At least two high-profile events surrounding this year’s Democratic National Convention in Denver are expected to feature Hip-Hop acts, early reports indicate. The RIAA is said to be courting Kanye West as the headlining act for a celebration of U2 front man Bono’s One Campaign. Also expected to appear at the DNC are Wyclef Jean […]

Soft-drink giant Coca-Cola has released a statement announcing a six-city, invitation only tour featuring Grammy award-winning artist Lupe Fiasco.   The “Coca-Cola Refresh Your Flow Tour,” which is aimed at teens ages 13-17, kicked off last night (July 17) at the Avalon in Hollywood.   The other dates are: The Electric Factory (Philadelphia, August 3), […]

Hip-Hop activist and Hip-Hop Summit Action Network President Dr. Benjamin Chavis will no longer serve as the President and CEO of H3, the company that owns the rapidly expanding Hip Hop Soda Shop brand.   “It is with deep regret but steadfastness of purpose that H3 announces that, effective immediately, Dr. Benjamin Chavis will no […]

Hip-Hop star 50 Cent passed a drug test yesterday (July 18) and was granted more time with his son, 11-year-old son, Marquis.   50 Cent and his former girlfriend Shaniqua Tompkins have been feuding with each other in court and in the media, over the ownership of a $2.4 million mansion in Dix Hills, Long […]

AllHipHop.com has confirmed that Bay Area rapper Keak Da Sneak was arrested on July 10 and charged with four felony counts.   The arrest occurred around 11 PM in Sacramento, a few hours after Keak had attended a funeral.   The apprehension left the Hyphy pioneer with unspecified injuries which he was treated for.   […]

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Illa J, the younger brother of the late, revered producer J Dilla, has informed AllHipHop.com that his pending debut on Delicious Vinyl will feature unreleased tracks from his older sibling.   The 21-year-old Illa J feels he is ready to not only show his talents as an artist, but will also illuminate the spiritual bond […]

The Yale National Initiative to strengthen teaching in public schools has introduced into its curriculum guide a new introductory Criminal Justice course devised specifically with the Hip-Hop generation in mind.   Titled “Police Investigative Challenges: To Snitch or Not to Snitch, That is the Unanswered Question,” the course aims to teach high school students about […]

Atlanta rapper Shawty Lo is shooting down internet rumors of his involvement in an altercation at a club in his hometown over the weekend, in an exclusive statement issued to AllHipHop.com.   Rumors appeared online on Wednesday (July 17) that Shawty Lo, born Carlos Walker, was assaulted at Club Crucial, a venue in Bankhead co-owned […]

Pioneering New Orleans rapper Sporty T, who helped define the city’s rap scene in the late 80s, was found shot to death early Tuesday morning (July 15).   The 41-year-old born Terrance Vine was discovered by his sister after his FEMA trailer was riddled with bullets in the pre-dawn hours.   Police arrived at the […]

In a drastic effort to reduce mounting expenses, the LA Times has announced the departure of several veteran journalists from their staff.   The cost reduction campaign comes as many print newspaper and magazines are suffering shrinking revenue returns due to online competition.   Chuck Phillips, who won a Pulitzer in 1999 for his work […]

Angela and Vanessa Simmons’ Pastry division of Run Athletics will launch a new line of products benefiting the Girls Scouts of the USA, the company announced today (Jul 16).   The Pastry Thin Mint Collection, consisting of women’s and kids shoes and a backpack, hits specialty retail stores across the country today, including Finish Line, […]

Despite a high profile acquisition of Death Row Records by Global Music Group, the legal woes for the former Hip-Hop giant continues, as venture capitalist Ron Goldberg is suing the new owners for $25 million.   Goldberg alleged in Superior Court that the investors he recruited for the acquisition conspired with Global Music Group president […]

In the midst of his strong headlining performance at the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival, The Blastmaster KRS-One made a strong political statement, by endorsing Kevin Powell’s run for the House seat in New York’s 10th Congressional District on September 9.   After bringing the crowd to a frenzy with renditions of “Black Cop,” “9mm Goes Bang,” […]

Slip-N-Slide Records has added two new artists to its roster in an attempt to recreate the indie label’s Hip-Hop success in new arenas.   Newcomers Shonie and Camar are both set to release their debut albums in early 2009, after years of first hand experience of music business.   The two new recruits are part […]

Hip-Hop and Rock and Roll may differ on the surface, but remnants of the culture’s history are currently on full display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum in Cleveland, Ohio.   Items featured at the museum include assorted flyers from Hip-Hop pioneers Saul Abbatiello, Afrika Bambaataa, Phase Too, Grandmaster Flash, Lovebug Starski […]

Multi-platinum Def Jam recording artist Nas will embark on a 21-date summer tour in support of his untitled ninth studio album.   The Jones Experience summer tour will kick off July 22 in Montreal, Canada, seven days after the highly anticipated and controversial album hits stores.   Produced by Guerilla Union, the entity behind the […]

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The murder trial of Bay area rapper Andre “Mac Minister” Dow started yesterday (July 14) in Las Vegas District Court.   Mac Minister is accused of killing two Kansas City, Missouri men in what prosecutors labeled an ongoing “rap war” between rappers from the Bay area and local artists.   Police have charged Mac Minister, […]

Rick Ross has charged that images depicting him as a young correctional officer are totally fabricated, the result of savvy graphic artists.   He told AllHipHop.com exclusively, “My life is 100% real. These online hackers putting a picture of my face when I was a teenager in high school on other peoples’ body. If this […]