The Young Money camp has issued a statement explaining the last minute cancellation of the Western Canada leg of the America’s Most Wanted Festival Tour. Concertgoers who arrived at GM Place in Vancouver, British Columbia on Monday (August 17) expecting to see performances by Young Jeezy, Soulja Boy, Pleasure P, Jeremih, and headliner Lil’ […]
Fans have been waiting patiently for years for a new Outkast album. According to Big Boi, the long-delayed project has finally started to be work on. In an exclusive interview with AllHipHop.com, Big Boi confirmed that one of the acclaimed duo’s latest efforts will be a part of his forthcoming solo album. […]
In less than one month, fans of M.O.P. will receive the group’s first official Hip-Hop album in nearly ten years. In a recent interview, co-founder Billy Danze exclusively revealed the release date for the group’s forthcoming E1 Records debut. Originally scheduled for a June 2009 release, The Foundation is now set to hit […]
The independent, unsigned and underground will take center stage as rap pioneer Darryl “DMC” McDaniels joins a slew of entertainers who will be honored at this year’s Underground Music Awards. The annual event, scheduled to take place August 23 at BB Kings concert hall in New York City, will feature a tribute to DMC […]
Baton Rouge, Louisiana rapper Lil Boosie has announced that his new album Superbad: The Return of Boosie Bad Azz, will land in stores this September. The album is the follow up to Boosie’s 2006 debut Bad Azz, which was certified gold behind hit tracks like “Zoom” featuring Yung, Joc, “Wipe Me Down (Remix),” and […]
The spirit and influence of famed music makers/activist Bob Marley, Fela Kuti and Bob Dylan will be spread to a new generation of listeners with the release of a five-part series of new music from mixtape DJ/producer J. Period and international rapper K’Naan. The first release from the offering, titled The Messengers, will be […]
A pair of dates on Lil Wayne’s America’s Most Wanted Music Festival tour were canceled last night due to unknown reasons. On Monday (August 17), fans who had purchased tickets arrived at GM Place only to learn the concert had been canceled. Tonight’s show (August 18) at Lil’ Wayne at Rexall Place in […]
Philly rapper Beanie Sigel was arrested in a New Jersey suburb on Sunday (August 15), after police stopped a car he was traveling in and found a stash of marijuana. Sigel, born Dwight Grant, was stopped in Wrightstown, New Jersey shortly after 12:30 AM, according to New Jersey Stat police. The rapper was […]
Lil Flip has announced his latest album, Respect Me, will land in stores on September 29 via High Powered Entertainment/E1. According to the 28-year-old rapper who also goes by the name Flip Gates, the new 15-track album is a reflection of his life. “The thing about this album is that it’s so reflective of me, […]
50 Cent’s surprise concert for his native Queens is being met with resistance from community officials who suspect the event will be mired in violence. 50, who will bus hundreds of children to a benefit concert at New Jersey’s Six Flags on August 29, set the free Queens show to commence the following day […]
Police are investigating the brazen shooting death of a Miami journalist who worked for Don Diva Magazine. Samuel Ferguson, 47, was shot to death on Friday (August 14) when unknown assailants opened fire on his car, as he was driving along the Florida Turnpike. Ferguson, who also went by the name of Samuel […]
Lil Bow Wow has officially signed to Cash Money Records, the rapper revealed Sunday night. The rapper made the admission via his Twitter page with a simple message that read, “BOW WOW SIGNS TO CASH MONEY.” The rapper then took to a live stream where he talked further about the deal. “Its […]
Controversial sportsman Michael Vick has vowed to help end dog fighting after serving prison time for killing, maiming and forcing animals to battle each other. “…I’m going to let my actions continue to speak louder than my words. And I’m going to still be involved in the community, because I still — regardless of […]
A teenager who was wanted for his role in a violent shooting last month during Trae Day has turned himself in to authorities. Albert Walker Mondane surrendered to Houston police officers on Friday (August 14) according to police representatives. Mondane, 19, also goes by the name “A-Walk.” He was wanted in connection […]
Rapper 50 Cent made a surprise appearance during the Lil Wayne -headlined America’s Most Wanted Music Festival last night (August 14) in Anaheim, California. 50 Cent took to the stage as a guest performer during a performance with Atlanta rapper Soulja Boy during the stop at the Honda Center. The appearance is notable […]
T Pain’s Nappy Boy Digital, artist Tay Dizm and Bossman Entertainment have teamed with a local community organization to provide children with needed back to school supplies during the 2nd Annual Increase The Peace free community event. Tomorrow (August 15), a number of rappers, including Piccalo and Rick Ross’ Carol City Cartel will convene […]
Rapping preacher Mason “Mase” Betha continues to promote his ministry as he also revives his career as a Hip-Hop artist. Mase, who released an first official single earlier this month titled “Shut the City Down,” will host “The Millionaires Meeting” later this month in Athens, Georgia. The rapper and his Mason Betha Ministries […]
Rap star Corey “C-Murder” Miller was officially sentenced to life in prison today (August 14) for killing a 16-year-old teenager inside a Jefferson Parish nightclub. On Tuesday (August 11) a jury found Miller guilty of shooting and killing Steven Thomas inside of the club, after an altercation with Miller and several other men in […]
With former T.I. protégé vehemently denying accusations that he was a late 90’s informant, the website Smoking Gun has released further damning evidence against the Georgia rapper. In May, the Smoking Gun first published reports that Alfamega, real name Cedric Zellars, testified in 1996 against Georgia drug dealer Ali Baaqar in exchange for receiving […]
The leader of a notorious Jamaican drug gang recently sent a message to Michael S. Lynton, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sony Pictures Entertainment. In the video, Vivian Blake, former head of the notorious Shower Posse, urges the studio boss to hire The Inc.’s Irv Gotti to direct a bio-pic about the murderous […]
