Hip-Hop star Rick Ross has hit back at recent reports surrounding his previous employment with the Florida Department of Corrections. During an interview on Friday (July 25), Ross addressed the latest developments as “rumors” and maintained that he is a victim of a massive smear campaign. Speaking to Phoenix, Arizona Hip-Hop station Power […]
Less than a week after being hit with a new lawsuit from New York-based publisher Simon and Schuster, an attorney for rap diva Foxy Brown is speaking out on her client’s latest legal situation. The suit, which was filed Thursday (July 24) in New York State Supreme Court, stems from a book deal made […]
Underground MC Aesop Rock has become the third in a select group of avant-garde visual artists to create a special edition adidas classic for lifestyle brand Upper Playground. The new Aesop Rock adidas Originals sneaker, a customized take on the Stan Smith shoe, will be made available at 8pm PST on Thursday (July31) online. […]
Last week a video surfaced showing rapper Noreaga being interviewed by the Penny Show on B#######.com, a popular adult entertainment site. Immediately rumors began to spread of Nore possibly engaging in sexual acts on the adult section of the video. Seeking to put an end to the speculation, Nore reached out to AllHipHop.com […]
West Coast veteran C-Bo is gearing up to release two new projects in August, one with an unexpected rhyme partner. C-Bo’s West Coast Mafia Records will release a new collaborative effort which finds the Sacramento rapper spitting alongside actor Omar Gooding, younger brother of Oscar Award winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr. Trading War […]
Saint Louis rap star Nelly has been named the first ever spokesmodel for Sean John Underwear, it was announced today (July 28). Nelly will be featured in the Fall campaign promoting Sean John’s collection of underwear and loungewear. The campaign, which was shot by Randee St. Nicholas, showcases Nelly in a modern home […]
After weeks of speculation, Trick Daddy has responded to the insinuations that he is responsible for the leaked photos depicting fellow Miami rapper Rick Ross as a correctional officer. Prompted by accusations made earlier this week, the “Mayor of Miami” decried the release of the photos and his association to the incident as an […]
Rapper Trina and NBA player Kenyon Martin were involved in a car accident late last night (July 25) in Belize. Trina and Martin were in the country for a Hip-Hop peace rally and charity basketball game. According to reports, the accident occured shortly after they arrived at Belize’s airport. The pair were traveling with a police motorcade in […]
Hip-Hop Show Vol. 4
Hip Hop Grows Up Inc, a non-profit centered on guiding youth emotional development, has announced a partnership with the mothers of Daz Dillinger and Keyshia Cole. Both mothers, Dr. Allean Varnado and Dr.. Yvonne Cole, are evangelists who minister to youth around the country. The non-profit states one of its main goals is […]
Incarcerated former drug kingpin “Freeway” Ricky Ross has decided to break his silence on the recent revelations into the past of the rapper that bears his name, Miami artist Rick Ross. Since the rapper’s debut, many have wondered of a possible connection, since the artist not only bears the name of the former kingpin, […]
Building on his already lucrative portfolio of reality show brands, mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has announced the launch of his new VH1 show, I Want to Work for Diddy. The first hour long episode is set to premier August 4 at 9:00 pm and will follow 13 aspiring assistants as they struggle through a […]
Pundit Bill O’Reilly has responded to Nas’ protest at Fox headquarters yesterday, calling the demonstration nothing more than a publicity stunt. On his show, O’Reilly again took aim at the Queensbridge poet’s lyrics. “As you may have heard, that guy [Nas] is accusing Fox News of being a racist organization. This from a […]
Lil Wayne has been named as the defendant in a new copyright infringement and unfair competition suit filed a Manhattan court on Thursday (July 24). The owners of portions of the Rolling Stones’ catalogue are seeking unspecified damages for what they say is the rapper’s unauthorized use of the song “Play With Fires,” by […]
2 Live Crew founder Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell married Kristin Thompson Saturday (July 19) at Saint Luke Community Methodist Church in Dallas, Texas. According to People, the event, which was attended by 300 guests, was followed by a reception at the Opus Grand Ballroom at Hotel Palomar. Rap icon Doug E. Fresh did […]
Bay area rapper and producer PSD Tha Drivah, a protégé of the late Mac Dre, remains in custody at the Sacramento County Main Jail, facing charges of possession with intent to distribute ecstasy, following an arrest at Sacramento International Airport earlier this month, AllHipHop.com has confirmed. The 34-year-old rapper, born Steven Davison, stands accused […]
Rapper DMX appeared in a Phoenix courtroom yesterday (July 24) to plead not guilty to felony charges of theft and identity theft. The charges stem from allegations that the 37-year-old entertainer (born Earl Simmons) gave the name “Troy Jones” and an incorrect Social Security number to a Scottsdale hospital in April. According to […]
Former rivals Lil Kim and Foxy Brown may be united in court over a new lawsuit filed by book publisher Simon & Schuster. Simon & Schuster filed two separate lawsuits in Manhattan Supreme Court yesterday (July 25), accusing both rappers of failing to deliver books for the company. The lawsuit claims Lil Kim […]
Days after a leaked version of his song “My Life” surfaced on the Internet, The Game is setting the record straight over speculation on whether or not he dissed fellow rapper Eminem and Proof. “My Life” is one of the song’s featured on the Compton, California rapper’s forthcoming album L.A.X. Since the song’s […]
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane is out on bail today after a traffic stop resulted in his arrest early Wednesday morning (Jul 23) just south of Atlanta.The Atlantic Records recording artist, born Radric Davis, was taken into custody by Henry County Police officers following a routine traffic stop. While details of the arrest were not available […]
