Afeni Shakur has confirmed the participation of more celebrities for today’s (June 16) Atlanta celebration of her son’s birthday.   The idea for the event originated with co-host Mike Epps, who worked hard to fit in the festivities with his national comedy tour commitment, and two new movies in “Next Day Air” and “Janky Promoters.” […]

Musician and reality TV star Fonzworth Bentley has become the latest artist to join E1 Music, the label formerly known as KOCH Records and its ever-growing roster of Hip-Hop stars.   The From Gs to Gents star announced that he has partnered with E1 Music for the release of his long-awaited debut album CoolOutrageousLoversOfUniquelyRawStyle (C.O.L.O.U.R.S). […]

Three of Hip-Hop’s biggest stars have come together for a tour this summer Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy, Soulja Boy and newcomer Drake will hit the road as part of the Americas Most Wanted Music Festival.   The 21-city tour will feature Drake’s set first, followed by performances by Soulja Boy and Young Jeezy, with Lil […]

Sticky Fingaz and a friend were playing with a gun and the firearm accidentally discharged and shot the friend in the leg. Luce Cannon, an associate of Sticky Fingaz, was shot in the shin, a wound that shattered the bone in his leg. According to tmz.com, Luce is underwent surgery and is recovering from the […]

8Ball MJG was honored at the annual Urban Network Music-Entertainment & Marketing Summit in Memphis, Tennessee last Saturday. The group, natives of Memphis, was elated. “Just getting to be honored is a blessing. 8Ball MJG don’t get nothing,” 8 Ball told AllHipHop.com jokingly. “They finally gave us something, ” concurred MJG. In a more serious […]

One of the architects of R&B and pop music is bringing his years of experience in the music business to help expand the Hip-Hop genre.   Legendary Motown producer/songwriter Lamont Dozier is planning to work with a number of rappers and producers on an upcoming project, he revealed exclusively to AllHipHop.com.   Dozier was first introduced […]

Efforts to stop the inclusion and release of “private and sensitive” material for a documentary featuring Lil Wayne have been halted.   On Friday (June 12), California Superior Court Judge Michael Mink denied the Cash Money Records rapper’s motion to prevent Digerati (QD3 Entertainment) from releasing a documentary titled The Carter in its entirety.   […]

The acclaimed Entertainer’s Basketball Classic (EBC) will begin its 2009 installment next Monday (June 15) in Harlem, New York.   The Rucker street ball tournament began in 1980, and has grown internationally due to performances over the years from Kobe Bryant, Lebron James, Pee Wee Kirkland, Earl “The Goat” Manigault, Vince Carter, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Julius […]

Approximately one month after his release from prison, West Coast lyricist Ras Kass is ready to get back to work, he told AllHipHop.com in a recent interview.   But his new direction may surprise some of his fans.   The former Capitol Records artist, born John Austin IV, was arrested in October 2007, reportedly for […]

Hitmaking artist and songwriter R. Kelly will make his first tour of the African continent this month, courtesy of his participation in the ARISE African Fashion Awards.   The awards show and gala will take place in Johannesburg, South Africa on June 20.   The inaugural R. Kelly concert will also serve as a close […]

Aspiring music industry professionals will get a well-established helping hand in their quest for success from Rap Coalition founder Wendy Day.   Day’s assistance will come courtesy of Indie Label Builder, a new consulting company designed to work with clients in finding ways to sell their music and establish their own record label.   According […]

The highly anticipated album by Hip-Hop collective Slaughterhouse has been pushed back to August 11, over a month from its original date. The group, comprised of Joell Ortiz, Joe Budden, Royce Da 5’ 9” and Crooked I, had a release date in early July, but that is no more. Royce said that the group wanted […]

With a career filled with musical and acting accomplishments, Queen Latifah has more than made a name for herself in the eyes of observers and fans while keeping a careful watch over details over her personal life.   But in an interview with Essence magazine, the rapper/actress opens up about being a victim of sexual […]

R&B/pop singer Rihanna has been subpoenaed to testify in the assault case against fellow vocalist Chris Brown.   According to Rihanna’s lawyer Donald Etra, his client was served in person on Tuesday (June 9) in Los Angeles with the order to appear in Superior Court for Brown’s hearing on June 22.   “Rihanna was served […]

Two Block Entertainment producers have filed a joint lawsuit against the Atlanta-based label, citing the breach of several contracts and a failure to pay royalties on the label’s part.   The suit was filed in Atlanta by Dee Jay Dana, born Dana Ramey, and Flawda Water, born Lester Purnell, on Tuesday.   The pair claim […]

After 5 years as a mainstay on Irv Gotti’s The Inc., R&B singer Lloyd has declared his time with the former powerhouse label has “run its course.”   Although he released his third LP in August 2008, the young crooner feels his career has become stagnant in the wake of The Inc’s separation from parent […]

Fans of Royce da 5’9” will get more than an earful of new music as the Detroit lyricist gears up to unleash a slew of material for eager listeners.   Royce’s first release will be the digital only EP The Revival.   The offering will include songs from the rapper’s upcoming album Street Hop as […]

Harlem rapper and now convicted murderer Max B has released an official statement regarding his guilty verdict.   Yesterday (June 9) a jury found Max, real name Charly Wingate, guilty on 9 of 11 counts of felony murder and conspiracy charges in the death of David Taylor.   The 29-year old was killed execution style […]

50 Cent will be the latest celebrity jumping into the fragrance business, via a new partnership with Lighthouse Beauty. The rapper’s first scent is named “Power by 50 Cent” and will be sold exclusively via a partnership with department store chain Macy’s.   Queen Latifah, Wyclef, Aretha Franklin and TLC will headline the Mandela Day […]

Lauryn Hill has canceled her involvement in a European tour for health reasons, according to a recent report. Organizers of the Stockholm Jazz Festival say the eccentric R&B/Hip-Hop star was experiencing unspecified health-related complications that would prevent her from staying on the bill and other dates. Spokesperson Liisa Tolonen told the Associated Press that Hill’s […]