Nas’ estranged wife Kelis is seeking to have the rapper held in contempt of court, because he hasn’t paid child support since December 1.   TMZ.com reports that Kelis’ lawyer Laura Wasser has filed court papers claiming the rapper has failed to pay $56,911.50 in child and spousal support.   In July of 2009, Nas was […]

A Tribe Called Quest group member Phife Dawg will make a public appearance next Wednesday (January 20) during an all-star concert designed to raise awareness about diabetes.   The rapper will be joined by actor Michael Rapaport during the concert, which features performances by Ghostface Killah, Talib Kweli, Jay Electronica, Consequence and numerous surprise guests. […]

Still nursing various bruises and swelling to his face a week later, Toronto booking agent Chris Hines is revealing his side on his alleged beating at the hands of Lloyd Banks’ entourage.   Hines told the Toronto Star that the beating last week in Brantford was the first time he ever had a physical confrontation with an […]

Jay-Z may be one of the most powerful entertainers on earth, but the 40-year-old rap mogul recently lost a court dispute with a restaurant in New Castle, England.   The rap mogul, who raked an estimated $122 million dollars combined with the earnings of wife Beyonce last year, sued celebrity chef Terry Miller, over the […]

(AllHipHop News) The Hip-Hop has mobilized and joined relief efforts in the wake of Haiti’s devastating earthquake that’s left the nation’s capital Port-au-Prince in shambles.   The efforts are led by Haitian-born Wyclef Jean, who reached out on CNN immediately after the magnitude-7 quake hit on Tuesday (January 12).   “I’m in the process of […]

A musician who work with hip-hop artist Lauryn Hill and Oakland rap group the coup was found dead late Tuesday night (January 12) in Oakland, California.   Police found 24-year-old Dewey Tucker dead, behind the wheel of his car, from a gunshot wound to the head.   According to California police, Tucker was on his […]

The arrival of the New Year has become a moment of sadness with the death of Staff Sgt. John A Thorburn, the father of underground rap artist R.A. the Rugged Man. Thorburn, a highly decorated veteran, passed away on January 7 from stage four cancer in the lungs, hip and kidney. He was 63. Prior […]

(AllHipHop News) Rap star and mogul Jay-Z has addressed growing speculation and rumors that he is secretly involved with a cult, or a high ranking member of the “Illuminati.”   The rapper appeared on Angie Martinez’ Hot 97 show today (January 12) to promote his latest tour, during an showing that included rapper Young Jeezy […]

(AllHipHop News) Chung King Studios, a popular recording facility that is noted for the many classic hip-hop it has recorded over the years, is changing locations after 30 years. According to Bloomberg, Chung King is now backed by an eight-figure private equity fund and will move to a new location, which is three times bigger […]

(AllHipHop News) A fifth man has been charged with assaulting a Canadian promoter last weekend, which resulted in the arrest of G-Unit, member Lloyd Banks.   Police have charged 26-year-old Rahim Visram, of Kitchener, with theft over $5000, for allegedly stealing the group’s performance fee.   Banks, born Christopher Lloyd, has been in custody since […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Lupe Fiasco was among the artists, musicians and philanthropists who reached the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s largest free standing mountain.   Lupe Fiasco was joined by Kenna, Isabel Lucas, Jessica Biel, Santigold, Emile Hirsch, Elizabeth Gore, Alexandra Cousteau, Kick Kennedy, Simon Isaacs, Bernise Ang, Michael Muller, Jimmy Chin, Melissa Arnot and […]

Police in Fulton County, Georgia have issued two arrest warrants for troubled comedian Katt Williams, after an alleged altercation at in Atlanta hotel in November.   Williams allegedly struck Merion Powers in the face during a disagreement in the Four Seasons Hotel on November 12.   According to TMZ.com, Powers claims he went to the […]

Songwriter and Neptunes producer Pharrell Williams has been announced as the keynote speaker for 2010 Midem conference in France.   Williams will deliver the keynote in Cannes, France, where Midem takes place each year.   The event, which is officially recognized as the world’s largest music industry trade show, will feature Williams on January 23, […]

(AllHipHop News) Former Clipse manager Anthony ‘Geezy” Gonzalez has been sentenced to 32 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to leading a $20 million dollar drug conspiracy. Gonzalez was accused of completing numerous kingpin transactions, such as purchasing 625 pounds of marijuana for $540,000, and 10 kilos of cocaine for $200,000 in 2007. Because […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper and activist Wyclef Jean is calling upon fans to donate money to help the battered island of Haiti, which was hit with the largest earthquake ever recorded on the island today (January 12).   Jean is asking his 1,290,000 followers to donate $5 dollars to his Yele Haiti non-profit organization, which will […]

(AllHipHop News) Atlanta producer Shawty Redd made an appearance in court this morning (January 12), where his bond was set at $200,000.   Shawty Redd, born Demetrius Lee Stewart, was formally charged with the January 1 shooting death of 35-year-old Damon Martin.   The hit making producer stood before Henry County Superior Court Judge Brian Amero […]

(AllHipHop News) Two men who were savagely beaten inside of Jay-Z’s 40/40 club in Atlantic City have officially filed charges against numerous bouncers.   Monmouth County Attorney Eugene Melody told the Press of Atlantic City that his client’s formally filed charges against nine bouncers last night (January 11).   The two men, Leonard Clark, 25 […]

Former Xscape group member Kandi Burruss has tapped a number of rappers and Hip-Hop producers for her new untitled album, which is slated to hit stores this Spring.   Burruss announced a deal between her label, Kandi Koated Entertainment and Asylum Records, who will market, promote and distribute the untitled album.   The singer/Real Housewives […]

(AllHipHop News) Singer Ray J has publicly denied an accusation from For the Love of Ray J co-star Monica Danger that he is gay and an intimate partner of Young Buck.   Ray J appeared on T.T. Torrez’ radio to clarify his issues with Danger and the reason he believes the rumor was started.   “I […]

(AllHipHop News) Slaughterhouse member Joell Ortiz has announced the details for his new upcoming album Free Agent, which will be released via a deal with E1 Music.   Ortiz has lined up a number of notables for the follow-up to his debut album The Brick (Bodega Chronicles).   Artists like Raekwon, Akon, Bun B., Smokey […]