University President Apologizes Over ‘Profane’ Wale Performance
(AllHipHop News) Washington, D.C. based rapper Wale is in hot water again over an outdoor homecoming performance at University of Mary Robinson. University of Marty Washington students voted for the rapper to perform at the homecoming concert, which took place at the Battleground Athletic Complex around 7:30PM on Saturday (October 23rd). Three residents complained about […]

Bushwick Bill Released From Federal Custody; Will Remain In The U.S.
(AllHipHop News) Houston rap icon Bushwick Bill has been released from federal custody, after he faced deportation back to his country of origin, Jamaica. Bushwick, a former member of pioneering Hip-Hop group The Geto Boys, was released on Monday (October 18th), after being arrested over five months ago, according to XXL Magazine.According to Bushwick’s attorney […]

Wal-Mart Denies Banning Kanye West’s Album
(AllHipHop News) Wal-Mart executives have finally issued a statement surrounding a controversial tweet by rapper Kanye West, who claimed the world’s largest retail chain banned his new album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. Last week, Kanye West tweeted that Wal-Mart banned the highly anticipated album because the artwork was too racy to be carried on […]

Talib Kweli and Ozomatli Set to Peform at Red Bulls SoundClash
(AllHipHop News) Red Bull has enlisted the talents of Brooklyn Rapper Talib Kweli and Los Angeles urban-Latino band Ozomatli to compete in a live performance at the Dallas, TX Palladium Ballroom. Red Bull Soundclash, which is being organized as one concert in a series of global musical battles, is designed to be a live musical conversation […]

Twista Striving for ‘Lyrical Perfection’ On ‘Perfect Storm’ LP
(AllHipHop News) Twista is focused on delivering a flawless product when his eighth solo album, Perfect Storm, drops next month. By now, fans know what to expect with Twistas rapid-fire delivery. Instead of experimenting with his sound, the Chicago emcee concentrated on mastering the sound and style thats allowed him to remain in the Hip-Hop […]

Dice Raw of The Roots Launches New Label R&S Music Group
(AllHipHop News) Grammy Award winning rapper/producer Dice Raw of the Legendary Roots Crew has officially launched a new music imprint named R&S Music Group. According to Dice, the new label will focus on creating new music in multiple genres, across a variety of platforms, in addition to releasing music by Dice and new artists the […]

Wake Details, Celebration Announced For Eyedea
(AllHipHop News) A public wake will be held for Michael “eyedea” Larsen, who died on Saturday, October 16th 2010, from unknown causes at the age of 28. Family, friends and fans will gather on Thursday (October 28th) at the Minnesota Grand Ballroom to celebrate the life, legacy and music of eyedea. Additionally on Tuesday, November […]

Bone Thugs Announce New Projects, Krayzie’s Membership Unclear
(AllHipHop News) If a press release issued by the manager of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is accurate, the group is planning to release a variety of new projects, minus group members Bizzy Bone and Krayzie Bone. While Bizzy’s absence from the group has been well documented, in recent months it was speculated that Krayzie Bone was also […]

Exclusive: Pharoahe Monch Premieres ‘Clap Back ‘Anti-Police Brutality Anthem
(AllHipHop News) Pharoahe Monch is celebrating the 15th Annual National Day of Protest To Stop Police Brutality by premiering a new video for his anti-police brutality anthem “Clap (One Day) today (October 22nd). The 15th Annual National Day of Protest To Stop Police Brutality takes place each year in communities across the country to protest […]

Two Men Shot After Tyga Party In Connecticut
(AllHipHop News) Police in Britain, Connecticut are investing a double shooting as after-party for Young Money rapper Tyga was winding down early this morning (October 22nd). Two men from Bridgeport were shot and wounded outside Club Venue around 1:00AM this morning, after an event billed as “Tyga Live! The Official Young Money Concert After Party.” […]

Swizz Beatz, Cassidy Sued For $1.5 Million Over Hit 2007 Single
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop producer Swizz Beatz has been sued by a producer who claims he was cheated out of royalties for his work on Cassidy’s#### single “My Drink ‘N My 2 Step.”In a lawsuit filed on October 18th, Antwann Frost claims that he helped created the drum and rhythmic pattern for Cassidy’s single, which has […]

Big Boi, Keri Hilson Surprise Thousands Of Students In Chicago
(AllHipHop News) Atlanta natives Big Boi and Keri Hilson surprised 1000 high school students today (October 21st) in Chicago, Illinois. The superstar rapper and singer, along with MTV News correspondent Tim Kash, spoke to the elated students as part of the Get Schooled National Challenge and Tour. The purpose of the tour is to engage students […]

50 Cent Explains True Reason For Meeting Chelsea Handler
(AllHipHop News) Rap star 50 Cent has revealed the reason for meeting with TV personality Chelsea Handler during a recent interview with E! Online today (October 21st). According 50 Cent, the pair met about an upcoming movie featuring Chelsea Handler titled This Means War that due in theaters in 2011 and co-stars Reese Witherspoon, Tom […]

AHH Stray News: Professor Bun B., Katt Stacks Regrets Soulja Boy Incident, Lola Luv Not Broke
(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 […]

Joe Jackson Jumps Back Into Music With Rock/Hip-Hop Group The Rebellion
(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 […]

‘Whip My Hair’ Director Says Willow Smith’s A ‘Trendsetter’
(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 […]

Rapper T.I. Sued Over ‘Welcome Back Party’ Before Heading To Prison
(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, […]

Rihanna Joins Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, Starts Rihanna Entertainment
(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. “[Im] so excited to take this next step in my career,” Rihanna told the AP in a statement. Jay-Z signed […]

Lil Scrappy Sees Potential In Crunk Revival: Im Definitely Back On It
(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 […]

Dipset Affiliate Noe Launches New Label Merlot Ent.; Planning New Album
(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 […]