An 18-year-old aspiring rapper recently won the opportunity to record his album for free as part of the D.A.R.E. America songwriting contest.   Brandon “B. Arch” Archer took part in a contest held by D.A.R.E., which was open to contestants interested in pursuing a career in the recording industry.   He submitted the winning essay […]

A man employed by 50 Cent’s G-Unit Records is accused of attacking a woman last Sunday (August 16), after she refused his requests for oral sex.   News broke last week that Dwayne McKenzie, 28, and Michelle Krzykowski, 21, were accused of assaulting a woman on 50 Cent’s sprawling mansion in Farmington, Connecticut.   The […]

Harlem rapper Juelz Santana was arrested this morning (August 25) after allegedly threatening to kill the mother of his child.   According to reports, the woman called 911 this morning during a domestic dispute at their Teaneck, New Jersey home.   Although the wife did not need medical attention, Juelz, born LaRon James, was officially arrested […]

New York DJ Kay Slay has announced plans to release a brand new album titled More Than Just A DJ.   The popular Hot 97 DJ has enlisted an all-star cast for More Than Just A DJ, which features cameos by Busta Rhymes, Bun B., Ghostface, Raekwon, 50 Cent, Jim Jones, Drake, Juelz Santana, Joell […]

Police in Baton Rogue have accused rapper Lil Boosie of offering a bribe to an officer who arrested him on marijuana and gun charges.   During a pre-trial hearing yesterday (August 24), State District Judge Chip Moore refused to suppress statements Boosie made, which could effect the outcome of his trial on the charges, which […]

Boxer Floyd Mayweather was cleared late last night (August 24) in a criminal investigation involving a shooting incident at a Las Vegas skating rink.   The altercation occurred at the Crystal Palace Skating, when two unidentified men became involved in a shouting match.   According to police, one of the men then fired seven shots, […]

Police have raided an apartment leased to rapper Jadakiss and seized 5 grams of heroin, 6.5 pounds of marijuana and $40,000 cash from the Yonkers New York residence, say published reports.   According to sources, Jadakiss was not at the home at the time of the raid and he is not wanted by police.   […]

“Brutal” pressure to deliver a guilty verdict for No Limit rapper Corey “C-Murder” Miller could possibly work in favor of the recently imprisoned entertainer.   Despite casting the deciding vote twice in Miller’s much publicized murder trial, Mary Jacob now admits that she was not entirely convinced the 38-year rapper was guilty of killing Steve […]

Jay-Z will play a benefit concert at Madison Square Garden on September 11, to help raise money for the New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund.   Fans who don’t make the actual show can watch the special live, as cable channel Fuse will air the concert “Fuse Presents: Jay-Z Live from […]

The “Thug Queen” associated with rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is suing the group for $22.5 million dollars, claiming that she was never paid royalties for his contributions to a 1998 album by the group.   Kamilha Greer filed the lawsuit against Mo Thug Records, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Ruthless Records in the Cuyahoga County Court in […]

With just two weeks left until the release of his highly anticipated Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Vol. 2, Raekwon debuts the album’s fist official video today (August 24).   IceH20 Entertainment has offered AllHipHop.com an exclusive first look at the clip for the posse cut “House of Flying Daggers,” featuring Inspectah Deck, Ghostface Killah, […]

Queens, New York rapper Ja Rule has been given permission to perform in Australia at an event next weekend, after a dispute with Australian immigration officials.   Australian officials announced their decision to allow the rapper to perform today (August 24).   Immigration officials came to the conclusion that Ja Rule is not a threat […]

Rapper Sadat X will headline the 12th Annual Hip-Hop Project this Sunday in New York. Sadat, a founding member of legendary rap group Brand Nubian, will be joined by special guests that include DJ Bobbito Garcia, DJ Beverly Bond, A-Alikes, Rebel Diaz, Blitz the Ambassador and Shadia Mansour. Black August was started by the Malcolm […]

Lauren Raysor, the attorney responsible for prosecuting rapper Remy Ma, has called a press conference today (August 24) New York challenging record labels to curb the violence in Hip-Hop culture.   Raysor will use the press conference to request that all labels create a morality clause in their contracts, which means an artist’s deal would […]

Police in Allentown, Pennsylvania are investigating a shooting that left two people injured, after a concert featuring Fabolous.   Fabolous was in town to promote his latest album/movie Loso’s Way. The rapper performed without incident inside the Crocodile Rock Café in downtown Allentown.   Around 2:30 AM this morning (August 23), gunfire erupted in the parking […]

Rapper 50 Cent recently revealed that his highly anticipated album Before I Self Destruct has officially been pushed back again, this time until November.   50 Cent made the announcement during an interview backstage at the Coke Live Festival, in Cracow, Poland last night (August 22).   The last confirmed release date for the album […]

Carol City, Florida rap star Rick Ross recently landed in Kingston, Jamaica, where he will introduce his new Jamaican artist Magazeen to the dancehall community.   Magazeen is the only dancehall act signed to Ross’ Maybach Music Group (MMG) and his music is a fusion of dancehall, Hip-Hop , R&B and pop music.   While […]

Snoop Dogg has announced a partnership with entertainer Tommy the Clown to created a new organization called C.L.O.U.T. Foundation (Changing Lives One Youth at a Time).   The new foundation’s goal is to provide creative and social outlets for at risk teens, in an attempt to steer them away from drugs and gangs.   “As […]

Houston rapper Paul Wall took time to speak to AllHipHop.com today (August 21) about his motivations to participate in his third USO tour, as he prepared to embark on a nearly day-long journey.   Paul Wall, and Florida-based DJ Smallz, departed Washington, DC on a mission to show their support for US troops deployed in […]

After receiving a judgment last month ordering Nas to pay over $44,000 in monthly child and spousal support, singer Kelis is now requesting an increase totaling over $400,000.   According to court documents filed by Kelis Rogers lawyer Laura Wasser, her client is entitled to more income since Nas allegedly grosses $244,826.00 per month.   […]