American Gangster was nominated for three Golden Globe Awards, including Best Picture of the Year, it was announced yesterday (December 13) in Beverly Hills, California.   The movie, which stars Denzel Washington as Harlem crime boss Frank Lucas, topped the box office upon its release in November and has grossed over $100 million dollars.   […]

Rap-A-Lot Records CEO James “J. Prince” Prince is at the center of a new civil lawsuit over defamatory statements made during the promotion and sale of a recent episode of the hit BET series American Gangster.   The 13-page lawsuit, which was recently filed in the Southern District Court of Texas, stems from a photograph […]

Hip-Hop legend LL Cool J will launch a tour of Australia next year, AllHipHop.com has learned.   LL Cool J, born James Todd Smith, will travel down under on the Greatest of All Time Australian Tour, starting on March 20th when he performs in Auckland at the Vector Arena.   The rapper/actor will then perform […]

A number of Houston rappers paid their final respects to UGK’s Chad “Pimp C.” Butler earlier today (December 13) in Port Arthur, Texas.   Thousands of people attended the funeral, which was held at the Robert A. Bowers Civic Center.   Pimp C.’s rhyming partner Bun B., Chamillionaire, Mike Jones, Willie D. of the Geto Boys, […]

Police have ramped up security in Port Arthur, Texas today (December 13), where veteran UGK member Chad “Pimp C.” Butler will be laid to rest. Thousands of people, including family members, friends and a number of celebrities, will be on hand at the Bob Bowers Civic Center’s “home-going” service for Pimp C., who was found […]

Hip-Hop veteran Doug E. Fresh has been tapped to perform at the grand opening of the first HipHopSodaShop in Tampa, Florida on December 18.   The world renowned beat boxer and MC will be joined by music mogul Andre Harrell, founder of Uptown Records and former CEO of Motown Records, as well as HipHopSodaShop CEO, […]

Snoop Dogg may wear a lot of hats, but the rapper plans on continuing to make an impact on area youth by hosting his third annual Snoop Youth Football League (SYFL) benefit concert.   The sold-out event, which will take place Saturday (Dec. 15) at the House of Blues in Los Angeles, is designed to […]

The manager of superstar rapper Plies was arrested yesterday (December 11), after police seized over 80 pounds of cocaine in Tampa, Florida.   Police seized the cocaine from David Lee Gay Jr. and various associates last night, after another associate was caught selling cocaine to an undercover police officer.   Gay, 35, worked for Isabomb […]

Ray J’s Knockout Entertainment has announced a multimillion dollar multi-album deal with Koch Records and Shaquille O’Neal’s DEJA 34 entertainment company.   Under the terms of the deal, Ray J’s Knockout Entertainment will be marketed and distributed by Koch, while DEJA 34.   Hip-Hop DJ Kay Slay has signed on to A&R Ray J.’s upcoming […]

A Louisiana judge denied C-Murder’s request to travel to Texas to attend funeral services for UGK group member Chad “Pimp C.” Butler.   C-Murder, born Cory Miller, is currently under house arrest, while awaiting a retrial for the 2002 murder of a 16-year-old inside of a nightclub.   The rapper requested to drive to Port […]

Mogul Jay-Z has invested in a real estate development venture named J Hotels, that recently purchased a $66 million dollar mid-block parcel in Manhattan.   The New York Post reports that Jay-Z and developers Abram Shnay, his son Scott and Charles Blaichman are planning on building an art gallery or a high-end hotel, that could be […]

Will Smith’s career was honored in Hollywood yesterday (December 10), when the superstar rapper/ actor left an imprint of his hands and feet outside of the world-renowned Grauman’s Chinese Theater, on Hollywood Blvd.   Smith, decked out in a slick grey suit, beat boxed in front of hundreds of screaming fans, including actor Tom Cruise, […]

Funeral services for UGK member Chad “Pimp C” Butler will take place Thursday (Dec. 13) at the Robert A. Bowers Civic Center, 3401 Cultural Center Drive , Port Arthur, TX.   Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. and will be open to the public. Out respect for Butler’s family, no cameras of any kind, […]

Hip-Hop producer Dr. Dre was victorious in a second lawsuit involving the controversial “Up In Smoke” tour and DVD.   An invasion of privacy lawsuit against producer Dr. Dre over a videotaped conversation featured on the “Up In Smoke” DVD was dismissed last week, according to reports.   On December 4, 2007, Judge John A. […]

Vanessa and Angela Simmons are expanding their Pastry apparel brand and have announced the launch of handbag collection that will be released in 2008. The Simmons’ partnered with handbag industry giant The Betesh Group for their foray into the handbag category. The Simmons’ are the daughters of pioneering rapper Reverend Run of Run-DMC fame and […]

Rapper and business mogul Jay-Z has announced that he will give an exclusive performance of his American Gangster album during New Year’s Eve weekend at The Palms Casino in Las Vegas.   On December 29, Jay-Z will perform selections from the critically acclaimed album American Gangster inside The Pearl, one of Las Vegas’ best known […]

Suspended Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Michael Vick was sentenced to 23 months in prison today (December 10) for financing a dog fighting ring and participating in the execution of dogs who were not aggressive.   Vick, 27, was once one of the highest paid players in the NFL. He appeared in court dressed in a black […]

Rapper/musician Wyclef and music executive Jimmy Rosemond will collaborate with R&B singer Akon for a series of high-profile charitable events, aimed at helping poor people in their respective countries of Haiti and Senegal.   Wyclef, Rosemond and Akon will travel to Haiti on Saturday (December 15) as part of Jean’s Yele Fest tour of local […]

New York Police Department investigators claim that several high profile celebrities have been robbed by a gang of thieves who are linked to superstar rapper Fabolous.   According to the New York Post, police have linked members of Fabolous’ Street Family Entertainment to the robbery of New York Giants ex-cornerback Frank Walker, as well as […]

Representatives for UGK member Chad “Pimp C.” Butler have come forward to address rumors spreading about his upcoming funeral and when and where it will take place.   While various reports have suggested that the rapper will be laid to rest this weekend in Houston, sources told AllHipHop.com that the rapper’s final resting place will […]