Jadakiss Officially Signs With Roc-A-Fella
Yonkers rapper Jadakiss has officially signed a new deal with Ruff Ryders/Roc-A-Fella Records, it was announced today (November 15).The rapper will release his third untitled solo album under the terms of the new deal.The upcoming release from Jadakiss is his first album in four years and follows his 2004 platinum solo release, Kiss of Death.Jadakiss’ […]
Young Jeezy, Jermaine Dupri Get Animated In New Boost Campaign
With the second installment of its Anthem brand campaign set to debut later this month, Boost Mobile is enlisting the help of rapper Young Jeezy and producer/music mogul Jermaine Dupri. The pair will be featured in a 3D animated music video-style Boost Mobile commercial along with Hip-Hop rocker Mickey Avalon. The ad, which […]
Local Chicago Rapper Shot To Death By Police
Police in Chicago are investigating the death of an aspiring rapper who was shot and killed by police officers during a traffic stop last night (November 13). According to Chicago‘s NBC 5, police stopped Chicago Rapper Freddie “The Saint” Latee Wilson around 10:30 PM last night and minutes later, opened fire on his beige […]
Jay-Z Teams With MSN To Air NYC Concert For Free
Jay-Z has teamed with MSN’s Control Room to exclusively broadcast his sold out American Gangster tour stop at New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom on Sunday (November 11). Starting on November 19, fans can visit music.msn.com/jayz to access the concert for free. The free online broadcast gives fans the chance to witness Jay-Z, who sold […]
Dr. Jan’s Show Pulled In Wake Of Dr. West’s Death
The Discovery Health channel has pulled the top rated show Plastic Surgery: Before and After which featured Dr. Jan Adams, the plastic surgeon that operated on Kanye West’s mother Dr. Donda West. Dr. Adams hosted the popular Plastic Surgery show for five years until last June, but reruns were airing on the network, including […]
AHH Stray News: Ludacris; Jay-Z, Foxy Brown, Celebrity Spades
Rapper/actor Ludacris has signed on to star in the movie tentatively titled Game. The action-thriller stars actor Gerard Butler (300, P.S., I Love You) as the champion of an online game called “Slayers.” In the movie, mind-control technology allows humans to control other humans in mass scale game play. Butler (as Kable) must regain his […]
Rapper Nelly Opening Massive Athletic Complex In St. Louis
Rap star Nelly has partnered with NBA star Larry Hughes and the pair have purchased over 60 acres of farmland in northwest St. Louis County, to open a multi-million dollar athletic facility. Nelly’s company Nelly Inc. is in talks with the city of St. Louis to open the massive complex in the Maryland Heights […]
Dr. Donda West’s Plastic Surgeon Under Investigation For DUI’s
The Beverly Hills plastic surgeon that performed surgery on the mother of superstar rapper Kanye West, is under investigation by the State Medical Board of California and may lose his license due to DUI convictions. Dr. Jan Adams performed a tummy tuck and breast reduction on Dr. Donda West, who died a short time […]
T.I. Issues Statement To Fans
Although he currently has a lot of time on his hands while being on house arrest, rapper T.I. is staying active by working on a new album. For the rapper, the extra time represents the perfect opportunity to fully focus on the forthcoming project as well as acknowledge those who have stood with him […]
Woman Allegedly Assaulted By Da Brat Hires Attorney Willie Gary
Shayla Stevens, the Atlanta Falcons Cheerleader who was allegedly assaulted by Da Brat earlier this month, has hired prominent attorneys Willie Gary and CK Hoffler and their firm, Gary, Williams, Finney, Lewis, Watson and Sperando P.L., AllHipHop.com has learned. Gary and Hoffler’s high powered, Florida-based law firm will represent Stevens against not only Da […]
Widow Of Harlem OG Bumpy Johnson Calls Frank Lucas A “Flunky”
Frank Lucas may be Hollywood’s man of the moment via Denzel Washington’s portrayal of him in the film American Gangster, but the former Harlem drug lord is anything but that, according to the widow of Johnson’s mentor Ellsworth “Bumpy” Johnson. In her new book Harlem Godfather: The Rap on My Husband, Ellsworth “Bumpy” Johnson, […]
UPDATE: Dr. Donda West’s Funeral Info; Statement From West Family
The family of superstar rapper Kanye West are making funeral arrangements for Dr. Donda Williams-West in Oklahoma City, who passed away on Saturday. A spokesperson for Howard-Harris Funeral home told KOCO Channel 5 in Oklahoma City that the family had contacted them in preparation for Dr. West’s funeral. Kanye West released the following statement:”Kanye […]
C-Murder Talks New DVD and Album
Rapper C-Murder is hitting the ground running after an overturned prison conviction with a forthcoming DVD and album. The DVD, titled The Movement, finds the artist (born Corey Miller) offering fans a peek into his current mind state as he gears up for the release of his first album in five years, Screamin’ 4 […]
Big Tigger Signs On As DJ For Washington Wizards
Syndicated radio personality Big Tigger has signed on to be the official DJ of the NBA’s Washington Wizards. Tigger, born Darius Morgan, will provide the music for each one of the home games, as well as entertain the crowd. “I am very pleased to be working with the Washington Wizards’ organization,” Big Tigger […]
Koch Records Inks Distribution Deal With Fat Beats
Koch Records has signed Brooklyn-based Hip-Hop label Fat Beats to a physical and digital distribution deal. Fat Beats, which was established in 1994, originally launched as a record store, but soon turned into a critically acclaimed record label, releasing projects from artists like Atmosphere, Edo G. & Pete Rock, Afu Ru, Krs-One and others. […]
Common Teams With Lincoln To Promote Navigator Brand
Chicago rapper Common has partnered with Lincoln to promote the 2008 Navigator.Common will be featured in a number of advertisements and promotional activities with Common’s community outreach programs.The rapper will appear in national TV, radio and print advertisements.The first spot, titled “Common,” will debut nationwide on November 25 during NFL Sunday Night Football on NBC.Lincoln […]
Xzibit Starring In New Oliver Stone Flick ‘Pinkville’
West Coast rapper/actor Xzibit has landed a high profile role in Oliver Stone’s upcoming war drama titled Pinkville. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Xzibit will join an all-star cast that includes Woody Harrelson, Bruce Willis and Channing Tatum. Pinkville centers around the 1968 My Lai Massacre in Vietnam. Willis stars as Army […]
Breaking News: Kanye Wests Mother Dies Suddenly
Dr. Donda West, Kanye West’s mother, suddenly died last night, individuals close to the rapper confirmed.The cause of death was not released immediately, but she was reportedly in the Los Angeles area when she died. Early reports suggest Dr. West’s death may have been the result of some form of surgical procedure. Those reports have […]
Missy, Eve, Fabolous To Appear at Angie Martinez Hair & Beauty Expo
Hot 97 on-air radio personality Angie Martinez is moving beyond the airwaves to give listeners a chance to learn about and utilize hair and beauty tips. The New York-based DJ, along with Covergirl® Queen Collection, Akademiks and Hot 97, will present the first annual Angie Martinez Hair Show & Beauty Expo on Nov. 24 […]