Thizz Nation Rapper J-Hype Shot, Robbed During Mac Dre B-Day Party; Suspect ID’d

(AllHipHop News) Thizz Nation rapper J-Hype was the victim of a chain snatching/shooting that resulted in another man being shot by police officers, during a celebration for revered Vallejo rapper, Mac Dre. J-Hype, born Joel Willams, was among the thousands of fans and family members who gathered in North Vallejo Park on Sunday (July 3rd) […]

Drake’s Free Central Park Show Canceled Out Of Security Concerns

(AllHipHop News) ABC’s Good Morning America has canceled a free outdoor concert for rapper Drake out of security concerns. Drake was supposed to perform on July 16th, as part of Good Morning America’s summer concert series, which has already showcased performances by Alicia Keys, Miley Cyrus and others. According to the New York Daily News, […]

Rapper DMC Bestows ‘Jam Master’ Title Upon DJ Scratch

(AllHipHop News) Legendary DJ Scratch has revealed to AllHipHop.com that he will change his well known moniker to DJ Jam Master Scratch, with the support of founding Run-DMC member, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels. As DJ Scratch, the veteran turntablist/producer has worked with EPMD, DMX, Jay-Z, Busta Rhymes and 50 Cent.  In 1988 Run-DMC helped Scratch gain […]

Official Tribute Event For Rapper Guru Announced For July 18th

(AllHipHop News) The family of legendary rapper Guru has officially announced plans to honor the late Gang Starr founder, who passed away from cancer on April 19th, 2010. Representatives for The Elam Family told AllHipHop.com that a memorial for close friends, family members, close friends and invited guests will take place University of Massachusetts-Boston campus. […]

Serena Says Common ‘Didn’t Want the Responsibility’ of Relationship

(AllHipHop News) Wimbledon Champion Serena Williams recently broke her silence surrounding her relationship with rapper Common. In an upcoming interview with Harper’s Bazaar, Serena blamed Common for their breakup, which occurred in April. According to the world champion tennis players, Common’s schedule is more demanding than her own. “His schedule is actually worse than mine,” […]

AHH Stray News: Romeo Starring Opposite Angela Bassett, Missy Booted, B-Boy Champions in Korea

(AllHipHop News) Rapper/actor Romeo Miller has signed on to star opposite Angela Bassett in Columbia Pictures’ upcoming comedy, Jump the Broom. The comedy, which is being directed by Salim Akil, centers around two black families that clash during a weekend getaway to Martha’s Vineyard. Romeo will star as “Sebastion,” a senior at Yale who falls […]

AHH Stray News: Floyd Mayweather, Pimp C., Large Pro, Pete Rock, Premier Unite

(AllHipHop News) Boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather is opening his Las Vegas gym and his wallet starting Monday (July 5th) when he sponsors the Mayweather Boxing Club Summer Camp. Mayweather’s Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation (TFMJF) will host three sessions over a six-week period to teach 150 children aged 5-18 the skills it takes to make it […]

Exclusive: Rapper Rick Ross Gets Legal Victory, Replies To $10 Mil Lawsuit

(AllHipHop News Update) Rapper Rick Ross has announced that he’s been permitted to release his new album as scheduled. Freeway Ricky Ross, the former drug trafficker, sought to stop the release of the opus.From Rick Ross’ Twitter: “just got update on lawsuit filed against me….injuction to stop release of my album has been denied!!aka tossed […]