OJ Simpson Drops Gangsta Rap In Outrageous New Video/DVD
O.J. Simpsons recent 15-year jail sentence hasnt prevented him from releasing Get Juiced, the NFL Hall of Famers first ever rap video. O.J. Simpons new rap video was conceived as a prank for a DVD entitled Juiced, which showcases the controversial football great performing pranks on unsuspecting victims, in the vein of Ashton Kutchers […]

Actor De’Angelo Wilson In Eminem’s ‘8 Mile’ Found Dead
An aspiring Dayton, Ohio actor who starred in Eminems#### movie 8 Mile has been found dead of an apparent suicide, AllHipHop.com has confirmed. Actor De’Angelo Wilson, who starred as DJ Iz in 8 Mile, apparently hung himself on November 26, just one day before Thanksgiving. According to police, Wilson, who also had a […]

DAngelo Manager Shoots Down Bad Boy Rumors
Despite rumors suggesting a signing with Sean Diddy Combs Bad Boy Records, R&B crooner DAngelo is remaining at his current record label AllHipHop.com has confirmed. While both gentlemen hold one another in the highest regard, the stories circulating in the press are totally false, according to D’Angelo’s manager, Lindsay Guion. Guion dismissed the […]

Diamond D., Fat Joe Speak On Death Of Rapper Party Arty
Even members of the Diggin In The Crates Crew, with whom South Bronx rapper Party Arty rose to prominence, were shocked today (December 5) to learn of the underground artists untimely death. Arty, born Arthur Sheridan, passed away early yesterday afternoon (December 4) of unspecified health complications. Both Fat Joe and legendary MC/producer […]

DJ Vlad Talks Website, American Gangster Finale
Already a power player in the mixtape world, multi-faceted DJ Vlad has now set his sights on conquering the website and film markets. In October DJ Vlad launched www.vladtv.com, an already fast growing Hip-Hop based video site birthed from the success of Vlads YouTube channel and website, Vladtv.com. Vlad TV as an entity […]

UPDATE: Charges Against Suge Knight Tossed
Two felony drug charges and one misdemeanor assault charge against Marion Suge Knight were dismissed by a Las Vegas judge. Prosecutors accused Knight, 43, of assaulting a female acquaintance named Melissa Isaac, on August 27, during a heated argument. Knight was accused of striking Isaac, who was allegedly found by LVPD officers naked […]

DMX In Rehab; Judge Issues Arrest Warrant For Rapper
An arrest warrant has been issued for troubled rapper DMX, who missed a scheduled court appearance in Arizona today (December 5). DMX was due in court today to face charges related to drug, identity theft and animal cruelty charges but missed the date, because he is currently in rehab at an undisclosed location. […]

Producer Polow To Pay ‘Rent For A Year’ To ATL Resident
Polow Da Don and Zone 4, Inc. have extended the submission deadline for this years Free Rent For A Year contest due to the popularity and level of interest in the charitable endeavor, the label announced this week. The essay competition, now in its second year, is open until January 1, 2009 at midnight […]

T.I. Speaks on Shawty Lo and The Dirty Awards
The Shade 45 Morning Show’s Angela Yee interviews T.I. and speaks on Shawty Lo and the Dirty Awards!

Will Smith’s Red Pearl To Distribute Films In Middle East
Will Smith is taking his knack for success overseas, with a new venture involving his production company Overbrook Entertainment. According to Variety, Overbrook has joined forces with D Media to launch Red Pearl Pictures, a new company that will distribute Western films throughout the Middle East. Red Pearl joins a number of key […]

Suge Knight’s Mansion Sold In Bankruptcy Court
The multi-million dollar home of Marion Suge Knight was recently sold in bankruptcy court, adding to the rap moguls list of problems. Knights Malibu mansion was sold for $4.56 million dollars – much less than the $6.2 million dollars the former head of Death Row Records was seeking for the house last year. […]

Rap Label Slip-N-Slide Records Celebrates 15 Year Anniversary
As Miami Hip-Hop mainstay Slip-N-Slide Records enters into its fifteenth year of operation, the labels owner Ted Touche Lucas is preparing to commemorate the anniversary in a major way. Lucas is inviting fans and colleagues alike to join in the celebration next Thursday (December 11) in Miami. Confirmed guests for the event include […]

Cash Money CEO Talks Wayne’s 8 Grammy Nominations
Cash Money Records co-founder Ronald Slim Williams has released a statement congratulating Lil Wayne on his earning eight Grammy Award nominations last night (December 3). In the statement, Williams expressed his pride in Waynes latest career accomplishment and took time to note that his accolades are well deserved. The success of Tha Carter […]

Gillie Out Of Beanie Sigel’s ‘Brotherly Love Concert’
Contrary to earlier reports, Philadelphia rapper Gillie Da Kid will not be taking part in an upcoming Brotherly Love Concert being organized by Beanie Sigel and Nikes ACG Store. Gillie Da Kid, Beanie Sigel and a host of upcoming rappers from Philadelphia have publicly feuded over the past few years by trading insults on […]

Rappers Remember, Pay Homage To Pimp C
Exactly one year ago today (December 4) the Hip-Hop world was rocked by the sudden passing of Chad Butler, known worldwide as the cavalier Pimp C of the seminal Southern rap duo UGK. The founder of UGK was found dead in a West Hollywood hotel after accidentally overdosing on codeine syrup. An autopsy […]

Lil Wayne Leads All Artists With Eight Grammy Nods
Lil Wayne has ended a spectacular 2008 with eight Grammy nominations, topping the list of all artists. Rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West scored six nominations each, while Dangermouse, Atlanta rapper T.I. and Chicago’s Lupe Fiasco both landed four nods. Lil Wayne’s Carter III – which is the top selling album of 2008 and […]

Trina Hosts Toy Drive For Miami Hospital
Slip N Slide artist Trina announced today (December 3) the participation of her Diamond Doll Foundation in the 1st annual Jingle Bell Toy Drive, a benefit drive for the children of Miamis Jackson Hospital. To kickoff the campaign, Trina will sign autographs and collect toys at the popular Miami barbershop The Chop Shop. […]

DJ Suspended Over Busta’s ‘Arab Money’; Busta Replies To Critics
Busta Rhymes continues to face adversity in the United Kingdom, as the airing of the rappers latest single Arab Money has resulted in a popular DJs suspension. Global Radio owns and operates Galaxy Radio, which broadcasts Steve Smooth Sutherlands show in Manchester, Yorkshire, Birmingham, York Shire, the South Coast, the North East and Scotland. […]

Beanie, Gillie, Philly Rappers Unite For ‘Brotherly Love’ Concert
Former Philadelphia Hip-Hop rivals Beanie Sigel and Gillie Da Kid have put their differences aside and will appear on stage during a free concert next week. The free Brotherly Love Concert, which is being presented by Nikes ACG brand, will also feature performances by Freeway, Reed Dollas, Joey Jahad and E-Ness. The concert […]

New EPMD Album Set for Dec. 9th
The nine-year album drought of legendary group EPMD comes to a close in two weeks, as the duo will release their long-awaited 7th album We Mean Business. The LP comes nearly 10 years after Out of Business (1999), then billed as the duos final studio album. Despite that tagline, the album failed to […]