Detroit Rapper King Gordy Shot Five Times

(AllHipHop News) King Gordy, known for his outlandish raps about horror, was shot five times several sources told AllHipHop.com. One of the sources happens be D-12 group member Bizzare who recently sent a tweet out expressing his concern for King Gordy. “King gordy.. get well my n####.. I’m praying for u… I’m on way back […]

Mandeecees Harris Sex Abuse Trial Begins

(AllHipHop News) VH1’s Love and Hip Hop star Mandeecees Harris’ trial for aggravated sexual assault, criminal sexual contact, and child endangerment began yesterday as attorneys on both sides presented their opening statements. Th cliffviewpilot.com reports that Bergen County prosecutors laid out the state’s case against Harris to the jury, claiming that the reality television star manipulated a 15-year-old […]

Queen Latifah's "Flavor Unit Entertainment" Strikes Multi-Year Deal With Netflix

(AllHipHop News) Queen Latifah’s production company, Flavor Unit Entertainment, has struck a multi-year deal with video-streaming service Netflix. Queen Latifah, whose real name is Dana Owens, announced the deal earlier today with her production partner Shakim Compere in a press release. “Shakim and I are thrilled to do business with Netflix,” she said in a statement. “Netflix […]

Wyclef Jean Announces "April Showers" Mixtape with T.I., 2 Chainz And Trae The Truth

(AllHipHop News) Grammy Award-winning rapper, singer and producer Wyclef Jean has announced a new mixtape slated to drop this Spring titled April Showers. April Showers will be the first full-length release from Wyclef since his 2009 conceptual album, From the Hut, To The Projects, To The Mansion. In 2011 Wyclef released the political Hip-Hop EP, If I […]

Ball So Hard: Dr. Dre and Lebron James on Beats Partnership, Playlists and Workouts

(AllHipHop News) ESPN the Magazine brought together the best basketball player in the world and arguably the greatest producer in Hip Hop’s history for its “The Music Issue” edition. The issue, which hits stands Feburary 18th reveals that Lebron James was actually the first person to test out the Beats by Dre headphones prior to the […]

Casey Veggies First Hip-Hop Artist On Sylvia Rhone's New label

(AllHipHop News) Former Odd Future member Casey Veggies will be the flagship rap artist on music executive Sylvia Rhone’s new Vested in Culture (VIC) music label. Veggies will join Latin pop star Kat Dahlia, R&B singer-songwriter Deon Young, and fellow Los Angeles emcee Cashius Green on VIC. This is Veggies second big business deal over the last […]

Crooked I Explains 'Apex Predator' EP Title, Debuts Title Track

(AllHipHop News) Rap veteran Crooked I is preparing to release his latest solo project next month, and a few nights ago he premiered the first song off his upcoming EP at Seattle’s Nectar Lounge. The Sermon’s Domain captured footage of the Slaughterhouse member performing the EP’s title track, “Apex Predator,” after Crooked I explained to the audience […]

2 Chainz Celebrates Grammy Nods with VIP Event

(AllHipHop News) T.R.U. Records in conjunction with Street Execs presents the “2 Chainz Gold Tie Grammy Nomination Celebration”. The invitation-only, gold tie, formal affair will celebrate 2 Chainz’s triple Grammy Nomination and his fellow Atlanta nominees that continue to create national presence. 2 Chainz’s label, T.R.U. (The Real University), along with ASCAP will host the […]

The Hit Squad Returns; PMD Announces Solo Project

(AllHipHop News) On the eve of TV One’s “Unsung” premiere featuring rap duo EPMD, one half of the pioneering Brentwood, New York group, Parish “PMD” Smith has announced a Hit Squad reunion and solo album. At its height, The Hit Squad consisted of EPMD, DJ Scratch, Redman, Das EFX, K-Solo, Keith Murray, Knucklehedz,  Hurricane G and others. The […]