Lawsuit Accuses Kelis Of Failing To Pay Talent Agency
(AllHipHop News) R&B singer Kelis has been hit with a lawsuit for failing to pay a talent agency for “goods and services” for Kelis’ performances on a variety of shows, including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, the Today Show and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Plaintiff Drive Talent Inc. filed the lawsuit in the […]

Haitians To Boycott Hot 97 Over Cipha Sounds Joke
(AllHipHop News) A coalition of Haitian community leaders are calling for the firing of popular morning show jock Cipha Sounds, after he made an on air joke about Haitian women and HIV. Cipha Sounds, who co-hosts the “The Cipha Sounds and Rosenberg Show” with Peter Rosenberg, cracked the joke on Friday (December 18th) when he […]

Rapper Magnolia Shorty Gunned Down In New Orleans
(AllHipHop News) Former Cash Money Records’ artist Magnolia Shorty was recently shot and killed in New Orleans.While details are sketchy sources told AllHipHop.com that Magnolia Shorty was shot at least 26 times in her new Orleans neighborhood.She was given her rap name by late rapper Magnolia Slim, who also hailed from the notorious Magnolia housing […]

AHH Stray News: More G-Dep, Banner Does Good, Foxy Vs. Lil Kim
(AllHipHop News) Former Bad Boy rapper G-Dep is already causing controversy in the recording industry, with the release of the new single “Only My Way.” G-Dep, who inadvertently confessed to a 17-year-old murder, will drop the new single on January 25th with rapper Chi King. The track, which is being released on Protekted Records, comes […]

Talib Kweli, Jean Grae, Strong Arm Steady Headline Christmas Show
(AllHipHop News) Brooklyn rap star Talib Kweli will headline the annual “Twas the Night After Christmas” holiday celebration on Sunday (December 26th). “Twas the Night After Christmas” will feature performances by a variety of solid Hip-Hop acts, including Jean Grae, West coast veterans Strong Arm Steady, Joell Ortiz, Red Cafe, Mickey Factz, Shawn Pen and […]

Carmelo Anthony’s Label Drops New Release From Diego Cash
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Diego Cash is the latest artist to drop a project on Kross Over Entertainment, the record label owned by NBA star Carmelo Anthony. Diego Cash’s newest release Honorable Mention is hosted by DJ Burnone and features a variety of rap heavyweights, including Rick Ross, Fat Joe, Juicy J., Joell Ortiz, Gorilla Zoe, […]

Nas Teams With HIV/AIDS Org To Serve Christmas Dinner
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop star Nas will give back to the community this season during the 2nd Annual Christmas Dinner in Harlem, New York this week. On Wednesday (December 22nd), Nas will join HIV/AIDS activist Maria Davis, restaurateur Melba Wilson and the Souls of My Sisters Books/Kensington Publishing Corp. to support the event, which will provide […]

New Skool Rules Teams With AllHipHop.com For Songwriting/Producer Competition
(AllHipHop News) New Skool Rules and AllHipHop.com have teamed up to launch an international publishing competition, which is open to songwriters and producers around the world. The winner will be received $1500 Euros and an all expense paid trip to the New Skool Rules conference, which takes place April 1st-3rd 2011 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.Additionally, […]

50 Cent Launches New Label GNote Records
(AllHipHop News) Queens, New York mogul 50 Cent recently announced the launch of a new record label, GNote Records. According to 50 Cent, the first artist on the new label is Phoenix, Arizona rapper Hot Rod. “@officialhotrod is the first artist of G NOTE he gonna do his numbers watch,” 50 Cent Tweeted. At press […]

Charles Hamilton Arrested For Assaulting Police Officer
(AllHipHop News) Troubled rapper Charles Hamilton was reportedly arrested in Cleveland, Ohio, for allegedly striking a police officer. While details are sketchy, Charles Hamilton was arrested in December 13th. According to RapRadar.com, Charles Hamilton was causing disturbances at various bars.When police attempted to calm him, he allegedly struck an officer in the face, resulting in […]

Jacki-O Says Griselda Blanco’s Family Blesses New Mixtape
(AllHipHop News) Miami rapstress Jacki-O has responded to reports about her latest mixtape, which caused a minor controversy due to the cover.Jacki-O’s latest mixtape, bluntly titled Griselda Blanco, features the rapper invoking the image of Griselda “The God Mother” Blanco.The real Griselda Blanco one of the biggest cocaine dealers in the United States and part […]

Breaking News: Former Bad Boy Rapper G-Dep Admits To Murder; Held Without Bail
(AllHipHop News) Former Bad Boy rapper G-Dep is being held without bail in a New York jail, after admitting to murdering a man during a robbery attempt in October of 1993. The extraordinary tale began on Wednesday (December 15th), when G-Dep, born Trevell Coleman, walked into the 25th Precinct and admitted to killing a man […]

Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa Join 2011 Bamboozle Festival
(AllHipHop News) Rappers Lil Wayne and Wiz Khalifa have been added to The Bamboozle Festival, a three-day musical festival taking place this Spring in 2011. Lil Wayne and Wiz Khalifa have been added as main stage performers, along with Motley Crue, Taking Back Sunday, The Gaslight Anthem, Bruno Mars, LMFAO, Chiddy Bang and Dashboard Confessional. […]

Exclusive: B.M.F. Founder Big Meech Working On Ringtones, Planning Appeal
(AllHipHop News) Incarcerated accused drug boss Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory may be behind bars, but the Black Mafia Family (B.M.F.) founder still has his sights set on the music industry via a new deal with ringtone makers Myxer.com.Meech, who is currently locked down in a federal prison in Jessup, Georgia, gained massive exposure this Summer, […]

2 Live Crew To Give Australian Fans ‘Hot and Nasty’ Christmas, New Year’s
(AllHipHop News) Legendary Hip-Hop group The 2 Live Crew will perform their first ever Australian concerts later this month, promising to give fans “hot and nasty” Christmas and New Year’s celebrations.Brother Marquis and Fresh Kid Ice will kick off a five-date tour of Australia, treating fans to their classic singles like “We Want Some P**sy,” […]

Dr. Dre Partners With Zynga; Detox To Be Promoted Via ‘Mafia Wars’
(AllHipHop News) Social gaming giant Zynga Inc. has announced its first ever musical partnership with producer Dr. Dre, to promote his highly anticipated album, Detox. Starting today, Zynga will start promoting Dr. Dre’s album Detox to their 200 million plus users, through the popular social networking game Mafia Wars. Mafia Wars will feature Dr. Dre […]

AHH Stray News: Jay-Z’s Hotel, Wiz Khalifa, Lil Kim Shoots A Video
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop mogul Jay-Z has scrapped plans for a Manhattan hotel. The rapper had plans to open the J Hotel, after the group bought a space at Tenth Avenue and West 21st street in December of 2007 for $66 million. According to reports, Jay-Z turned the mortgage back to the lenders for $52 million. […]

Exclusive: Bangladesh Buries ‘A Milli” Beef With Rapper Lil Wayne
(AllHipHop News) Atlanta-based producer Bangladesh has reunited with rap star Lil Wayne for the release of Weezy’s latest track “6’7,” the first single from the upcoming album Tha Carter IV. The track, which is the first release from Lil Wayne’s highly anticipated album Tha Carter IV, features Young Money label mate Corey Gunz. The pair’s […]

Breaking News: Police Raid Waka Flocka’s Home; Weed, Guns Found
(AllHipHop News) Police raided the Georgia home of Atlanta rapper Waka Flocka Flame this morning, in search of drugs, and reports of prostitution. Waka’s mother, Debra Antney, told TMZ.com that a number of Henry County, police officers raided the rapper’s house and handcuffed Gucci Mane, who heads up the 1017 Bricksquad imprint. Antney said police […]

Breaking News: DMX Sentenced To One Year In Prison
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop star DMX will end 2010 with a year-long prison term, as the rapper’s probation was officially revoked in Arizona today (December 16th). The Maricopa County Superior Court revoked the rap star’s probation from 2009, stemming from a conviction on fraud charges, identity theft, assault and a variety of other misdemeanor charges. DMX, […]