(AllHipHop News) Rapper The Game has been announced as being on the roster for the American Basketball Association (ABA) basketball team The Los Angeles Slam’s game this weekend.   The Los Angeles Slam is one of the newest teams in the ABA, which features 54 teams playing across the nation and another 25 set to […]

(AllHipHop News) Lil Wayne’s often delayed album Rebirth has been given another release date, according to Wal-Mart’s website.   Rebirth’s release date has been pushed back at least six times over the past two years, with the last reported date being February 1.   Fans of Lil Wayne who hoped they would enjoy the album […]

(AllHipHop News) A detective on the first-degree murder case of producer Shawty Redd has revealed that only one gun was found in the New Year’s day shooting that took the life of a 35-year-old Detroit man.   Shawty Redd, born Demetrius Stewart, was involved in an altercation at his mansion in Atlanta in the early […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Nelly is taking his search for Miss Apple Bottom 2010 international this year.   The Saint Louis, Missouri – born multi-platinum rap artist held a search for Miss Apple Bottoms 2010 at various night clubs from 11 major cities within the Netherlands.   “Over the past few weeks we have received an […]

(AllHipHop News) Since becoming drug free, Eminem has encountered a well-received return to music with a successful album and reunion with fans.   Another part of the rapper’s recovery was revealed Saturday (Jan. 2), courtesy of famed singer Sir Elton John.   Appearing on the BBC Radio’s The Danny Baker Show, the entertainer revealed his […]

(AllHipHop News) AllHipHop.com has confirmed that Atlanta producer Shawty Redd is in custody awaiting charges on first-degree murder.   Redd, real name Demetrius Stewart, was in his home with another unidentified individual on the early hours of New Year’s Day. At some point, the two became embroiled in an argument, and the unidentified male allegedly threatened […]

(AllHipHop News) Former G-Unit member Young Buck has struck back at 50 Cent with a new diss record titled “Happy New Year.” The four-minute track is a response to 50 Cent’s “So Disrespectful,” which addresses 50’s gripes with The Game, Young Buck and 50’former girlfriend Shaniqua Thompkins. On “Happy New Year” Young Buck disses 40 […]

(AllHipHop News) The city attorney’s office has opted not to charge former boxing champion Mike Tyson has with any crime in a November scuffle at Los Angeles International Airport. Representatives for Tyson told AllHipHop.com in a statement that the decision was a positive step forward for the pugilist and other celebrities as well.?”The city attorney’s […]

New Jack Swing pioneer and Blackstreet founder Teddy Riley is denying reports that he assaulted one of his daughters, claiming the allegation is the result of a financial dispute.   Riley’s 18-year-old daughter Taja filed a temporary restraining order against her father, claiming that she and her older sister were stomped and punched.   The Los […]

Hip-Hop group House of Pain will celebrate their Irish heritage with a series of performances in March 2010.   The group will perform five dates starting March 16 in Buffalo, New York and ending March 20 in Worcester, Pennsylvania.   The highlight of the tour will be the group’s performance in Atlantic City on March […]

TMZ.com reports that R&B/Hip-Hop producer Teddy Riley is accused of violently attacking one of his daughters during an altercation on December 23rd.   Riley, who has worked with artists like Kool Moe Dee, Heavy D. & The Boyz, Bobby Brown, Keith Sweat, Michael Jackson and Madonna, is also credited with creating the “New Jack Swing” […]

Virginia emcee Skillz continued his annual tradition this week with the 2009 edition of his yearly “Rap Up.”   This year, Skillz had many events to cover, such as Michael Jackson’s sudden passing, the Nas-Kelis divorce, and the Rick Ross-50 Cent beef.   The rapper took aim at Chris Brown for his assault of Rihanna, […]

They may have engaged in friendly competition to promote their respective albums in 2007, but an established hotel is utilizing nonmusic-related possessions from Kanye West and 50 Cent to help market itself to wealthy clientele.   According to Bloomberg.com the Hollywood home of the G-Unit leader has been used to train staff members at the […]

Rapper 50 Cent is planning a video for his diss track “So Disrespectful,” which is taken from his latest album Before I Self Destruct. The song features 50 Cent addressing his long-standing beef with The Game as well as former G-Unit member Young Buck and his former girlfriend Shaniqua Thompson. MTV reports that 50 Cent […]

Producer Scott Storch is expected to be a major player in the musical comeback of rapper Shyne, who was deported to his native Belize after over nine years of incarceration.Storch exclusively told AllHipHop.com of his plans to craft a new album for the former Bad Boy. “Yeah, Shyne’s my man. I’ve been talking to him […]

Omega Supreme, the original DJ of legendary rap group Organized Konfusion, passed away Wednesday (December 23rd), after a long battle with cancer.   Besides performing onstage with O.K., Omega Supreme, born Andre Kyles worked closely with Warner Brothers, Sony, and other record labels while managing aspiring talents, such as the Bush Babees.   Organized Konfusion […]

Just one month after releasing the joint LP Get That Paper, Daz Dillinger and the new group FrattHouse have confirmed a new album and soundtrack named FrattHouse University for 2010.   FrattHouse is comprised of the duo E-Money (cousin to Snoop and Daz) and GB (son of RBX).   The movie follows the pair as […]

Rapper Lupe Fiasco recently expressed his outrage in regards to a song being released to the public without his permission.   The track  “I’m Beaming” was leaked on Christmas Eve night by a unknown party. The rapper says that he has planned to pursue legal action to find out who leaked the track and to press charges against […]

Controversial rapper Eminem has agreed to refrain from performing homophobic lyrics during an upcoming festival in the United Kingdom next summer.   Organizers of the popular Wireless Festival 2010 were fearful that various gay rights groups, such an OutRage! would picket the concert.   According to UK’s Evening Standard, OutRage! has agreed to refrain from […]

  Reports are circulating that mogul Jay-Z will take his wife Beyonce Knowles’ last name in an effort to maintain her family’s legacy.   The power couple, who wed in a private ceremony in April 2008, will exchange surnames. Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter, will now be known as Shawn Knowles-Carter. Beyonce will keep Jay’s last […]