After nearly 2 years of incarceration, West Coast lyricist Ras Kass is set to be released from jail late next month. Frequent producer/collaborator Domingo told AllHipHop.com that Ras Kass is scheduled to be freed on May 29. The rapper, real name John Austin IV, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol […]
Rapper/actor DMX is taking a new path to overcoming his vices with a stint on the VH1 reality show Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew. The hit series, which will enter its third season, follows a group of celebrities as they struggle to move forward from drug and alcohol addictions by entering a treatment program […]
Veteran R&B/Hip-Hop producer Teddy Riley revealed that two of his most enduring groups – Guy and Blackstreet – are reuniting and preparing new material for release. Riley made the announcement today (April 25) with certain original group members present, during Tony Neal’s 5th Annual Core DJ Retreat in Atlanta, Georgia. Group members Teddy […]
Pioneering Hip-Hop collective De La Soul will tour Australia starting April 26 in celebration of their 20th anniversary. De La will be joined by popular DJ Cut Chemist on the tour, which will see the grew run through their deep catalog, backed by an 10-piece band. The group will perform 10-dates while touring […]
To accompany his new album Relapse, Eminem has created a unique viral website titled “Popsomp Hills,” a fictional rehabilitation clinic which makes patients worse after treatment. At www.PopsompHills.com, visitors are greeted by a quote from Ralph Nader on addiction treatment and links to a consultation number and email address. Once digging deeper, unsuspecting […]
Pharrell Williams, the lead singer of N.E.R.D., is no longer enamored with his tattoos and the artist has started to have his body art removed. The rapper recently underwent laser surgery to have the tattoos burned out if his skin. Pharrell recently posted a picture of his bandaged arms after the surgery took place. “Laser […]
The economic crisis continues to affect various entertainers, as rapper Xzibit is the latest celebrity whose home is facing foreclosure. According to TMZ.com, the West coast rapper owes over $21,000 in back mortgage payments, with foreclosure on his Woodland Hills, California home looming on the horizon. Last week it was revealed that Xzbit […]
Miami rapper Pitbull was honored on Thursday (April 23) night by Billboard in winning the first ever “Latin Digital Download Artist of the Year.” The title was presented at the annual Latin Music Awards, and awarded based on Pitbull’s breakout, Lil Jon-assisted single “Krazy.” Having beat out fellow nominees Aventura, Enrique Iglesias, and […]
Former Pretty Ricky vocalist Pleasure P is looking beyond his success as an entertainer with the launch of his new record label, Swagga Entertainment. A joint venture between star Minnesota Vikings player Bryant McKinnie and Pleasure P, Swagga Entertainment is described as a multi-faceted, full service record label that promotes all genres of music […]
With his highly anticipated Relapse album less than a month away, Detroit superstar Eminem is continuing to open up about his feelings on today’s top stars and the direction of Hip-Hop culture. For the past year, Lil Wayne has pleaded in the media for Eminem to end his sabbatical with a all-star, joint collaboration. […]
San Francisco rapper/activist Paris has announced the 45-city 2009 Hard Truth Soldiers Tour, which will feature a number of today’s most socially active Hip-Hop artists. Rappers Paris, Talib Kweli, Immortal Technique, Pete Rock, Planet Asia, Kam, NYOil, Jasiri X, Uno the Prophet, Sellassie, T-K.A.S.H. and a number of others will hit the road on […]
Comedian/Actor Anthony Anderson has been tapped by the Golf Channel to host a new magazine-style program focusing on the lives of golf players across the country. The new show, Golf in America, will debut on June 23 and has been picked up by the network for 10 episodes, reports entertainment business magazine Variety. […]
SRC Records CEO Steve Rifkind has confirmed the placement of DJ Vlad as the company’s new Executive Vice President. With the new position, Vlad will oversee the development and execution of media strategies for improving Loud.com. Already experienced in website development through his own popular site VladTV.com, Vlad has plans to transform Loud.com […]
Carol City, Florida rapper Rick Ross’ third album Deeper Than Rap, will top the Billboard Top 200 Album chart next week. Despite leaks, bootleggers and a major feud with 50 Cent, Deeper Than Rap is on pace to move over 150,000 copies during its first week in stores. According to Billboard, Asher Roth’s […]
Rapper Lil Boosie is in trouble with the law again, this time over an alleged assault that took place at his house last week. According to local TV station WAFB, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Sheriff officers arrested Lil Boosie on Wednesday (April 22) and charged him with 2nd degree battery. Police say an unidentified […]
Rick Ross has lyrically challenged Eminem to a rap battle, a brazen move for the Miami-based artist. Ross feels that he has defeated 50 Cent, a close Eminem affiliate, and now says he’s ready for the Shady Records founder. “I think he’s a bigger and better artist than what Curly is,” Ross told MTV News. […]
Two days after the release of his debut album Asleep in the Bread Aisle, SRC/Universal Recording artist Asher Roth has reached another career milestone. The Morrisville, Pennsylvania born rapper received news today (April 22) that the album’s lead single, “I Love College” has officially been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The […]
Mississippi rapper and activist David Banner has signed on to star in the upcoming thriller The Confidant. Produced by former Miss USA Kenya Moore, Banner plays the role of Jackson, a talented art major on full academic scholarship. When his best friend and college football star Nigel (Boris Kodjoe) mistakenly kills a man […]
Veteran Atlanta DJ Greg Street has teamed with West Coast rapper Glasses Malone to conceptualize a Dr.Dre-based mixtape entitled 2010. Originally dubbed Beats By Dre, the 2010 project focuses on bringing together the new generation of West Coast talent to rhyme over the classic production of Dre’s The Chronic and 2001 albums. “Greg […]
This year’s Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival (BHF) will showcase different vibes on the Hip-Hop soundscape with the addition of rappers Pharaohe Monch and Styles P. The fifth annual event, which takes place from noon to 8 p.m. June 20 at Empire Fulton Ferry State Park, marks the latest endeavor for Monch, who is best known […]
