AllHipHop.com has verified the passing of acclaimed painter and football player Ernie Barnes, who died last Monday (April 27) after an undisclosed illness. Although a sports star in high school, segregation laws prevented Barnes from admission at Duke and the University of North Carolina. Instead, Barnes enrolled at North Carolina Central University on a football […]

The man responsible for a 2006 car wreck involving late Texas rapper Pimp C has been sentenced to a 70-year prison sentence.   The Beaumont Enterprise reports that Shawn Donnell Jones was sentenced last week for his role in the incident.   According to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office, Jones fired a round from […]

In the wake of the sensationalism behind the drug conspiracy indictment of former Clipse manager Anthony “Geezy” Gonzalez, Malice has released the revealing video blog detailing his real life away from Hip-Hop music.   With nearly all of their music revolving around the illegal and community destroying practice of drug dealing, Malice admitted his participation […]

Kid Cudi recently announced the artists that are set to make guest appearances on his upcoming album.   The rapper’s debut, titled Man on The Moon: The Guardians is set to be released in August on Kanye West’s G.O.O.D Music record label.   According to Kid Cudi, the album will feature guest appearances from G.O.O.D […]

After finally setting a release date for their long delayed debut project, Wake The Neighbors, KonLive/Interscope duo Rock City will drop the final installment of their Put the F**KIN Album Out campaign as a free album, their management team announced today (May 1).   On May 12, fans of the Hip-Hop/R&B/Reggae group will be able […]

A Brooklyn Supreme Court Judge has ruled to dismiss a lawsuit against rapper Foxy Brown, stemming from a 2007 assault to which she pleaded guilty nearly a year ago, the New York Post reported earlier this week.   According to the New York City tabloid, on Thursday (April 9), Justice Robert Miller dismissed the claim […]

Producer/rapper/singer T-Pain will play the character “Frylock” in the first ever live-action episode of Adult Swim’s Aqua Teen Hunger Force.   Aqua Teen Hunger Force airs during the Adult Swim block of programming on the Cartoon Network.   The animated series is centered around three fast-food menu items and their lives in an unnamed city […]

Grammy nominated rapper Queen Pen has partnered with the non-profit organization Children of Promise, NYC (CPNYC) to reunite children with their imprisoned parents.   The free trips will commence this Father’s Day. According to the CPNYC, the goal of the various field trips is to allow at-risk children the opportunity “to spend these important holidays […]

The marriage between Queensbridge, NY rapper Nas and R&B songbird Kelis is officially over.   Vibe magazine reports that divorce papers were filed around 3:45 p.m. today (April 30) by attorney Laura Wasser on behalf of Kelis.   A representative denied intitial reports that verbal abuse and infidelity were the reasons behind the filing.   “We […]

A Westchester County, New York Judge has ordered DMX to pay $240,000 in damages to the man who was the target of the rapper’s FBI impersonation incident in New York five years ago, The Journal News reports.   On Tuesday (April 27), a White Plains jury began hearing the case of 36-year-old Sergei Priporin, who […]

Detroit superstar Eminem has released a viral clip to accompany his Dr. Dre produced, serial killer-themed second single “3AM.”   The 30- second clip juxtaposes visceral images of a deranged Eminem running through a forest and escaping from a mental health facility.   Through the quick flashes, the viewer can determine that Eminem likely kills […]

Just as superstar rapper Rick Ross is celebrating the release of his new album Deeper Than Rap, the real Rick Ross will be celebrating his release from prison next week.   AllHipHop.com has confirmed that “Freeway” Ricky Ross, the drug king pin who was at the center of a CIA cocaine-dealing scandal, will officially be […]

A major concert featuring Atlanta rapper Young Jeezy was canceled by officials at The University of Delaware today (April 29) due to an outbreak of the highly contagious Swine Flu.   The concert by Young Jeezy and upcoming rapper Drake was scheduled for 8:00 PM tomorrow at UD’s Bob Carpenter Center.   UD President Patrick […]

LL Cool J has dismissed reports that his relationship with department store Sears has come to an end in a statement to AllHipHop.com.   “My partnership with Sears has been a great success and I look forward to our continued working relationship providing affordable clothing for American families,” LL Cool J said.   Earlier, rumors […]

Del the Funky Homosapien is doing his part to make sure his fans stay economically sound, with the free release of his 14th album, Funk Man: The Stimulus Package.   The veteran Oakland rapper’s album was released today (April 29) on Funnyman Entertainment, as an experimental distribution strategy.   Del secured sponsorship deals with Skull […]

KRS-One’s Temple of Hip-Hop has announced that this year’s Hip-Hop Appreciation Week will be held in Atlanta, Georgia.   For 2009, organizers are touting “cooperation” as the main theme for Hip-Hop culture adherents to utilize in fighting to “de-criminalize the images of Hip-Hop that are portrayed by the mainstream media.”   Since Hip-Hop has its […]

Cash Money Records rapper Lil Wayne is taking the offense with a new lawsuit against a producer who used a sample for a song without permission from the original artist.   According to the suit, which was filed last week, Lil Wayne’s lawyers claim Coconut Creek, Florida-based Rebel Rock Productions Inc. produced the rapper’ song […]

Fans of VH1’s Gotti’s Way have less than a week left until the popular reality show returns with its second season, the Viacom-owned network announced today.   Gotti’s Way 2, which debuts Monday night (May 4) at 10:30pm ET/PT, continues to follow music mogul Irv Gotti as he navigates the challenges in his personal and […]

Representatives for Hot 97 have denied popular DJ Funkmaster Flex’s claims that he would no longer be playing records released by Interscope Records, home to superstar rappers like Eminem, 50 Cent and Dr. Dre.   On his April 21 show, Funkmaster Flex blasted executive Nino Cuccinello at Interscope Records/A&M/Geffen, which also has artists like Soulja […]

Former Clipse manager and nightclub owner Anthony “Geezy” Gonzalez has been charged in U.S. District Court with running a $10 million a year drug ring.   According to federal documents, Gonzalez’s 6 year drug empire has allegedly moved 100 pounds of cocaine and over a ton of marijuana through Hampton Roads, Virginia since 2003.   […]