A criminal lawsuit and a civil lawsuit against Hip-Hop mogul James “J” Prince will be thrown out of court, after the mogul was cleared of assault charges yesterday (July 9). The Harris County District Attorney dropped the charges against Prince due to inconsistent statements from witnesses. Prince was charged with a felony count […]
Paul Catsandonis, lawyer for 50 Cent ex Shaniqua Tompkins, has disclosed that his client is suing the rapper for $50 million dollars in damages resulting from a fire than destroyed the home she was living in. In May, a suspicious fire destroyed 50’s Long Island property, which the Queens mogul had successfully obtained eviction […]
Comedian John Witherspoon is readying the release of a new Hip-Hop/Comedy album titled 63 Cents. Witherspoon’s rapping album will be available on iTunes soon and will be listed under both genres, the accomplished television and film actor told AllHipHop.com in a new interview. Featuring songs like “Don’t Nobody Go In The Bathroom,” and […]
Hip-Hop mogul Steve Rifkind and his SRC Corporation has entered into a partnership with Chief Executive Air to provide exclusive jet services to some a variety of celebrity clientele. Rifkind, 44, will leverage his 25-plus-years of experience in the entertainment industry to help attract a variety of multi-platinum artists and actors to use Chief […]
Hip-Hop activist, journalist, and community organizer Rosa Clemente has announced intentions to run for vice president of the United States with Green Party presidential nominee Cynthia McKinney. The announcement comes as the Democrat and Republican parties finalize their conventions and jockey for position in the upcoming November election. “I am honored and excited […]
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Rapper AZ has teamed with DJ Absolut to release a controversial new mixtape titled N.4.L. (N***az 4 Life.). In addition to songs such as “Knowledge Freedom,” “Runaway Slave,” “Conspiracy,” “Negro Spiritual,” and “Self Savior,” the mixtape features images of the past, which include a black and white picture of civil rights protestors being violently […]
Queens, New York-based rapper Grafh is set to reap the benefits of a new deal between his recording home, Black Hand Entertainment and Koch Records. Grafh’s forthcoming album, The Evolution, will be the first project under a new alliance between Williams’ Black Hand Entertainment and Koch. “Koch Records has been at the forefront […]
Reports have circulated over the past few days implicating famed choreographer Laurie Ann Gibson in a nightclub brawl at Missy’s birthday party. In an exclusive interview, the talented artist cleared up the rumors on her role in the fight that left a waitress injured and her makeup artist Deborah Padilla arrested. “When I […]
Reports are circulating that bitterness over a broken promise erupted in violence as The Game and first cousin Robert “Kirky” Kirkwood fought at the funeral for Kirkwood’s sister on July 5.Kirkwood told tmz.com that The Game had promised to pay half of the $14,000 bill to bury his sister. According to Kirkwood, after making the […]
The Ozone Awards and Tastemaker’s Only Conference are moving out of Florida for the first time in it’s three year history. Organizers Julia Beverly, publisher of Ozone Magazine, and Thomas “TJ” Chapman, founder of TJ’s DJ’s, have selected Houston, TX to host the four-day event, set for August 8-11th. “We always planned to […]
Producer QD3 has announced plans to release the first ever DVD biopic on the life and career of Lil Wayne. The embryonic project aims to chronicle Wayne’s family background and what drives his famous work ethic. “We at Young Money are thrilled to be working with QD3 on production of The Carter,” explained […]
Charges against Snoop Dogg’s wife have been dropped due to lack of evidence, according to published reports. Shante Broadus, 32, was arrested on June 15 in Fullerton, California and charged with suspicion of driving under the influence, apparently from marijuana. The Orange County District Attorney recently rejected the case, due to lack of evidence to […]
West Coast Hip-Hop legend Ice Cube is gearing up to bring his hardcore rap style to fans with an upcoming international and US tour. The overseas outing, which kicks off July 11 in Leipzig, Germany, will land in 11 cities, before coming stateside August 21 for the beginning of the US leg of the […]
Producer Timbaland has canceled his “Shock Value” tour of Australia and New Zealand, AllHipHop.com has learned. According to reports, Timbaland, born Tim Mosley, was scheduled to play three dates with Keri Hilson and Flo Rida next week in Australia during his first visit to the country. The outing, which included stops in Perth […]
Hit-making singer Nate Dogg’s legal drama continues to mount as multiple felony charges were made against the entertainer that include stalking his estranged wife. The rapper was charged with two felony counts related to a June 23 incident in which the crooner allegedly chased his 38-year-old girlfriend down the 405 freeway in Los Angeles […]
With Young Buck and G-Unit gearing up for the next volley of diss records, Trina finds her name unexpectedly thrown into the fray. On thisis50.com, rap star 50 Cent claimed that Trina has in her possession another taped phone conversation with Young Buck. According to the Queens MC, this tape features a remorseful […]
Four of the most recognizable – and possibly most underrated – female rappers in recent years are being united by a new project that aims to renew the female emcee’s presence in commercial Hip-Hop. Babs Bunny, Lady Luck, Amil, and the Lady of Rage have come together to create the Females Earning Money, or […]
William Troy McCune, a New York rapper in the late 80’s and early 90’s, is suing the producers of Notorious B.I.G.: Bigger Than Life for $5 million. In the suit, McCune alleges the producers included footage of him battling Brooklyn legend Notorious B.I.G. without his permission. “This segment of the Plaintiff (McCune) and […]
Queens, New York rap trio Onyx is gearing up to give fans a double dose of hardcore Hip-Hop, with albums featuring unreleased and new songs. The first release, titled Cold Case Files, will include previously unreleased material that is comprised of underground singles and lost studio recording sessions from Onyx’ first three albums. […]
