DJ Trackstar and Karmaloop Team Up For "Into The Wild Tour Mixtape" Featuring Killer Mike, El-P, Mr. MFN eXquire and Despot

(AllHipHop News) With their 22-city “Into the Wild Tour” officially kicking off today in Atlanta, Georgia, DJ Trackstar, and Karmaloop have teamed up to present a mixtape featuring content from the four tour members: Killer Mike, El-P, Mr. MFN eXquire, and Despot. The 17-track Into the Wild Tour Mixtape features cuts from Killer Mike’s recently-released album, R.A.P. […]

Stalley Lands High Profile Gig At Montreal International Jazz Fest

(AllHipHop News) Maybach Music Group rapper Stalley has landed a high-profile gig at the Montréal International Jazz Festival taking place in June and July. Stalley is among the select group of rappers who will hit the stage during the internationally renowned festival, now in its 33rd year. Veteran rapper Deltron 3030, Lyrics Born, Maestro Fresh […]

Barclays Names Jay-Z Director of Brooklyn Arena Firm; Grand Opening Set For Late September

(AllHipHop News) The NY Post is reporting that Jay-Z, who is already a minority investor in the Brooklyn Nets and their new home, the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, has been named director of the Barclays Arena firm. Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, who recently helped design and debut the new logo and line of apparel and […]

EXCLUSIVE: Bangladesh Titles Album "Flowers & Candy"; Speaks On Debut West Coast Collaboration

(AllHipHop News) With the recent release of his first single “100” featuring Pusha T, Jadakiss and 2 Chainz, Grammy Award-winning producer Bangladesh has announced the title of his debut album and details on some of the collaborations that fans can expect when Flowers & Candy is released. Bangladesh announced the Flowers & Candy title during a […]

Rev. Al Sharpton Set to Be Honored At 2012 BET Awards; Releases Statement Calling Rodney King A "Symbol Of Civil Rights"

(AllHipHop News) Reverend Al Sharpton will be honored with the Humanitarian Award during this year’s BET Awards, which is being hosted by Samuel L. Jackson and will air live from Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium on July 1. The longtime political activist will join a list of previous honorees that include Magic Johnson, John Legend, Quincy […]

AHH Stray News: Chief Keef Signs With Interscope Records; French Montana's Debut Pushed to Fall; Drake/Chris Brown Incident Has Club Shut Down

(AllHipHop News) After receiving widespread attention following the release of his “I Don’t Like” record, Chicago native Chief Keef has announced that he has inked a deal with Interscope Records. Keef told MTV during Power 107.9’s 17th Annual Birthday Bash in Atlanta over the weekend, “I’ve been talkin’ to a lot of labels, but I just noticed […]

MGK Banned from NYC's Highline Ballroom Performance

(AllHipHop News)  Cleveland, Ohio rapper known as Machine Gun Kelly announced today via his Twitter account @machinegunkelly and on G-Unit’s DJ Whoo Kid during his Shade 45 radio show, that the NYPD has banned him from performing at tomorrow’s show in New York City at the Highline Ballroom. While details are still being confirmed, MGK made it […]