Los Angeles Hip-Hop group Styles of Beyond have announced their first major label album will hit stores in 2008.   MC’s Ryu and Takbir and producers DJ Cheapshot and Vin Skully will release Rocket Surgery in 2008.   The album will be released via Machine Shop Recordings, the label owned by Linkin Park front man, […]

Ryan Cameron and rapper T.I., members of the urban entertainment community came to the aid of the Hosea Williams Feed The Hungry and Homeless Foundation yesterday (November 20), to save the organization’s 38th annual Thanksgiving dinner.   Cameron and T.I. spearheaded a campaign that raised $166,000 in less than three hours during Cameron’s show yesterday. […]

Dr. Jan Adams, the plastic surgeon who operated on rapper Kanye West’s mother Dr. Donda West before she tragically died, walked off CNN’s “Larry King Live” last night during an interview.   According to Dr. Adams, West’s family asked him to not appear on the show and threatened to have him decertified by The Medical […]

In what may come as a shocking move to fans, R&B singer Ne-Yo has been dropped from R. Kelly’s highly publicized Double-Up Tour after just two performances, reportedly due to the lack of a signed contract, it was announced today (November 20). In a statement released by Ne-Yo’s camp, the singer stated, “I don’t understand […]

Producer Timbaland is expecting his first child and will also be married after proposing to his girlfriend, according to a rapper in his Mosely Music Group.A recent report by the New York Post stated that, “Timbaland is mixing business and pleasure – and is about to become a baby daddy.” Rapper D.O.E. refutes the bulk […]

Rapper Ice-T will share time on the small screen with a familiar face as his wife, Nicole “CoCo” Austin, guest stars on his hit NBC show Law and Order: Special Victims Unit (SVU).   In the episode, titled “Fight,” the swimsuit model will play the girlfriend of professional fighter Mike Kona (Forrest Griffin) who is […]

The Ludacris Foundation continued it’s Thanksgiving tradition, helping underprivileged families in the Atlanta area celebrate the holiday properly today (November 20).   This year, the foundation is sponsoring a turkey giveaway at the New Piney Grove Baptist Church in Decatur, GA, where an estimated 500 local families in need will receive Thanksgiving turkeys, along with the other necessary […]

Long Beach, California Hip-Hop star Snoop Dogg has announced that he will release his ninth solo album, Ego Trippin, in March.The first single, “Sensual Seduction,” features Snoop rapping and singing, utilizing the now popular “talk box” effect, which was originally popularized by Roger Troutman of Roger and Zapp.A video for “Sensual Seduction” is slated to […]

Ft. Myers, Fla.-based rapper Plies is continuing to ride his wave of success as he prepares to shoot the video for his latest single “Runnin Mama Crazy” this week.   Filming for the clip will begin today (Nov. 20) and run through Friday (Nov. 23) in Tampa, Fla.   “Runnin Mama Crazy” is the follow-up […]

Hip-Hop star Kanye West and Lil’ Wayne are honorees in GQ’s 12th Annual Men of the Year issue, which hits stands nationwide wide next week.   The magazine named West, former President Bill Clinton and James Bond star Daniel Craig Men of the Year for their exceptional achievements in 2007.   As a result, West, […]

A judge presiding over the wrongful death case of Christopher “The Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace may formally add Marion “Suge” Knight and corrupt cop Rafael Perez as defendants she indicated today (November 17).   According to the Los Angeles Daily News, U.S. District Judge Florence-Marie Cooper said she may issue a final order to add Knight […]

Rap star Romeo Miller and Compton High School senior Demar Derozan signed letters of intent to play basketball at USC next season on Friday (November 16).   Romeo, who is the son of Hip-Hop mogul Master P., is also a standout honor student, who played for Beverly Hills High School.   At 6 feet and […]

While fans of Nas were disappointed to find out that he had to cancel his tour of New Zealand and Australia, the rapper is in the process of booking new dates for 2008, AllHipHop.com has learned.   The rapper was slated to play in Auckland and Wellington in New Zealand, as well as gigs throughout […]

Atlanta rapper T.I. took home two American Music Award’s last night (November 18) at during a star-studded awards ceremony, which took place in Los Angeles.   T.I. took home awards for Favorite Male Artist of the Year and Favorite Album of the year for his critically acclaimed release, T.I, vs. T.I.P.   A representative accepted […]

The alleged co-founder and head of the Black Mafia Family (BMF) will plead guilty to charges of running a continuing criminal enterprise in federal court today (November 19).   Federal prosecutors accuse Big Meech, born Demetrius Flenory and his brother Terry “Southwest T) of running a massive, multistate cocaine ring, which distributed thousands of kilos […]

Hip-Hop star Kanye West broke down in tears in Paris last night (November 17) during his first performance since the death of his mother, Dr. Donda West.   Reports surfaced earlier this week that West needed several extra days to gather strength after hearing about the tragic, sudden loss of his mother, who died of […]

The story of legendary Hip-Hop collective The Juice Crew is coming to the big screen in a new movie titled The Vapors.   The Vapors will be directed by Furqaan Clover, who also recently shot Queen of Media, which tells the story of radio personality Wendy Williams.   Actress Keke Palmer (Akeelah and the Bee, […]

The ongoing writers strike in Hollywood has affected the career of rapper Xzibit, as the production of Oliver Stone’s movie Pinkville has been postponed.   Bruce Willis, Woody Harrelson and Channing Tatum were attached to Pinkville, which was written by Mikko Alanne.   The movie, which was set to be distributed by United Artists, is […]

Rapper M1 of dead prez will perform today (November 17) in Washington, D.C. as part of the Hip Hop Caucus’ “Stop Hate Crimes and Police Violence” youth national rally and concert.   M1 and Go-Go bands Backyard, ABM and TCB will perform from dusk-til-dawn at the Washington Monument, Sylvan Theater, while various speakers and victims […]

Former Flipmode Squad first lady Rah Digga has come forward to dispel rumors that the celebrated crew was reuniting.   Earlier this week, reports surfaced stating that Rampage, Rah Digga, Baby Sham and Spliff Star had reunited as the Famous Millionaire Squad (FMS) and that Busta Rhymes was ousted from the crew.   Rapper Rah […]