Def Jam Recording artist Jadakiss issued a statement early Wednesday evening distancing himself from a recent raid of his Yonkers, New York apartment.   The home was searched by local law enforcement following the arrest of 25-year-old Alberto Lajara and 39-year-old Gabriel R. Henriquez, who presumably reside in the Van der Donck Street apartment, leased […]

Up-and-coming Chicago rapper Bump J faces a minimum of seven years in a federal prison after admitting his guilt in a 2007 local bank robbery earlier today (August 26).   In November 2008, the former Atlantic Records artist was arrested during a routine traffic stop in Carbondale, Illinois, about two hours east of St. Louis, […]

Eminem’s younger brother appeared in court today (August 26) to face sentencing for a DUI charge.   Nate Mathers, 23, was originally pulled over in April, after he failed to yield for an ambulance in Macomb Township.   A field sobriety test revealed the rapper’s blood alcohol level was at 0.16, more than twice the […]

The sequel to the Will Smith helmed blockbuster Hancock has started to take shape. According to reports, Columbia recently hired writers Adam Fierro and Glen Mazzara to write the plot for Hancock 2, although details about the sequel are being kept secret. Fierro and Mazzara are working with director Peter Berg and Will Smith himself […]

A new feature is being developed based on Soul Train, the legendary music/dance show created by Don Cornelius.   Porter/Geller Productions has been tapped to produce the flick along with Cornelius, who was also Soul Train’s longtime host.   The new flick will be set in Los Angeles in the 1980’s and center around a […]

Oakland veteran Yukmouth is preparing to hit his fans with a deluge of music for the remainder of 2009 and early 2010.   In an exclusive interview with AllHipHop.com, Yukmouth laid out his tentative schedule of new collaboration albums and projects.   “Right now we’re working on the new Thug Lordz, me and C-Bo, [then] […]

The assault case against Chris Brown entered a new phase as the R&B singer/actor was sentenced to five years’ probation and six months’ community labor Tuesday (August 25) for beating his former girlfriend, Rihanna.   Rihanna was not present for the hearing as Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg also ordered Brown to stay […]

An 18-year-old aspiring rapper recently won the opportunity to record his album for free as part of the D.A.R.E. America songwriting contest.   Brandon “B. Arch” Archer took part in a contest held by D.A.R.E., which was open to contestants interested in pursuing a career in the recording industry.   He submitted the winning essay […]

A man employed by 50 Cent’s G-Unit Records is accused of attacking a woman last Sunday (August 16), after she refused his requests for oral sex.   News broke last week that Dwayne McKenzie, 28, and Michelle Krzykowski, 21, were accused of assaulting a woman on 50 Cent’s sprawling mansion in Farmington, Connecticut.   The […]

Harlem rapper Juelz Santana was arrested this morning (August 25) after allegedly threatening to kill the mother of his child.   According to reports, the woman called 911 this morning during a domestic dispute at their Teaneck, New Jersey home.   Although the wife did not need medical attention, Juelz, born LaRon James, was officially arrested […]

New York DJ Kay Slay has announced plans to release a brand new album titled More Than Just A DJ.   The popular Hot 97 DJ has enlisted an all-star cast for More Than Just A DJ, which features cameos by Busta Rhymes, Bun B., Ghostface, Raekwon, 50 Cent, Jim Jones, Drake, Juelz Santana, Joell […]

Police in Baton Rogue have accused rapper Lil Boosie of offering a bribe to an officer who arrested him on marijuana and gun charges.   During a pre-trial hearing yesterday (August 24), State District Judge Chip Moore refused to suppress statements Boosie made, which could effect the outcome of his trial on the charges, which […]

Boxer Floyd Mayweather was cleared late last night (August 24) in a criminal investigation involving a shooting incident at a Las Vegas skating rink.   The altercation occurred at the Crystal Palace Skating, when two unidentified men became involved in a shouting match.   According to police, one of the men then fired seven shots, […]

Police have raided an apartment leased to rapper Jadakiss and seized 5 grams of heroin, 6.5 pounds of marijuana and $40,000 cash from the Yonkers New York residence, say published reports.   According to sources, Jadakiss was not at the home at the time of the raid and he is not wanted by police.   […]

“Brutal” pressure to deliver a guilty verdict for No Limit rapper Corey “C-Murder” Miller could possibly work in favor of the recently imprisoned entertainer.   Despite casting the deciding vote twice in Miller’s much publicized murder trial, Mary Jacob now admits that she was not entirely convinced the 38-year rapper was guilty of killing Steve […]

Jay-Z will play a benefit concert at Madison Square Garden on September 11, to help raise money for the New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund.   Fans who don’t make the actual show can watch the special live, as cable channel Fuse will air the concert “Fuse Presents: Jay-Z Live from […]

The “Thug Queen” associated with rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is suing the group for $22.5 million dollars, claiming that she was never paid royalties for his contributions to a 1998 album by the group.   Kamilha Greer filed the lawsuit against Mo Thug Records, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Ruthless Records in the Cuyahoga County Court in […]

With just two weeks left until the release of his highly anticipated Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Vol. 2, Raekwon debuts the album’s fist official video today (August 24).   IceH20 Entertainment has offered AllHipHop.com an exclusive first look at the clip for the posse cut “House of Flying Daggers,” featuring Inspectah Deck, Ghostface Killah, […]

Queens, New York rapper Ja Rule has been given permission to perform in Australia at an event next weekend, after a dispute with Australian immigration officials.   Australian officials announced their decision to allow the rapper to perform today (August 24).   Immigration officials came to the conclusion that Ja Rule is not a threat […]

Rapper Sadat X will headline the 12th Annual Hip-Hop Project this Sunday in New York. Sadat, a founding member of legendary rap group Brand Nubian, will be joined by special guests that include DJ Bobbito Garcia, DJ Beverly Bond, A-Alikes, Rebel Diaz, Blitz the Ambassador and Shadia Mansour. Black August was started by the Malcolm […]