A New York judge has thrown dismissed a federal lawsuit against Clear Channel filed by popular shock jock Troi “Star” Torain.   Star, who was host of the “Star and Bucwild Show” on Power 105.1, was fired after he made lewd comments over the air about DJ Envy’s wife and four-year-old daughter.   In May […]

A ban on Muslims planning to attend an upcoming show by the Black Eyed Peas in Malaysia has been lifted organizers have confirmed.   The concert sparked controversy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where Islamic law forbids the consumption of alcohol and concerts promoted by liquor companies.   Beer maker Guinness is one of the sponsors […]

Hip-Hop star-turned Hollywood-producer Ice Cube has teamed with ESPN to created a documentary about The Los Angeles Raiders titled Straight Outta L.A.   The documentary will explore the origins of the Raiders from their time as an Oakland-based team, until 1982, when owner Al Davis won a court decision allowing the team to move to […]

Jay-Z has designed a shirt in homage of legendary African-American tennis star Arthur Ashe. A customized Rocawear Arthur Ashe shirt will be sold during this year’s U.S. Open in New York. The customized shirt marks the 40th anniversary of the National Junior Tennis and Learning Network, a tennis organization Ashe co-founded. “I am thrilled that someone […]

Rapper Snoop Dogg will shed his famous name on an upcoming album titled Bacc To Tha Chuuch Vol. 1.   As “Niggarachi,” Snoop has produced the new compilation as a continuation of his long running Welcome 2 Tha Chuuch mixtape series.   The new installment is the follow-up to Snoop’s 2007 official release Welcome 2 […]

TLC group member Chilli is the latest celebrity to land a reality show seeking to find true love.   Chilli, along with VH1, Doron Ofir Casting and FremantleMedia North America seek eligible bachelors to appear on the show in an attempt to win the R&B singer’s heart.   Casting agents are seeking eligible males between […]

This month, rapper Noreaga will take his quest to become healthy one step further, as part of his own “100 Miles & Running” challenge.   The Queens emcee has laid out an ambitious workout regimen that will require him to run 100 miles over the full month of September.   His efforts will be chronicled […]

Hip-Hop group Cypress Hill has announced a partnership with Guerilla Union to re-launch the annual Cypress Hill Smokeout.   The two-day festival and “cannabis expo,” which launched in 1998, will return after a six-year hiatus this October, at the San Manuel Amphitheatre and festival grounds in San Bernardino, California.   Headliners on the Cypress Hill […]

AllHipHop.com Breeding Ground alumni Nicki Minaj has officially inked a deal with Lil Wayne’s Young Money imprint.   She joins the Young Money roster after releasing several critically acclaimed mixtapes, including her most recent, Beam Me Up Scotty.   The mixtape featured vocals by artists like Busta Rhymes, Gucci Mane, Lil Wayne and fellow Young […]

Police may nixed a proposed 50 Cent concert in his old Queens, New York neighborhood, but that didn’t stop the rapper from making an impromptu visit.   50 Cent made an appearance in Southside Jamaica, Queens on Sunday, (August 30), just one day after busing hundreds of children from the neighborhood to Six Flags, Great […]

Atlanta DJ/rapper DJ Unk was recently hospitalized with heart problems.   The rapper, famous for his single “Walk It Out” was rushed to the hospital on Saturday (August 29), after suffering a mild heart attack.   He was treated and released over the weekend.   On his Twitter page, he confirmed the heart attack and […]

A host of Hip-Hop superstars have helped a community in Alpine, New Jersey earn the title of “most expensive zip code” by Forbes magazine.   A new list published today by the popular magazine revealed that the Alpine zip code of 07620 is the priciest place to live in the United States, with the average […]

Although 50 Cent was unable to get clearance for his Family Day in Queen’s 40 Projects, the G Unit mogul achieved another goal in hosting a benefit concert on Saturday (August 29) for the schoolchildren of New York’s PS-30.   The show took place in front of the invite-only crowd at New Jersey’s Six Flags. […]

The life of Harlem rapper Lamont “Big L” Terry will be told via a new documentary titled Street Struck: The Big L Story.   Produced by Dangerzone Films, Street Struck takes a look at Big L’s rise, from his early involvement with groups like Children of Da Corn (featuring Mase, McGruff, Bloodshed and Cam’ron) to […]

Today (August 29), famed director Spike Lee is leading one of many worldwide birthday celebrations in honor of the late King of Pop Michael Jackson.   Lee, who worked with Jackson for the video “They Don’t Care About Us,” had originally scheduled his event for Brooklyn’s Fort Green Park. However, due to an estimated minimum of 10,000 […]

A planned community event featuring rapper 50 Cent was canceled in its entirety out of fears of violence the rap star’s manager has confirmed.   50 Cent had planned to perform and host the event tomorrow (August 30) at PS 40 in Jamaica, Queens but nixed the event.   According to 50 Cent’s manager and […]

Yesterday’s sudden passing of 36-year-old Philadelphia native Adam “DJ AM” Goldstein in his Soho apartment in New York City has sparked a national response on Twitter by various celebrities.   DJ AM was found dead in his apartment yesterday (August 28), from an apparent drug overdose.   According to reports, police found prescription drugs in […]

DJ Am, real name Adam Goldstein, was found dead in his New York City apartment today.   The popular disc jockey was discovered about 5:20 PM, according to TMZ.com   Goldstein’s friends reportedly became concerned when none of them had heard from him in several days. One went to check on him, but didn’t get […]

This Sunday (August 30), a historic Street Renaming Ceremony will take place honoring Hollis, New York Hip-Hop pioneers Run-DMC.   City Councilman Leroy Comrie recently enacted legislation to rename 205th Street and Hollis Avenue to RUN-D.M.C. J.M.J.   Comrie’s bill was passed unanimously in June and signed into law by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg. […]

Former Public Enemy hype-man Flavor Flav and filmmaker Deon Taylor have a new series called Nite Tales coming to television.   The show is executive produced by former NBA players Mitch Richmond and Bobby Jackson of the Sacramento Kings.   The show is said to be similar to The Twilight Zone and Tales From The […]