UPDATE: DMX Arrested in Arizona for Parole Violation, Cocaine Found
DMX was arrested yesterday (March 9) in Arizona for violating the terms of his parole after being found in possession of cocaine X, real name Earl Simmons, is being detained in a local county jail following his apprehension by the states Adult Probation department. The troubled star in less than a year removed from a 90 […]

Rapper DMX’s Wife Tashera Simmons Dropping Tell All Book
(AllHipHop News) DMXs wife Tashera Simmons will reveal the intimate details of her life with the rap star in a new tell all book. Representatives for Tashera Simmons have confirmed with AllHipHop.com that a tell all book titled Strength of Woman is in the process of revealing a not so glamorous life in the autobiographical […]

Trill Exec’s Escape Attempted Murder Charges Over Rapper’s Shooting
(AllHipHop News) Serious criminal charges filed against two Trill Entertainment executives have been dropped according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. Melvin Vernell Jr. and Marcus Roach were charged with attempting to murder local rapper Bruce Beelow Moore on July 4, 2005, in front of his store, Shop Smart Music and Fashion. Sources told AllHipHop.com that […]

Katt Williams Sued For $1 Mil Over Attack Dog; Assault
(AllHipHop News) Katt Williams is being sued by a recording studio owner who claims the comedian stiffed him on a $28,600 bill. When the owner attempted to collect from the funny man, things got nasty. Merion Powers filed the lawsuit in Fulton County Superior Court, claiming Williams, of Detroit, used his studio to record his […]

J.Period & Ralph McDaniels Honor B.I.G. with Video Remix Collection
(AllHipHop News) Mixtape heavyweight J.Period is continuing his B.I.G.-inspired March 9 Project by collaborating with Hip-Hop video pioneer Ralph McDaniels for the March 9: Video Remix Collection. The ongoing theme of the March 9 Project is answering the hypothetical question of what would Hip-Hop be like if B.I.G. were still alive? To that end, the […]

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, […]