(AllHipHop News) Legendary turntablist DJ Too Tuff is now a free man, thanks to a dismissal of assault charges against him.   The court ruling, which was administered Tuesday (Feburary 9) night at Philadelphia’s Criminal Justice Center, concludes a long standing case that stemmed from a November 2008 fight at the Silk City (5th & […]

(AllHipHop News) John Mayer may have garnered accolades from various rappers over the years, but the singer/songwriter is apologizing after encountering a different type of feedback from Twitter followers who have labeled him a racist.   The reaction from the blogosphere stems from an alcohol-fueled interview Mayer did with Playboy magazine contributing editor Rob Tannenbaum […]

(AllHipHop News) Several months ago Timbaland and Dr. Dre signed their mutual protégé, Hayes and the Hip-Hop world rolled out the red carpet for the Detroit rapper.   Fresh off performing select dates with Timbaland on the Shock Value 2 Tour, Hayes is enjoying the buzz he is receiving from his most recent release, First […]

(AllHipHop News) Nelly and his clothing line Apple Bottoms have announced the winner of the 2010 Miss Apple Bottom search in The Netherlands.   Fifteen women competed for the title of “Miss AppleBottoms 2010” in The Netherlands during a fashion show for the 2010 AppleBottom collection.   Model Anna Perret, 18, was unanimously chosen over […]

(AllHipHop News) Vallejo, California rapper E-40 has announced he will release his 13th and 14th album on the same date this March.   The veteran rapper has assembled an all-star lineup for the two releases, titled Revenue Retrievin’ The Day Shift and Revenue Retrievin’ The Night Shift.   Snoop Dogg, Too $hort, Mistah Fab, Gucci […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Lil Wayne appeared before a New York judge this afternoon (February 9) where his sentencing date was officially postponed, so he could receive oral surgery on his teeth.   The rapper, who was supposed to begin serving the one-year sentence today, appeared in court flanked by his lawyer and members of the […]

Rapper Busta Rhymes has revealed the tentative release date for his upcoming 9th solo album, titled The Chemo.   According to Busta, the album will hit stores as The United States celebrates Independence Day on July 4th.   “When it’s sizzling in these streets, I think that is the most appropriate time to let go […]

(AllHipHop News) Video model Melyssa Ford has revealed details about an upcoming play that she developed with the director/writer of Jim Jones’ play.    The play is titled For Vixens Who Have Considered Homicide When the Video Became Too Much.   According to Ford, who was recently featured in Chris Rock’s movie Good Hair, the […]

(AllHipHop News) Today (February 9), revered singer Sade will begin her TV promotional appearances for her new album with an introduction to younger fans via a performance and interview on 106 & Park. Today also marks the U.S. release on her highly anticipated sixth studio LP Soldier of Love, the first album in 10 years following 2000’s multi-platinum […]

(AllHipHop News) Akon has signed one of Ghana’s most popular rappers to his Konvict Music Africa imprint. Hiplife artist Sarkodie is the newest member on the roster and will release his sophomore album Rapaholic via the new deal. Konvict Music Africa is also slated to operate in South Africa and Nigeria, in an attempt to […]

(AllHipHop News) New Orleans rap mogul P. Miller is hopeful The Saints’ victory over The Colts in Super Bowl XLIV will help the city overcome the devastation inflicted by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.   The city is celebrating their first Super Bowl victory in history, Mardi Gras and for some, the election of a new […]

(AllHipHop News) Faith Evans has inked a deal with E1 Television and E1 Music to launch a reality show and new album it was announced today (February 8).   The reality show It’s All About Faith will chronicle Evans’ return to the recording industry after a five-year hiatus, in addition to juggling a home life […]

(AllHipHop News) Grammy nominated Canadian rapper Drake has announced his first ever North American solo tour with the launch of “The Away From Home Tour.”   Drake will hit the road for 25 dates with fellow Canadian rapper K-Os and New York City based synth-pop band, Francis & The Lights.   The 25-date tour will […]

(AllHipHop News) Pioneering Hip-Hop group Whodini is in the studio with hopes of releasing new music this summer, according to group member Grand Master Dee.   Whodini, which features original group members Ecstasy, Jalil and Grandmaster Dee, is currently on the “Fresh Fest” tour.   The “Fresh Fest” is a re-creation of the original groundbreaking […]

(AllHipHop News) Lil Wayne recently discussed how the massive 7.0 earthquake in Haiti on January 12 impacted his life.   In an interview with MTV News, the rapper revealed that he had numerous Haitian friends who lost family members in the earthquake, which left over 200,000 dead and over three million people displaced.   “I […]

(AllHipHop News) HBO’s new series starring Cleveland rapper Kid Cudi How To Make It In America will debut next week.   The series centers around three “twenty something’s” who are attempting to find themselves and their careers in downtown Manhattan.   The comedic series is executive produced by Mark Wahlberg, who also served as executive […]

(AllHipHop News) A dispute over a failed movie involving rapper/actor Will Smith and his wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith, is at the heart of a new legal situation between the power couple and a financier for the feature.   Legal papers filed Friday (Feb. 5) in L.A. County Superior Court, note claims by the Smiths that David […]

(AllHipHop News) A new track by Black Eyed Peas rapper will.I.am will debut during Super Bowl XLIV tonight (February 7) during an advertisement for FLO TV titled “Moments.”   The track is a remix of The Who’s classic Rock & Roll song “My Generation,” which calls people to take action on pressing humanitarian concerns.   […]

Influential producer James Dewitt Yancey, AKA J Dilla, was born today (February 7, 1974).   The Detroit producer, who began collecting records at the age of two, made a name for himself in Detroit’s Hip-Hop scene with groups with Phat Kat (1st Down) and the late Proof (5 Elementz).    J. Dilla eventually settled with […]

(AllHipHop News) The legacy of rapper Big Pun is being honored today (February 7) as his son releases a tribute record titled “Glamour Life 2010.”  Big Pun died of a massive heart attack on February 7, 2000. He is survived by his wife his ex-wife, Lisa Rios and three children, including his son, rapper “Baby Pun.”  Baby […]