Trill Execs Plead Guilty To Battery Over The Shooting Of Rapper “Beelow”

(AllHipHop News) Two executives associated with Trill Entertainment have pleaded guilty to lesser charges, in relation to the shooting of local artist Bruce “Beelow” Moore. Melvin Vernell Jr. and Marcus Roach appeared in court late last week, where they pleaded guilty to battery charges. The two men were accused of shooting Beelow in the face […]

Positive Projections for Wale’s “Ambition” Sales

(AllHipHop News) Despite only being released yesterday, Wale’s sophomore album, Ambition, is projected to move 170-190k units in its first week (via Hits Daily Double). Wale’s debut album, Attention Deficit, sold a disappointing 28,000 copies in its first week two years ago. So if these projections hold true, this will be a huge step up […]

Wale Surprises Students Who Earned Good Grades

(AllHipHop News) Washington, DC rapper Wale surprised high school students yesterday (November 1) in Prince Georges County, Maryland. The rapper’s appearance at Central High School was meant to encourage and inspire over 400 students, who were rewarded for their positive behavior, good grades and perfect attendance. According to local station WTOP, the students had gathered […]

Akon Signs Gospel Rapper Mali Music to Konvict Muzik

(AllHipHop News) Though Akon hasn’t been present on the mic or released an album since his 2008 effort Freedom, the Senegalese-American artist/producer remains relevant behind the scenes as he adds gospel rapper Mail Music to his Konvict Muzik imprint.  “He’s a mogul,” Mali Music states, as he gives Konvict Muzik CEO Akon praise. “He’s done […]

Kid Cudi Releases Intense Short Film for “Maniac”

Rapper, singer, and actor Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi released a short film for his Man On the Moon II track, “Maniac.” The film, released appropriately on Halloween, documents “two serial killers,” played by Cudi and Chris “Cage” Palko in French mode, and “their exploits;” however, it does not actually feature music from the song itself. Instead, […]