By Alexis Jeffries The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, headed by Russell Simmons and Dr. Benjamin Chavis, issued a statement today (Apr. 23) calling for the recording industry’s removal of the words “b**ch,” “ho” and “n***er” in all of its future recordings. The statement contains recommendations after Simmons hosted a closed door meeting with various record […]

DJ Drama may be one of the hottest mixtape DJ’s in the game, but underground and mainstream rap fans may soon know Drama by a different name when his new album arrives in stores this summer.According to Drama, he will have to assume a different name when he releases his major label debut, Gangsta Grillz: […]

The Rev. Al Sharpton announced the next steps in his battle against rap music and will take his fight into various corporations’ boardrooms, by buying stock in companies that promote the music. Sharpton and his National Action Network are planning on purchasing stock in various companies, including Time Warner and Universal Music Group, and will […]

Legendary Wu-Tang MC Ghostface Killah will join the likes of Big Daddy Kane, Lupe Fiasco, and Rhymefest when he headlines the third annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival on June 23. "Ghost is simply in his own category. His track record of hits is over 10 years long," said festival chair, Wes Jackson in a statement. “He […]

(AllHipHop News) Sources have revealed to AllHipHop.com that Ronald “Tinard” Washington, the man accused of being one gun man/lookout in the murder of Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell, lived in a house owned by the DJ in the weeks prior to his slaying. According to sources, Washington lived in a Hollis, Queens home owned by […]

A pastor and father of a 14-year-old girl has defended his daughter, after she engaged in a raunchy dance with singer Akon.During a tour stop in Trinidad, Akon and the girl engaged in a dance that simulated aggressive sexual acts on stage in front of a rambunctious crowd. The act has sparked controversy as the […]

Afeni Shakur’s Amaru Entertainment and Universal Music Group have been hit with a lawsuit by R&B/Jazz singer Esther Williams, who claims Tupac Shakur and Ghostface Killah both separately used her music without permission.The lawsuit, which was filed in Washington D.C. Federal Court, seeks $10 million dollars in damages, claiming Shakur used her often-sampled single "Last […]

Bad business decisions as well as a decline in revenue have been cited as the reason for the demise of South Auckland, New Zealand Hip-Hop record label Dawn Raid, which left a mark on the international music scene. According to The New Zealand Herald, the company, whose artist roster included Aradhna, Savage, Adeaze and Deceptikonz, […]

Sources have revealed to AllHipHop.com that Ronald “Tinard” Washington, the man accused of being one gun man/lookout in the murder of Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell, lived in a house owned by the DJ in the weeks prior to his slaying. According to sources, Washington lived in a Hollis home owned by Jam Master Jay, […]

Those who may want to help police bring criminals to justice will run into a conflict with rapper Cam’ron. The Diplomats leader, who will be featured on this week’s edition of 60 Minutes, tells Anderson Cooper that helping the authorities would not only hurt sales of his music, but also violate his "code of ethics." […]

Gunfire interrupted a recent video shoot for G-Unit member Spider Loc’s single "Blutiful" in Compton, CA.The video, which was directed by LaMarck Films, shows what starts off to be an otherwise normal shoot, with a director instructing the men to "get into it and give a lot of energy.."Over 50 people were on the set […]

The Beatnuts founder Psycho Les and original member Al Tariq (Fashion) have reunited and teamed with Problemz of Missin Linx to form a new group, Big City. The group is planning to release their debut album The City Never Sleeps on June 5. The 13-track-album features all new material produced entirely by The Beatnuts. Al […]

On Apr. 16, Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia became the location for what has become the deadliest shooting spree in U.S. History. Cho Seung-Hui , a 23-year-old English major armed with a 9-millimeter handgun and 22-caliber handgun, shot two students at West Ambler Johnston Hall, a dormitory on Virginia Tech’s Campus. A little over two […]

Detroit Pistons star Chauncey Billups will add a little bit of Hip-Hop to this year’s Children’s Center celebrity golf classic with the Piper Billups Hip-Hop “tee” party. The event, which will feature food, dancers, music, fashion, jewelry vendors and contests — is the newest addition to the golf classic, which takes place July 30 at […]

(AllHipHop News) Prosecutors recently named Ronald “Tinard” Washington as one of two gunmen who burst into Jam Master Jay’s Hollis, Queens studio and served as a lookout while another gunman shot and killed the DJ. As part of the investigation, prosecutors claim Washington was one of three men involved in a fatal car crash involving Live Squad member and rapper […]

The Queens, NY home of Tony Yayo’s mother was riddled with bullets last night (Apr. 18), sources told AllHipHop.com. While details are still being revealed, sources said the house was shot up last night around midnight. No shots were heard outside, indicating that silencers may have been used in the shooting.Yayo, born Marvin Bernard, is […]

The Rev. Al Sharpton has cancelled plans to honor Island Def Jam CEO Antonio "L.A." Reid, as Hip-Hop music continues to bear the backlash for racist comments made by radio jock, Don Imus. Sharpton was to honor Reid with the James Brown Memorial Cultural Impact Award during the National Action Network’s annual four-day convention, which […]

Kenneth "Buckwild" Francis, the former co-host of the cancelled Playboy TV series Buckwild, has been sentenced to prison for his role in an ectasy drug smuggling ring. US District Judge Manuel Real sentenced the 38-year-old personality to more than 11 years in federal prison on Monday (April 16). Francis, who pleaded guilty last year to […]