Charles Patton, a partner and music producer for rapper Lupe Fiasco’s 1st and 15th record label, has been sentenced on drug charges. The mogul was sentenced to 44 years in prison in May, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. The verdict was handed down in a Cook County courtroom by Judge Dennis Porter, despite letters written […]

Def Squad member Keith Murray has announced a July 31 release date of his latest album, Rap-Murr-Phobia. Executive produced by Erick Sermon, Rap-Murr-Phobia, Murray’s fifth solo album will feature appearances by Tyrese, Method Man, Redman, and Junior. Murray’s clever album title, Rap-Murr-Phobia refers to a fear of what Sermon calls “real” Hip-Hop. The first single […]

Ruff Ryder co-CEO Darrin “Dee” Dean was hit with various drugs and weapons charges after police found over a kilo of cocaine in a customized SUV in New Jersey on Thursday (May 31). According to The Record, Palisades Interstate Parkway police stopped a customized Chevrolet van for having a broken taillight, as it traveled southbound […]

Rappers/actresses Eve and Queen Latifah will be featured on the first episode of Bridging The Gap, a new reality series coming to VH1 which pairs two established artists together with similar passions for music. The two rappers/actresses recently recorded an untitled song for the series, which is being produced by Eve’s manager Troy Carter and […]

Rapper Jason Fox has been signed to Jermaine Dupri’s Island Urban Music label based on the success of his hit song and dance “Aunt Jackie.” Fox, 21, created the old-school song and dance that has quickly become a street sensation. The Harlem native’s song “Aunt Jackie” has received over 150,000 plays on his Myspace page, […]

Hi-Five lead singer Tony Thompson was found dead yesterday (June 1) in his hometown of Waco, Texas. Sources told AllHipHop.com that Thompson’s body was found outside of an apartment complex around 10:00 pm. He allegedly died of drug overdose, but the cause of death has to be confirmed. Thompson and Hi-Five hit #1 with 1990’s […]

Boot Camp Clik member Sean Price has been added to the lineup of performers who will grace the stage at the 3rd Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival, organizers recently announced. Sean Price will perform selections from his critically acclaimed albums Monkey Barz (2006) and his most recent release, Jesus Price Superstar. Additionally, Sean Price is preparing […]

While serving a three-year jail sentence that ended in November, Diplomat Records President Freekey Zekey spent much of his time contemplating his music career and upon his release, he created Book Of Ezekiel, his solo debut album that will officially be released on July 24. Book Of Ezekiel will combine Freekey Zekey’s point of views […]

50 Cent’s involvement in the purchase of Glacéau is blockbuster news in the Hip-Hop community and while neither founders nor the rapper have yet to reveal the financial details, estimates about the rapper’s earnings from the deal continue to be a subject of debate. 50 Cent, born Curtis Jackson, invested in Glacéau in 2004 and […]

Young Jeezy’s CTE label scored its first success under a new co-venture with Def Jam, as Young Jeezy Presents USDA: Cold Summer has debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top R&B Hip-hop Albums Chart and the Billboard Top Rap Albums Chart this week. The album moved over 95,000 copies its first week in stores and […]

Production duo Midi Mafia’s Family Ties Entertainment imprint and SRC /Universal Motown recently signed an agreement in association with Hot City Music Group to produce new R&B artist Shire'(Sha-Ray). The singer is a former member of the R&B group Lovher, a short lived girl group formed by Dru Hill member Sisqo. The group’s best known […]

Is The Game about to step away from the rap game? The firey Compton rapper claims that his third album will be the last installment of his career as a rapper, in a recent taping for QD3’s Beef IV. The rapper didn’t expound on his exodus, but stated that he’s achieved what he sought to […]

Canadian rappers Kardinal Offishall, Belly, Addictiv and Jully Black have been confirmed as participants in the 2007 Rogers Stylus DJ Awards, which takes place in Toronto, Canada. Belly, Addictiv and Jr. Flo will perform during the awards ceremony, which honors Canada’s top DJ’s, rappers, musicians and record labels in 23 different categories Jr. Flo, who […]

Police seek to question Bronx, NY rapper Fat Joe as a witness to the fatal shooting of two people over the Memorial Day holiday weekend in Miami, a holiday hot spot. Miami Beach police arrested Jermaine “Wufgang” Chamberline who has confessed to the murders. Police believe that Fat Joe may have seen what happened, according […]

Master P and his son Romeo are planning to release Hip-Hop History, a father and son collaboration, which hits stores on the same day as 50 Cent’s upcoming album, Curtis. Rapping alongside son Romeo, Hip-Hop History will include appearances by Chamillionaire and Silkk The Shocker as well as production by Mike Diesel, Chip, and Hood […]

New Line Cinema is developing a new DVD movie called The Crib, which is being co-produced by Ice Cube’s production company, Cube Vision. While details of the The Crib were not revealed, the partnership with Ice Cube’s company is part of a flurry of activity from New Line in the urban DVD world. New Line […]

Rapper Nelly has inked a deal to distribute his Pimp Juice energy throughout the continent of Africa. The rapper entered into a partnership with Mojalife to distribute Vokal, Apple Bottom Jeans and the Pimp Juice brand. “We have already pre-produced 1.5 million cans for South Africa and we are looking at producing between 1 and […]

New York students will get have a little motivation to take the subway to and from school, thanks to a new collaboration between Best of Both Offices and Def Jam Records. The two companies united to launch the Subway Tour, a new effort designed to promote the Def Jam’s artists as well as offer a […]

Wu-Tang Clan affiliate Killah Priest is gearing up for a return to the rap scene with his new album The Offering.   The Good Hands Records release is the first full-length project from the lyricist after a four-year absence. To ensure it meets fans’ expectations, Killah Priest took his time with the album, traveling to […]

While music fans await the arrival of Common’s forthcoming album Finding Forever, they can experience another side of the rapper as he continues his pursuit of big screen stardom with two new film roles. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Common has landed a role opposite Morgan Freeman and Angelina Jolie in the Universal Pictures feature Wanted. […]