AHH Stray News: Pharrell, Tiny & Toya, Chuck D.
(AllHipHop News) Hit producer/singer Pharrell Williams dished out advice to attendees at the 2010 MIDEM convention, the worlds largest music industry conference, which takes place annually in Cannes, France. During his keynote, Williams spoke on the future of the music industry with Cornerstone Promotions CEO, Rob Stone. Afterwards, he was quizzed by the BBC about […]

‘American Gangster’ Frank Lucas Launches Clothing Line
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Rhymesayers Announce Benefit Concert For Haiti
(AllHipHop News) Minneapolis based Rhymesayers Entertainment will use the top artists on their label to help raise money and relief for Haiti, just as officials call off search and rescue missions in the country. Slug of Atmosphere, Brother Ali, Freeway, Sage Francis, Jake One and other acts on the label will take the stage […]

Black Eyed Peas Win, Then Lose Best Group Award
(AllHipHop News) The Black Eyed Peas were disappointed at Frances NRJ Awards in Cannes, this weekend, after being announced as Best International Group. The award was announced by choreographer Kamel Quali, who mistakenly declared the group winners, until minutes later, when he returned and admitted the error. German band Tokio Hotel was then […]

PETA VP Calls Kanye An ‘Idiot,’ Labels Amber ‘Sleazy’
(AllHipHop News) The Vice President for PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has labeled Kanye West an idiot, after the chart-topping rapper and his girlfriend were seen wearing fur coats during Paris Mens Fashion Week. The photographs of West and his girlfriend Amber Rose have ruffled the feathers of the higher ups […]

Drake and LeBron James Team for All Star Celebrity Experience
(AllHipHop News) The worlds of Hip-Hop and basketball will once again intersect during this years NBA All-Star weekend, as Young Money rap star Drake and the Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James host the All Star Celebrity Experience. The event will take place February 12 at the AMPM Lounge in Dallas and various entertainment areas in […]

Swizz Beatz Associates Busted In Massive Phoenix Crime Ring
(AllHipHop News) The owners of a popular exotic auto dealership in Phoenix that was used by producer Swizz Beatz and other celebrities to purchase exotics cars, has been accused of massive fraud and using illicit money from Mexico to fund their businesses. Swizz Beatz, who is the godfather to Nazreth Derboghossian and Jodi Uptons […]

Nate Dogg In Therapy: ‘He can lift his head’
(AllHipHop News) Long beach singer Nate Dogg is recovering from a stroke and doing well in therapy, according to childhood friend and longtime collaborator, Warren G. Nate Dogg, born Nathaniel Hale has suffered two strokes since January of 2008. The strokes left the Grammy-nominated singer partially paralyzed and he was also using an […]

Celebs Raise $58 Mil For Haiti; Rich Countries Fail To Donate
(AllHipHop News) MTV Networks Hope For Haiti telethon on Saturday (January 23) raised a record breaking $58 million dollars in the effort to help the country recover from a 7.0 earthquake which has left at least 200,000 people dead. A number of actors, athletes, rappers and entertainers took part in the telethon, which was […]

Trina Seeks To Adopt Child From Haiti
(AllHipHop News) Miami rapper Trina seeks to get involved with the effort to aid the millions of people in Haiti who were impacted by a devastating 7.0 earthquake on January 12, that has killed at least 200,000 people. According to Trina, she is seeking to contribute more than money and/or other relief by adopting […]

Wyclef Hires New Accountants; Other Non-Profits Examined
(AllHipHop News) Rapper and activist Wyclef Jean has already denied any conscious wrongdoings involving his Yele Haiti charity, but he has gone one step further to clear his reputation, by hiring new accountants. Just hours before yesterdays Hope For Haiti telethon, Wyclef announced he has hired accounting firm RSM McGladrey to administer the millions […]

T-Pain Announces Dance Contest for World Tour
(AllHipHop News) In preparation for his new album Revolver, Grammy winner T-Pain is seeking 3 undiscovered dancers for an upcoming world tour. The contest, named Blood, Sweat, and Dance, officially launched on Thursday (January 21) at www.dancejam.com. Through the site, contestants can upload their best dance video to be reviewed by T-Pain himself. Each hopeful must dance […]

Rappers, Entertainers Unite For Hope for Haiti Now Telethon
(AllHipHop News) The spirit, faith and determination of the people of Haiti stood front and center Friday night as actors, musicians and Haitians united for the Hope for Haiti Now telethon. The event, which dominated primetime viewing on more than 25 networks, featured an all-star line up of performers, many of whom wore black […]

BREAKING NEWS: Rapper Apache Dies
(AllHipHop News) Flavor Unit emcee Apache, born Anthony Teaks, passed away today (January 22) after a protracted illness. As an original member of Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit, Apache first appeared on 45 King Presents The Flavor Unit and his best known single Gangsta B**ch peaked at #11 on Billboard’s Hot Rap Singles chart. Shakim […]

Swizz Beatz To Be Honored During Pre-Grammy Brunch
(AllHipHop News) Producer/songwriter Bryan-Michael Cox and SESAC will host a brunch during the Grammy Awards to honor producer Swizz Beatz. The sixth annual event was started by Cox to acknowledge singers, songwriters and producers whos accomplishments sometimes go unnoticed. According to Cox, the event also serves as a networking vehicle for members of […]

MTV Reps Deny Kanye West Was Banned From Telethon Tonight
(AllHipHop News) Organizers of an upcoming telethon produced by MTV to benefit Haiti have denied reports that rapper Kanye West not invited to the event. The Hope for Haiti telethon is slated to air tonight (January 22) on a number of television networks and will feature various stars campaigning to raise money for the Haiti. Guests […]

Ron Artest Talks Fitness, Rap Career
(AllHipHop News) The days of being a controversial bad boy are over for Ron Artest. The NBA all-star, who garnered negative attention after an on-court fight on November 19, 2004, is moving forward towards more positive endeavors while reflecting on his past mind state. When I got to the NBA, I always made […]

Rick Ross’ First Single From ‘Teflon Don’ Leaks
(AllHipHop News) Fans of Miami rapper Rick Ross were treated to a glimpse of his upcoming album Teflon Don tonight (January 21), as the debut single “Mafia Music II” was leaked to the Internet. The new track features Ross rhyming over and beat produced by The Olympiks and features Chrisette Michele. Teflon Don […]

NYOIL, Queen YoNasda, Head Up HipHop4Haiti National Fundraiser
(AllHipHop News) Queen YoNasda, granddaughter of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, has teamed with rapper NYOIL and a number of organizations to create Hip Hop 4 Haiti. HH4H is a nationwide fundraising event that will take place January 30th in 10 major cities across the United States. In New York, the HH4H […]

Kimora Returns For Third Season Of ‘Life in the Fab Lane’
The Style Network as ordered seven one-hour episodes of Kimora Lee Simmons’ TV show Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane. The third season of the show features Simmons as she raises her family, while simultaneously acting as CEO of Baby Phat, a company started with ex-husband/Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons. The premiere episode features […]