(AllHipHop News) News that Guru is out of a coma and survived a heart attack scare have been overshadowed by an accusation that producer Solar is keeping the rapper from seeing his family. According to a webcast by Guru nephew Justin Nicholas-Elam Ruff, when the veteran emcee first fell ill in early February, Solar kept […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Plies is the subject of a civil lawsuit over a 2006 Florida shooting inside of a nightclub that left five victims injured. The lawsuit stems from a July 2, 2006 shooting after Plies and Baton Rouge, Louisiana rapper Lil Boosie were headlining a show at West Nightclub, in Gainesville, Florida. As Plies […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Jay-Z will be the subject of a new behind-the-scenes documentary titled NY-Z, which will take viewers backstage during the rapper’s 9-11 tribute at Madison Square Garden in September. The documentary features never before seen footage of Jay-Z and John Mayer as they prepare for their performance during the “Answer the Call” benefit […]

(AllHipHop News) Atlanta rapper Ludacris will put down his microphone to host and interview music icon Quincy Jones during the 5th Annual “I Create Music Expo” it was announced today (March 3). Ludacris will interview Jones about his career during the three-day event, which is produced by ASCAP for budding songwriters, publishers, musicians and content […]

(AllHipHop News) Lil Wayne has been given a third sentencing date for a 2007 gun charge, after a fire in a New York courthouse postponed the sentencing yesterday (March 2). The rapper was scheduled to be sentenced to a one-year prison term for attempted possession of a weapon, after he pleaded guilty to the gun […]

(AllHipHop News) Revered rapper Guru released a statement to AllHipHop.com today (March 3) as he recovers from surgery after suffering a heart attack over the weekend. Guru, born Keith Elam, was briefly comatose due to the heart attack. Doctors successfully operated on the 43-year-old MC on Tuesday (March 2). “I am doing fine and I […]

(AllHipHop News) According to label reps for J-Kwon, the 24-year-old rapper has been missing for a month and they are asking fans to help locate him. According to Gracie Productions, J-Kwon was gearing up to release a new self-titled album this month, but he has not been heard from in over 30 days. “J-Kwon is […]

Days after drawing criticism over a sexually suggestive image, a controversial billboard promoting the AKOO clothing brand will be taken down. According to the Star-Ledger, CBS Outdoor, the New York-based billboard company responsible for the advertisement, confirmed it would take steps to remove the billboard. AKOO is owned by Grammy winning rapper/actor T.I., who founded […]

(AllHipHop News) A Florida woman was busted in East Hampton, New York after she was caught trespassing on property owned by Sean “Diddy” Combs, twice, in one week. In the first incident, Cemelia Green, 35, of Jacksonville Florida, allegedly went to headquarters to ask for the address of Diddy’s residence. Police were then called to […]

(AllHipHop News) Jay-Z, Russell Simmons and The Reverend Floyd Flake are expected to be the first of a dozen people who will be subpoenaed today (March 2) as part of a federal investigation into the Aqueduct Racetrack. Jay-Z and Rev. Flake’s relationship are being scrutinized by critics due to their connections to Gov. Paterson. Detractors […]

(AllHipHop News) Lil Wayne has released a statement to fans as he prepares to be sentenced to prison in a New York courtroom today (March 2). Judge Charles H. Solomon was scheduled to sentenced the rapper to one year in prison for attempted possession of a weapon, after police found a loaded .40 caliber handgun […]

(AllHipHop News) Wu-Tang’s Method Man will treat his overseas fans to an extensive 2-month European tour starting on March 16. The tour has been arranged by Wu-Tang affiliate Cilvaringz’ Ringz & Partners Entertainment group. Cilvaringz will handle opening act duties, with additional appearances from Street Life and DJ Allah Mathematics. According to a spokesman for […]

(AllHipHop News) Gangstarr founding member rapper Guru is recovering from a successful surgery yesterday (March 1) , after suffering a massive heart attack over the weekend. Sources close to Guru told AllHipHop.com that the rapper is doing “fine” and should make a full recovery, despite chatter on the Internet that the 43-year-old artist had died. […]

(AllHipHop News) A promotional billboard for Atlanta rapper T.I.’s AKOO clothing brand has encountered less than positive reaction among residents in Newark, New Jersey. The billboard, which is prominently displayed on the corner of Market and Washington Streets, features a woman knelt down in front of a guy whose jeans are unbuckled with his underwear […]

(AllHipHop News) Guru’s partner MC Solar has released an official statement regarding the health of Gangstarr founding member, Guru. The rapper, born Keith Elam, suffered from a massive heart attack over the weekend and is in a comatose state according to sources. “Guru is struggling with a serious health issue. We, the whole 7 Grand […]

(AllHipHop News) Floyd Mayweather and Sugar Shane Mosley will hit the Nasdaq tomorrow (March 2), where the two rivals will unite to ring the opening bell to promote their May 1st boxing match in Las Vegas. The event is part of a tour the two boxers are on to promote their highly anticipated bout two […]

(AllHipHop News) Atlanta rapper Rocko Da Don and DJ Scream have teamed to release a new mixtape featuring all new material. The mixtape, titled Wildlife, features production from a number of top name producers, including Zaytoven, Drumma Boy and The Honorable C Note. The mixtape is Rocko’s first since 2007’s underground release Swagg Season. His […]

(AllHipHop News) The mothers of rappers Lil Wayne, T-Pain and R&B singer Ne-Yo will receive a humanitarian award for the community involvement and dedication to empowering women in the United States. Wayne’s mother Jacida Carter, T-Pain’s mother Aliyah Najm and Ne-Yo’s mother H. Loraine Smith will be presented with the award during the first annual […]

(AllHipHop News) Akon has signed another artist to his Kon Live label, with the addition of Los Angeles rapper Ya Boy to his Kon Live record label. Ya Boy has been gaining steady buzz for the past seven years, resulting in 45 million page views for his myspace page, with 37 million plays. His single […]

(AllHipHop News) Chicago rapper Lupe Fiasco has two high profile projects lined up for 2010, in addition to launching a major tour to support his upcoming album Lasers. Lupe Fiasco has formed a new group with producers Kanye West and Pharrell Williams to form Child Rebel Soldiers and he is working on an untitled book. […]