Def Jam’s marquee female R&B singer Rihanna has revealed details behind her new upcoming album, titled Rated R.   The release is the Barbados-born singer’s fourth studio album. Rated R features production by a number of hit makers, including The Dream, Tricky Stewart, Chase & Status, Stargate, Justin Timberlake.   R&B singer Ne-Yo produced the […]

Chicago rapper Twista and a group of rappers will hit the road for a series of dates to perform on The Stimulus Tour, a series of affordable concerts and speaking engagements at youth centers.   In November, Twista, Playaz Circle, Durrough and Moulange will hit the road to visit youth centers in each city on […]

Two days after releasing a new three-part, 30-track mixtape, Gucci Mane has launched the campaign in support of his forthcoming sophomore effort, The State Vs. Radric Davis.   The Atlanta rapper unveiled both a December 8, 2009 street date for the So Icey/Asylum/Warner Bros. Records release, and the album’s official first single, “Spotlight” featuring Usher. […]

Three high ranking New York prison officials resigned from their posts on Friday in the aftermath of a scandal involving preferential treatment to certain inmates, including rapper Foxy Brown. Carolyn Thomas (Chief of Department), George Okada (Warden of Manhattan complex The Tombs) and Frank Squillante (Assistant Chief of Special Operations) all quit over two separate […]

A relative of rapper Jamaal “Shyne” Barrow has revealed that the rapper will live and work out of Europe, should he be denied entry into the United States.   Shyne was released from prison on October 6 but is being held by immigration officials, who could deport the rapper to his homeland of Belize.   […]

Rapper Nas is the latest artist to run into tax problems with the IRS, as he owes millions of dollars to the federal government.   The IRS filed a lien against Nas claiming the rapper owes $2,584,206.31 to the government for unpaid taxes on income earned throughout 2006 and 2007.   The rapper inked a […]

T-Pain’s performance at South Africa’s annual Macufe African Cultural Festival has been lambasted by local artists for the star’s alleged elitist and disrespectful behavior.   Several artists have reported that they were kicked out of the backstage changing area because T-Pain refused to share space with them.   Others stated they were harassed simply for […]

DMX’s scheduled Colorado Springs concert last night (October 16) turned into a riot after the Yonkers artist clashed with local police over his headlining set.   The show was supposed to be for American Charities, and X made it to the venue around 11pm. Upon his arrival, the multi-platinum artist was accosted by a security […]

Entrepreneur P.Miller recently joined HUD secretary Shaun Donovan to break ground on the newly rebuilt B.W. Cooper Housing Projects in New Orleans.   The refurnished mixed-income development represents a goal Miller had to bring development money into his community. Initially, Miller’s goal was inspired by observing mogul Donald Trump and then working with business banking […]

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ recent promotional stop at BET’s 106 and Park came with a heavy price when the mogul accidentally threw away a ring worth $20,000.   The blunder happened while Diddy appeared on stage with his new group Dirty Money. The trio threw promotional bills mixed with real money into the crowd as they made their […]

Roc Nation rapper J. Cole recently revealed details around his upcoming debut album, which is due out next spring or summer. According to Cole, he has linked with one of Hip-Hop’s most prolific producers, No I.D. No I.D., who is responsible for producing Jay-Z’s “Run This Town” and “D.O.A. (Death of Autotune), has worked with […]

Police in the UK have revealed that they will monitor Hip-Hop and the clubs that play the genre of music.   Over 270 venues in London must fill out Form 696, which promoters must fill out so police can gather information on artists, promoters and venues.   According to the BBC, a new version of […]

Founding Fat Boys member Prince Markie Dee has laid out a public challenge to WWE Hall of Famer The Iron Sheik to engage in a charity wrestling match.   The origins of the “feud” stems from what Markie Dee calls “racist comments” that the Iron Sheik made to him on Twitter.   The Iron Sheik […]

Those attending this weekend’s AllHipHop.com Social Lounge are in for more than just mind stimulating discussion.   The event, presented in conjunction with Hot 97 and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, will also include a performance by Blitz The Ambassador, whose unique take on Hip-Hop has been heralded for its use of live instrumentation. […]

New Orleans rapper Chopper aka Young City is currently working on a new reality show and album.   According to the rapper, a new reality series in the works titled “Life After Da Band,” in addition to a new album titled Risky Business.   Chopper told AllHipHop.com that the new reality show will focus on […]

Busta Rhymes was ordered to pay $75,000 to a man that accused the rap star of assaulting him after an attack in 2003.   Alex Duncan claimed Busta Rhymes, born Trevor Nelson and an unnamed bodyguard sprayed water on him, punched and beat him during a rap concert at SUNY Albany.   According to the […]

Rapper 50 Cent continues to poke fun at rap veteran Fat Joe and his latest album J.O.S.E. 2, which was released to stores on October 6.   50 Cent issued a statement that contained Fat Joe’s album sales for the week, which totaled 8,343 copies.   “A bad man kicks you while you’re down,” 50 […]

Wyclef Jean has revealed details surrounding an upcoming EP with DJ Drama titled From The Hut To The Projects To The Mansion.   The rapper/singer’s new album features a number of high profile appearances from artists like Cyndi Lauper, Eve, Lil Kim, Timbaland and others.   On the album, Wyclef takes on the persona of […]

12 years after the infamous ear-biting incident, former heavyweight champions Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield will meet face to face for the first time live on Oprah.   The meeting is the result of the mass outpouring of support for Tyson following his emotional first interview with Oprah on Monday (October 12). In that piece, […]

Legal challenges have forced Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane to drop a highly anticipated performance at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) next weekend.   The controversial rapper was slated to headline the “Gucci Mane and Friends” concert, during FAMU’s homecoming on October 24.   According to sources, Gucci Mane was not allowed to travel to […]