(AllHipHop News) Ron Banks, the legendary lead singer of soul group The Dramatics has died at the age of 58. The Dramatics are best known for their string of R&B hits starting in 1971 with their smash single “Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get,” a #3 hit single for Stax/Volt Records. They followed with the #1 […]

(AllHipHop News) Eight teenagers were shot after a performance by Atlanta rapper Waka Flocka Flames late Friday evening (March 5) in Gary, Indiana. Waka Flocka Flames performed at the World of Skates skating rink. During the event, a fight broke out, prompting security to order all patrons to leave the venue. As 200 teens waited […]

After several back and forth statements from Solar and the Elam family, DJ Premier recently revealed his feelings regarding his old partner Guru and the controversy surrounding him. On his HeadQCourterz radio show last night (March 5), Premier advised that he had previously made no official statements on Guru’s situation, despite numerous quotes over the […]

(AllHipHop News) An argument with a pedestrian in Los Angeles has resulted in prison time for Swedish rapper Dave Monopoly. The 35-year-old entertainer (born David Moses Jassy) was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison on Thursday (March 4) for second-degree murder and other crimes. The court ruling concluded a case that stemmed from […]

(AllHipHop News) Reports of J-Kwon being missing are false. The rapper spoke on the reaction generated from claims of his alleged disappearance, which was reportedly made public on Wednesday (March 3) by his former record label, Gracie Productions. The label revealed that J-Kwon had disappeared for nearly 30 days and requested help in locating the […]

(AllHipHop News) After years of delay as an artist on Aftermath/Interscope Records, Atlanta rapper Stat Quo is finally on the verge of releasing his highly anticipated album Statlanta. The album, which is slated for May 4th, will be released on Sha Money XL’s Dream Big Ventures, through digital distributor, The Orchard. Stat Quo remained tight […]

(AllHipHop News) Reality TV star Joseph “Jo Jo” Simmons recently dropped his debut mixtape, titled Most Improved Player under his rap name, Young Simmons. The rapper, son of rap legend Joseph “Reverend “Run” Simmons, teamed with DJ Spin King to drop the 21-track mixtape under the name Young Simmons.Young Simmons’ mixtape was released to the […]

(AllHipHop News) Former Three 6 Mafia member Mr. Del’s career is in full swing as a gospel rapper, as the MC has been nominated for best album during the upcoming 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards. His June 2009 album Thrilla, which was released via the Dedicated Music Group (DMG), is nominated for best Rap/Hip-Hop Album […]

(AllHipHop News) Solar, partner of Guru, has issued a new statement that addresses the allegations that he has prevented the GangStarr founding member from seeing his family members. “I have nothing but the deepest love and respect for The Elam family. But I have not stopped anybody from seeing him,” Solar said. “Guru’s brother, sister […]

(AllHipHop News) A riot after a Yo Gotti show in a Baltimore club could result in the venue’s closing. Popular Baltimore club Velvet Rope hosted Yo Gotti on February 25th, but the show spiraled into chaos, after fans stormed the doors in an attempt to get inside of the venue. According to the Baltimore Sun, […]

(AllHipHop News) A 19-year-old teen will test Australia’s laws as the first person to be charged with offensive behavior, for listening to rap music. Nathan Michael Wilkie was charged with offensive behavior as he waited in his car listening to Australian rapper Kid Selzy, while his mother was grocery shopping. Police heard Wilkie listening to […]

The public truce brokered last December between Young Jeezy and Gucci Mane appears to be compromised following a violent altercation between their affiliates in downtown Atlanta yesterday (March 4). The brawl began around 4PM outside of the Walter’s Clothing Store in downtown Atlanta, ironically the location where Jeezy and Gucci Mane first met several years ago. According […]

(AllHipHop News) Having recently participated in BET’s Rip the Runway and fresh off the success of the nationwide hit “All The Way Turnt Up,” rapper Roscoe Dash is staying busy in the months leading up to his debut album entitled Ready Set Go. The album is still in the process of being completed, but is […]

(AllHipHop News) Snoop Dogg has won his legal fight to gain entry into Britain it was announced today (March 4). The rapper had been banned from the country for three years, after his entourage was involved in a brawl inside of London’s Heathrow Airport. The ban was official when the rapper was convicted of a […]

(AllHipHop News) The GS Boyz, creators of the hit single “Stanky Leg,” have dropped three members and the pair, Prince and Soufside, are releasing new material. They are currently working on new material and recently shot a video for the song “Any Way” ft Ebony Blaque. While it is unclear if the can still legally […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Drake will step in the boxing ring this weekend, with undefeated super lightweight champion Devon Alexander “The Great.” Drake will walk Alexander to the ring this Saturday (March 6) at the Mohegan Sun during Alexander’s fight against Juan Urango. The Canadian-born rap star will perform his hit single “Forever” before the fight, […]

(AllHipHop News) An upcoming gospel rap concert featuring DMX has been canceled due to the rapper’s involvement with the event. DMX was slated to perform at Independence High School in Glendale, Arizona. He was to be the highlight of Morning Star Sanctified Church’s concert, which has been nixed tude to safety concerns. According to TMZ.com, […]

(AllHipHop News) News that Guru is out of a coma and survived a heart attack scare have been overshadowed by an accusation that producer Solar is keeping the rapper from seeing his family. According to a webcast by Guru nephew Justin Nicholas-Elam Ruff, when the veteran emcee first fell ill in early February, Solar kept […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Plies is the subject of a civil lawsuit over a 2006 Florida shooting inside of a nightclub that left five victims injured. The lawsuit stems from a July 2, 2006 shooting after Plies and Baton Rouge, Louisiana rapper Lil Boosie were headlining a show at West Nightclub, in Gainesville, Florida. As Plies […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Jay-Z will be the subject of a new behind-the-scenes documentary titled NY-Z, which will take viewers backstage during the rapper’s 9-11 tribute at Madison Square Garden in September. The documentary features never before seen footage of Jay-Z and John Mayer as they prepare for their performance during the “Answer the Call” benefit […]