Upcoming producer David "Disco D" Shayman committed suicide today (Jan. 23) sources told AllHipHop.com. The producer, who hailed from Ann Arbor MI, came to prominence as a DJ on the Detroit/Ann Arbor Hip-Hop/club scene. Disco D was behind a number of Hip-Hop hits, including 50 Cent’s "The Ski Mask Way" Nina Sky’s "Turnin’ Me On" […]
Justine Simmons, wife of Hip-Hop pioneer Reverend Run, recently released God, Can You Hear Me?, a keepsake book inspired by her experiences raising their children. Simmons, who is co-star of MTV’s#### reality series Run’s House, wrote the 32-page book for children ages 5-10. She offers questions and answers that encourage children to establish their own […]
As technology continues to play an increasing role in the way that music is delivered to consumers, technology Voxonic Inc. and Rawkus Records have announced that they will release a single from rap artist, Naledge, using software which transforms voices into foreign languages. The single will be selected from Naledge’s forthcoming album Naledge is Power […]
Popular Los Angeles based gay rapper Deadlee has announced that he will headline what is being billed as the first ever organized regional tour of gay, lesbian and bisexual rap & Hip-Hop artists.Billed as the Homorevolution Tour 2007, the ten-city trek will feature a variety of popular gay and lesbian MC’s, including Johnny Dangerous, Delacruz, […]
Virginia-based rap duo The Clipse will take center stage at this year’s Seagram’s Live concert tour. The critically-acclaimed group is slated to appear Wednesday (Jan. 24) at the Seagram’s Live preview in New York’s Webster Hall, to perform songs from their latest album Hell Hath No Fury. The tour officially kicks off April 7 in […]
Although he is revered in Hip-Hop circles, Mele Mel is planning to make an impact of a different kind in the world of professional wrestling. The rapper, who was recently inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, will attempt to become the latest champion in Vince McMahon’s World Wrestling Entertainment. “I’m going to […]
Rapper Lil’ Wayne has been hit with a lawsuit by a Tampa Bay based promotions company, claiming the rapper missed a concert date and has refused to reschedule the performance. The Associated Press reports that the lawsuit was filed Friday (Jan. 19) in Miami-Dade County Circuit Court. According to the lawsuit, Lil’ Wayne, 24, signed […]
After a highly-acclaimed performance as Chris Gardner in The Pursuit of Happyness, Will Smith may play another real-life hero, Salome Thomas-El, in an upcoming Disney film.Smith is in negotiations to play Salome Thomas-El, a well known middle school principal and school board member in Philadelphia. Thomas-El chronicled his life in an autobiography called I Choose […]
Chicago rapper Common will officially launch his new Soji line of hats on Wednesday (Jan. 23) in New York. Common, along with invited guests Jamie Foxx, Alicia Keys, Jeremy Piven and others, will preview the high-end hats, which will be sold exclusively at La Coppola Storta stores, a trendy retailer with locations in Palermo, Roma, […]
Superstar rapper The Game has canceled a series of concert dates in Luanda, Africa, according to local promoters. The rapper was scheduled to land in the country today (Jan. 22) to perform at the Atlantico Cinema on Saturday (Jan. 27) and Sunday (Jan. 28), but the concerts have been postponed.According to promoters with the Angola […]
A lawsuit brought against Fox Television and XXL magazine by rapper Tyruss "Big Syke" Himes was dismissed by a Superior Court judge in Los Angeles on Thursday (Jan. 18). Big Syke filed the defamation lawsuit in July of 2006, claiming that Fox’s local television station KTTV wrongfully accused him being involved in the unsolved murder […]
Rapper Young Buck continues to expand his Ca$hville record label, having recently signed pioneering Sacramento, CA rapper, C-Bo. While terms of the deal are being finalized, C-Bo, real name Shawn Thomas, will be the first artist to release an album off the Ca$hville label, Young Buck revealed to AllHipHop.com.“C-Bo is about to f**k the game […]
Rap mogul Russell Simmons will share his views on hate and inequality as the guest speaker for Monday’s (Jan. 22) World Jewish Congress American Section meeting. The Hip-Hop pioneer, who plans to speak on “Unity: Fighting Our Fights Together,” will promote the need for people from all backgrounds and cultures to stand up for each […]
Asian American rapper Jin has released a diss record aimed at talk show host Rose O’Donnell, after O’Donnell host made what many felt were racist comments directed towards Asian Americans last month. During an episode of ABC’s The View, O’Donnell was describing how actor Danny DeVito’s drunken appearance on the show had garnered international headlines. […]
Ludacris, Christina Aguilera, Mary J. Blige, Justin Timberlake and Carrie Underwood have been added to the list of the 49th Annual Grammy Awards, organizers announced today (Jan. 18). Ludacris and company join previously announced performers that includes Gnarls Barkley, Beyonce, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Dixie Chicks and others. Presenters during the evening include […]
Rapper Snoop Dogg and Global Gaming League (GGL) announced the official launch the Hip-Hop Gaming League’s second season today (Jan. 18). The online gaming tournament features 32 of the biggest names in Hip-Hop and professional sports competing for bragging rights and the chance to win the league’s championship title. Snoop Dogg, who is the commissioner […]
Mobb Deep fans will get a double helping of music from one half of the veteran duo as Prodigy gears up for the release of two solo albums.The first release, titled Return of the Mac, will re-team the Queens lyricist with producer The Alchemist. The beatmaker, who recently worked with Eminem on The Re-Up Mixtape, […]
Riding high off the buzz of VH1’s#### show ego trip’s (White) Rapper Show, MC Serch is planning to release a new LP titled M.any Y.oung L.ives A.go: The 1994 Sessions. The release is a “lost” album featuring songs that were recorded in 1994 for Def Jam, but were never released commercially. The vintage collection of […]
Superstar R&B crooner Nathaniel "Nate Dogg" Hale is seeking a legal judgment preventing bankrupt Death Row Records founder Marion "Suge" Knight from discharging an alleged $10 million dollars in back royalties. In documents released by Court TV’s website TheSmokinggun.com, Nate Dogg, born Nathaniel Hale, claims that Knight was the owner and president of Death Row […]
AllHipHop.com has confirmed that both DJ Drama and DJ Don Cannon have been released from the Fulton County Jail, where they were held overnight on Tuesday (January 16) on racketeering charges. The two DJ’s were freed on a $100,000 signature bond this afternoon (January 17). They are set for a second appearance at the Fulton […]
