Despite Passing, Heavy D Still Owes IRS

(AllHipHop News) The estate of Heavy D is still dealing with post-mortem issues, specifically collections matters with the IRS. According to TMZ, Heavy D’s estate owes the IRS approximately $44,000, based on documents filed last month by the Franchise Tax Board in California. The tax lien against Dwight E. Myers is in the amount of […]

Top Dawg Entertainment Signs Joint Venture Deal With Aftermath/Interscope

(AllHipHop News) West Coast based Top Dawg Entertainment, the home to Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q and Ab-Soul, has just signed a joint venture deal with Aftermath/Interscope Records, according to the company’s founder Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith. The label is set to release an official press release giving more details about the deal shortly. […]

Flo Rida, LMFAO, Bruno Mars Pass 5 Million Sold; B.o.B., Em Certified Platinum

(AllHipHop News) Three top Hip-Hop/R&B artists were certified five times platinum last month by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Rapper Flo Rida Electronica/Hip-Hop/Electronic group LMFAO and Bruno Mars all received plaques for selling over 5 million downloads of their most popular singles. Flo Rida’s 2009 song “Right Round,” LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem” and […]

50 Cent To Perform “Get Rich Or Die Tryin” Album At Shady 2.0 SXSW Showcase

(AllHipHop News) It’s been officially announced that this year at SXSW, Shady Records will be putting on a very unique showcase that will feature G-Unit founder 50 Cent performing his debut album Get Rich Or Die Tryin in it’s entirety. In addition to 50’s performance, Shady Records artists Slaughterhouse and Yelawolf will also both have […]

Game Announces New Album “F.I.V.E. (Fear Is Victory’s Evolution)”; Speaks On Title’s Significance

(AllHipHop News) Compton rapper Game, who was recently granted an appeal in an ongoing $5 million defamation case, spoke with XXL and announced the title of his fifth studio album, F.I.V.E. (Fear Is Victory’s Evolution), as well as the significance behind its name. “The meaning behind that is like—me as a rapper, you as a journalist, Kobe as […]

Paul Wall Releases New Mixtape “No Sleep Til Houston”

(AllHipHop News) Earlier today (March 7), Houston’s own Paul Wall released a new DJ Drama presented free mixtape for the fans entitled No Sleep Til Houston. The 16-track mixtape boasts appearances from some of the South’s finest lyricists like Bun B, Killa Kyleon, Marcus Manchild, Slim Thug, Z-Ro, Slaine, and many more. Paul Wall’s wife, Crys Wall, […]

Cormega Discusses New Album “Mega Philosophy” With Production Legend Large Professor

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Cormega is collaborating with production legend Large Professor on a new project titled Mega Philosophy. The Queens, New York-based duo are teaming to release the project, which is produced entirely by the Large Professor and released on Cormega’s Legal Hustle Records imprint. “I’ve recorded so many tracks with Large Professor; one of […]

Tech N9ne Reveals Artwork and Tracklist For New EP “Klusterfuk”

(AllHipHop News) After announcing the project last year, Tech N9ne has finally revealed the tracklisting and cover art for his upcoming release, the Klusterfuk EP. Tech is planning to release the 6-track EP on March 13, exactly 11 days before he embarks on the “Hostile Takeover Tour” with Machine Gun Kelly, Krizz Kaliko, ¡Mayday!, and more. The […]