(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 […]

(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 who’s accomplishments sometimes go unnoticed.   According to Cox, the event also serves as a networking vehicle for members of […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

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 […]

(AllHipHop News) Anthony “Scoe” Walker is set to utilize his near decade of experience as a Bad Boy producer and A&R to develop artists through the newly founded Temp Music Management.   With labels reticent to spending any money on new artist development, Walker’s company looks to assist new artists on industry protocols such as […]

(AllHipHop News) A group of Monks in Japan are using Hip-Hop music to attract new followers to the Buddhist religion.   The Buddhist monks refer to their style of teaching as Buddhism 2010 in an article on CNN.   The new style of monks have dropped traditional Buddhist chants and have incorporated rap and Hip-Hop […]

(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop star Lupe Fiasco could help determine who sits in the controversial vacant seat left by President Obama.   The rapper will perform at a fundraiser for Chicago Urban League Chief Cheryle Jackson, who is one of five democratic hopefuls running for the seat in the February 2 primary.   The seat was […]

(AllHipHop News) Sean “Diddy” Combs’ son Justin will be featured on an upcoming edition of MTV’s reality show “My Super Sweet 16.”   The show features the children of various moguls and celebrities celebrating their birthdays in lavish style.   Artists like Bow Wow, Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em, Meagan Goode, Allen Iverson, Fabolous, Chris Brown and […]

(AllHipHop News) Public Enemy group member/reality star Flavor Flav escaped serious injury last night (January 20), when he was involved in a two-car accident.   The self-proclaimed “World’s Greatest Hypeman” was in Las Vegas when the accident occurred.   While Flavor himself was not injured, the status of the other driver is not known.   […]

(AllHipHop News) Ja Rule could spend three years in prison due to a 2007 gun possession charge in Manhattan.   According to The New York Post, Ja Rule lost his bid to have the case tossed this morning (January 20) in Manhattan Supreme Court.   Ja Rule’s lawyer Stacey Richman argued that police had no […]

(AllHipHop News) Atlanta rapper T.I. is in the recording studio working on new material as he finishes a 366 sentence for a gun possession charge. Singer Trey Songz and producer Jim Jonsin confirmed they were in negotiations to collaborate with T.I., who is permitted to work in the recording studio during the work week. Trey […]

(AllHipHop News) Rap star Nelly will put down his microphone to be come an interviewer for ESPN the Magazine at the sixth annual NEXT event in Miami this February.   Nelly will interview various athletes and entertainers as the VIP red carpet interviewer at NEXT, which takes place at the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach, Florida […]

(AllHipHop News) Wyclef Jean’s efforts to help his native Haiti will get an added boost this week when the rapper/producer takes the stage for the Hope for Haiti Now global telethon.   Jean will be among an all-star line-up of performers for the two-hour televised event, which will take place Friday (January 22) in New […]

(AllHipHop News) Entrepreneurs and Cash Money CEOs Bryan “Baby” and Ronald “Slim” Williams are moving their skills to a new venture in Bronald Oil & Gas, an independent company centered on identifying and using gas and oil reserves.   Bronald Oil & Gas are using several locations to develop oil and gas outlets, such as […]

(AllHipHop News) Rising rapper Waka Flocka Flames was shot, several sources have told AllHipHop.com.   While details are sketchy, sources stated that the rapper was shot during a robbery in College Park, Georgia.   Sources stated he was shot in the arm, but the bullet went through his ribs. He is expected to make a recovery. […]

(AllHipHop News) Atlanta rapper Diamond confirmed she is working on a new mixtape entitled “B#### Muzik 3,” set to be released during the 2010 NBA All-Star Weekend this February in Dallas, Texas.   Additionally, her still untitled album due for release in the second quarter of 2010 is also coming together, with notable appearances from […]

(AllHipHop News) Today (January 19), the Washington, D.C.-based non-profit Hip-Hop Caucus has announced the launching of HipHopHelpHaiti.org, aimed at educating the Hip-Hop community on how to become involved in help the hurting nation.   The Hip-Hop Caucus officially kicks off their efforts this evening via a national conference call with Congressional Black Caucus Chair Barbara […]