Don’t look for Rev. Run or his family to abandon faithful viewers of their hit show Run’s House anytime soon.   The popular MTV reality series has been given a green light for a sixth season, the rap icon revealed to AllHipHop.com today (December 19).   “It reminds me of Lucille Ball or the Cosbys. […]

Grouch and Eligh, members of the Oakland underground collective Living Legends, have embarked on a Christmas-themed tour of the entire West Coast.   Dubbed “How the Grouch Stole Christmas Tour,” the 13-city tour spans Oregon, Washington, California, and Nevada.   Along with DJ Fresh, the duo will perform joint tracks as G&E and solo sets […]

A notorious character famous for threatening various figures in the entertainment industry now faces five years in prison for his antics, AllHipHop.com has learned.   According to the U.S. Attorney’s office, Anton Dunn, also known as Trashman,” pleaded guilty to a federal charge of transmitting threats in interstate commerce.   Dunn was infamous for posting […]

Brownsville vets M.O.P. have voluntary dismissed their copyright infringement lawsuit against WWE champion John Cena, stemming from the sampling of their 2000 smash hit “Ante Up.”   In a lawsuit filed on the group‘s behalf, M.O.P. alleged that World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) illegally obtained the rights to sample their signature track “Ante Up,” for Cena’s […]

The promoter of a Juelz Santana concert that turned violent has made good on his threats to seek justice in court and has filed a $250,000 lawsuit against the rapper.   Juelz Santana is being sued by an Allentown, Pennsylvania promoter named Lamont Williams, who owns Loud N Wild Entertainment.   Williams’ lawsuit, filed in […]

Joe Budden fans will soon see the release of their favorite rapper’s official sophomore album after years of set backs.   The project, titled Padded Room, is the follow up to Budden’s self-titled debut offering.   Powered by the hit single “Pump It Up,” the 2003 album went on to achieve gold status as well […]

In June 2009, Powerhouse Books is set to release the first ever biography of Luis “DJ Disco Wiz” Cedeno, Hip-Hop culture’s first Latino DJ.   Titled It’s Just Begun: The Epic Journey of DJ Disco Wiz, the book chronicles the DJ’s triumphs and falls that make up one of unique untold stories of Hip-Hop’s early […]

After fighting to be brought onto the project, producer Easy Mo Bee told AllHipHop.com that the offer to have him help score the upcoming Notorious B.I.G. biopic, Notorious, was unceremoniously withdrawn.   Mo Bee, who produced the lion’s share of Big’s 1995 debut Ready to Die, said that even a contract and payment in full […]

Mobb Deep member Havoc is gearing up to release The Hidden Files, his latest solo album and debut release for Koch Records.   According to representatives for Koch, the new album will be produced by Havoc himself and longtime collaborator The Alchemist.   While details about the album remain under wraps, fans of Mobb Deep […]

On Saturday December 27, Atlanta’s three biggest Hip-Hop artists; T.I., Ludacris, and Young Jeezy will deliver their first ever joint concert for Long Island’s Holiday Bash ’08.   The all-star show was the brainchild of Ludacris, who in a November interview with MTV expressed his desire to go on tour with other elite emcees from […]

VH1 Hip-Hop Honors’ 2008 host Tracy Morgan is set to produce and star in Freshman Roommates, a new comedy film for Paramount Pictures.   The plot was inspired by the various spam/scam emails sent by individuals claiming to be a Nigerian prince seeking help accessing a lucrative inheritance.   After a drunken young man responds […]

For brothers Ahmad and Kamal Givens, better known as “Real” and “Chance” respectively, their decision about what to do with their lives once their popular VH1 reality show comes to an end was far from difficult.   As the Real Chance of Love series finale approaches, the two have already returned to their first love: […]

Rapper Slim Thug will shoot the video for his latest single “I Run” tomorrow (December 18) in Houston, Texas. “I Run,” which was produced by Jim Jonsin, is the first official release from Slim Thug’s upcoming sophomore album Boss of All Bosses. Boss of All Bosses is due in stores in 2009. The album features […]

Having created hits for stars as diverse as underground rapper Blu (Below the Heavens) and veteran group Mobb Deep (“Pearly Gates”), acclaimed San Diego producer Exile is now juggling a burgeoning solo career and several new collaboration albums for 2009.   Despite being disgusted by today’s urban radio market, Exile crafted his latest opus Radio […]

Rising Houston rapper Trae the Truth will join local councilman Jarvis Johnson this Thursday (December 18) for the 3rd annual “Winter Wonderland,” a Christmas party for students in Houston’s District B that have shown the most improved grades this year.Trae will don Santa the Claus garb to greet arriving kids and hand out toys supplied […]

AllHipHop.com Breeding Ground alum Donny Goines released his official debut album today (December 16), bringing to fruition nearly 3 years of hard work.   The Bronx and Harlem-bred rapper’s Minute After Midnite was released via Amalgam Digital and is available exclusively on the online distributor’s website.   The album, which was preceded by Goines’ The […]

Houston rapper Mike Jones has announced a new venture with ProConcept Marketing Group, Inc to endorse an exclusive new line of Cognac liquor from the “House of Dobbe’.”   Jones and ProConcept will together strategize promotional events and concert tours in major markets to promote the product.   Currently, both parties are planning a special […]

Months after his Long Island home was destroyed by fire, rapper 50 Cent is speaking out on the circumstances leading up to the blaze.   During an upcoming interview with Access Hollywood‘s TV One Access, the G-Unit frontman revealed his home went up in flames, just days after his ex-girlfriend Shaniqua Tompkins was ordered to […]

Hip-Hop turntablist Rob Swift is making good on his vow to give back to the art of DJ’ing with his upcoming DVD, As the Technics Spin.   The DVD, which was directed by Eljay Williams, offers a glimpse into Swift’s creative process as the X-ecutioners member creates his classic battle/showcase sets and reveals the origin […]

As he prepares his long delayed return to the R&B world, singer Ginuwine has enlisted the help of two Hip-Hop heavyweights, one a long-time collaborator.   The singer, who rose to superstardom in the late 90s following the success of his debut single “Pony,” is currently in the studio with producer Timbaland working on his […]