Johannes Mehserle, the former police officer seen on tape shooting a face-down, unarmed Oscar Grant in the back, has officially been charged with murder. Mehserle was arrested Tuesday night (January 13) in Zephyr Cove, Nevada. The New Year’s Day shooting has sparked outrage and protests in the city of Oakland, with many accusing […]
The U.S. Bankruptcy court has approved the go-ahead for a public auction on the assets of powerhouse 90s label Death Row Records. Last year, numerous parties battled over ownership of the label after several sale closings were reneged on. Those interested in attending the auction are required to pay a $200 registration fee […]
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation has released the names of its latest class of inductees, which includes only the second Hip-Hop group to be selected in the organization’s 24-year history. Run-DMC will be honored this year alongside performers Jeff Beck, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Metallica, and Bobby Womack. Other […]
MLK weekend will be the backdrop for two events in New York City to raise funds for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Both events take place this Sunday January 18. Israel began a Gaza military campaign 18 days ago in response to repeating rocket attacks from Palestinian Hamas forces. The two groups […]
Houston, Texas based rapper Trae tha Truth will be spend the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. holiday celebrating the legacy of the late civil rights icon, as co-grand marshal of the city’s third annual MLK Day youth parade. The entertainer was chosen for the honor in recognition of contributions he made to the Houston […]
Imprisoned rap superstar DMX has released his first interview on the legal woes that have plagued him over the last year. Speaking frankly with John Hooks of Fox 10 News, DMX explained how Arizona was originally his place of spiritual peace before the arrests. “This has to be God’s country,” X stated of […]
Bun B is refuting reports that he has signed to Koch Entertainment through a Texas-based indie label. In an exclusive statement to AllHipHop.com, the Houston rapper explains that the news, published by several online sources yesterday (January 13), where a misunderstanding stemming from a forthcoming guest appearance. “I do not have a label […]
Lil Wayne may describe himself as “the best rapper alive” but the Cash Money Records artist is shining the spotlight on tunes from two of his peers in a new Recording Academy ad campaign. The promotion, which debuted this past weekend on CBS, will involve a series of television, print, online and radio ads […]
Rapper/mogul Jay-Z, Hip-Hop soul queen Mary J. Blige and music icon Stevie Wonder will be among the stars on hand to celebrate the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama at the first-ever Neighborhood Inaugural Ball. Obama will host The Neighborhood Ball: An Inauguration Celebration, which will take place at the Washington Convention Center in Washington […]
A 2005 road rage incident may cost Alabama rapper Rich Boy several high-priced liens on any of his available property. According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, a tax accountant from Mobile, Alabama is seeking liens against the rapper to collect of a $337,500 winning lawsuit. The accountant, Chaz Mosley, successfully sued Rich Boy, […]
Young Jeezy will debut a new track during an upcoming performance at popular Washington D.C. night club Love, during a party to celebrate the inauguration of Barack Obama. Sources told AllHipHop.com that the track was created exclusively for Belvedere Vodka – which is also a sponsor of the event – as part of a new […]
One of the pioneers of Atlanta’s DJ scene has tapped a group of writers to help him recount what he calls one of Hip-Hop’s untold stories. DJ Mars and his team are putting the finishing touches on The History of Mixtapes, a coffee table book due out later this year. The collection of […]
New Orleans prosecutors are pushing for rapper C-Murder to be jailed until his April retrial for the 2002 killing of a 16-year old. Initially, new presiding Judge Hans Lijeberg ruled that C-Murder, real name Corey Miller, be jailed for violating the rules of his house arrest twice. Allegedly, C-Murder on two occasions left […]
AllHipHop.com has confirmed reports of a second altercation between DJ Drama’s Aphilliates and members of the CTE family. According to Aphilliates Music Group president La The Darkman, DJ Drama was assaulted by members of Young Jeezy’s entourage last night (January 12), yet walked away from the incident unscathed. “There was a little scuffle. […]
Preparations are underway for the Snoop Youth Football League’s Snoop Bowl VII, which will take place this month in Tampa the day before Super Bowl XLIII. Approximately 350 children in the Tampa Bay area tried out Sunday (January 11) for the opportunity to face a group of SYFL all-stars coached by Snoop Dogg. […]
T.I.’s days of freedom may be limited, but the rapper is making a last stand to illustrate the seriousness of his pending prison sentence with his upcoming MTV reality show. T.I.’s Road to Redemption: 45 Days to Go will chronicle the rap star’s final days leading up to his one-year stint behind bars. […]
The Los Angeles police department is claiming to have indentified Bone Thugs-n-Harmony member Bizzy Bone as the victim of a brutal beating and robbery last Monday (January 5). Authorities allege that Bizzy Bone, real name Byron McCane, was returning from a restaurant to his Universal Hilton hotel room when he was accosted by several […]
After a five year hiatus, underground standout Krumb Snatcha will return in March with his third LP, Hidden Scriptures. Even without a full length release in the last half decade, Krumb has remained busy with numerous guest spots with Guru, Pete Rock, Termanology, Tony Touch, Craig G, Ed OG, and Afu Ra. Now […]
Grammy award nominee Lil Wayne has donated $200,000 to rebuild New Orleans’ Harrell Park, the rap star’s childhood playground. The area served as a trailer site for Sewerage and Water Board workers in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The heavy equipment severely damaged the park’s track and field. Additionally, the vacant community center […]
Hoping to reach a new generation of TV viewers, PBS is putting the power of Hip-Hop to use in a revamped version of its hit ‘70s show The Electric Company. The show’s executive producer, Karen Fowler, spearheaded the effort by hiring the creative team behind the Tony Award-winning musical In the Heights, as music […]
