50 Cent Drops Santa-Themed Energy Drink Ad
(AllHipHop News) Rapper 50 Cent is getting into the holiday spirits this year via his new energy drink, Street King. 50 dropped a :30 second animated spot, featuring a depressed Santa getting a boost of energy, after taking a sip of Fif’s Street King. The viral video was produced to promote Street King, which is […]
Shaq Launches Dunkman Signature Eyewear Line
(AllHipHop News) Retired NBA legend/part-time rapper Shaquille O’Neal is officially launching his own line of signature eyewear. Shaq has partnered with the Forever K Michael Collection, to launch Dunkman Eyewear, which is available in retail stores across the country. “We’re happy to be working with Shaquille O’Neal because he’s truly a dynamic athlete and an […]
ATF and D.C. Police Impersonate Rap Label; Arrest 70 in Year Long Guns and Drug Sting
WASHINGTON D.C. POLICE CREATE FAKE RAP LABEL, CONFISCATE DRUGS, GUNS AND A ROCKET LAUNCHER!
Tech N9ne Performs for Troops in Kuwait Despite Broken Rib
TECH N9NE TAKES ONE FOR THE TEAM, THEN ENTERTAINS THE TROOPS!
Police Seek Suspects In Yung Joc Home Invasion/Robbery
TWO PEOPLE HELD HOSTAGE AT YUNG JOC’S STUDIO; $50K WORTH OF EQUIPMENT JACKED!
Russell Simmons Named PETA Person Of The Year
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons has been named person of the year by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). PETA selected Simmons to due his well known vegan lifestyle, in addition to the Def Jam founder’s activism championing animal rights. “The horrible abuse of animals is the worst karmic disaster in the […]
Legendary Poet Maya Angelou "Shocked, Disappointed" Over Common's Lyrics
(AllHipHop News) Legendary poet Maya Angelou has publicly chastised rapper Common over his track “The Dreamer,” from his album The Dreamer, The Believer. Maya Angelou, who wrote the poem contained on “The Dreamer,” was offended by Common’s lyrics on the track. She was especially offended at Common’s usage of the “N-word.” “I had no idea […]
Zaytoven Talks Gucci Mane and V-Nasty's Mixtape; Working with Nicki Minaj
ZAYTOVEN TALKS GUCCI MANE,
V-NASTY AND NEW SOUNDS WITH NICKI MINAJ!
Police Have No Suspect, No Gun In Slim Dunkin Murder
POLICE: NO WEAPON, NO SUSPECTS IN SLIM DUNKIN MURDER DESPITE 20 WITNESSES
Accused NFL Drug Dealer Sam Hurd Taps Former Death Row Attorney David Kenner
SAM HURD HIRES FORMER DEATH ROW ATTORNEY DAVID KENNER!!
Emerging Waka Flocka Affiliate Slim Dunkin Dead
RISING RAP STAR SLIM DUNKIN DEAD
Snoop Sued by Lebanese Concert Promoter for Smoking in Beirut Club
(AllHipHop News) A Lebanese promoter is suing rapper Snoop Dogg for “tainting his reputation” as a result of smoking pot in his Beirut club in 2009. According to reports, Lebanese authorites are conducting a criminal investigation into the matter, which took place after a 2009 performance at Forum de Beirut. The promoter says that the […]
Lil’ Wayne Debuting New Line of Clothing Geared Towards Skaters
(AllHipHop News) YMCMB rapper Lil’ Wayne is trying his hand at a new clothing line, called Trukfit, designed for skateboarding enthusiasts. Trukfit, the new clothing brand from the Grammy Award winning, platinum selling Hip-Hop icon will debut in January 2012. According to a statement released by Trukfit, the line was inspired by Lil Wayne’s passion […]
Gil Scott-Heron Memoir Set For Release on M.L.K. Day 2012
(AllHipHop News) Musician, poet, and author Gil Scott-Heron’s post-humous memoir, The Last Holiday, will be published by Canongate on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 16, 2012. The decision to release The Last Holiday on that day is no coincidence. According to The Wire, Heron’s civil rights activism is chronicled in the memoir, as well […]
Wale Hits #1, Announces Second Leg Of “Ambition” Tour
WALE HAS LANDED HIS FIRST #1 SINGLE! CHECK OUT THE LATEST!
Nas To Pay Tribute To Amy Winehouse During “VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul” Event
(AllHipHop News) Nas and VH1’s live performance franchise “VH1 Divas” will pay homage to the late Amy Winehouse during this year’s show, titled “VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul.” Nas, who is featured on the track “Like Smoke,” will introduce a tribute medley that will be performed on behalf of collaborator Amy Winehouse, who died from alcohol […]
Plies Issues Statement On Civil Verdict
EXCLUSIVE – PLIES ON SHOOTING VERDICT: “PEOPLE TOOK THIS AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ATTACK ME”…
Ashanti Launches New Label Written Entertainment, Taps Busta For First Single
ASHANTI TAPS BUSTA AND JERRY WONDER FOR NEW SINGLE ON HER NEW LABEL!
Hip-Hop Legend L.A. Sunshine of The Treacherous Three Releasing Autobiography
L.A. SUNSHINE OF THE TREACHEROUS 3 DROPPING AUTOBIOGRAPHY!
Jury Finds Plies Civilly Liable For 2006 Shooting
PLIES ORDERED TO PAY $200K OVER 2006 SHOOTING INSIDE OF NIGHTCLUB!
