ASCAP Honors LL Cool J

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) will honor LL Cool J, born James Todd Smith, at its 19th Annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards on June 26, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. The invitation-only event will honor the songwriters and publishers of the most performed ASCAP songs on the […]

Biggie’s Estate Denies Lying To Court

Attorneys for the Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace and the city of Los Angeles continued to wrangle over legalities surrounding the rapper’s death. Lawyers for the rapper had previously been accused of lying to the court by attorneys for the city. In a Tuesday motion, the estate and family of Wallace denied that they were untruthful […]

No Murder Charges for Proof Shooter

Murder charges will not be given to a man allegedly responsible for the recent death of D12 rapper Proof, a prosecutor ruled Tuesday (May 30). According to Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy, Mario Etheridge shot and killed Proof in an act of self-defense. In May, authorities charged the 28-year-old with carrying a concealed weapon without […]

Sources: Rapper The Game Negotiating With Interscope For Black Wall Street Label

The label status of Compton rapper the Game has been the subject of speculation after the chart-topping rapper broke from 50 Cent’s G-Unit camp to remain a solo artist on Dr. Dre’s Aftermath/Interscope imprint. While representatives for both the Game and Interscope refused to comment, sources told AllHipHop.com that Game is in the process of […]