Memphis rap group 8Ball & MJG will release a new album titled Ten Toes Down via a new deal between T.I.’s Grand Hustle and E1 Music.   The group’s 12th official album will feature an all-star lineup of rap artists that includes Snoop Dogg, David Banner, Young Dro, Bun B. and Grand Hustle CEO, T.I. […]

(AllHipHop News) Internationally acclaimed DJ Irie and Miami Dolphins All-Pro Jason Taylor begin a new after-school initiative for children interested in the discipline of deejaying tomorrow (January 29).   “Irie’s DJ Spiniversity” will be held at the Miramar Youth Enrichment Center in Miramar, FL.   Its location is strategic, with the goal bridging the student’s […]

(AllHipHop News) Dogg Pounds fans will be treated to an album of all new material from group member Kurupt next month, when Down & Dirty hit’s the stores.   The album is being released by Death Row Records/ Wide Awake Entertainment, the company that bought the famed Gangsta rap label out of bankruptcy in January […]

(AllHipHop News) The worlds of Hip-Hop and Rock will collide during the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards, which take place this weekend in Los Angeles.   Singer/comedian Jamie Foxx and T-Pain will hit the stage with Hip-Hop pioneer Doug E. Fresh and legendary Guns-N-Roses guitarist, Slash.   Newcomer Drake will hit the stage with previous Grammy […]

(AllHipHop News) Funeral arrangements for a rapper of Apache have been released.   The Flavor Unit rapper will be laid to rest this Friday (January 29th) at Christian Pentecostal Church, in Irvington New Jersey.   Apache born Anthony Teaks, died on January 22nd, after a undisclosed illness.   A wake for the rapper will take […]

A new track by rapper DMX has been released to the Internet. The song, titled “Put Em Up,” is taken from a self-titled album that will hit stores on February 23, 2010. The latest release from DMX features guest appearances from Mobb Deep, JR Writer, Loon, AZ and others. A *tracklisting for the entire album […]

(AllHipHop News) Pimpin’ Ken has taken less than 48 hours to respond to a viral diss from rival and American Pimp co-star Payroll the Pimp (Lorence Hammond).   In the previous clip, Payroll derided Ken’s merits in the street and music industry, and continued taunting famous rapper Ice-T for his marriage to model Coco.   […]

(AllHipHop News) Lawyers for controversial reggae star Buju Banton claim that the government set the Jamaican artist up, by using a paid informant.   According to court documents filed on Tuesday (January 26), Banton’s high powered defense attorneys David Markus Marc and David Seitles claimed that the government entrapped the singer, because the informant pressured […]

(AllHipHop News) Philadelphia rapper Cassidy has revealed plans to release his first album since 2007’s release B.A.R.S. (The Barry Adrian Reese Story).   The new album is titled C.A.S.H., which stands for “Cass Always Stays Hard” or “Cass Always a Straight Hustler.”   Cassidy told MTV.com’s Mixtape Daily that the first single will feature a […]

(AllHipHop News) Former Aftermath artist Bishop Lamont has revealed plans for his upcoming label Diocese Records, in addition to his future plans.   Bishop Lamont’s frustration with the constant delays of his own album, while he was signed to Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Records.   Additionally, he grew tired of seeing other West Coast artists like […]

(AllHipHop News) A copyright lawsuit against The Black Eyed Peas was filed in a Chicago court yesterday (January 26) by a group of Chicago songwriters, who claim the chart topping group stole the song “Boom Boom Pow.”   The lawsuit was filed yesterday (January 26) in United States District Court of Chicago by plaintiffs Ebony […]

(AllHipHop News) Underground rapper Blitz the Ambassador will be among a trio of artists taking their notoriety to the next level, as part of the Beyond Race Magazine’s (BRM) Emerging Artist Showcase.   The event, which takes place Thursday (Jan. 28) at Blvd. in New York City, is the first in a monthly concert series […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Crooked I will wear two hats as a rapper and now a CEO, with the launch of Nothing But Music Entertainment Group, a joint venture with Kim “Coniyac” P (Doggy’s Angles) and business manager Shawndel “Jazzy D.” Rosa.   The music production/artist development entertainment company will specialize in image consultation, marketing, management […]

(AllHipHop News) Former Shady Records artist Bobby Creekwater is starting off the New Year with a new track, titled “Exhibit B.C. (Squared).” According to Bobby Creekwater, he has been maintaining a low profile while he continues to develop his career after being signed to Eminem’s record label. “First and foremost, I would like to say […]

(AllHipHop News) Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey, mother of the late J Dilla (James Yancey), has verified the re-establishment of the non-profit J Dilla Foundation, new legal management for her son’s estate, and several album projects for 2010.   The organization had become defunct due to legal entanglement over the state laws for Dilla’s estate, and […]

(AllHipHop News) An upcoming rapper has lashed out at Tony Yayo, claiming the G-Unit rapper and his producers stole a track of his and used it on Yayo’s mixtape 2009 mixtape, Swine Flu.   Upcoming 17-year-old rapper Muller St-Cyer of Brooklyn, claims his producers gave Yayo the track without his knowledge.   Yayo then allegedly […]

(AllHipHop News) Young Stack, younger brother of slain rapper Stack Bundles has revealed that he will be dropping a mixtape and launching a career as a Hip-Hop artist.   During an interview from Stuck Bundles’ gravesite, Yung Stack revealed he will drop an official mixtape this February, with the help of his group, Riot Gang. […]

(AllHipHop News) North Carolina rap duo Little Brother have announced a release date for their fourth and final album, Leftback.   According to group members Phonte and Rapper Big Pooh, the release will be a traditional full-length album, as opposed to their original plan to make it an EP, to satisfy their longtime fans.   […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Jacki-O and author/poet/activist Tray Chaney have been selected as Ambassadors for Community Options Inc., a national non-profit that assists people with disabilities.   The pair will be featured in Community Options’ national advertising and promotional campaign to raise awareness about the non-profit’s services, which include developing community-based homes and providing employment support […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper T.I. could be back in front of a judge, but instead of criminal charges, the rapper is being sued for copyright infringement by an upcoming rapper.   At issue is T.I.’s Grammy Award winning song “What You Know,” which Nathan Filby aka Motoe Blizzid, claims T.I. stole.   Filby, who is being […]