Rapper Jadakiss isn’t about to condemn accused domestic abuser Chris Brown, but certainly sees the errors in upsetting the female demographic. The rapper recently made a stop though Philly, at a conference for women, and offered his opinions. “I’m not going to knock him, [because] the whole world is knocking him,” Jadakiss told AllHiphop.com. “You […]

Hip-Hop’s most popular trio are preparing for a full fledged return to the rap game.   Rappers Eminem and 50 Cent, along with producer/rapper Dr. Dre, shot a video for the first single from Em’s upcoming album The Relapse.   The trio shot scenes for the video inside of The Palms Casino, in Las Vegas, […]

As Trick Daddy prepares for the release of his upcoming autobiography, he has revealed that he is also dealing with a serious health issue.   The Miami-bred rapper appeared on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show today (March 23) to promote his autobiography Magic City: Trials of a Native Son.   During the interview, he made […]

Hip-Hop group N.E.R.D. canceled shows this weekend in Indonesia, after members were detained in Malaysia.   According to reports, N.E.R.D. had just finished a performance at the Sunburst KL International festival in Jakarta, when they attempted to head to neighboring Indonesia, to play another date.   Shortly after the show, the group was held by […]

 On April 4, superstar Eminem will induct Hip-Hop icons Run-DMC into Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.   Eminem’s participation was announced via a press release from the ceremony’s organizers.   Although recognized as one of the biggest acts in Hip-Hop history, Run-DMC has also been acclaimed for fusing the culture with rock music. […]

The record label formerly known as Koch Records is mounting its reemergence on the music scene by helping to relaunch former West Coast powerhouse Death Row Records.   The new Koch, now known as E1 Entertainment, is helping to re-launch Death Row with the release of new music on Record Store Day, which is a […]

Hip-Hop duo Blazhay Blazhay have sued former Fugees star Wyclef Jean for alleged illegal use of their memorable hit “Danger.”   Blahzay Blahzay, comprised of DJ PF Cuttin’ and MC Out Loud, claim that Wyclef Jean violated their copyright entitlement by using elements of “Danger” in the 2007 song “Welcome to the East.”   Blahzay’s […]

Former Wendy Williams Experience co-host Charlamagne Tha God is continuing efforts to put the spotlight on North and South Carolina artists, with a historical transition for his Stupid Dope Moves (SDM) artist Lil Ru.   The AllHipHop.com Breeding Ground alum, who has garnered success as an independent artist, recently finalized a new recording contract with […]

On April 1-4, Newark, NJ’s NJPAC Center will host Alternate Routes, a 4 day festival featuring over 30 Hip-Hop artists.   The event aims to showcase the many multi-faceted artists in the Tri-State area, along with musicians from Canada. In addition to performances, the festival’s lineup includes spoken word artists, exclusive film screenings, emcee battles, […]

VH1 has announced it will revive its popular Behind the Music series, with 10 new episodes being produced, including an episode on rappers MC Lyte Kanye West and Lil Wayne.   The rappers are featured along side a number of popular artists, including Britney Spears, Guns & Roses front man Axl Rose, Julio Iglesias, M.I.A., […]

Cormega will hold celebrate his new album with a listening party and performance for his new album Born & Raised on Wednesday, April 8th.   Legal Hustle Records and Cormega will present an up close and personal sneak preview of his third solo album at S#####s.   Surprise performers are scheduled to appear at the […]

Big Pooh, one half of the critically-acclaimed duo Little Brother, has announced an innovative, 4-version “street” album entitled Delightful Bars.   Originally developed as a mixtape, Pooh began viewing the project as a legit album after several productive studio sessions with producers and guest emcees.   “This is some of my best work to date […]

Rap star Kanye West and his manager were hit with criminal charges stemming from an incident last September in Los Angeles International Airport.   Kanye West and Don Crawley were hit with six misdemeanor charges, including vandalism, battery and grand theft.   The charges stem from an altercation between the rapper and paparazzi in the […]

Rick Ross confidently presented his new album Deeper Than Rap during an exclusive listening session in New York City last night. “I feel like I’m making the best music of my career. I’m stepping out and making it more music,” he said, revealing nine songs of the LP. “Its music. That’s what it is at […]

Andre Harrell to Receive Cultural Excellence Award By: Ismael AbduSalaam Music mogul Andre Harrell will be honored April 1st at Reverend Al Sharpton’s annual National Action Network Keepers of the Dream Awards Dinner.   Harrell is scheduled to be the fourth recipient of the Cultural Excellence Award, which recognizes those who epitomize the principles of […]

A rapper associated with Harlem, New York rap group The Diplomats shot and killed himself during a dramatic stand-off with police in upstate New York yesterday (March 17).   Hackensack, New Jersey police had been searching for 23-year-old Darnell “King Tut” Brittingham, for allegedly stabbing and assaulting a female companion, just 48 hours after he […]

Multi-talented emcee Mos Def will return from a 3 year hiatus with his 4th studio album, The Ecstatic.   Mos debuted two new tracks courtesy of his Myspace page (www.myspace.com/mosdef): the Mr. Flash produced “Life In Marvelous Times,” and “Quiet Dog Bite Hard,” produced by Preservation.”   Both songs are available for download via iTunes […]

Veteran rapper Grand Puba is returning to rap with a clean slate with his fourth solo album, Retroactive.   The forthcoming release is under a new deal with New York City based independent record label Babygrande Records.   Best known as a member of the rap collective Brand Nubian, Grand Puba has carved his own […]

Hip-Hop soul pioneer Mary J. Blige was recently cleared of copyright infringement accusations stemming from her 2001 hit “Family Affair.”   The suit was filed in January by Leonard Jones and James White.   White, who previously managed a rapper named Benevolence, claims to have submitted the artist’s copyright-protected demo to Universal Records in May […]

Accusations of deception and sabotage are at the heart of a new lawsuit filed by the mother of deceased rap legend Tupac Shakur against Morgan Creek.   Afeni Shakur’s Amaru Entertainment has filed a $10 million cross complaint that claims Morgan Creek head James Robinson and other tried to strong-arm a deal for the movie […]