DJ Khaled Hits #1; Celebrates ‘Victory’
(AllHipHop News) Miamis DJ Khaled latest fourth studio album Victory has landed at #1 on this weeks Billboard Independent Chart. The album, which is Khaleds fourth chart topping indie effort, moved almost 28,000 copies since its release on March 2nd. Additionally, the album has already generated over 300,000 transactions. I’m so happy to have my […]

Ludacris, Bill O’Reilly End 8-Year-Feud
(AllHipHop News) Atlanta rapper Ludacris and Fox TV talking head Bill OReilly ended their feud at recent event they both attended. Ludacris confronted The OReilly Factor host when he noticed OReillys name on a guest list for the event. “The first thing I said to him was, ‘I want to meet the guy who has […]

DMX Held Without Bond; Sheriff Calls For DMX To Do Time
(AllHipHop News) Rapper DMX will be held without bond in an Arizona jail until next week for violating his parole yesterday (March 9). DMX was arrested by the Adult Probate Department yesterday, after he was found to be in possession of cocaine. In a court appearance yesterday, DMX accused police in Phoenix targeting him for […]

Ex-Wife Toya Talks Lil Wayne’s Jail bid
On Monday (March 8), Lil Wayne officially began a one-year prison sentence at Rikers Island for gun possession charges. But with the sentencing being postponed several times prior (due to Wayne’s dental work and then a courthouse fire), it was an emotional ordeal for both his ex-wife Antonia Toya Johnson and their 11-year-old daughter Reginae. It […]

Fab, Trey Songz Go ‘Green’ This April
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Fabolous and R&B singer Trey Songz will promote green awareness to youth as part of the Be Seen Being Green College Music Tour in Miami. Fabolous and Trey Songz will hit the stage at the James L. Knight Center in April for the green concert, which will be hosted by Homeboy Sandman. […]

Paul Wall, Chamillionaire To Reunite During ‘Best In Texas’ At SXSW
(AllHipHop News) Rappers Paul Wall and Chamillionaire will reunite at this years South By Southwest (SXSW) festival during the Best in Texas showcase on March 17th in Austin, Texas. The Best in Texas showcase, which takes place at La Zona Rosa, is presented by AllHipHop.com and OGPR. The showcase will features a variety of regional […]

Jay-Z Out Of Aqueduct Racino Deal
(AllHipHop News) Jay-Z has backed out of a deal with the Aqueduct Entertainment Group to invest in the Aqueduct racino it was revealed yesterday (March 9). According to Crains, Jay-Z had an estimated 2% interest in AEG through an entity he has ownership in named Gain Global Investments Network. The racino project has generated a […]

UPDATE: DMX Arrested in Arizona for Parole Violation, Cocaine Found
DMX was arrested yesterday (March 9) in Arizona for violating the terms of his parole after being found in possession of cocaine X, real name Earl Simmons, is being detained in a local county jail following his apprehension by the states Adult Probation department. The troubled star in less than a year removed from a 90 […]

Rapper DMX’s Wife Tashera Simmons Dropping Tell All Book
(AllHipHop News) DMXs wife Tashera Simmons will reveal the intimate details of her life with the rap star in a new tell all book. Representatives for Tashera Simmons have confirmed with AllHipHop.com that a tell all book titled Strength of Woman is in the process of revealing a not so glamorous life in the autobiographical […]

Trill Exec’s Escape Attempted Murder Charges Over Rapper’s Shooting
(AllHipHop News) Serious criminal charges filed against two Trill Entertainment executives have been dropped according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. Melvin Vernell Jr. and Marcus Roach were charged with attempting to murder local rapper Bruce Beelow Moore on July 4, 2005, in front of his store, Shop Smart Music and Fashion. Sources told AllHipHop.com that […]

Katt Williams Sued For $1 Mil Over Attack Dog; Assault
(AllHipHop News) Katt Williams is being sued by a recording studio owner who claims the comedian stiffed him on a $28,600 bill. When the owner attempted to collect from the funny man, things got nasty. Merion Powers filed the lawsuit in Fulton County Superior Court, claiming Williams, of Detroit, used his studio to record his […]

J.Period & Ralph McDaniels Honor B.I.G. with Video Remix Collection
(AllHipHop News) Mixtape heavyweight J.Period is continuing his B.I.G.-inspired March 9 Project by collaborating with Hip-Hop video pioneer Ralph McDaniels for the March 9: Video Remix Collection. The ongoing theme of the March 9 Project is answering the hypothetical question of what would Hip-Hop be like if B.I.G. were still alive? To that end, the […]

DAngelo Pleads Not Guilty to Prostitute Solicitation
AllHipHop.com has confirmed that singer DAngelo has pleaded not guilty to charges that he solicited a prostitute. DAngelo, real name Michael Archer, was arrested last Saturday (March 6) in New Yorks Greenwich Village section for propositioning an undercover officer with $40 for sex. Through his management, the acclaimed artist proclaimed his innocence and advised fans […]

AHH Stray News: Suge Owes $6 Mil, Style Wars Restoration, Dizzee Rascal
Former Hip-Hop mogul Marion “Suge” Knight is in serious debt to the Internal Revenue Service. In January, the IRS re-filed a 2003 lien against the former Death Row co-owner for $6,578,696.31, based on his 1996 tax return. According to court documents related to his child support, Knight currently earns $1,207 per-month. Just last month, a […]

Lil Wayne Finally Sentenced To Prison
(AllHipHop News) After two separate sentencing delays, New Orleans rap star Lil Wayne was officially sentenced to prison today (March 8th) in Manhattan Criminal Court. Lil Wayne was sentenced to the prison term after the rapper admitted to possessing a loaded .40 caliber handgun that was found on his tour bus after a performance in […]

Snoop, Mike Epps Team For Innovative “Imagine That!” Comedy Tour
(AllHipHop.com) Snoop Dogg will merge the genres of Hip-Hop and Comedy this April when Snoop Dogg and Mike Epps team for the limited run tour, Imagine That! The pair will link in selected markets and combines their stage show with a story about two night-club performers who end up arrested and have to find their […]

Ja Rule Starring In ‘I’m In Love With A Church Girl’
(AllHipHop News) Queens, New York rapper Ja Rule has signed on the star opposite former 3LW/Cheetah Girl member Adrienne Bailon in the upcoming movie Im In Love With A Church Girl.The movie is being produced by independent movie company Reverence Gospel Media and directed by Steve Race. Ja Rule will play a big time drug […]

Dramatics Hip-Hop Friendly Lead Singer Dead At 58
(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 […]

Eight Teens Shot After Waka Flocka Concert; Police Say Rappers May Have Incited Violence
(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 […]

DJ Premier Speaks on Guru, Clarifies Previous Alleged Statements
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 Gurus situation, despite numerous quotes over the […]