(AllHipHop News) UGK’s Bun B. has officially joined the teaching staff at Rice University in Houston, Texas. Bun B. has been enlisted to teach a course on Hip-Hop and religion at the University. The teaching job was set up by the H.E.R.E. Project (Houston Enriches Rice Education). “We’ll discuss the history of rap music and […]
(AllHipHop News) Joe Jackson, the father of Michael Jackson and his family of legendary singers, has taken a new Hip-Hop/Rock group under his wing. The Jackson family head is now helping guide the careers of The Rebellion, a five-piece, multi-cultural band that fuses rock music with Hip-Hop music and cites The Beatles, Prince, Run-DMC and […]
(AllHipHop News) The director for Willow Smith’s latest video “Whip My Hair” believes the 9-year-old singer will make a major impact on the world’s of music and fashion. Ray Kay was the eye behind the camera for Willow’s video, which debuted on the Internet on Monday. Last month, the child prodigy, who is the daughter […]
(AllHipHop News) T.I. may be heading to prison for the next 11 months, but that has not stopped an angry promoter for suing the rap star over a canceled “Welcome Home” concert. Carl D. Davis filed a lawsuit against T.I. in the United States District Court for the Southern Division of Alabama on October 18th, […]
(AllHipHop News) Rihanna has joined Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, the management arm of his business empire. Rihanna made the announcement to the Associated Press and said that she was elated to make the change in management. “[I’m] so excited to take this next step in my career,” Rihanna told the AP in a statement. Jay-Z signed […]
(AllHipHop News) Lil Scrappy has had a successful 2010 courtesy of his work with Ludacris. But the DTP member is looking to re-establish his solo career by utilizing the crunk style that initially brought him to prominence. Last month, Scrappy appeared in Ludacris’ video for “Everybody Drunk,” off the gold-selling Battle of the Sexes. For […]
(AllHipHop News) Dipset/Byrd Gang member NOE recently launched Merlot Heights Entertainment and is planning to introduce a new crop of Baltimore rap artists to the Hip-Hop game. NOE, who has been featured on several high profile Dip related projects, including Jim Jones’ Pray IV Reign and MOB – The Byrdgang Album, has also worked with […]
(AllHipHop News) West Coast veteran Ice Cube has revealed that any possible issues with rappers who represent the “new” West Coast rappers have been resolved. Beef between Ice Cube and a variety of new artists like Crooked I, Glasses Malone, Nipsey Hu$sle and Jay Rock seemed to be brewing this past Spring, when it was […]
(AllHipHop News) DJ J. Period and The Roots’ lead vocalist MC Black Thought have released a one-of-a-kind mixtape titled the J. Period Live Mixtape (Illadelph Edition) EP. The latest collaboration between the pair was recorded live onstage on September 26th, at the Toronto-based Hip-Hop festival, The Manifesto.The 30-minute EP features live J. Period remixes with […]
(AllHipHop News) Rap star T.I. has officially lost his gig as a spokesman for AXE body spray, just days after he was sentenced to 11 months in prison for violating the terms of his federal probation. TMZ.com reports that AXE will “no longer feature T.I. in our promotional campaign” and has already removed the Grammy […]
(AllHipHop News) Rick Ross has announced he will headline the upcoming international “Blowing Money Fast Tour,” in support of his latest hit album, Teflon Don. The rapper will hit the United States, Canada, Europe, the Caribbean and Africa with artists on his Maybach Music Group imprint, including Triple C’s and crooner, Masspike Miles.Rick Ross is […]
(AllHipHop News) The Beastie Boys are moving forward with plans to release new music next year, after scrapping their highly anticipated album Hot Sauce Committee Part 1. The Hip-Hop group scrapped the album last year when Adam “MCA” Yauch was diagnosed with cancer of the preaortic gland and lymph nod, last year. Hot Sauce Committee […]
(AllHipHop News) Oakland, Hip-Hop staples Zion I are hitting the road on a nationwide tour to promote their upcoming 7th album, Atomic Clock, which marks are creative shift for the group. Atomic Clock, which was produced by group member Amp Live, was inspired by Zion I’s love for reggae and dub and was influenced by […]
(AllHipHop News) Sources have confirmed to AllHipHop.com that rap star Rhymefest is planning a run for office in the November General Election in Chicago. Rhymefest is planning a run for Alderman for the South Side of Chicago’s 20th Ward. The Grammy Award winning rapper will be running against Alderman Willie Cochran, who is seeking to […]
(AllHipHop News) An arrest warrant has been issued for Jersey City rapper Joe Budden, who is allegedly owes almost $13,000 in back child support. The New Jersey Journal reports that a warrant was issued for Budden, after he allegedly failed to appear at a hearing in May regarding the back bill, which is a total […]
(AllHipHop News) Kanye West will debut his new 35-minute concept film Runaway simultaneously on MTV, MTV2 and BET this weekend according to MTV. Following the U.S. debut of Runaway, the rapper, who premiered the film earlier this month at London’s BAFTA scrounging room, will host a live Q&A session at MTV’s headquarters in Times Square.The […]
(AllHipHop News) DMX’s wife Tashera Simmons has announced the official launch date for her non-profit The Women of Strength Foundation, which dedicates its resources to supporting young teens and women who have been directly affected by drug abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, abandonment and other issues. “Pregnant teens, runaways, drug and domestic abuse victims, and […]
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Jay-Z has partnered with Microsoft and their decision engine Bing, to produce and promote a new game centered around the rapper’s upcoming book, Decoded. The multi-platform search experience is an interactive game that will helped “decode” Jay-Z’s life and lyrics, while allowing fans to view the locations that inspired the rap star. […]
(AllHipHop News) Pioneering Hip-Hop group The Fat Boys will be the subject of tonight’s episode of TVOne’s critically acclaimed series, Unsung. The series, which launched in 2008, features one-hour biography specials that celebrate the lives and careers of a variety of accomplished artists or groups who deserved – but didn’t make – the transition to […]
(AllHipHop Rumors) Rapper Michael “Eyedea” Larsen died suddenly Sunday morning (October 17), a mere month before his 29th birthday. The singer/rapper had been a staple in the underground scene for over a decade. According to reports, his mother, Kathy Averill, found his body early in the morning. “It is with great pain and sadness that […]
