Rappers, Singers Start ‘We Are The World’ Remake
(AllHipHop News) Approximately 100 celebrity singers descended upon Henson Recording Studios tonight (February 1) in Los Angeles, to record an updated version of the historic single, We Are The World. Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie, who wrote the original version along with the late Michael Jackson, are producing the latest track, with an all […]

Cool & Dre Discuss Wayne’s ‘Rebirth’; Working On ‘Carter IV’
(AllHipHop News) Lil Waynes highly anticipated album Rebirth is finally due in stores tomorrow (February 2) after months of delays and shuffled release dates. The albums first single is On Fire, which has been enjoying regular rotation on video and radio outlets nationwide. The track samples a portion of Amy Hollands track Shes […]

Naughty By Nature Preps New LP, Reality Show, Speaks on Apache Loss
(AllHipHop News) Veteran New Jersey trio Naughty By Nature have mapped out a 2010 year that includes a new album and Treach-centered reality show. The groups last full length offering IIcons was released in 2002. Because of the layoff, Naughty has released two singles over the past six months to reintroduce themselves to their […]

Exclusive: C-Murder Speaks From Angola Prison; Working On Appeal
(AllHipHop News) Incarcerated rapper Corey C-Murder Miller reached out to AllHipHop.com to give his fans an update on his status, since being sentenced to mandatory life in prison in August of 2009. Miller is currently serving a mandatory life sentence at Angola State prison in Louisiana, after being convicted of murdering 16-year-old Steve Thomas, in […]

Wyclef Issues Warning To Child Kidnappers
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Wyclef Jean has issued a stern warning to those exploiting children on the devastated island of Haiti, which was rocked by a 7.0 earthquake in January, that killed over 200,000 people and left millions displaced. Yesterday (January 31), ten Americans were formally charged with kidnapping 33 Haitian children and attempting to […]

BEP Wins Three Grammys, Jay-Z, Eminem Win Two
R&B singer Beyonce Knowles as the big winner during the 52 Annual Grammy Awards tonight (January 31) in Los Angeles. The former Destinys Child singer collected six Grammys on Sunday (Jan. 31) for song of the year, best female R&B vocal performance and best R&B song Grammys for her hit “Single Ladies (Put a […]

Drake, Travis Barker Weigh In On Kanye Absence
(AllHipHop News) Canadian rapper Drake discussed his upcoming performance tonight (January 31) during the 52nd annual Grammy awards tonight. Late last week it was announced that Drake, Eminem, Lil Wayne and Travis Barker would perform their hit single Forever. Controversial rapper Kanye West will not be performing with the trio of rappers tonight, […]

Chuck D Organizes Haiti Relief Effort with New Benefit Album
Public Enemy frontman Chuck D is coming to the aid of the people of Haiti via the power of music and the Internet. The rapper/activist assembled artists on his SLAMjamz record label for Kombit pou Haiti, a new album featuring material created to help raise money for the ongoing recovery effort in the ravaged […]

The Game Answers Tila Tequila Accusation of Child Paternity
The Game has answered allegations made from celebrity Tila Tequila that he is the father of her unborn child. Yesterday (January 29), Tequila posted dozens of Tweets on her Twitter page (twitter.com/officialTila) detailing the situation. Earlier in the day, both parties were speaking cordially with Tequila announcing she would be going to Games Dr. Dre […]

Criminal Charges Against Kanye, Manager Dropped
Criminal charges against Kanye West and his manager Don Crowley have officially been dropped, after the pair fulfilled their community service obligations. According to TMZ.com, West and Crowleys attorneys appeared in a Los Angeles court this morning (January 29) and provided proof that the pair worked 50 hours at the Red Cross and completed […]

Pharrell ‘Heart Broken’ Over Haiti; Organizes SOS W/Diddy, Latifah
Sean Diddy Combs, Queen Latifah and Pharrell Williams are teaming with BET, Pepsi and Procter & Gamble to present Saving Ourselves – Helpfor Haiti telecast. The two-hour concert will be held at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami Florida and aired live on BET, Centric, MTV and VH1 on Friday, February 5 at 8:00 PM. […]

AllHipHop.com & Stars Sign on For Hip-Hop 4 Haiti Concert
CLICK HERE FOR THE LIVE STREAM ACROSS AMERICA.The staff of AllHipHop.com will be joined by Styles P, Naughty By Nature, Saigon, and NY Oil for the first ever Hip-Hop 4 Haiti Benefit Relief Concert Series. For 3 hours, a myriad of Hip-Hop artists past and present will grace the stage to raise funds for […]

Murders Of Pac, B.I.G. Featured On ‘Famous Crime Scenes’
(AllHipHop News) The murders of Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. will be subjects of a new VH1 documentary series that will premiere next month. The new documentary series, titled Famous Crime Scenes, will look into the murders or deaths of a number of famed celebrities. Shakur was gunned down on the Las […]

Mystikal Back In The Game With Mardi Gras Concert
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Mystikal is heading right back to work since being freed from jail after serving 6 years in a Louisiana prison or sexual battery and extortion. The Grammy Award winning rapper has been tapped to headline the Mystikal and Friends Mardi Gras concert at the Mahalia Jackson Theater for Performing Arts. […]

AHH Stray News: Nelly Vs. Bow Wow For $100k, Rev Run Does Wedding, Fabolous
(AllHipHop News) Rappers Nelly and Bow Wow will host their own celebrity basketball game this weekend in Chicago to foster peace and unite in the community. The pair will be on hand with various representatives of Nelly Derrty Ent as well as reps for the Cash Money Millionaires. Nellys team will play Bow Wows and […]

Russell Simmons Announces International Hip-Hop Summits
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN) Founder Russell Simmons and CEO Dr. Benjamin Chavis have partnered with several organizations to create the Music 4 Peace Initiative and Tour. HSAN will team with the Music4Peace Foundation, Tribes of the Worlds, SwaggMedia and The Gandhi Tour to promote a global message of peace, using music, artists […]

Freeway Ricky Ross Turns 50; Continues To Engage Youth
(AllHipHop News) Convicted drug lord Freeway Ricky Ross will celebrate his 50th birthday tomorrow (January 29th) and he has vowed to continue to educate youth about the perils of drugs and gang culture. Ross served over 20-plus years in prison for running a massive crack-cocaine operation that was grossing almost $3 million dollars per […]

Ludacris Hosts Sprite Step Off Docu-Series
The nationwide Sprite Step Off competition will be the focus of a new docu-series hosted by rapper/actor Ludacris. The six-part series, titled Sprite Step Off, will follow six step teams from fraternities and sororities across the country as they prepare for the regional rounds of the Sprite Step Off competition while learning steps and […]

8Ball & MJG Announce ‘Ten Toes Down’; T.I. Comments
Memphis rap group 8Ball & MJG will release a new album titled Ten Toes Down via a new deal between T.I.s Grand Hustle and E1 Music. The groups 12th official album will feature an all-star lineup of rap artists that includes Snoop Dogg, David Banner, Young Dro, Bun B. and Grand Hustle CEO, T.I. […]

DJ Irie and Miami Dolphins Jason Taylor Begin After-School DJ Program
(AllHipHop News) Internationally acclaimed DJ Irie and Miami Dolphins All-Pro Jason Taylor begin a new after-school initiative for children interested in the discipline of deejaying tomorrow (January 29). Iries DJ Spiniversity will be held at the Miramar Youth Enrichment Center in Miramar, FL. Its location is strategic, with the goal bridging the students […]