DMX has been tapped to open up for Eminem during the Epicenter 2010 Festival in California. In addition to Eminem and DMX, artists like Big Boi, Blink-182, Kiss, Papa Roach, Rise Against, Bush and 30 Seconds to Mars will hit the stage. The general fans won’t see DMX perform, unless they hold VIP tickets to […]

(AllHipHop News) This Fall, BET willl celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the network’s#### live countdown show, 106 & Park. The show, which originally launched in 2000 with hosts Free & AJ, who were replaced by Tigger & Julissa in 2005 The countdown show has continued into the 21st century with longtime hosts, Terrence J. and […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper/producer Kanye West will star in the season premiere of The Cleveland Show, which will air later this month on Fox. Kanye West reprises his role as “Kenny West” in the debut episode of The Cleveland Show’s second season. Kenny is a single dad and struggling rapper that Cleveland mentors after learning some […]

(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons has filed a $55 million breach of contract lawsuit over his “American Classics By Russell Simmons” and “Russell Simmons Argyleculture” clothing brands. Simmons, who co-founded founded the legendary Def Jam Record label, also launched the pioneering Phat Farm clothing line in 1992 before selling it to Kellwood for $140 […]

(AllHipHop News) VH1 crafted and broadcast a comprehensive list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time and the list contained several Hip-Hop acts even thought Michael Jackson, The Beatles and Bob Dylan reigned supreme.Jay-Z was the highest ranking Hip-Hop artist at No. 47, followed by Public Enemy at No. 54, Notorious B.I.G. at No. […]

(AllHipHop News) A possible collaboration between G- Unit and Kanye West could be underway, says 50 Cent. 50 Cent sat down with MTV, and discussed his readiness to work with other artists including Kanye West, who’s Graduation album went head to head with 50’s Curtis in 2007. “I sat with Swizz [Beatz]; I’mma try to […]

(AllHipHop News) Rap star 50 Cent has revealed details about a domestic violence incident involving his close confidant, boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. Police are seeking Floyd Mayweather over a domestic violence incident this morning, involving Mayweather and his estranged girlfriend, Josie Harris. “She alleges he hit her,” LVPD spokeswoman told the Associated Press. “We’re looking […]

Representatives for AXE have issued an official statement regarding their position on the arrest of rapper T.I., who endorses the brand. The rapper entered a deal with AXE earlier this year, as part of a promotional campaign to reach AXE’s target demographic of 18-24 year-old males. That deal could be in jeopardy following T.I.’s September […]

(AllHipHop News) Popular boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. could face domestic violence charges after an incident at his Las Vegas mansion this morning (September 9th). Las Vegas Metro Police were called to the home around 5:00AM this morning after a 911 call was placed by Josie Harris, the mother of Floyd’s children.Harris claimed the world-famous boxing […]

(AllHipHop News) Since late in 2009, Emcee/Producer Statik Selektah and Termanology have been hard at work their collaborative album 1982. Both artists hail from Massachusetts and the duo have worked together frequently throughout the last five years, but now are releasing their first full-length collaborative project.  Statik has revealed that 1982 will be released on […]

(AllHipHop News) Jay-Z has confirmed that he has signed Will Smith’s daughter Willow to a new deal on his label, Roc Nation. The rapper/mogul appeared on Ryan Seacrest’s show this morning and confirmed rumors that he snatched up Willow, whose song “Whip My Hair” has generated an instant buzz. “We at Roc Nation are excited […]

(AllHipHop News) A variety of Atlanta Hip-Hop stars are joining together to help improve their community, by helping a local hospital raise $100,000. Hip-Hop mogul Jermaine Dupri, Frank Ski, DJ Drama, Shawty Lo, Chilli from TLC, Bobby Valentino, executives Shanti Das and Kenny Burns, Kandi (Real Housewives of Atlanta/Xscape) and numerous others will launch the […]

Lupe Fiasco has gone on record and suggested that his anticipated album Lasers may never see the light of day due to a creative dispute with his label. The rapper and Atlantic Records have reportedly been at odds over the artistic direction of the album. “The situation with me and my record company has gotten […]

A brief feud between Fabolous and Soulja Boy, which started on Twitter, has been resolved on the radio waves of New York City. DJ Clue of Power 105 in New York conducted a brief interview where the two men settled their differences. The entire incident started after Soulja Boy was allegedly caught in a tryst […]

(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop mogul Jay-Z has been nominated for 10 BET Hip-Hop Awards, the highest number for any artist in the five-year history of the annual awards show, the network announced today (September 8th). Jay-Z is nominated for Lyricist of the Year, Best Live Performer, Track of the Year and Perfect Combo awards, based on […]

(AllHipHop News) Hall of Justus rapper Chaundon has announced the release of his sophomore album, No Excuses. The South Bronx’s native’s album No Excuses is the follow-up to his February 2008 debut Carnage. According to Chaundon, who has collaborated with the likes of 9th Wonder, Sean Price, Little Brother, Foreign Exchange and others, No Excuses […]

(AllHipHop News) Last week, Atlanta rapper Waka Flocka and fellow Brick Squad member Gucci Mane took part in South Jamaica Queens’ annual “40 Day” celebration. Waka and Gucci appeared with Debra Antney and her staff from Mizay Entertainment. They helped pass out laptops and other school supplies to the kids, in addition to shooting some […]

(AllHipHop News) Foxy Brown avoided a jail sentence yesterday when all but one charge against the rapper stemming from a July incident, were dropped. Foxy, born Inga Marchand, was two felony charges and three misdemeanors, but all charges were dismissed expect one.A grand jury charged Foxy with violating a court order that bars her from […]

(AllHipHop News) A building that is recognized as a Hip-Hop landmark in the South Bronx has been rescued by a federal loan that will halt the building’s sale, allowing the rents to stay affordable to its hundreds of tenants. DJ Kool Herc and Senator Charles Schumer led a campaign to stop the sale of 1520 […]

(AllHipHop News) Brooklyn rapper Foxy Brown is due in court today (September 7th), where she will be formally arraigned on charges that she violated a protection order against her Brooklyn neighbor. The rapper is expected to appear in Brooklyn Criminal Court, where she will be charged with criminal contempt, for allegedly violating a protection order […]