Royce da 59″ Unleashes New Music
Fans of Royce da 59 will get more than an earful of new music as the Detroit lyricist gears up to unleash a slew of material for eager listeners. Royces first release will be the digital only EP The Revival. The offering will include songs from the rappers upcoming album Street Hop as […]

Max B Speaks on Conviction and Appeal
Harlem rapper and now convicted murderer Max B has released an official statement regarding his guilty verdict. Yesterday (June 9) a jury found Max, real name Charly Wingate, guilty on 9 of 11 counts of felony murder and conspiracy charges in the death of David Taylor. The 29-year old was killed execution style […]

AHH Stray News: 50’s New Scent, Latifah, Russell Simmons, Kanye & Amber Done
50 Cent will be the latest celebrity jumping into the fragrance business, via a new partnership with Lighthouse Beauty. The rappers first scent is named Power by 50 Cent and will be sold exclusively via a partnership with department store chain Macys. Queen Latifah, Wyclef, Aretha Franklin and TLC will headline the Mandela Day […]

Lauryn Hill Cancels European Tour Dates, Health Cited
Lauryn Hill has canceled her involvement in a European tour for health reasons, according to a recent report. Organizers of the Stockholm Jazz Festival say the eccentric R&B/Hip-Hop star was experiencing unspecified health-related complications that would prevent her from staying on the bill and other dates. Spokesperson Liisa Tolonen told the Associated Press that Hills […]

Rick Ross, Triple C’s Endorse 1800 Tequila
Miami rap star Rick Ross is bringing his marketing potential to the forefront via a new partnership with Proximo Spirits, Inc. and 1800 Tequila. The rapper, along with his Triple Cs crew, will endorse 1800 Tequilas Select Silver, a new beverage described by the company as the first and only 100 proof clear tequila […]

Atlantic Records Asserts African-American History In New Campaign
Before the music industry united in 1979 to officially decree June as Black History Month, Atlantic Records had already been a champion of Jazz and R&B for thirty years. This year, the legendary label has tapped some of its current stars to celebrate the continuing legacy of African-American music in a new promotional campaign. […]

Mos Def Speaks On The Escstatic; New Wesley Snipes Flick
Three years since highlighting his musical self, Mos Def is more than ready to reestablish himself in the eyes of the rap community with the release of his forthcoming opus The Ecstatic. For the rapper/actor, the challenge lies in giving fans an album worth adding to their collection, as he admits that the quality, […]

Juicy J Says Crunk Isn’t Dead, Preps New Solo Album
As a member of the Memphis collective Three Six Mafia, Juicy J can take credit for being one of the originators of the Hip-Hop sub-genre known as Crunk music. But in 2009, Crunk has seen a steep decline from its previous early decade dominance. Unlike other veterans that bemoan the sudden trend and […]

Exclusive: Max B To Appeal Conviction, Lawyer Says
Rapper Max B has swiftly responded to a murder conviction with an appeal of all charges, his lawyer said. In a statement issued to AllHipHop.com, Gerald Saluti said, Max B would like to first thank all his family, friends and fans that have supported him throughout this trial. Please don’t give up on him at […]

Breaking News: Max B Found Guilty
Former Dipset member Max B. was found guilty of murder conspiracy and robbery charges today (June 9). Prosecutors accused Max B., born Charly Wingate, of coordinating the robbery of two men at a Holiday Inn located in Northern New Jersey. Max B.s ex-girlfriend Gina Conway testified that she and a stepbrother named Kelvin […]

CORRECTION: Ace Hood Planning “Classic” Album With DJ Khaled
As the first artist on DJ Khaleds fledgling We Da Best imprint, Broward County, Florida native Ace Hood has been in the recording studio hoping to release what he has labeled a classic album. A number of Floridas best rappers are banding together to support Ace Hood with guest appearances on his new album, […]

Jay-Z Planning Sept. 11 ‘Blueprint 3’ Show, Talks ‘D.O.A.’
Continuing a media blitz that started on Saturday night (June 6) with the release of his new single D.O.A. (Death of Autotune), Jay-Z appeared on New Yorks Hot 97 for a candid conversation with longtime host Angie Martinez. During the chat, Jay confirmed that his eleventh solo album, The Blueprint 3 will be released […]

Maino Dropping Autobiographical DVD ‘Unstoppable’
In preparation for the release of his June 30 debut album, Brooklyns Maino has announced an autobiographical documentary entitled Unstoppable presented by Best of the Block/Hustle Hard. Mainos film will center on the rappers transformation from convicted drug dealer to rising Hip-Hop star. In the mid 90s, Maino was sentenced to 10 years […]

Assault Charges Against DMX Dropped
As reported on Friday, assault charges against DMX have been dropped, paving the way for the rappers return to the genre of Hip-Hop. The rapper, born Earl Simmons, was charged with felony attempted aggravated assault, for an alleged altercation with a guard at the Tent City Jail, where he was incarcerated for 90 days […]

Rappers, Celebrities Appear At Hot 97 “Summer Jam”
Hot 97 held it’s annual Summer Jam event at Giants Stadium in New Jersey last night (June 8), drawing tens of thousands of concert goers. Mary J. Blige, Jadakiss, The Dream, Elephant Man, Juelz Santana and Jim Jones were all featured guests at the event, and gave crowd pleasing performances. A number of […]

DJ Jazzy Jeff Booted from Venue for Hip-Hop Selections
DJ Jazzy Jeff received a professional insult last Saturday (June 6) in Kansas City when a venue cut short his set for playing Hip-Hop music. The Power & Light District has been lightning rod of controversy in recent months due to accusations of racism from black constituents. Critics allege the entertainment district deliberately […]

Drake Plans New Lawsuit Over Unauthorized New Album
A recently released unauthorized album featuring Canadian rapper Drake will be the focus of a new lawsuit the entertainer plans to file. Drake is planning a lawsuit against Canadian Money Entertainment over the release, titled The Girls Love Drake. The unauthorized album, which was released May 28 by Canadian Money, includes songs from […]

Charges Against DMX To Be Dropped Monday
Embattled rapper DMXs legal troubles may be over for now, it seems. A source close to the rapper told AllHipHop.com exclusively that a Mariposa County, Arizona judge will dismiss the most recent charges brought against the rapper this week. Speaking under condition of anonymity, the source said that as a result of the […]

50 Cent Settles Mansion Lawsuit
Queens mogul 50 Cent has reached a settlement today (June 5) in his multi-million dollar lawsuit against an engineering company over incorrect mansion repair estimates. 50, real Curtis Jackson, enlisted BVH Integrated Services to conduct a thorough home inspection in 2003, prior to his purchase of former heavyweight champion Mike Tysons 48,000 square foot, […]

Lil Wayne Drops ‘Kobe Bryant’ Song
Hours before the LA Lakers would go on to claim victory over the Orlando Magic in game one of the 2009 NBA Finals, Lil Wayne made it very clear who he was rooting for. The Multi-platinum rapper and ESPN.com blogger released a new song on Wednesday night (June 3) simply titled Kobe Bryant. […]