‘Electric Ave’ Singer Eddy Grant Claims Gorillaz Stole Track
(AllHipHop News) Popular 80s singer Eddy Grant has accused the Gorillaz of swiping his music and using it in their new single, Stylo. Grant claims the single, which also features Mos Def and R&B legend Bobby Womack, is a direct rip off his song Time Warp.” Grant, known for his massive hit “Electric Avenue,” was […]

Lil Wayne’s ‘Rebirth’ Strikes Gold
(AllHipHop News) Lil Waynes seventh studio album Rebirth has officially been certified Gold (500,000 copies) by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Despite numerous delays, the album managed to debut at #1 on Billboards Rap Album chart upon its release in February. I have evolved both lyrically and musically as an artist and I […]

The Game Seeks To Remove Gangster Connections From Lawsuit
(AllHipHop News) Rapper The Game is seeking to disassociate himself with the term gangster in a civil lawsuit he is fighting in court. The Game is being sued by Shannon Rodrick for allegedly striking him and pulling a gun on him during a pickup game of Basketball at the Rita Walters Complex in South Los […]

French Montana Lands Lady Gaga For ‘Excuse My French’
(AllHipHop News) Konvict artist French Montana will receive a boost from his Konvict label mate Lady Gaga, the rapper revealed to AllHipHop.com. The Moroccan-born, South Bronx raised rapper, who released the popular Cocaine City DVD series, has been signed to Akons Konvict imprint since 2009. French Montana met up with Lady Gaga during her headline […]

Jay-Z Announces European Tour Expansion
Fan in Europe will get a glimpse of world famous rapper Jay-Z this summer, as the chart-topping artist has expanded his UK tour. As previously announced, Jay-Z will play a series of high profile festivals in the UK in June. He has added more dates to the tour and will now make stops in Germany, […]

Nas to Pursue High School Diploma, Encourages Youth to Stay in School
(AllHipHop News) Nas was on hand at the Boys and Girls Clubs 43rd annual National Keystone Conference in Pittsburgh to drive home the importance of education and leadership. The elite lyricist spoke candidly about his personal life, admitting that he never finished high school and regrets the decision despite his years of a success as […]

Lloyd Banks Drops New Video; Talks ‘Beamer Benz Bentley’ Success
(AllHipHop News) Queens, New York rapper Lloyd Banks debuted the video for his latest single Beamer, Benz or Bentley today (March 15). The single is taken from his mixtape V5 and has become popular on mix shows and clubs around the country, while a variety of rappers have already laid their own verses down over […]

Funk Flex Announces New TV Show; Deal With Flowmaster Mufflers
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop DJ Funkmaster Flex has announced a partnership with Flowmaster Mufflers today (March 15) in addition to revealing a new television show in the works. Funkmaster Flex will showcase Flowmasters products on his eight-city cark and bike tour, in addition to using the exhaust specialists products in his new show Funk Flex Full […]

Jaden Smith Named ShoWest Breakthrough Male of the Year
(AllHipHop News) Months before the release of his latest film, The Karate Kid, Jaden Smith is receiving kudos for his work on the feature from the ShoWest film festival. The young star, who is the son of rapper/actor Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, has been named ShoWests Breakthrough Male Star of the Year. The […]

Video: MSN Gossip Editor ‘Feared For His Life’ During 50 Bodyguard Attack
(AllHipHop News) The editor-in-chief for MSNs Star Lounge was one of the men allegedly assaulted by a member of 50 Cents security team in Copenhagen. Nikoloj Vraa was one of six members of the press waiting for 50 Cent outside of his hotel room at the Skt. Petri Hotel when an angry bodyguard attacked Vraa […]

Bodyguard for 50 Cent in Custody Over Fight With Photographers
(AllHipHop News) A bodyguard for rapper/actor 50 Cent is currently in custody following an alleged fight with several photographers outside a hotel in Copenhagen. TMZ.com reports the bodyguard, one of 50 employed by 50 Cent, is being held by Copenhagen police pending charges. Authorities have 24 hours to decide whether or not to bring charges […]

Murs Teams With 9th Wonder On ‘ForNever’
(AllHipHop News) Los Angeles based rapper Murs and North Carolina producer 9th Wonder have announce their third collaborative album, titled ForNever. Murs, who recently parted ways with Warner Brothers Records, is also a member of revered Cali group Living Legends, in addition to organizer of the upcoming Paid Dues Festival. The pairs two previous albums, […]

Fugees ‘Killing Me Softly’ Director Charged With Raping/Fathering Children
(AllHipHop News) Killing Me Softly director Aswad Ayinde is being held on a $1 million bond after being charged with raping and fathering children from his own daughters. Ayinde, aged 51 and also known as Charles McGill, faces 27 charges ranging from child endangerment to aggravated sexual assault. According to prosecutors, Ayindes daughters bore him […]

Teen Arrested For Waka Flocka Concert Shooting; Also Charged With Murder
(AllHipHop News) A 17-year-old from Gary, Indiana faces multiple charges after being arrested in connection with a shooting after a Waka Flocka Flames concert at a local skating rink on March 5th. Devontius Hutcherson, 17, was arrested and charged with multiple felonies for his role in the shooting last Friday. He was also hit with […]

AHH Stray News: DMX, T.I., DJ Envy
(AllHipHop News) Troubled rapper DMX may be rescued by addiction specialist Dr. Drew Pinsky, according to reports. DMX was busted for violating his probation by using cocaine. He was sent to jail on Tuesday (March 9th), where he is being held without bond until a hearing on March 16th. TMZ.com reports that DMXs attorney Gary […]

Dr. Dre Featured In HP’s $40 Million Ad Campaign
(AllHipHop News) Superstar Hip-Hop producer Dr. Dre will be part of a $40 million dollar advertising campaign being launched by Hewlett-Packard this weekend. The eight-week campaign is titled Lets Be Amazing and features Dr. Dre, comedian Rhys Darby, photographer Annie Leibovitz and others. The spots are part of Hewlett-Packards attempt to redefine itself to their […]

Heather B. Returns With DJ Premier For ‘Open Bar’
(AllHipHop News) DJ Premier will assist Heather B in ending an 8-year album drought by executive-producing her new LP, Open Bar. Heather B’s last project was 2002s Eternal Affairs. With production from Pete Rock and DJ Premier, the album met with positive reviews despite not charting on Billboard. Since then, Heather diversified her portfolio with […]

Pants On The Ground’s “General Larry Platt” Sued
General Larry Platt, the novelty singer/rapper known for the wildly popular song Pants in the Ground, has been sued by a distribution company for expenses related to a recording studio. Attorney Leron Rogers of Hewitt & Rogers filed the suit on behalf of American King Music for expenses related to producing, writing and recording of […]

Marijuana Activist Ken Estes Forms Label; Drops Album With E-40, Other Rappers
(AllHipHop News) A number of popular rap artists will be featured on an upcoming album advocating the use of medical marijuana. Medicine Man – Medical Marijuana Music features guest appearances by rappers like E-40, Mike Marshall, Celly Cel, J-Diggs, Tone-E, Misippi, Total Devastaion, Ira Black, Rob Sawne, Taj Ma and the Blaxicans. The project is […]

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Announce Tour; ‘Uni5 Release Date’
(AllHipHop News) Cleveland Hip-Hop group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony announced they will embark on a 34-date tour in support of their highly anticipated reunion album Uni5: The Worlds Enemy. The group will launch the tour on March 24 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and will hit major markets like New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Houston, before winding the […]