Nas says his greatest work is ahead of him, but the veteran rapper said his fans will intimately determine if his latest album Hip-Hop Is Dead reigns over his classic albums like Illmatic (1994), It Was Written (1996), Stillmatic (2001), God’s Son (2002) and others. "It’s probably the best record I ever did," Nas told […]

Producer and songwriter Jermaine Dupri’s took home Top Songwriter and Top Producer at the 2006 Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, held in his hometown of Atlanta, GA on Friday (Sept. 8).Dupri, CEO of So So Def, won in the Top Songwriter category, beating out Johnta Austin, R. Kelly and Scott Storch. Dupri also bested Mr. Collipark, Bryan-Michael […]

Asylum Records has announced a partnership with Atlanta-based Aphilliates Music Group, the label founded by DJ Drama, DJ Sense and Don Cannon, with Lason Jackson acting as President. As part of the agreement, Asylum will provide marketing, distribution and sales services to Aphilliates Music Group, which was launched in 2003."We are excited to work with […]

While many fans recognize heavyweight rapper Bone Crusher from his hit single "Neva Scared" and his starring role in the latest season of VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club 4 reality series, the Atlanta-bred MC is hoping to find new success in the rock world.Bone Crusher, born Wayne Hardnett, recently assembled a group of musicians to form […]

WEDR 99 Jamz DJ Khaled is out on bail following an arrest Thursday night (Sept. 7) for misdemeanor marijuana possession. According to reports, DJ Khaled and another man were in a Bentley on Washington Avenue in Miami. An undercover narcotics officer allegedly witnessed DJ Khaled pass the driver of the vehicle a vial of marijuana. […]

50 Cent was arrested Friday afternoon in Midtown Manhattan. Officers pulled him over near the Penninsula Hotel around 2 p.m., for allegedly driving his Lamborghini erratically. 50, born Curtis Jackson, was arrested for allegedly refusing to produce his drivers license. He was issued four traffic tickets including unsafe lane change, no plates, driving without insurance […]

Rapper Eve has come on board as the newest spokeswoman for M.A.C. Cosmetics’ new M.A.C Viva Glam VI campaign.Eve will join fellow celebrities Debbie Harry, Dita Von Teese and Lisa Marie Presley for the campaign. Proceeds from sales of the company’s Viva Glam VI lipstick and lipglass will be donated to the M.A.C AIDS Fund, […]

Snoop Dogg will help Nigeria celebrate its independence by participating in the first annual This Day Music Festival.Taking place on Oct. 7 and 8 in Lagos, Nigeria, the two-day event will commemorate the 46th Anniversary of Nigeria’s Independence from Britain.The festival will be marked with a series of activities and concerts aimed at promoting the […]

50 Cent and Sean "Diddy" Combs ended their feud Wednesday after mutual acquaintances of the two moguls persuaded them to end their beef, official sources said.Sources close to the negotiations told AllHipHop.com that the two spoke in person last night (Sept. 6) about their verbal jabs at each other on upcoming albums and mixtapes."We are […]

In an effort to keep Tupac’s worldwide legacy alive, Tupac’s protégé, Muszamil, is spearheading a petition to get the Hip-Hop legend a star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame.The on-line petition, which currently has close to 6,500 signatures, will be presented to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, as well as Johnny Grant, head of […]

N.O.R.E. (born Victor Santiago Jr.) will release his first all-reggaeton album N.O.R.E. Y La Familia…Ya Tu Sabe next Tuesday (Sept. 12) on Roc La Familia / Island Def Jam.“There are a lot of Latinos who don’t speak Spanish, and that doesn’t mean we’re not proud of our heritage,” N.O.R.E. said. N.O.R.E. Y La Familia features […]

Video game giant PlayStation is expanding its relationship with hip-hop culture with the release of B-Boy, a new video game influenced by the company’s sponsorship of the annual UK B-Boy Championships.The game, developed by FreeStyleGames in collaboration with Rock Steady Crew member Crazy Legs and DJ H####, will also feature scenes from the championships as […]

Mogul and restaurateur Sean "Diddy" Combs and his longtime girlfriend Kim Porter are expecting twins.Combs has an eight-year-old son named Christian Casey with Porter and a 12-year-old son named Justin, from a previous relationship with Misa Hylton-Brim. Porter also has a 15-year-old son named Quincy from a previous relationship with Al B. Sure."When you hear […]

Rapper/producer Wyclef Jean has teamed with his cousin Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis and Michael "Mr. Collipark" Crooms to produce a new album by Atlanta based rap group, The Ying Yang Twins.Jean, Duplessis and Mr. Collipark are co-executive producing The Ying Yang Twins’ latest upcoming album, tentatively titled 2 Live Crew, an ode to the Miami rap […]

Brooklyn-bred rapper Joell Ortiz has signed to Aftermath Records according to representatives for the rapper.Aftermath is the label producer Dr. Dre founded after he departed Death Row Records.In a prewritten statement, Ortiz expressed his desire to be mentioned among the other greats in the rap game."So far it’s been great and I’m glad people are […]

Accomplished music producer/songwriter Edward "Eddie F" Ferrell has been appointed as executive director of production for Voxonic Inc. The beatmaker will be responsible for all music production work and mixing for the company’s music clients while serving in his new position."As one of the pioneers of sampling and hip-hop, I am thrilled to once again […]

Compton CA rapper The Game is preparing to release the second run of his Hurricane sneaker in addition to the latest album The Doctor’s Advocate."The Hurricane 1 was more of a canvas, an everyday shoe," The Game told AllHipHop.com. "This next shoe is a little more sporty, a little more urban, so you’re going to […]

Rapper Kevin "Young City" Barnes was released from Baltimore County Detention Center on $75,000 bail last week, after being arrested on armed robbery charges stemming from an incident in 2001. One of the former stars of MTV’s#### reality series Making The Band, Barnes was arrested July 31 in an Atlanta, GA. suburb, after being cited […]

The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN) has announced that it will convene a Hip-Hop Summit on Financial Empowerment at the Atlanta University Center later this month. Dubbed the "Get Your Money Right" national tour, the summit will feature leading Hip-Hop artists and music executives including Russell Simmons, Jermaine Dupri, Ludacris, Paul Wall, Young Jeezy, Bobby […]