Lil’ Wayne’s most recently scheduled court appearance in Arizona to face charges tied to his January 22 arrest was postponed on Tuesday (August 26) due to a dental issue, prompting rumors of a rehab stint. The multi-platinum selling rapper was due for a status hearing in Yuma County, but missed the court date under […]
Icon LL Cool J’s thirteenth and final Def Jam album Exit 13 promises to be memorable, as the Queens native has confirmed an unexpected collaboration with legendary Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora. The partnership reveals LL’s admiration of rock music and what he felt was a golden opportunity to work with another seminal artist. […]
Son of Dancehall artist and Shottas, star, Spragga Benz was killed under questionable circumstances late Saturday night in Kingston, Jamaica. According to police reports, Carlton ‘Carlie’ Grant Jr., who also appeared in the 2002 Shottas flick, was shot when members of a police party patrol stopped two men on a bicycle along Church Street, […]
Prodigy’s three year prison sentence on unlawful gun possession charges has not broken the Queensbridge rapper, who guarantees he’ll be a more focused MC upon his release. In an exclusive brief phone interview with AllHipHop.com, Prodigy detailed how he’s been using his incarceration to sharpen his mental faculties and mentor fellow inmates, particularly young […]
Marion “Suge” Knight was arrested this morning and incarcerated for assault and drug charges, stemming from an early morning altercation with his girlfriend. According to the Associated Press, Knight, 43, was arrested on a street off of the Las Vegas Strip, after police responded to a domestic dispute call. Knight and the woman […]
With their two most recent collaborations gaining airplay and chart positions, T-Pain and Lil Wayne’s proposed collaborative effort also continues to build momentum. The T-Wayne project has even gained the support and involvement of several high profile producers, T-Pain told AllHipHop.com during a recent interview promoting his third studio album, Thr33 Rings. “That’s […]
Bay area rapper Mistah F.A.B. has teamed with upcoming rappers Beeda Weeda and J-Stalin to form the group N.E.W. Oakland. An album from the group will be released through Town Thizzness, which is a new partnership between Thizz Nation and its distributor SMC. The goal of the new union is to introduce a […]
Rapper DMX has been released from a Miami prison earlier today (August 27) according to published reports. TMZ.com reports that DMX pleaded guilty to minor drug possession charges in exchange for timed served. He was also issued a $483 fine. A bench warrant for DMX’s arrest is still in effect in Arizona, where […]
The Game treated his New York fans last night (August 26) to an all-star list of guest MCs, as Young Buck, Joe Budden, Jim Jones, Fat Joe, and Kool Herc made appearances at his album release party at the Filmore. Former rival Joe Budden was the first surprise guest. Far removed from their […]
Trick Trick speaks on the Yung Berg incident in Detroit, Trick is RAW!
Rap star Jay-Z and his business partners have officially announced the sale of the 40/40 Club in Las Vegas for an undisclosed amount, AllHipHop.com has confirmed. The 24,000 square foot sports bar, which is located in The Palazzo and Casino, will no longer operate under the 40/40 brand, as the sale is for the […]
Multi-platinum producers Cool and Dre and DJ Green Lantern are among the beatmakers participating in this year’s Loud.com Online rap battle. The 20-week long contest, which kicked off earlier this month, will allow registered Loud.com users the opportunity to enter the competition, by using the site’s online recording studio to upload original compositions for […]
New Orleans, Louisiana rapper Lil Wayne missed a court hearing relating to drug charges in Yuma County, Arizona yesterday (August 25). According to KYMA Channel 11, the rapper missed the scheduled court date due to an unknown medical procedure, which prevented him from making the mandatory appearance. In May of 2008, Lil Wayne pleaded not […]
Death Row Records could be under new ownership, thanks to a newly signed deal with -MediaTechnics Corporation. AllHipHop.com has learned that MediaTechnics has signed a letter of intent to purchase the Global Music Group today (August 26) to provide funds to purchase the assets of the legendary label. GMG originally won the rights […]
An extradition hearing turned sour for rapper DMX in Miami this morning (August 26). The troubled superstar appeared before Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Lawrence Schwartz, hoping to be released on bond and ordered back to Arizona, where he faces multiple charges drug and paraphernalia possession. However, as in a previous decision, Schawrtz decided […]
Hip-Hop model Angel “Lola Luv” Fershgenet is furthering her career in film with a co-starring movie role with G-Unit front man 50 Cent. Fershgenet confirmed her work with the rapper during a recent interview with Blok TV. Although she didn’t specify details surrounding the project, the model/actress revealed that the feature, titled Before […]
Rapper/mogul Jay-Z will be the opening act when the legendary Palladium performance venue reopens in Los Angeles on October 15. In April of 2007, Live Nation signed a long-term lease to operate, manage and book the venue. The company invested “millions” into renovating the historic building that opened in September of 1940 with a performance […]
Prodigy clears the air with Nas and goes IN on Jay-Z!
In light of Yung Berg’s recent public beating and robbery at the Plan B Nightclub in Detroit, rapper and club co-owner Trick Trick is maintaining that the incident had nothing to do with him. In an exclusive interview with AllHipHop.com, Trick Trick detailed the specifics behind the assault that left Berg bruised and stripped […]
Dr. Dre’s son has reportedly died, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner. The body of Andre Young Jr. was found in his Woodland Hills home on Saturday morning, according to L.A. Weekly. Andre Young Jr. was only 20. Young went out on Friday night and came in about 5:30 A.M., but […]
