Swedish Rapper Dave Monopoly Sentenced For Pedestrian Killing
(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 […]

J-Kwon Alive and Well; Rapper Weighs in on Disappearance Claims from Former Record Label
(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 […]

Stat Quo on ‘Statlanta,’ Eminem, Dr. Dre & ‘Detox’
(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 XLs Dream Big Ventures, through digital distributor, The Orchard. Stat Quo remained tight […]

Jo Jo Simmons Debuts With Mixtape ‘Most Improved Player’
(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 […]

Former Three 6 Member Mr. Del Lands Gospel Album Nomination
(AllHipHop News) Former Three 6 Mafia member Mr. Dels 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 […]

Solar Denies Stopping Gurus Family From Seeing Rapper
(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 […]

Yo Gotti Baltimore Show Turns Into A Riot; Club Could Be Closed
(AllHipHop News) A riot after a Yo Gotti show in a Baltimore club could result in the venues 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, […]

Teen First Person To Be Arrested For Listening To Rap In Australia
(AllHipHop News) A 19-year-old teen will test Australias 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 […]

UPDATE:Waka Flocka Flame Speaks On Fight with Young Jeezy Artist
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 Walters Clothing Store in downtown Atlanta, ironically the location where Jeezy and Gucci Mane first met several years ago. According […]

Roscoe Dash Wants Andre 3000; Talks Debut ‘Ready Set Go’
(AllHipHop News) Having recently participated in BETs 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 […]

Snoop Wins Battle To Return To The UK
(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 Londons Heathrow Airport. The ban was official when the rapper was convicted of a […]

‘Stanky Leg’ Creators GS Boys Break Up; Group Members Speak
(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 […]

Drake To Step In Boxing Ring; Don King Weighs In On Rapper
(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 Alexanders fight against Juan Urango. The Canadian-born rap star will perform his hit single Forever before the fight, […]

High School Cancels DMX Gospel Concert
(AllHipHop News) An upcoming gospel rap concert featuring DMX has been canceled due to the rappers 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 Churchs concert, which has been nixed tude to safety concerns. According to TMZ.com, […]

Guru Family Member Accuses Solar of Misconduct
(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 […]

Plies Brother Big Gates Added To Civil Suit Over Shooting
(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 […]

Jay-Z Documentary ‘NY-Z’ To Premiere This Month
(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 rappers 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 […]

Ludacris Drops Microphone To Interview Quincy Jones at ASCAP EXPO
(AllHipHop News) Atlanta rapper Ludacris will put down his microphone to host and interview music icon Quincy Jones during the 5th Annual I Create Music Expo it was announced today (March 3). Ludacris will interview Jones about his career during the three-day event, which is produced by ASCAP for budding songwriters, publishers, musicians and content […]

Lil Wayne Gets New Sentencing Date; Hits Stage With Jay-Z
(AllHipHop News) Lil Wayne has been given a third sentencing date for a 2007 gun charge, after a fire in a New York courthouse postponed the sentencing yesterday (March 2). The rapper was scheduled to be sentenced to a one-year prison term for attempted possession of a weapon, after he pleaded guilty to the gun […]

UPDATE: Guru Issues Statement On Heart Attack
(AllHipHop News) Revered rapper Guru released a statement to AllHipHop.com today (March 3) as he recovers from surgery after suffering a heart attack over the weekend. Guru, born Keith Elam, was briefly comatose due to the heart attack. Doctors successfully operated on the 43-year-old MC on Tuesday (March 2). “I am doing fine and I […]