Grammy winning producer and rapper John Forte was released today (December 22) after serving seven years in prison on a drug smuggling conviction.   The rapper gained his freedom after singer Carly Simon, Utah Senator Orrin Hatch and others assisted in getting the rapper’s conviction commuted via a pardon from President George Bush.   Forte […]

The motivation behind bullying and school shootings is the focus of a new single from a Texas-based group mentored by Geto Boys member Willie D.   The trio, known as Huntzville, is taking the issue head on with its debut song “Backpack Fulla Guns” as members D-Boi, Lil’ Fly, and C-Lean approach things from the […]

In the last eight years, Busta Rhymes has seen his fair share of controversy. But not until this year was the drama tied directly to his music. It all started when Busta dropped the second single from his forthcoming album B.O.M.B., due out in March 2009. The Hip-Hop vet, often regarded as part of a […]

A group of Chicago rappers have come together to create the second modern take on the 1989 empowerment posse cut “Self-Destruction.”   The new version, released yesterday (Dec 19), features Syleena Johnson, Twista, Crucial Conflict, Phil G, Kenny Bogus, Straw, Pugs Atomz, and KRS-One, who’s Stop The Violence Movement inspired the original song.   “Self […]

1. The N***er Controversy N***er. An ugly word and a lightning rod, to be sure, especially in light of Barack’s historic run.  It came front and center when legendary rapper Nas decided to title his album just that-N***er.  Despite more than one precedent of media with that title, including civil rights activist Dick Gregory’s autobiography, […]

Multi-platinum artist DMX was extradited to Phoenix on Friday (December 19) to face charges of animal cruelty.   The Yonkers native was apprehended on December 9 in Miami at the home of producer Scott Storch.   DMX, real name Earl Simmons, was wanted by Phoenix police for failing to appear in court on December 5 […]

The holidays will be a lot more pleasant for hospitalized California youth, as rappers Crooked I and Glasses Malone take time out to participate in the eighth annual YouthScore Inc. Operation Secret Santa project.   The event will take place today (December 20) at St. Mary’s Hospital in Long Beach, California.   Malone and Crooked […]

Philadelphia rapper Rosco P. Coldchain has been arrested in connection with the murder of a local man, sources have confirmed with AllHipHop.com.   A source who wished to remain unidentified told AllHipHop.com that the rapper, notable for his affiliation with hit production team The Neptunes, is being questioned in connection with the incident.   While […]

Don’t look for Rev. Run or his family to abandon faithful viewers of their hit show Run’s House anytime soon.   The popular MTV reality series has been given a green light for a sixth season, the rap icon revealed to AllHipHop.com today (December 19).   “It reminds me of Lucille Ball or the Cosbys. […]

Grouch and Eligh, members of the Oakland underground collective Living Legends, have embarked on a Christmas-themed tour of the entire West Coast.   Dubbed “How the Grouch Stole Christmas Tour,” the 13-city tour spans Oregon, Washington, California, and Nevada.   Along with DJ Fresh, the duo will perform joint tracks as G&E and solo sets […]

A notorious character famous for threatening various figures in the entertainment industry now faces five years in prison for his antics, AllHipHop.com has learned.   According to the U.S. Attorney’s office, Anton Dunn, also known as Trashman,” pleaded guilty to a federal charge of transmitting threats in interstate commerce.   Dunn was infamous for posting […]

Brownsville vets M.O.P. have voluntary dismissed their copyright infringement lawsuit against WWE champion John Cena, stemming from the sampling of their 2000 smash hit “Ante Up.”   In a lawsuit filed on the group‘s behalf, M.O.P. alleged that World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) illegally obtained the rights to sample their signature track “Ante Up,” for Cena’s […]

The promoter of a Juelz Santana concert that turned violent has made good on his threats to seek justice in court and has filed a $250,000 lawsuit against the rapper.   Juelz Santana is being sued by an Allentown, Pennsylvania promoter named Lamont Williams, who owns Loud N Wild Entertainment.   Williams’ lawsuit, filed in […]

Joe Budden fans will soon see the release of their favorite rapper’s official sophomore album after years of set backs.   The project, titled Padded Room, is the follow up to Budden’s self-titled debut offering.   Powered by the hit single “Pump It Up,” the 2003 album went on to achieve gold status as well […]

In June 2009, Powerhouse Books is set to release the first ever biography of Luis “DJ Disco Wiz” Cedeno, Hip-Hop culture’s first Latino DJ.   Titled It’s Just Begun: The Epic Journey of DJ Disco Wiz, the book chronicles the DJ’s triumphs and falls that make up one of unique untold stories of Hip-Hop’s early […]

After fighting to be brought onto the project, producer Easy Mo Bee told AllHipHop.com that the offer to have him help score the upcoming Notorious B.I.G. biopic, Notorious, was unceremoniously withdrawn.   Mo Bee, who produced the lion’s share of Big’s 1995 debut Ready to Die, said that even a contract and payment in full […]

Mobb Deep member Havoc is gearing up to release The Hidden Files, his latest solo album and debut release for Koch Records.   According to representatives for Koch, the new album will be produced by Havoc himself and longtime collaborator The Alchemist.   While details about the album remain under wraps, fans of Mobb Deep […]

On Saturday December 27, Atlanta’s three biggest Hip-Hop artists; T.I., Ludacris, and Young Jeezy will deliver their first ever joint concert for Long Island’s Holiday Bash ’08.   The all-star show was the brainchild of Ludacris, who in a November interview with MTV expressed his desire to go on tour with other elite emcees from […]

VH1 Hip-Hop Honors’ 2008 host Tracy Morgan is set to produce and star in Freshman Roommates, a new comedy film for Paramount Pictures.   The plot was inspired by the various spam/scam emails sent by individuals claiming to be a Nigerian prince seeking help accessing a lucrative inheritance.   After a drunken young man responds […]

For brothers Ahmad and Kamal Givens, better known as “Real” and “Chance” respectively, their decision about what to do with their lives once their popular VH1 reality show comes to an end was far from difficult.   As the Real Chance of Love series finale approaches, the two have already returned to their first love: […]