Joe Denies Rumors Of Fight With Trey Songz Over Tahiry
R&B crooner Joe vehemently denies rumors and reports that he was embroiled in a fight with Trey Songz that evolved into a huge brawl at a New Jersey concert over the weekend. On Saturday November 28, Trey Songz celebrated his birthday with a party and a concert at the 501 Lounge in Montclair, New […]

AHH Stray News: Gorrillaz, Norah Jones/Beastie Boys, K’Naan
Blur front man Damon Albarn has revealed the guest appearances for the Gorillaz upcoming album, which is titled Plastic Beach. Albarn told the UK’s The Guardian that the album will feature guest appearances from a variety of acts, including Snoop Dogg, Bobby Womack, the Bee Gees Barry Gibb and rapper Mos Def. Plastic Beach is […]

Nivea, Lil Wayne Welcome Son
R&B singer Nivea and rapper Lil Wayne celebrated the birth of their son today (November 30). The child, reportedly named Neal, is the second son to be born to Lil Wayne in 2009. The rapper also welcomed a son in September, with actress Lauren London. Inaccurate reports surfaced last week that Nivea had given […]

DJ Envy Resigns From Hot 97
Popular Hip-Hop personality DJ Envy resigned from his position at Hot 97 today (November 30) AllHipHop.com has confirmed. DJ Envy worked at the popular New York Hip-Hop station for over 8-years. He most recently served as the host of Hot 97s New At 2, a successful afternoon show that played new music from […]

Giant Magazine Folds
Radio One, owner of urban publication Giant Magazine, has announced that the print edition will cease publication after the upcoming issue is released to newsstands. Sources told AllHipHop.com that factors in the magazines demise included the economic downturn, as well as media dollars being shifted away from print magazines to Internet properties. The […]

Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Perform At Raggamuffin Festival
Wyclef Jean and Lauryn Hill will appear on the same stage for separate performances during the Raggamuffin Music Festival, which will take place in Rotorua, New Zealand. Wyclef Jean and Lauryn Hill will be co-headliners of the festival, which takes place at Rotorua International Stadium and also features headliners Shaggy, Julian Marley, Sly & […]

Jay-Z Headlines 2010 Isle of Wight Festival
Rapper Jay-Z is among the top name artist who will perform during next years Isle of Wight Festival in June of 2010. Jay-Z joins an eclectic group of artist that will perform at the festival, including Blondie, The Strokes, Pink, Blondie, Orbital and Squeeze. Over 55,000 people are expected to attend the concert, […]

Chris Brown On Jay-Z: “I Get My Money, He Gets His”
R&B singer Chris Brown has responded to reports that he called Jay-Z a cornball during the rappers acceptance speech during the American Music Awards. Browns cornball tweet in question came as Jay-Z accepted the award for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist on November 23. Last night Brown called into DJ Whoo Kids Shade 45 […]

Shyne Spends Thanksgiving With Belize Inmates
Recently freed rapper Shyne spent Thanksgiving Day speaking to hundreds of incarcerated inmates at a prison in Belize. Shyne spoke with over 400 inmates at Belize’s Hattiesville prison, on Thursday, November 26. The rapper shared his experiences behind bars for a 1999 shooting, his career and his strategy for post prison, which he […]

Ross on 50s Sales: R.I.P. We Buried Him
Now that 50 Cents disappointing first week numbers are official, rival Rick Ross is now claiming victory in their 2009 feud. In a recent concert for DJ Khaleds birthday, Ross proclaimed full credit for 50 Cents lowest debut week (161,000) of his previously multi-platinum career. So we celebrating my n#### birthday, but were […]

Lil Wayne Doc ‘The Carter’ Shoots To #1 on iTunes
A controversial new documentary about superstar rapper Lil Wayne has shot to the top of the iTunes movie charts. QD3 Entertainments film The Carter is currently the No. 1 selling documentary on iTunes in the U.S. In addition to landing the top slot on Apple’s iTunes U.S. music store, The Carter is also […]

Camp Brooklyn To Honor Famed Director Spike Lee
Famed Director Spike Lee will be honored at an auction to benefit Children’s charity Camp Brooklyn this December. Camp Brooklyn was founded by Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, who will present Lee with the 20th Anniversary Mickey Mantle Community Service Award. The auction will raise funds for Camp Brooklyn, which gives children a […]

NBA Star Allen Iverson Announces Retirement
NBA star/rapper Allen Iverson has announced his retirement from the NBA in a statement released on commentator Stephen A. Smiths website yesterday (November 25th). Iverson, who played in the NBA for 13 years, was a 10 time All-Star, who played with the 76ers from 1996 until 2006. From 2006 until 2008 Iverson played […]

Exclusive: Dolla’s Mom Speaks; Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty For Murder
The family of slain rapper Dolla will celebrate his 22nd birthday today (November 25th) with the release of a brand new mixtape titled The Miseducation of Dolla. Dollar, born Roderick Anthony Burton II, was gunned down in front of the Beverly Center on May 18th 2009. Just hours after the shooting, police arrested […]

Master P., Mark Wahlberg Team To Feed Homeless
Reformed gangster rapper Master P. and actor/former rapper Mark Wahlberg have teamed up to serve Thanksgiving dinner in a high risk community. Master P. and Mark Wahlberg have teamed with Reachback LA and OneMillionGifts.org to serve meals in an area of Los Angeles known for crime and gang violence. “This is our third […]

Lil Boosie: I Need Some Rehab. Jail Is Not Rehab.
After initially stating his forthcoming prison sentence would be beneficial to his career, Louisiana emcee Lil Boosie is now remorseful and saddened about the term that will keep him behind bars for an estimated two years. Boosie, real name Torrence Hatch, was originally convicted of a third offense for marijuana possession. The jail term […]

Men Who Robbed Bizzy Bone Sentenced To Lengthy Prison Terms
An anti-gang worker was sentenced to 12 years in prison yesterday (November 24) for his role in the robbery of rapper Bizzy Bone of group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. Marlow Bow Wow Jones and three co-defendants pleaded guilty to beating and robbing Bizzy Bone during a January incident in a hotel room in Universal City, California. […]

40 Glocc, Lil Boo Reply To Plies’ Diss With ‘Return to Sender’
West Coast rapper 40 Glocc and Lil Boo have released a reply to Plies diss record Letter to the Industry, in the latest round of Hip-Hop beef. The pair dropped the track Return to Sender today (November 24th), in reply to Plies Letter. At the end of Return to Sender, the rappers sample […]

AHH Stray News: Vanilla Ice, Diddy, Rap Lawyer Pleads Not Guilty
Rapper Vanilla Ice is working on a new on untitled reality show. According to reports, the reality show will take an inside look at Vanilla Ice’s career, life and his family. The rapper who recently filmed a beer commercial in South Africa to his famous single “Ice, Ice Baby,” has starred in other reality shows. […]

Pimp C’s Wife Launches Chad Butler Hip Hop Wellness Expo
The life of the late Pimp C. will be celebrated next month when his wife presents the Inaugural Chad Butler Hip Hop & Health/Wellness Fair in Port Arthur, Texas. UGK group member Bun B. will be on hand for the event, which will also feature appearances by Too Short, Trae the Truth, Jackie-O, Dorrough […]