(AllHipHop News) Public Enemy leader Chuck D. recently spoke out about the group’s new single titled “Say It Like It Really Is,” which was recently released by Chuck D.’s digital label SLAMjamz music. “This song is a birthday song to myself,” said Chuck D., who recently turned 50. “At the same time, it goes out […]

(AllHipHop News) Respected veteran Bun B was on hand last night in Atlanta to crown the last finalist in Eminem’s Red Bull EmSee battle tournament. The show took place at the city’s Masquerade venue, and was the final preliminary stop of a national tournament that has also held events in New York, San Francisco, Philadelphia, […]

(AllHipHop News) Eminem is heading back to his old stomping grounds to host his own competition rap battle competition fashioned after the famous battle scenes in his hit movie 8 Mile.The Detroit rapper will host a freestyle rap competition titled “Red Bull EmSee: The Road to 8 Mile National Finals” at St. Andrews Hall in […]

(AllHipHop News) Hit rapper/director Ice Cube is hoping to land Chris Tucker for a new installment of his successful Friday franchise of movies. Ice Cube and his Cubevision production shingle are responsible for the three Friday movies, which have starred actors like Chris Tucker, Mike Epps, John Witherspoon, Katt Williams and others. The movies have […]

(AllHipHop News) Atlanta rapper Pastor Troy is planning to return to the spotlight with a variety of new projects. In the latest issue of Ozone Magazine, Pastor Troy revealed that he is working on a new installment of his popular D.G.S.B. (Down South Georgia Boys) album, in addition to a new song with Haitian Fresh […]

(AllHipHop News) An era in Hip-Hop has officially come to a close. Legendary New York record store/distributor Fat Beats has announced the closing of its two remaining retail locations in New York and Los Angeles. Sources told AllHipHop.com that both stores will close in September, with the New York location shutting its doors on September […]

Kanye West has been granted to attend a mediation session with Marion “Suge” Knight via telephone, according to reports. Knight is seeking $1 million dollars from West, claiming the rapper is responsible for his injuries sustained during a 2005 party at the VMA’s in Miami. Knight was among the partygoers at the event, which was […]

(AllHipHop News) The electoral authorities in Haiti have postponed today’s announcement of presidential candidates approved to run, while they deliberate the legality of Wyclef Jean’s bid to run for President. Authorities were supposed to finalize the list yesterday (August 18th), but they need more time to deliberate the challenges lodged against several potential candidates, including […]

(AllHipHop News) Method Man is planning to sue rap group ICP (Insane Clown Posse) after being cut on the face at the Gathering of the Juggalos festival this past weekend.According eyewitness accounts, fans started pelting the artist with objects during a performance with Redman, at which point Method Man was hit in the face with […]

(AllHipHop News) Forbes has dropped its annual list of the top money makers in Hip-Hop music and rap mogul Jay-Z has topped the list for a second straight year. According to the report, Jay-Z, born Sean Carter, raked in $63 million over the past 12 months. He will pay the government about $22 million, more […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Mos Def will return to world of theater this Fall, when he is featured in the Lincoln Center Theater’s production of John Guare’s play “A Free Man of Color.”Mos Def, born Dante Smith, is acting under the name “mos” and will be reunited with Jeffery Wright, who starred with Mos in the […]

(AllHipHop News) Gangsta rap pioneer Ice-T has emerged victorious in a feud with the New York Police Department, as traffic charges against him were dismissed today (August 17th) in a Manhattan Court. Ice-T, who also stars in Law & Order: SVU, was originally charged with driving with a suspended license and not wearing a seatbelt […]

(AllHipHop News) Reality TV star Tila Tequila wasn’t the only celebrity injured during the Insane Clown Posse’s annual Gathering of the Juggalos on Sunday (August 15th). Wu-Tang Clan member Method Man and partner Redman performed during the concert. While they were on stage, an audience member threw a full can of beer at the stage, […]

(AllHipHop News) Cleveland rapper Bizzy Bone is close to signing a deal with legendary New Orleans powerhouse, Cash Money Records. While details are not available at press time, a source close to the negotiations revealed that the pair will reach a deal that will see Bizzy Bone release at least one album on the Cash […]

(AllHipHop News) Rap star Lil Wayne wrote a letter to his fans today (August 16th), posted on his official website WeezyThanxYou.com. Lil Wayne is being held on Rikers Island, where he is almost finished a year-long sentence for attempted criminal possession of a weapon. According to the rapper, he has learned a number of lessons […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Nelly is gearing up to release a brand new fitness DVD to encourage fans to stay in top shape. This fall, Nelly will be the first star featured in a new line of DVD’s titled Celebrity Sweat, which features workout routines from various famous athletes and celebrities. Nelly told the Saint Louis […]

(AllHipHop News) 50 Cent took a break from his various rap feuds yesterday (August 15th) to host a donor drive for Shannon Tavarez, an 11-year-old actress with Leukemia. The rapper and his G-Unity Foundation, along with DKMS, hosted thousands of potential donors at his Curtis Jackson Community Garden in Jamaica, Queens. 50 partnered with DKMS, […]

(AllHipHop News) Veteran rap group The Outlawz are currently in the recording studio working on a variety of new projects that will be released this year and in early 2011. The Outlawz were originally introduced to the world by Tupac Shakur as guest artists on classic like Me Against the World and All Eyez on […]

(AllHipHop News) Prince Harry has teamed with rappers Ms. Dynamite and DJ Goldie to create a reality show being filmed in Buckingham Palace, for the BBC. According to reports, Goldie, Ms. Dynamite and Cerys Matthews are among the artists featured in the show, which centers around at-risk youth who get another shot at life utilizing […]

(AllHipHop News) A 2007 confrontation with a neighbor has resulted in an indictment for rap diva Foxy Brown.Yesterday (August 13th), the entertainer (born Inga Marchand) was charged with criminal contempt in the second degree. Brown’s latest legal development stems from a violation of a court order of protection by Arlene Raymond. Raymond filed the order […]