(AllHipHop News) Former Ruff Ryder rapper Drag-On recently inked a deal with Universal to release his upcoming album. It’s been three years since Drag-On’s last album, Hood Environment.   Now he’s ready to step back into the industry and put himself and his team back on the map.   “I got the album dropping real […]

(AllHipHop News) A judge has sentenced popular rapper Soulja Boy to a year of probation over an October 2009 incident in Henry County, Georgia.   The rapper was among a group of about 40 people who were shooting a video in an abandon house.   When police officers arrived to investigate complaints in the area, […]

(AllHipHop News) The National Museum of Hip-Hop (NMoH) has announced their 2010 Hall of Hip-Hop Awards, which annually inducts legends and icons into the organization’s Hall of Fame.   This year’s event will be televised, and seeks to recognize icons in all of the universally recognized elements of Hip-Hop culture: emceeing, DJing, graffiti art, and […]

(AllHipHop News) Young Jeezy will officially release his new mixtape Trap Or Die II, with DJ Drama this weekend in Miami. The pair patched up their strained relationship in surprise interview on DJ Drama’s Gangsta Grillz Radio show in December of 2009. Gucci Mane also called in and squashed his beef with Jeezy during the […]

(AllHipHop News) Rap star Eve is part of a U.S. Senate investigation into the illicit laundering of millions of foreign dollars by her former boyfriend, Teodorin Nguema Obiang.   Obiang is the son of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of oil rich Equatorial Guinea, a small West African country.   Investigators claim Obiang laundered hundreds […]

(AllHipHop News) Eminem has responded to rumors sparked by a tabloid report that stated he had reunited and fathered a new child with his ex-wife, Kim Mathers.   Star Magazine claimed that Eminem and Kim Mathers had reunited for a third time and were expecting a child.   “Contrary to false rumors spread by unreliable […]

(AllHipHop News) A new track by Brooklyn rapper Foxy Brown hit the Internet today (February 4).   The song, titled “Let Em Know” is the latest release from Foxy Brown and features M.O.P. group member Lil Fame and rapper BAM.    The 4 minute and five second track, which was produced by Easy Mo Bee, […]

(AllHipHop News) Jay-Z filed a lawsuit in Federal Court in New York claiming that Highland Capital Management is attempting to bleed him over a hotel that was never opened.   Jay-Z is suing Highland and NexBank, claiming the companies deliberately dragged on renegotiations of a $52 million loan, which cost the mogul $20,000 per day. […]

(AllHipHop News) General Steele of Smif N Wessun will celebrate Black History Month with a new album filled with political commentary on the state of America and the world.   The rapper will release the second installment of his Amerikkka’s Nightmare series with the 12-track album Children of War   The album features guest appearances by […]

(AllHipHop News) The independently produced film Twelve which stars 50 Cent in a leading role, was recently bought at The Sundance Film Festival by the film unit of Hannover House, a independent publisher and media company.   The film, which is directed by Joel Schumacher and based on the novel of the same name, sold […]

Rapper/activist/reality show star Fonzworth Bentley has teamed with Jet Magazine for a column with the upcoming relaunch of JET Magazine.   Today (February 3), JET revealed a brand new strategy and unveiled a new logo, new sections and a new layout for the magazine, which will feature Trey Songz on the cover of the relaunch. […]

(AllHipHop News) Independent filmmaker Curtis Scoon has revealed details behind an upcoming documentary on the earthquake in Haiti, which devastated the tiny island nation last month and left over 200,000 people dead.   Scoon, who is noted for directing episodes of BET’s American Gangster (Fat Cat, Shower Posse), utilized native filmmakers on the ground, who […]

(AllHipHop News) Atlanta artist Shawty Lo and his foundation L.O.L.O (Loving Our Little Ones) will again be participating in the American Diabetes Association’s Step Out and Walk campaign this year.   This is the second year that Shawty Lo has participated in the event, which is one of the American Diabetes Association’s biggest fundraisers.   […]

(AllHipHop News) The man who Los Angeles authorities believe is responsible for the death of Michael Jackson is expected to surrender to them this week, according to CNN.com.   Although prosecutors have not announced any charges, Miranda Sevcik, a spokeswoman for the legal team of Dr. Conrad Murray, says the physician has not been told […]

(AllHipHop News) Because of label politics and the current overall state of the music industry, Chamillionaire has decided to drop a new 18-track mixtape entitled Major Pain.   Despite a previous declaration not to make any further tapes, Chamillionaire realized that mixtapes serve to give him the creative freedom denied him in a structured, major […]

(AllHipHop News) Rap stars Pitbull and Common will compete in the NBA’s All-Star Celebrity Game, which will take place on February 12 at the Dallas Convention Center.   The two rappers will suit up to play in the celebrity basketball game, which will feature teams coached by Magic Johnson and Alonzo Mourning.   The Hip-Hop acts will […]

(AllHipHop News) Sean “Diddy” Combs’ previous relationship with Jennifer Lopez may soon come under lawyer scrutiny courtesy of a lawsuit from Lopez’s ex-husband Ojani Noa.   Noa is embroiled in a contentious court case with Lopez over his intention to release his own tape of the actress kissing a woman and engaging in lap dances. […]

(AllHipHop News) Last weekend Dallas, Texas producers Play-N-Skillz shot music videos with Inertia, the debut artist on their G4 Muzik label, which is distributed by the popular SRC/Universal imprint.   Inertia’s videos for “Body” featuring Slim of 112 and “Betty Crocker” featuring Tum Tum, were shot in Dallas and included several notable cameos.   On […]

(AllHipHop News) Former Roc-A-Fella rap star Memphis Bleek has officially stepped out on his own with the release of “Still Ill,” the first single from his upcoming album.   The track was produced by Canei Finch, who has worked with artists, most notably T.I. (“Live Your Life”) and Maino (“All The Above”).   “Still Ill,” […]

(AllHipHop News) Damon Dash will officially jump into the art world this week, when he opens his Dash Gallery, which is located in the Tribeca section of Manhattan. The art gallery is housed inside of Dame Dash’s DD172 building and is slated to open to the public on February 19. The opening night of Dash […]