Houston rapper Paul Wall took time to speak to AllHipHop.com today (August 21) about his motivations to participate in his third USO tour, as he prepared to embark on a nearly day-long journey.   Paul Wall, and Florida-based DJ Smallz, departed Washington, DC on a mission to show their support for US troops deployed in […]

After receiving a judgment last month ordering Nas to pay over $44,000 in monthly child and spousal support, singer Kelis is now requesting an increase totaling over $400,000.   According to court documents filed by Kelis Rogers lawyer Laura Wasser, her client is entitled to more income since Nas allegedly grosses $244,826.00 per month.   […]

Harlem rhymesayer Juelz Santana is offering two days of memories and fun with his third annual Juelz Santana and Friends celebrity weekend.   According to the rap star, the Juelz Santana and Friends weekend is the perfect way to say goodbye to a summer of shorts, sun and daily adventures with friends.   “Everyone come […]

R&B singer Omarion has addressed reports of his being dropped from Lil Wayne’s Young Money imprint, just months after signing with the burgeoning label.   Reports hit the Internet hinting that Omarion was dropped from the label for leaking the song “I Get It In” featuring the singer and Lil Wayne.   “I have a […]

Rap pioneer KRS-One has bigger plans for Hip-Hop as he’s announced that he will soon release The Gospel of Hip Hop: The First Instrument, a 600-page book that examines the spirituality of the culture.   The Boogie Down Production’s “Teacha” said his new spiritual book will help form a new Hip-Hop religion on earth.   […]

Former Roc-A-Fella rapper Memphis Bleek is returning to the rap game with a new album, record label and distribution deal.   Memphis Bleek will release his fifth studio album titled The Process this November via a distribution deal between his own imprint, Get Low Records and Boston-based label Mass Appeal Entertainment.   The Process, which […]

Miami rapper Pitbull is being sued by an Australian promoter for allegedly no-showing a 2008 tour.   The suit was filed last week by Suave Productions, and the rapper was served with a Statement of Claim.   The company states that Pitbull (Christian Perez) skipped the event despite receiving half of his concert fee upfront. […]

Gucci Mane may be one of the hottest entertainers around, but the Atlanta hitmaker is receiving a cold shoulder from an Albany, Georgia, city commissioner.   Gucci Mane is scheduled to perform August 29 at the Albany Civic Center. Despite fans’ anticipation for the show, city commissioner Bob Langstaff is less than thrilled with having […]

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg recently addressed public concerns regarding a 50 Cent concert during “Family Day” on August 30th in the rapper’s former Southside, Jamaica Queens, neighborhood. The New York Post reported that residents are in fear due to threats of violence against the rapper. According to Mayor Bloomberg, 50 Cent will not be […]

Teen Hip-Hop duo, The New Boyz, have capitalized off of a buzz worthy dance craze with the release of their debut single, “You’re A Jerk”.   The California natives, however, do not take credit for the new dance phenomenon. They cite Los Angeles as the birth place.   “We did not create the Jerk,” Ben […]

Superstar Lil Wayne continues to remain active, as the rapper verified his work on a new Carter album and the completion of his rock LP The Rebirth.   In an interview on Big Boy’s Neighborhood radio show, Wayne detailed the current status of his latest projects, and which one fans can expect first.   “The […]

While his major label debut remains in limbo, West Coast G-Unit representative Spider Loc will add one more performance to his growing resume as an actor.   The Compton-native will join the cast of popular TNT drama Saving Grace for the show’s summer finale tonight (August 18) at 10pm EST.   Spider, born Curtis Williams, […]

In a recent interview with AllHipHop.com, Philadelphia-bred rapper Freck Billionaire and his personal manager Animal Steele responded to the comments made by Floyd Mayweather Jr.   Mayweather, who signed Freck to his Philthy Rich Records, claimed that Freck Billionaire knowingly joined his company though he was already in another contract.   The boxer also alleged […]

The Young Money camp has issued a statement explaining the last minute cancellation of the Western Canada leg of the America’s Most Wanted Festival Tour.   Concertgoers who arrived at GM Place in Vancouver, British Columbia on Monday (August 17) expecting to see performances by Young Jeezy, Soulja Boy, Pleasure P, Jeremih, and headliner Lil’ […]

Fans have been waiting patiently for years for a new Outkast album.   According to Big Boi, the long-delayed project has finally started to be work on.   In an exclusive interview with AllHipHop.com, Big Boi confirmed that one of the acclaimed duo’s latest efforts will be a part of his forthcoming solo album.   […]

In less than one month, fans of M.O.P. will receive the group’s first official Hip-Hop album in nearly ten years.   In a recent interview, co-founder Billy Danze exclusively revealed the release date for the group’s forthcoming E1 Records debut.   Originally scheduled for a June 2009 release, The Foundation is now set to hit […]

The independent, unsigned and underground will take center stage as rap pioneer Darryl “DMC” McDaniels joins a slew of entertainers who will be honored at this year’s Underground Music Awards.   The annual event, scheduled to take place August 23 at BB Kings concert hall in New York City, will feature a tribute to DMC […]

Baton Rouge, Louisiana rapper Lil Boosie has announced that his new album Superbad: The Return of Boosie Bad Azz, will land in stores this September.   The album is the follow up to Boosie’s 2006 debut Bad Azz, which was certified gold behind hit tracks like “Zoom” featuring Yung, Joc, “Wipe Me Down (Remix),” and […]

The spirit and influence of famed music makers/activist Bob Marley, Fela Kuti and Bob Dylan will be spread to a new generation of listeners with the release of a five-part series of new music from mixtape DJ/producer J. Period and international rapper K’Naan.   The first release from the offering, titled The Messengers, will be […]

A pair of dates on Lil Wayne’s America’s Most Wanted Music Festival tour were canceled last night due to unknown reasons.   On Monday (August 17), fans who had purchased tickets arrived at GM Place only to learn the concert had been canceled.   Tonight’s show (August 18) at Lil’ Wayne at Rexall Place in […]