Young Joc is providing a fool-proof way of getting his new album, Grind Flu, to fans.   The Swagg Team Entertainment release will be available Tuesday (Aug. 11) for free download on the Atlanta rap star’s website, www.swaggteament.com.   The chance to offer fans an affordable way to get Grind Flu provided Yung Joc a […]

Miami police are seeking four men who pistol-whipped and robbed Opa-locka, Florida rapper Brisco.   According to the Miami Herald, four men – three armed with guns – entered a barbershop on Sixth Avenue last Wednesday (July 29).   Brisco, who has recorded records with rappers like Lil Wayne, DJ Khaled and Rick Ross, arrived […]

The murder trial of Corey “C-Murder” Miller has begun with prosecutors utilizing the testimony of a bouncer present the night of the homicide.   The witness, Darnell Jordan Sr., testified that C-Murder shot 16 year old Steve Thomas at Harvey’s Platinum Club while more than 15 members of Miller’s entourage battered him.   Jordan verified […]

Rap star 50 Cent will pay homage to Michael Jackson during a charity performance at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey at the end of the month. 50 will be joined on the stage with LeAnn Rimes, Brandy, Flo Rida and Gym Class Heroes on August 31, a date that marks Michael Jackson’s 51st […]

A man in Detroit, Michigan has been charged with threatening to kill rapper Jay-Z, his wife Beyonce and football player Jerome Bettis.   In a complaint filed yesterday (August 5), Leon Desmond Barrett allegedly sent dozens of threatening letters between 2006 and 2009.   Some of which reportedly contained promises of violence against the famous […]

It’s been months since the release of the beef-igniting “Mafia Music.” But multi-division boxing champion Floyd Mayweather has not forgotten Rick Ross’ unprovoked jab at him.   While most focused on the lines aimed at Mayweather friend 50 Cent, Ross also questioned the validity of Mayweather’s wealth claims, despite the boxer grossing $50 million in […]

Beastie Boys member Adam “MCA” Yauch is recovering from a recent surgery that removed a cancerous tumor in his parotid (salivary) gland.   Yauch released a statement revealing that the lengthy surgery took place last week, to remove the tumor from his left gland was a success.   “I’m pretty well detoxed from the anesthesia […]

Brooklyn rapper Fabolous has claimed the top position on the Billboard Top 200 album chart for the first time in his career.   Fabolous’ latest album Loso’s Way moved almost 99,000 copies in its first week in stores, giving him his first #1 pop album.   His highest charting album was From Nothin’ to Somethin’, […]

Riding a wave of momentum with two hit singles, rapper Pitbull is setting the stage for an official return to music at the end of the month with his forthcoming album, Rebelution.   The release, which features the popular tunes “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)” and “Hotel Room Service,” will include appearances from […]

Hieroglyphics founder Del Tha Funky Homosapien has teamed with Artifacts member Tame One to create a brand new album titled Parallel Uni-Verses.   Newark, New Jersey native Tame One is best known for his role as one-half of The Artifacts, in addition to his involvement with underground super groups The Weathermen and the Leak Brothers. […]

Rappers Eminem, Jay-Z and Kanye West will do battle during the 26th Annual 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, which take place live in New York this September.   Eminem and Kanye West were each nominated in four categories for their videos “We Made You“ and “Love Lock Down,” while Jay-Z landed two nominations for his “D.O.A.” track. […]

Killer Mike has announced his collaboration album featuring an all-star cast of Atlanta rappers will land in stores September 1. Killer Mike’s Underground Atlanta features a number of Atlanta artists together for the first time on one release, which includes artists like T.I., Soulja Boy, Gucci Mane, OJ Da Juiceman, Young Dro, Pastor Troy, Fonzworth […]

West Coast rap icon Snoop Dogg will be among a group of celebrities slated to help celebrate t he 10th anniversary of ABC’s#### game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.   The two-week run will include a different celebrity, who will take the hot seat every night to answer a single question.   A […]

A woman from Fort Bend County, Texas is suing Wu-Tang Clan member Method Man, for alleging shooting her with a pellet gun as she sought at autograph after a concert with Redman at the House of Blues in Houston.   Method Man, born Clifford Smith, is accused of shooting a pellet gun at Mary Anderson from the […]

The second trial of New Orleans rapper C-Murder began Monday (Aug. 3) with the tentative selection of 11 jurors.   The Times-Picayune reports that the proceedings began when the No Limit Records rapper (born Corey Miller arrived in court in handcuffs.   Miller’s attorney, Ron Rakosky, referenced remarks made by the late Sheriff Harry Lee […]

Eminem has denied being the rapper on a song called “Die Already,” which is a scathing diss towards Soulja Boy.   “Wow whoever made ‘Die Already’ really does sound like me. But it ain’t,” the rapper said from his official Twitter account.   The song was released to the Internet and was also posted on […]

The proceeds of Slum Villages highly anticipated album Villa Manifesto featuring reunited group member Titus “Baatin” Glover will go the deceased rapper’s family.   Glover, aka “Baatin,” 35, was found dead on Saturday (August 1). While police await a toxicology report, AllHipHop.com has confirmed that tragically, the rapper was found dead just yards from a […]

All members of Atlanta rap group Goodie Mob will reunite for a one-time performance at a concert this September.   The original collective featuring Big Gipp, T-Mo Goodie, Khujo, and Cee-Lo Green will perform the Masquerade Music Park as part of the ‘Remember Atlanta’ festival.   “The Goodie Mob Reunion is something we have collectively […]

Rapper Drake has returned to his hometown of Toronto, Canada, where he will spend time recovering from an upcoming surgery to fix a knee injury.   Drake has been recovering from a torn ACL since June, as evident when he performed “Best I Ever Had” and “Every Girl in The World” sitting down, with Lil […]

Undeterred by a recent ban from entering the country of Bermuda, rapper Rick Ross is moving forward with plans for a new album.   In an interview with the Hartford’s 93.7 ‘s On-Air Idiot Show, Ross was at a loss for words as to why the country would ban him on the grounds of not […]