Gangsta Boo Charged In Robbery; Released On $100k Bond
Famous Memphis rapper Gangsta Boo turned herself in to authorities on Tuesday (December 7) in connection with the robbery of an Olive Branch, Mississippi retail store. Gangsta Boo, born Lola Mitchell, was arrested and released on $100,000 bond after she was charged with conspiracy to commit armed robbery. Police are investigating Gangsta Boos role in […]

AHH Stray News: Rae Cancels Chicago Show, Snoop, Kidz In The Hall
Wu-Tang Clan front man Raekwon has canceled a highly anticipated concert tonight (December 9) in Chicago. The Chef was slated to perform at the House of Blues in Chicago tonight, but the rapper abruptly canceled the show, with no explanation given. The rapper is currently on tour promoting his album Only Built For Cuban Linx […]

PBS Independent Lens Highlights Hip-Hop
The relationship between sampling and Hip-Hop music will be examined in a new film airing on the PBS series Independent Lens. The feature, titled Copyright Criminals, will feature rap collectives Public Enemy and De La Soul as it explores the multi-billion dollar Hip-Hop music industry and the impact of sampling on copyright, creativity and technological […]

Big Boi Talks Long-Awaited Solo Album, Upcoming Outkast Release
Next year looks to be an active one for fans of Outkasts Big Boi. The Atlanta-based rhymesmith is putting an end to the delay of his long-awaited solo album as word comes that he has finished and turned in the project. According to Big Boi, Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico […]

Rapper Eminem Crowned Best Selling Rapper Of The Decade
Nielsen Soundscan has announced that Hip-Hop star Eminem is the best selling artist of the decade. The Detroit emcees closest competition came from the legendary Beatles. Their greatest hits compilation One is the best selling album of the decade with over 11 million copies sold. Eminems win was secured by 2000s Marshall […]

Afeni Shakur Comments On Vatican Playlist
Tupac Shakur’s mother Afeni Shakur released a statement to AllHipHop.com today (December 8th), regarding her son’s inclusion on a Vatican play list of influential songs. Last week the Vatican released its Top 12 influential songs on it’s Myspace page as part of MySpace.coms new streaming music service. In addition to Shakur, the list […]

De La Soul, PE Tapped For Big Ten PSA’s
The Big Ten Conference will debut it’s new public service announcements this weekend entitled Big Ten Soundtrack, which features background music by Hip-Hop groups De La Soul and Public Enemy. The PSA’s, which were created by Chicago-based Team Works Media, will air on CBS Sports, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and The Big Ten Network, starting […]

Ruff Ryders Reunite; Drag-On Preps Final LP For Label
New York rap label Ruff Ryders has announced several new projects in 2010, including a reunion album featuring DMX, Eve and The Lox, a new album from Drag-On and a new venture, Ruff Ryder Indy. Drag-On, born Mel Small, will release his third and final album for Ruff Ryders entitled My Life, My Legacy, My […]

Chamillionaire Heads To Fort Hood To Help Heal Community
Grammy award winning rapper Chamillionaire will take part in the Fort Hood Community Strong Day, an event designed to uplift the spirits of the Fort Hood community in the wake of a deadly shooting on the army base. Chamillionaire will be joined by Nick Jonas, Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band, Dana Carvey, […]

Russell Simmons Lands Reality Show With Oxygen
Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons has finalized his own assistant reality series entitled The Russell Simmons Project, through the Oxygen TV network. The show will chronicle Simmons’ female assistants who are challenged with juggling his business deals along with their family and love lives. Simmonss show will distinguish itself from other reality assistant series […]

40 Glocc Talks ‘Concrete Jungle’; Plans ‘N.W.A.’ Solo LP
Run-ins with artists like Lil Wayne and Plies have grabbed headlines for rapper 40 Glocc, but now the rapper will attempt to prove his worth in Hip-Hop with the release of Concrete Jungle. The West coast rappers album Concrete Jungle lands in stores today on his own independent record label, Zoo Life. The […]

Bill Cosby, Boys & Girls Club Continue State of Emergency Campaign
Bill Cosbys debut Hip-Hop project (Bill Cosby Present the Cosnarati: State of Emergency) has found support in the Boys & Girls Clubs of America through a forthcoming community dialogue series. Starting on December 12, Boys & Girls Clubs across the nation will host LISTENing parties aimed at discussing the themes of education, service to […]

Rappers Invite Public To Join “Hip-Hop Unity” Call
A number of rappers will show their support for Unity in the South when Freeway Ricky Ross hosts The Hip-Hop Unity Conference Call tonight (December 7). Freeway Ricky Ross was released from prison in September, after serving a total of 20 years in prison for dealing thousands of kilos of cocaine during the 1980s, […]

Nas Blames Arrest On Profiling
Rapper Nas has hit back at recent footage that surfaced on the Internet showing the rapper failing a field sobriety test in Georgia in September. Police dash cam footage of Nas hit the net last week, showing the rapper undergoing a series of tests by officers seeking to determine if the rapper was sober or […]

RZA Plans Massive Art Piece ‘Victory or Death’
Wu-Tang Clans RZA is planning to release a new conceptual art project that will be unveiled to the public on January 1, 2010. The rappers 20-year-career will be commemorated by WAIL (When Art Imitates Life) when the rapper unveils Victory or Death. The producer revealed few details about the project, which is described […]

Game Declares Pharrell “Favorite Producer”; Confirms Premier On R.E.D. Album
Rapper Game has revealed the producers for his highly anticipated fourth release, titled the R.E.D. Album. In addition to working with producers like Dr. Dre, Just Blaze and Cool & Dre, Game has been holed up in the studio with Neptunes front man Pharrell Williams for the first time in his recording career. […]

Drake Gets Pushed Back, Hopes For Sade Collabo
Drake may be one of the hottest rappers, but the Canadian sensations upcoming album has been pushed back. The rapper made the announcement, but didnt offer a new date. Well I’m making great progress on it. I’m hoping for March now. It’s just pulling everybody together, he told MTV News. The opus, titled Thank Me […]

Nelly, JD Host Black Tie Affair, Give Away Scholarships
Rapper/actor Nelly and Hip-Hop mogul/producer Jermaine Dupri will party for a good cause tonight (December 6) in St. Louis, Missouri. Nelly will host his 4th Annual Black and White Ball at the Chase Park Plaza Hotel, where he will be joined by celebrities like R&B singer Mario, track & field legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee, baseball […]

Flo Rida Teams With PA Org To Fight Breast Cancer
Grammy nominated rapper Flo Rida has teamed with the Grammy Foundation to perform at an event to support breast cancer awareness for women under 40 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Flo Rida and Grammy nominated British act The Ting Tings will perform as part of B94’s Winter Blast. The proceeds from the event will be […]

UPDATE: No Charges For Katt Williams In Walmart Incident
Police in Newnan, County Georgia disputed reports that Katt Williams was arrested yesterday (December 4), after a disturbancet a local Walmart outside of Atlanta. Authorities received a 911 call yesterday from an unknown individual, who stated that Williams and an unknown group of men had threatened him with a shotgun. Newnan Deputy Police […]