AHH Stray News: Snoop Dogg Surprises New Orleans Students
Snoop Dogg made an appearance at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary school yesterday (May 7), where he offered the young students positive encouragement and words of advice. The rapper appeared at the school with Rev. Toris Young and the Louisiana Ministerial Alliance of Churches For All People. Young is currently coordinating a program in New […]

Bizzy Bone; B-Real ‘Unite The Mic’
Bizzy Bone and B-Real of the veteran groups Bone Thugs N Harmony and Cypress Hill have joined forces for a special 17-city tour. Christened the Unite the Mic Tour, the dates will cover select markets across the West and Midwest. While both artists are well known due to their popular groups, Bizzy Bone […]

T.I. Kicks Alfamega Out Of Grand Hustle
T.I. has decided to kick rapper AlfaMega out of his rap crew after the news that Mega once served as an informant for the DEA in Atlanta. The rapper made the announcement on the radio HOT 107.9 in Atlanta late Thursday night. I am stunned and totally surprised by the news about Alpha Ced […]

New Book Explores Marketing Power of Hip-Hop Generation
The impact of Hip-Hop culture on buying public and how they live is the subject of a new book by former Nike/Jordan brand executive and SMU Cox Marketing adjunct lecturer Erin Patton. The book, titled Under the Influence: Tracing the Hip-Hop Generations Impact on Brands, Sports & Pop Culture, is regarded as a references […]

Jim Jones, Webstar Record ‘Perfect Song’; New Album
Harlem rappers Jim Jones and Webstar have announced a joint album through E1 (formerly Koch) that will hit stores this summer. The pair are already experiencing success with their debut single Dancing On Me, which features fellow Diplomat member Juelz Santana. The track is currently the most played song on New Yorks Hot […]

Jay Rock Cleared of Attempted Murder Charge
California emcee Jay Rock was recently exonerated as the lead suspect of a drive by shooting in his Watts neighborhood. Jay Rock, real name Johnnie McKenzie, was arrested on Wednesday April 29 as the primary suspect in the shooting. Footage of the arrest was disseminated throughout the internet last week. In the 3 minute clip, […]

Shawnna Battles Swine Flu and The Sexes
Shawnna has been revered for her aggressive style, but shes accepted a new battle: steering clear of the swine flu (also known as H1N1 virus). The rapper hasnt contracted the virus, but she said its forced her to make several changes, both personally and professionally. A recent tour date was cancelled because of […]

Maino Explains Onstage Emotional Display
Maino has offered a glipse into his mind state when he experienced an emotional overload on stage at a recent performance in New York. The rapper began weeping visibly while performing his hit record All Of The Above at the White House Night Club in Hampton Bays, Long Island on a Saturday in April. The […]

AHH Stray News: Soulja Boy Lands Third #1 Single
Atlanta rapper Soulja Boy Tellem has landed his third #1 nationwide single, as his track Turn My Swag On will top Billboards Urban Airplay chart next week. Just last month, Soulja Boys single Kiss Me Thru The Phone also hit #1 on Urban and Crossover radio. Both singles have sold a combined 2.5 million digital […]

Trick Daddy On Rick Ross: Im Gonna Start Beating My Kids A**
Trick Daddy has chastised Rick Ross as his child, stating that hes going to gonna start beating my kid’s ass.” The veteran rapper interviewed with on Angela Yee on Shade 45 satellite-radio and expressed discontent for the way Ross represented his health in the song Valley of Death from Ross Deeper than Rap CD. On […]

GA Governor Signs Speeding Law With Andre 3000 By His Side
Rapper Andre 3000 continued to make amends for his speeding violation yesterday (May 5), by making a high profile appearance with the Governor of Georgia, who signed a new Super Speeder law in the state. Andre 3000 Benjamin appeared with Governor Sonny Perdue yesterday at the Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta Scottish Rite campus. […]

Why Lil Wayne Didnt Diss 50 Cent, Baby Explains
Bryan Baby Williams has explained why his son Lil Wayne opted not to respond to the numerous taunts by rapper 50 Cent. We got money man, Baby said, in an online interview, which had no specific date. We on islands and jets f***ing hoes. We aint trippin off petty s**t. We got money. Aint ever […]

Rappers Consult Flick About 15-Year-Old Drug Kingpin
Bay Area rap stars Too $hort, E-40 and MC Hammer have been tapped to serve as consultants on the upcoming docu-drama film, Weight. Weight is based on the life story of one of Oaklands youngest drug kingpins, Darryl Lil D Reed, who took control of the local drug trade after the incarceration of Felix “The […]

Lil Kim Shocked By Dancing With The Stars Elimination
Lil Kim was voted off of the popular dance show Dancing With The Stars yesterday evening (May 5), just before reaching the semifinals with partner Derek Hough. Despite receiving high scores from the judges, Kim came into this weeks show with the second lowest score of 52 out of 60 points. Before being […]

Rapper Alfamega’s Drug Past Surfaces Online
Newly uncovered court documents are calling to question the authenticity of self-appointed Grand Hustle Muscle, rapper Alfamega. A 1997 court order signed by United States District Judge J. Owen Forrester indicates the Atlanta rappers 1995 prison sentence was shortened after he served as a Drug Enforcement Administration informant and testified as a government witness in […]

Jay-Z Concert Loses Nearly $1 Million
Jay-Zs superstar presence was not enough to make a recent Arizona Stadium concert a success, as event promoters confirmed the show posted a loss of $917,000. The Last Smash Platinum Bash was organized by the Associated Students of the University of Arizona (ASUA), who paid Jay-Z $750,000 to co-headline the event with pop star Kelly […]

50 Cent Cleared in Arson Case
50 Cent was cleared this week of foul pay in the May 2008 blaze that destroyed his $1.4 million Long Island mansion. The mogul confirmed the verdict on his social networking site thisis50.com, stating the New York police department and insurance investigators determined there was absolutely no proof or evidence that 50 caused the fire. […]

Eminem Planning Violent Game For iPhone
Rapper Eminem has revealed a gaming application that could find its way into the iTunes application store. The rapper announced the game on his Twitter page and posted a link to the game, which is also titled Relapse. Eminem has had a tense relationship with iTunes. The two have battled in court […]

Nelly Launches Apple Bottom Fragrance
Hip-Hop star Nelly is diversifying his business portfolio with a new fragrance and body care line through his brand, Apple Bottoms. Nelly has teamed with Romane Fragrances to distribute the scent, which is also named Apple Bottoms by Nelly. The rapper has also launched a line of body care products centered around the […]

Bumpy Johnson’s Wife Mayme Dead At 94
Mayme Hatcher Johnson, the widow of former Harlem underworld boss Bumpy Johnson, died on Friday (May 1). The outspoken Mayme Johnson, 94, died in her Philadelphia home of respiratory failure, according to reports. Mrs. Johnson was born in 1914 in North Carolina. In 1938, she moved to New York, where she eventually met […]