(AllHipHop News) Jay-Z filed a lawsuit in Federal Court in New York claiming that Highland Capital Management is attempting to bleed him over a hotel that was never opened.   Jay-Z is suing Highland and NexBank, claiming the companies deliberately dragged on renegotiations of a $52 million loan, which cost the mogul $20,000 per day. […]

(AllHipHop News) General Steele of Smif N Wessun will celebrate Black History Month with a new album filled with political commentary on the state of America and the world.   The rapper will release the second installment of his Amerikkka’s Nightmare series with the 12-track album Children of War   The album features guest appearances by […]

(AllHipHop News) The independently produced film Twelve which stars 50 Cent in a leading role, was recently bought at The Sundance Film Festival by the film unit of Hannover House, a independent publisher and media company.   The film, which is directed by Joel Schumacher and based on the novel of the same name, sold […]

Rapper/activist/reality show star Fonzworth Bentley has teamed with Jet Magazine for a column with the upcoming relaunch of JET Magazine.   Today (February 3), JET revealed a brand new strategy and unveiled a new logo, new sections and a new layout for the magazine, which will feature Trey Songz on the cover of the relaunch. […]

(AllHipHop News) Independent filmmaker Curtis Scoon has revealed details behind an upcoming documentary on the earthquake in Haiti, which devastated the tiny island nation last month and left over 200,000 people dead.   Scoon, who is noted for directing episodes of BET’s American Gangster (Fat Cat, Shower Posse), utilized native filmmakers on the ground, who […]

(AllHipHop News) Atlanta artist Shawty Lo and his foundation L.O.L.O (Loving Our Little Ones) will again be participating in the American Diabetes Association’s Step Out and Walk campaign this year.   This is the second year that Shawty Lo has participated in the event, which is one of the American Diabetes Association’s biggest fundraisers.   […]

(AllHipHop News) The man who Los Angeles authorities believe is responsible for the death of Michael Jackson is expected to surrender to them this week, according to CNN.com.   Although prosecutors have not announced any charges, Miranda Sevcik, a spokeswoman for the legal team of Dr. Conrad Murray, says the physician has not been told […]

(AllHipHop News) Because of label politics and the current overall state of the music industry, Chamillionaire has decided to drop a new 18-track mixtape entitled Major Pain.   Despite a previous declaration not to make any further tapes, Chamillionaire realized that mixtapes serve to give him the creative freedom denied him in a structured, major […]

(AllHipHop News) Rap stars Pitbull and Common will compete in the NBA’s All-Star Celebrity Game, which will take place on February 12 at the Dallas Convention Center.   The two rappers will suit up to play in the celebrity basketball game, which will feature teams coached by Magic Johnson and Alonzo Mourning.   The Hip-Hop acts will […]

(AllHipHop News) Sean “Diddy” Combs’ previous relationship with Jennifer Lopez may soon come under lawyer scrutiny courtesy of a lawsuit from Lopez’s ex-husband Ojani Noa.   Noa is embroiled in a contentious court case with Lopez over his intention to release his own tape of the actress kissing a woman and engaging in lap dances. […]

(AllHipHop News) Last weekend Dallas, Texas producers Play-N-Skillz shot music videos with Inertia, the debut artist on their G4 Muzik label, which is distributed by the popular SRC/Universal imprint.   Inertia’s videos for “Body” featuring Slim of 112 and “Betty Crocker” featuring Tum Tum, were shot in Dallas and included several notable cameos.   On […]

(AllHipHop News) Former Roc-A-Fella rap star Memphis Bleek has officially stepped out on his own with the release of “Still Ill,” the first single from his upcoming album.   The track was produced by Canei Finch, who has worked with artists, most notably T.I. (“Live Your Life”) and Maino (“All The Above”).   “Still Ill,” […]

(AllHipHop News) Damon Dash will officially jump into the art world this week, when he opens his Dash Gallery, which is located in the Tribeca section of Manhattan. The art gallery is housed inside of Dame Dash’s DD172 building and is slated to open to the public on February 19. The opening night of Dash […]

Female rap star Eve will be moving out of her Hollywood Hills home, as the property has been put up for sale. The modern, Mediterranean style home was build just five years ago.   The residence features four bedrooms, five bathrooms, a fireplace and an Italian style community and a three car garage. For security […]

(AllHipHop News) Sean “Diddy” Combs appeared on Anderson Cooper’s popular CNN show AC360 last night (February 1) where the mogul revealed future plans to start a business academy.   Combs was the featured guest on the show, which was hosted by Wolf Blitzer, who was filling in for Anderson Cooper.   The topic of this […]

(AllHipHop News) Approximately 100 celebrity singers descended upon Henson Recording Studios tonight (February 1) in Los Angeles, to record an updated version of the historic single, “We Are The World.”   Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie, who wrote the original version along with the late Michael Jackson, are producing the latest track, with an all […]

(AllHipHop News) Lil Wayne’s highly anticipated album Rebirth is finally due in stores tomorrow (February 2) after months of delays and shuffled release dates.   The album’s first single is “On Fire,” which has been enjoying regular rotation on video and radio outlets nationwide.   The track samples a portion of Amy Holland’s track “She’s […]

(AllHipHop News) Veteran New Jersey trio Naughty By Nature have mapped out a 2010 year that includes a new album and Treach-centered reality show.   The group’s last full length offering IIcons was released in 2002. Because of the layoff, Naughty has released two singles over the past six months to reintroduce themselves to their […]

(AllHipHop News) Incarcerated rapper Corey “C-Murder” Miller reached out to AllHipHop.com to give his fans an update on his status, since being sentenced to mandatory life in prison in August of 2009.   Miller is currently serving a mandatory life sentence at Angola State prison in Louisiana, after being convicted of murdering 16-year-old Steve Thomas, in […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Wyclef Jean has issued a stern warning to those exploiting children on the devastated island of Haiti, which was rocked by a 7.0 earthquake in January, that killed over 200,000 people and left millions displaced.   Yesterday (January 31), ten Americans were formally charged with kidnapping 33 Haitian children and attempting to […]