Jay-Z Gets Political In New PSA To Encourage Voters
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Jay-Z is calling upon fans to hit the polls for the General Elections that are taking place nationwide on November 2nd in the United States. Jay-Z is featured in a new PSA for Vote Again 2010 and HeadCount.org. During the 35-second clip, Jay-Z is featured on stage clad in black, talking to […]

Will Smith Clashes With MIB3 Producers Over Script
(AllHipHop News) Will Smith’s upcoming flick Men In Black 3 has been halted, because the superstar actor is clashing with producers of the film about the script. According to The New York Post, the movie had been in pre-production around various locations in New York. But due to clashes between Smith and director Barry Sonnenfeld, […]

50 Cent’s Film Company Lands $200 Million In Funding
(AllHipHop News) Rap star 50 Cent has landed major funding for his film company Cheetah Vision, which is a partnership between the rapper and producer Randall Emmett. 50’s company has received $200 million dollars for a 10-picture deal, which is backed by healthcare executive Richard Jackson and real estate developers Gary Sakwa and Daniel Ret. […]

Young Chris Inks Deal With Producer/Songwriter Rico Love’s Label
(AllHipHop News) Philadelphia rapper Young Chris of Hip-Hop group Young Gunz, has inked a deal to become the first artist on a new label being launched by singer/songwriter Rico Love. Rico Love has notched hits for artists like Usher (“Hey Daddy” “There Goes My Baby”), Beyonce (“Sweet Dreams”, “Radio”) and Dirty Money (“Hello, Good Morning”). […]

Miss Jones, Husband Plead Guilty To Disorderly Conduct After Spat
(AllHipHop News) Philadelphia radio personality “Jonsey” aka Miss Jones, recently pleaded guilty to a count of disorderly conduct, after an altercation with her ex-husband in June. Jonesy, born Tarsha Jones, shot to fame as a singer, on classic tracks like “Where I Wanna Be Boy” and AZ and Nas’ song “Sugar Hill.”Additionally, she has remained […]

RZA Snags Wrestler Batista For ‘The Man with the Iron Fist’
(AllHipHop News) Wu-Tang Clan producer The RZA has snagged WWE star Batista for his upcoming new movie The Man with the Iron Fist. The movie, which is being directed by RZA and also stars Academy Award winning actor Russell Crowe, centers around a blacksmith, who forges weapons for the inhabitants of a village in feudal […]

Animal Rights Group Seeks Out 50 Cent To Adopt Rhinoceros
(AllHipHop News) Rap star 50 Cent may have the title of “Godfather” bestowed upon him, should he take up a South African Community group’s offer to adopt a rhinoceros. A community policing group called eBlockwatch is calling upon 50 Cent to become “Godfather” to a black rhino that was shot nine times by poachers. The […]

T.I.’s Probation Officer Recommends Prison; Lawyers Seek Lesser Sentence
(AllHipHop News) Prison time for T.I. is inevitable, although prosecutors and defense lawyers representing the rap star are arguing in court over how much time he should spend in prison for violating his probation. According to reports, T.I.’s probation officer has recommended a sentence of eight to 14 months in prison, while lawyers for the […]

Lupe Fiasco’s Lasers to Be Released in the Spring
(AllHipHop News) After rapper Lupe Fiasco made peace with Atlantic Records yesterday – just a week before his fans’ scheduled protest – the label has finally announced a spring release date for the much anticipated Lasers album. The album, which stands for Love Always Shines Every Time Remember 2 Smile, is slated to be released […]

Brisco Hits The Road; Talks Rick Ross, Lil Wayne Collabos
(AllHipHop News) Florida rapper Brisco recently spoke with AllHipHop.com about his recent tour, his interaction with his fans and upcoming projects with Lil Wayne and Rick Ross. [I] just came off the second stage of the promo tour, just finished the midwest, then we did that East coast, Brisco told AllHipHop.com in an exclusive interview. […]

AHH Stray News: Flavor Flav Goes Bowling, Running Russell Simmons, Hip-Hop Caucus
(AllHipHop News) Public Enemy hype man Flavor Flav will be one of several stars featured in a new upcoming celebrity bowling television show titled, Stars and Strikes. Stars and Strikes was shot on location at the Lucky Strike Bowling in the L.A. Live Complex in Los Angeles. The legendary rapper/reality TV star takes part in […]

Miami Police Department Responds To Controversial Jay-Z Ad
(AllHipHop News) The Miami Police Department has issued a statement regarding an offensive anti-gang PSA banner advertisement that was posted on the department’s official website yesterday (October 7th). Jay-Z, who along with his wife Beyonce Knowles, are two of the most recognizable stars on the planet. The Miami Police’s website still featured Jay-Z in an […]

Eminem Featured On ’60 Minutes’ This Weekend
(AllHipHop News) Detroit rap star Eminem will make a high profile appearance on CBS’ long running show 60 Minutes this weekend, in a segment that will discuss his battle with drug addiction. Em was interviewed by Anderson Cooper in a variety of locations around Detroit this past July. During the clip, the pair visit Eminem’s […]

Nicki Minaj Breaks Billboard Records For Female Rapper
(AllHipHop News) Nicki Minaj has credits on seven songs on the Nielsen/SoundScan’s list 200 best-selling songs, a first for a female rapper. Furthermore, the songs have sold roughly 4,298,000 copies in 2010. The rapper has yet to release her debut, but Pink Friday drops on November 23. The songs are listed below, along with their […]

B.G. Hit With $150k Lawsuit For Shooting Video On Neighbor’s Property
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop star B.G. has been hit with a lawsuit from his neighbors who claim the rapper filmed a part of a rap video on their property without permission. Plaintiffs Shyrl Patterson Bagneris and John Bagneris filed the lawsuit in United States District Court, Eastern District Louisiana, claiming B.G. shot the video for “My […]

Eric B. & Rakim Inducted Into Long Island Hall of Fame
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop pioneers Eric B. and Rakim will be inducted into the Long Island Hall of Fame during a ceremony that is slated to take place next month in Long Island, New York. The rappers will be inducted at the lavish Oheka Castle on November 16th, joining a prestigious list of inductees that include […]

President Obama Taps Hip-Hop Artists For Upcoming Pennsylvania Rally
(AllHipHop News) President Barack Obama will tap the power of Hip-Hop music again this Sunday, during the “Moving America Forward Rally” this Sunday in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Roots and popular Power 99FM DJ/TV host DJ Diamond Kuts will perform during President Obama’s rally, which will take place in the park next to Robert Fulton Elementary […]

‘Murder Team’ Rapper Ra Diggs Indicted By The Feds For Drug Dealing
(AllHipHop News) Ra Diggs, a Brooklyn rapper in a group with Uncle Murda and Waka Flock Flame, has been arrested and charged in a federal indictment for dealing drugs out of the Gowanus Houses since 2008. Ra Diggs, born Ronald Herron, was arrested outside of Club Amnesia in New York on Tuesday evening (October 5th) […]

Atlanta Rap Community Unites To Fight Breast Cancer
(AllHipHop News) A variety of superstars will gather in Atlanta tomorrow, to raise awareness about the effects of breast cancer and the importance of getting a physical on a regular basis. T-Pain, Montel Jordan, Pastor Troy, J. Holiday, M### Mommy and Zaytoven are among the participants in a Celebrity All-Star Basketball game, which will be […]

Beanie Sigel Charged With Tax Evasion
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Beanie Sigel has been charged with tax evasion and didnt file any taxes from 2002 to 2004, according to published reports. The charges state that the Philadelphia rapper made about $1.5 million in those two years, but didnt pay taxes. The rapper was hit with the federal charges Wednesday. “Federal prosecutors in […]