Exclusive: French Montana Close to Signing with Major Label, Speaks on Jim Jones Beef
(AllHipHop News) French Montana is currently in talks with several major labels that are interested in signing the Bronx, New York native, who was formerly signed with Akons Konvict Music.As far as the label I didnt really decide who I am going with yet. Im working with Mizay Entertainment, but yea its in the air […]

Michel’le Working On New Music After 12-Year Hiatus
(AllHipHop News) Dr. Dre’s ex-girlfriend Michel’le is planning a return to the music industry after a 12-year hiatus from recording music. Representatives for Michel’le confirmed that Michel’le is planning to release an album of new material in 2011. Despite the lack of physical releases over the years, the singer has stayed busy working throughout the […]

Wyclef Urges Haitian Countrymen To Be Patient During Election Dispute
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Wyclef Jean will appeal a ruling by Haiti’s provisional electoral body (CEP), that barred him from running for President of Haiti in the November elections. Wyclef’s team of lawyers will appear in court in today (August 23rd) to try and have the decision overturned which disqualified him from the race, on the […]

Eminem To Perform At 2010 VMA’s
(AllHipHop News) Eminem will be one of the performers at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards MTV confirmed today (August 23rd). The news comes amidst Eminem’s chart domination with his latest album Recovery. The album, which has been nominated for 8 VMA nominations, has been #1 for almost 7 weeks, while two singles, “Love The […]

Rock The Bells 2010 Kicks Off With No Incidents; Rappers Perform Full Albums
(AllHipHop News) The Rock The Bells Festival kicked off over the weekend in at the NOS Event Center on Saturday (August 21st) in San Bernardino, California. Over 25,000 fans gathered at Guerrilla Union’s annual show, which took place from 12PM-12AM. The following evening (August 22nd) the tour landed at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View.A number of […]

Kanye West to Release a New Song Every Week Until Christmas
(AllHipHop News) As the tension and excitement builds in the months leading up to the release of Kanye Wests still untitled 5th album, Kanye West is all about the fans and will be releasing a new song every week until Christmas. Kanye, who tweeted the announcement Sunday night (August 22nd), stressed the importance of giving […]

Rapper Bow Wow Links With Tyler Perry For New Movie
(AllHipHop News) Bow Wow and Ice Cube’s latest flick Lottery Ticket pulled in over $11 million dollars its first week in theaters, according to box office data. The movie, which also stars Naturi Naughton and Loretta Devine, landed at #4 in box office tickets sales over the weekend, behind The Expendables (#1) Vampires Suck (#2) […]

Jay-Z Joins U2 On Tour Of Australia, New Zealand
(AllHipHop News) Jay-Z, the world’s top earning rapper Jay-Z and the world’s top earning tour band U2 will join together for a tour of Australia and New Zealand later this year. The two artists will host the concerts to support the launch of Live Nation Australia, which opened this past July and his headed up […]

Queen Latifah, Dolly Parton Team For ‘Joyful Noise’
(AllHipHop News) Actress/rapper Queen Latifah will team with country singer/actress Dolly Parton for a new film titled Joyful Noise.The movie, which is a gospel-choir feature, centers around two women who are forced to work together to save a small town gospel choir after budget cuts threatens their future. Latifah will play a mother who takes […]

Faith Evans Busted For DUI in California
(AllHipHop News) R&B singer Faith Evans was arrested earlier this morning on suspicion of DUI, near Marina Del Ray, California. Faith, who was once married to legendary rapper Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace, was stopped at a checkpoint when officers detected alcohol. According to TMZ.com, police arrested Faith for being intoxicated, although her blood alcohol level […]

Rappers Join Mock Funeral Procession To Protest Gun Violence In NY
(AllHipHop News) Harlem, New York rapper Jim Jones will join Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons during the “Tsunami of Peace: Ride, Walk & Rally Against Violence” this week. Jim Jones and Russell Simmons will be joined by rappers like Juelz Santana, Fat Joe, Maino, Salt and former New York giant Michael Strahan during the rally, which […]

Talib, M1 Join Panel Discussion On Political Prisoners
(AllHipHop News) Rappers Talib Kweli and M1 of dead prize will take part in a panel discussion hosted by Imagenation and Dream Hampton, the author/director of a new documentary titled Black August: A Hip-Hop Benefit Concert. Talib and M1 will join Dream Hampton, professor Marc Lamont Hill, Black August co-founder Lumumba Bandele and former political […]

LL Cool J Talks Emmys, Community Work in Queens
(AllHipHop News) Queens, New York rapper LL Cool J has been tapped to present at the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards next week in Los Angeles. LL, who stars in the hit CBS series NCIS: Los Angeles, will present alongside actors and actresses like Joel McHale, Tina Fey, Ricky Gervais, January Jones and others.Even with the […]

Wyclef Vows To Continue Haiti Aid Effort Despite Ruling
(AllHipHop News) Wyclef Jean has issued a statement regarding his attempt to run for the President of Haiti, which was denied by officials in the country yesterday. The rapper’s name was not on the list of candidates who will run in the November 28th election to replace the country’s current president, Rene Preval. “It is […]

Rapper Dorrough Comments On Rumors Of A Sex Tape
(AllHipHop News) Dallas, Texas rapper Dorrough has cleared the air surrounding rumors on Twitter, Facebook and blog, about the looming release of a sex tape. I sent the single right after I UStreamed last night,” Dorrough told AllHipHop.com. “I Ustreamed about 9 P.M. Central time, and it was basically because everyone was blowing up my […]

Producer J-Sw!ft Returns After 5 Years, Preps Revealing Documentary
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop producer J-Sw!ft is planning to release “I’ll Do Mine,” his first track in over five years. The song is taken from the upcoming feature length documentary 1 More Hit, which chronicles J-Swift’s life through drug addiction, homelessness, a jail stint, his recovery and gradual return to rap. Prior to his downfall, J-Sw!ft, […]

Travis Barker Still Working on Rap Album
(AllHipHop News) Travis Barker has been working on a rap project since August of 2008 that will feature the best of the best in the Hip-Hop industry.The album was delayed due to a plane crash that left burns on Barkers body from the waist down and killed everyone but him and close friend and collaborator […]

Lil Wayne Files Lawsuit Against Booking Agents Over $375K
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Lil Wayne and his company Young Money Touring Inc. has filed a lawsuit against a former booking agent who allegedly stole $375,000 in touring proceeds. Lawyers for Lil Wayne filed a lawsuit against Ujaama Talent Agency Inc. and the company’s owners, Erskine Isaac, David Nelson on August 16th in the Supreme Court […]

DJ Khaled Signs With Cash Money Records
DJ Khaled has signed with Cash Money Records. The celebrity spin doctor announced the move online and the news quickly spread via the internet. “DEAL IS DONE!!WE THE BEST YMCMB! See live footage from @Derick_G !! Hard work pays off! I’m on my way to the studio!” he said via Twitter. “WE THE BEST CASH […]

Twista Announces Release Date For ‘The Perfect Storm’
(AllHipHop News) Chicago rapper Twista has announced an October release date for his new upcoming album, The Perfect Storm. Twista told AllHipHop.com that his new album will feature production by No I.D., Street Runners, Scorp Diesel and longtime affiliate, Traxster. Just this week, Twista’s single “Wetter” from his last album Category F5 was certified gold, […]