The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) will honor LL Cool J, born James Todd Smith, at its 19th Annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards on June 26, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. The invitation-only event will honor the songwriters and publishers of the most performed ASCAP songs on the […]
Wu-Tang Clan’s Method Man is preparing the follow-up to 2004’s Tical O: The Prequel with a new album titled 4:21. The first single from the album is titled "Say" and features Lauryn Hill of the Fugees. Method Man’s latest album also boasts guest appearances from Styles P., Fat Joe and others and features production by […]
Hip-Hop stars Ludacris and Kanye West were cleared of copyright infringement in a New York court yesterday (June 1), after being accused of stealing portions of Ludacris’ 2003 hit single, "Stand Up." I.O.F. (It’s Only Family), an upcoming rap group from New Jersey, filed the lawsuit against Ludacris, born Christopher Bridges and Kanye West in […]
The RZA has been contracted to score an animated martial arts series to be broadcast on Spike TV in the fall. The acclaimed Wu Tang producer will craft the score of Afro Samurai, an animated series that stars actor Samuel L. Jackson. Jackson’s voice will be used for the protagonist of the series, an unorthodox […]
Attorneys for the Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace and the city of Los Angeles continued to wrangle over legalities surrounding the rapper’s death. Lawyers for the rapper had previously been accused of lying to the court by attorneys for the city. In a Tuesday motion, the estate and family of Wallace denied that they were untruthful […]
Actor Michael Douglas has joined with Galpin Auto Sports, the crew of MTV’s Pimp My Ride, to auction off his “pimped out” golf cart for The Motion Picture & Television Fund on June 5th. Galpin Auto Sports, the company that recently replaced West Coast Customs as the creative master-minds behind MTV’s#### show Pimp My Ride, customized […]
Rapper Bun B, a Port Arthur, Texas Hip-Hop staple, has been elected as the opening performer for Bernard Hopkins, a middleweight boxing great who is preparing to face reigning light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver. "It’s an honor to be able to be part of a legends career in this way," Bun B said in a […]
Hip-Hop quintet Jurassic 5 is hitting the road for a nationwide wide tour in support of its forthcoming album, Feedback. The release, which follows the group’s previous efforts, Power by Numbers and Quality Control, will allow fans to hear growth from the Los Angeles-based group. "It’s a step up for us because we have been […]
Murder charges will not be given to a man allegedly responsible for the recent death of D12 rapper Proof, a prosecutor ruled Tuesday (May 30). According to Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy, Mario Etheridge shot and killed Proof in an act of self-defense. In May, authorities charged the 28-year-old with carrying a concealed weapon without […]
Apple’s iTunes has started to offer exclusive downloads of over 25 videos from Death Row Records, the seminal label that released artists like Snoop Dogg, Tupac and the Dogg Pound. The digital offering, which started on May 30, will also offer a rare remix version of Tupac Shakur’s “California Love." There will be a video […]
50 Cent created his initial uproar in the music industry with "How To Rob," an imaginary tale of 50 relieving the world’s most famous rappers of their prized possessions. Now, an R&B upstart is taking a similar approach with one of 50’s closest associates. G-Unit’s DJ Whoo-Kid and Kev Samples, a newcomer to the R&B […]
Author Ethan Brown is working on the follow-up to his critically acclaimed book Queens Reigns Supreme: Fat Cat, 50 Cent and the Rise of the Hip-Hop Hustler. Snitch will take a critical look at the federal government’s use of informants to build cases, how America’s legal system relies on informants, and the rise of the […]
The label status of Compton rapper the Game has been the subject of speculation after the chart-topping rapper broke from 50 Cent’s G-Unit camp to remain a solo artist on Dr. Dre’s Aftermath/Interscope imprint. While representatives for both the Game and Interscope refused to comment, sources told AllHipHop.com that Game is in the process of […]
Hip-Hop group Black Eyed Peas have teamed with Snickers for a series of digital films designed to attract teen buyers. The five short films, called “digi-sodes” – will feature BEP members will.i.am, Fergie, Taboo and apl.de.ap posing as Snickers factory workers by day and a collective of old-school Hip-Hop defenders known as Instant Def by […]
Damon Dash has inked a deal with Koch Records for his label, Damon Dash Music Group and is planning to drop a new album by dancehall artist Sizzla titled The Overstanding. In Dec. 2004, Jay-Z and Dash sold the remaining 50% of Roc-A-Fella to Universal for $10 million dollars. Jay-Z was named President of the […]
The leader of an R&B boy band that is suing Justin Timberlake, NSYNC, Nelly and the Neptunes has come forward to speak about a copyright lawsuit filed against the superstar group of artists. Ben Freeman, leader of the R&B boy band “TRB,” claims that he wrote and recorded ‘Be My Girlfriend’ for his son’s Ben III, […]
Legendary rap crew The Boot Camp Clik is gearing up to release their album The Last Stand, which features all eight group members, as well as production by some of Hip-Hop’s most notable producers. Pete Rock, The Large Professor, Dat Beatminerz, 9th Wonder, Ill Mind, Coptic, Marco Polo & Sic Beats crafted the group’s latest […]
Ludacris and Kanye West defended their song "Stand Up" against copyright allegations last week in a Manhattan courtroom. The lawsuit alleges that the Ludacris and West took the hook for the hit single "Stand Up" from I.O.F’s (Its Only Family) song “Straight Like That.” According to court documents, I.O.F’s label, BMS Entertainment/Heat Music, claims they […]
A 23-year-old man who accused rapper Eminem of stealing his lyrics has been arrested on three misdemeanor charges. Somerset Borough police charged Shawn Steven Baker Thursday (May 25) with harassment, making terrorist threats and disorderly conduct after he left 12 threatening messages over the past three months with the Somerset County district attorney’s office and […]
Foxy Brown will stand trial July 17 for allegedly assaulting two nail salon employees in a dispute over a manicure, a judge ruled today (May 26). Brown, born Inga Marchant, will face misdemeanor assault charges. Prosecutors say the rapper, 26, punched and kicked two employees after they allegedly refused to let her leave the salon […]
