decent!. Over the past several years, Riff Raff has collaborated with a number of artists, including Soulja […]

EXCLUSIVE: Jibbs Plots Return To Rap With Free Album
“CHAIN HANG LOW” RAPPER JIBBS IS PLANNING A NEW ALBUM!

Barclays Names Jay-Z Director of Brooklyn Arena Firm; Grand Opening Set For Late September
(AllHipHop News) The NY Post is reporting that Jay-Z, who is already a minority investor in the Brooklyn Nets and their new home, the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, has been named director of the Barclays Arena firm. Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, who recently helped design and debut the new logo and line of apparel and […]

EXCLUSIVE: Chevy Woods Offers Update On Taylor Gang Compilation; Speaks On His Recently Released "Gangland" Mixtape
CHEVY WOODS GIVES US THE SCOOP ON THE UPCOMING TAYLOR GANG COMPILATION

EXCLUSIVE: Bangladesh Titles Album "Flowers & Candy"; Speaks On Debut West Coast Collaboration
(AllHipHop News) With the recent release of his first single “100” featuring Pusha T, Jadakiss and 2 Chainz, Grammy Award-winning producer Bangladesh has announced the title of his debut album and details on some of the collaborations that fans can expect when Flowers & Candy is released. Bangladesh announced the Flowers & Candy title during a […]

EXCLUSIVE: Juicy J., DJ Paul Accused Of Ditching Show And Keeping Money
THREE 6 MAFIA ACCUSED OF DITCHING PERFORMANCE FOR VH1 – AND KEEPING THE LOOT!

EXCLUSIVE: Lil Scrappy Speaks on Film and TV Projects; Debuts on "Love & Hip Hop Atlanta" Tonight
“LOVE AND HIP-HOP ATLANTA’S” LIL SCRAPPY TALKS TO ALLHIPHOP.COM ABOUT ACTING, HIS NEW ALBUM “THE GRUSTLE”, AND MORE!

Rev. Al Sharpton Set to Be Honored At 2012 BET Awards; Releases Statement Calling Rodney King A "Symbol Of Civil Rights"
(AllHipHop News) Reverend Al Sharpton will be honored with the Humanitarian Award during this year’s BET Awards, which is being hosted by Samuel L. Jackson and will air live from Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium on July 1. The longtime political activist will join a list of previous honorees that include Magic Johnson, John Legend, Quincy […]

EXCLUSIVE: Jay-Z Sued Over Book "Decoded"
JAY-Z HIT WITH A LAWSUIT OVER “DECODED.” BUT WILL IT HOLD UP IN COURT?

Victims Of Drake/Chris Brown To File Lawsuits
NEW VICTIM COMES FORWARD WITH PLANS TO SUE OVER DRAKE/CHRIS BROWN INCIDENT

French Montana's Debut Pushed Back Until July
(AllHipHop News) After months of anticipation, Bronx, New York rapper French Montana has revealed that his debut studio album has been delayed. French’s album Excuse My French was due to hit stores on July 17. On Friday (June 15), French confirmed to Billboard that the album was now due in stores this Fall. “I’m still […]

AHH Stray News: Chief Keef Signs With Interscope Records; French Montana's Debut Pushed to Fall; Drake/Chris Brown Incident Has Club Shut Down
(AllHipHop News) After receiving widespread attention following the release of his “I Don’t Like” record, Chicago native Chief Keef has announced that he has inked a deal with Interscope Records. Keef told MTV during Power 107.9’s 17th Annual Birthday Bash in Atlanta over the weekend, “I’ve been talkin’ to a lot of labels, but I just noticed […]

Rodney King Dead At 47
RODNEY KING FOUND DEAD AT THE BOTTOM OF A POOL

MGK Banned from NYC's Highline Ballroom Performance
(AllHipHop News) Cleveland, Ohio rapper known as Machine Gun Kelly announced today via his Twitter account @machinegunkelly and on G-Unit’s DJ Whoo Kid during his Shade 45 radio show, that the NYPD has banned him from performing at tomorrow’s show in New York City at the Highline Ballroom. While details are still being confirmed, MGK made it […]

VIDEO: Brooklyn Hip Hop Fest's Kickstarter Campaign Ends Monday; Busta Rhymes, Freeway and More On Tap for July 14
BROOKLYN HIP HOP FEST MAKES A FINAL PUSH FOR COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR ITS WEEK-LONG JULY CELEBRATION