DAngelo Pleads Not Guilty to Prostitute Solicitation
AllHipHop.com has confirmed that singer DAngelo has pleaded not guilty to charges that he solicited a prostitute. DAngelo, real name Michael Archer, was arrested last Saturday (March 6) in New Yorks Greenwich Village section for propositioning an undercover officer with $40 for sex. Through his management, the acclaimed artist proclaimed his innocence and advised fans […]

AHH Stray News: Suge Owes $6 Mil, Style Wars Restoration, Dizzee Rascal
Former Hip-Hop mogul Marion “Suge” Knight is in serious debt to the Internal Revenue Service. In January, the IRS re-filed a 2003 lien against the former Death Row co-owner for $6,578,696.31, based on his 1996 tax return. According to court documents related to his child support, Knight currently earns $1,207 per-month. Just last month, a […]

Lil Wayne Finally Sentenced To Prison
(AllHipHop News) After two separate sentencing delays, New Orleans rap star Lil Wayne was officially sentenced to prison today (March 8th) in Manhattan Criminal Court. Lil Wayne was sentenced to the prison term after the rapper admitted to possessing a loaded .40 caliber handgun that was found on his tour bus after a performance in […]

Snoop, Mike Epps Team For Innovative “Imagine That!” Comedy Tour
(AllHipHop.com) Snoop Dogg will merge the genres of Hip-Hop and Comedy this April when Snoop Dogg and Mike Epps team for the limited run tour, Imagine That! The pair will link in selected markets and combines their stage show with a story about two night-club performers who end up arrested and have to find their […]

Ja Rule Starring In ‘I’m In Love With A Church Girl’
(AllHipHop News) Queens, New York rapper Ja Rule has signed on the star opposite former 3LW/Cheetah Girl member Adrienne Bailon in the upcoming movie Im In Love With A Church Girl.The movie is being produced by independent movie company Reverence Gospel Media and directed by Steve Race. Ja Rule will play a big time drug […]

Dramatics Hip-Hop Friendly Lead Singer Dead At 58
(AllHipHop News) Ron Banks, the legendary lead singer of soul group The Dramatics has died at the age of 58. The Dramatics are best known for their string of R&B hits starting in 1971 with their smash single Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get, a #3 hit single for Stax/Volt Records. They followed with the #1 […]

Eight Teens Shot After Waka Flocka Concert; Police Say Rappers May Have Incited Violence
(AllHipHop News) Eight teenagers were shot after a performance by Atlanta rapper Waka Flocka Flames late Friday evening (March 5) in Gary, Indiana. Waka Flocka Flames performed at the World of Skates skating rink. During the event, a fight broke out, prompting security to order all patrons to leave the venue. As 200 teens waited […]

DJ Premier Speaks on Guru, Clarifies Previous Alleged Statements
After several back and forth statements from Solar and the Elam family, DJ Premier recently revealed his feelings regarding his old partner Guru and the controversy surrounding him. On his HeadQCourterz radio show last night (March 5), Premier advised that he had previously made no official statements on Gurus situation, despite numerous quotes over the […]

Swedish Rapper Dave Monopoly Sentenced For Pedestrian Killing
(AllHipHop News) An argument with a pedestrian in Los Angeles has resulted in prison time for Swedish rapper Dave Monopoly. The 35-year-old entertainer (born David Moses Jassy) was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison on Thursday (March 4) for second-degree murder and other crimes. The court ruling concluded a case that stemmed from […]

J-Kwon Alive and Well; Rapper Weighs in on Disappearance Claims from Former Record Label
(AllHipHop News) Reports of J-Kwon being missing are false. The rapper spoke on the reaction generated from claims of his alleged disappearance, which was reportedly made public on Wednesday (March 3) by his former record label, Gracie Productions. The label revealed that J-Kwon had disappeared for nearly 30 days and requested help in locating the […]

Stat Quo on ‘Statlanta,’ Eminem, Dr. Dre & ‘Detox’
(AllHipHop News) After years of delay as an artist on Aftermath/Interscope Records, Atlanta rapper Stat Quo is finally on the verge of releasing his highly anticipated album Statlanta. The album, which is slated for May 4th, will be released on Sha Money XLs Dream Big Ventures, through digital distributor, The Orchard. Stat Quo remained tight […]

Jo Jo Simmons Debuts With Mixtape ‘Most Improved Player’
(AllHipHop News) Reality TV star Joseph “Jo Jo” Simmons recently dropped his debut mixtape, titled Most Improved Player under his rap name, Young Simmons. The rapper, son of rap legend Joseph “Reverend “Run” Simmons, teamed with DJ Spin King to drop the 21-track mixtape under the name Young Simmons.Young Simmons’ mixtape was released to the […]

Former Three 6 Member Mr. Del Lands Gospel Album Nomination
(AllHipHop News) Former Three 6 Mafia member Mr. Dels career is in full swing as a gospel rapper, as the MC has been nominated for best album during the upcoming 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards. His June 2009 album Thrilla, which was released via the Dedicated Music Group (DMG), is nominated for best Rap/Hip-Hop Album […]

Solar Denies Stopping Gurus Family From Seeing Rapper
(AllHipHop News) Solar, partner of Guru, has issued a new statement that addresses the allegations that he has prevented the GangStarr founding member from seeing his family members. I have nothing but the deepest love and respect for The Elam family. But I have not stopped anybody from seeing him, Solar said. Guru’s brother, sister […]

Yo Gotti Baltimore Show Turns Into A Riot; Club Could Be Closed
(AllHipHop News) A riot after a Yo Gotti show in a Baltimore club could result in the venues closing. Popular Baltimore club Velvet Rope hosted Yo Gotti on February 25th, but the show spiraled into chaos, after fans stormed the doors in an attempt to get inside of the venue. According to the Baltimore Sun, […]

Teen First Person To Be Arrested For Listening To Rap In Australia
(AllHipHop News) A 19-year-old teen will test Australias laws as the first person to be charged with offensive behavior, for listening to rap music. Nathan Michael Wilkie was charged with offensive behavior as he waited in his car listening to Australian rapper Kid Selzy, while his mother was grocery shopping. Police heard Wilkie listening to […]

UPDATE:Waka Flocka Flame Speaks On Fight with Young Jeezy Artist
The public truce brokered last December between Young Jeezy and Gucci Mane appears to be compromised following a violent altercation between their affiliates in downtown Atlanta yesterday (March 4). The brawl began around 4PM outside of the Walters Clothing Store in downtown Atlanta, ironically the location where Jeezy and Gucci Mane first met several years ago. According […]

Roscoe Dash Wants Andre 3000; Talks Debut ‘Ready Set Go’
(AllHipHop News) Having recently participated in BETs Rip the Runway and fresh off the success of the nationwide hit All The Way Turnt Up, rapper Roscoe Dash is staying busy in the months leading up to his debut album entitled Ready Set Go. The album is still in the process of being completed, but is […]

Snoop Wins Battle To Return To The UK
(AllHipHop News) Snoop Dogg has won his legal fight to gain entry into Britain it was announced today (March 4). The rapper had been banned from the country for three years, after his entourage was involved in a brawl inside of Londons Heathrow Airport. The ban was official when the rapper was convicted of a […]

‘Stanky Leg’ Creators GS Boys Break Up; Group Members Speak
(AllHipHop News) The GS Boyz, creators of the hit single Stanky Leg, have dropped three members and the pair, Prince and Soufside, are releasing new material. They are currently working on new material and recently shot a video for the song Any Way ft Ebony Blaque. While it is unclear if the can still legally […]