EXCLUSIVE: Ludacris Explains Controversial Obama Song
With President-elect Barack Obamas historic election run now complete, Atlanta rap star Ludacris is finally breaking his silence on Obamas marked criticism of his July dedication song. On the track entitled “Politics As Usual” taken from DJ Dramas Gangsta Grillz: The Preview, Ludacris professed his full support for Obama. That support was overshadowed […]

Las Vegas Police Issue Arrest Warrant For Mos Def
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has issued a warrant for the arrest of Brooklyn rapper/actor Mos Def yesterday evening (November 5). Mos, born Dante Smith, was allegedly involved in an altercation with a professional photographer at the most recent MAGIC showing in August. While attending an event during the fashion trade convention, […]

Def Jam’s Stewart Supported Barack Obama, Funeral Arrangements
Stewart was also an avid supporter of Barack Obama and gave to the incumbent president of the United States of America, despite the music mogul’s apparent sudden death earlier in the month.Stewart, the former executive vice president of Island Def Jam, made large donations to Barack Obama’s highly successful “Campaign for Change.”Earlier this year, Stewart […]

Men Arrested In FL For Sagging: President Elect Obama Pans Baggy Pants Law
President elect Barack Obamas strong affinity for Hip-Hop culture doesnt extend to the street fashion of sagging, although the Illinois senator disagrees with legislative bans. According to the smokinggun.com, Riviera Beach, FL has already made 17 arrests since enacting a ban on sagging in mid-August. The first dozen of those arrests came within […]

Lord Infamous Returns With ‘After Sics’
Former Three 6 Mafia member Lord Infamous will release a new album titled After Sics on his own Black Rain Entertainment. After Sics, which is the second release since his departure from Oscar Award winning group Three 6 Mafia, is the follow up to his 2007 release The Man, The Myth, The Legacy. […]

Mase Expands Church; Bringing The Gospel To Phoenix
Former Bad Boy Records rapper Mason Mase Betha continues to fulfill his call to serve God, as he prepares to launch a new branch of his El Elyon International Church (EEIC) in Phoenix, Arizona. The entertainer turned pastor told AllHipHop.com that he picked Phoenix after making several recent trips to the city. According […]

Barack Obama First African-American President Of U.S.; Rappers React
With sixty-percent of the votes counted, Barack Obama has made history, becoming the first African-American President of United States of America. He is the 44th man to hold the highest office in American government. The Democratic candidate has carried at least 297 Electoral College votes, 27 more than needed to be declared President. […]

Green Party VP Candidate Hosts Hip-Hop Event
Green Party Vice Presidential nominee/Hip-Hop activist Rosa Clemente will be joined by a variety of rappers tonight (November 4) in Manhattan, to celebrate her run for Vice President of the United States. Clemente is a longtime journalist/Hip-Hop activist, whos name can be seen on ballots nationwide alongside Green Party Presidential nominee Cynthia McKinney. […]

David Banner Warns Of Electronic Voting; Volunteers In Jackson
One hour after David Banner cast his vote Jackson, Mississippi, the rapper/producer is issuing a warning to the millions around the country who will be doing the same throughout the day. The Jackson native, who remains an active political voice in the Hip-Hop community, wants to remind voters to be aware of possible malfunctions […]

AHH Stray News: Jay-Z’s Rocawear Profitable During Tough Economy
Hip-Hop apparel brand Rocawear helped its parent company Iconix Brand Group post a better-than-expected quarterly profit, despite a sluggish economy and a tough U.S. retailing market. Iconix, which bought Rocawear from Jay-Z in 2007 for $204 million dollars, earned over $18.3 million dollars for the third quarter of 2008. According to Iconix CEO Neil Cole, […]

Rap Hook Master Kokane Returns With New Album
West Coast hook master Kokane is preparing a brand new album featuring a number of notable artists, representatives for the rapper told AllHipHop.com. The new album, titled Back To The Future, features guest appearances from Kurupt, Daz, Jadakiss, Bootsy Collins, Cameo, Tina Marie, Crooked I, Devin The Dude, Joe Budden and others. For […]

50 Cent Teams With Bette Midler to Launch Community Garden
Despite their different styles of music, rapper 50 Cent and actress/singer Bette Midler have found a common cause. According to reports, the pair have joined forces to open the Baisley Park Community Garden, a new outdoor childrens learning garden located in the rappers hometown of Queens, New York. Midler and 50 Cent were […]

EXCLUSIVE: Rap Stars Make Last Minute Pleas For Fans To Vote
Nearly a year of debates, controversy, and unexpected twists has culminated with todays record-breaking Election Day (November 4), where millions of voters will decide the next president of the United States. With less than 24 hours before the race is decided, various Hip-Hop artists told AllHipHop.com in exclusive statements, that they are continuing to […]

Jennifer Hudson Lays Slain Family To Rest
Academy Award winning actress Jennifer Hudson and her sister Julia were joined in mourning by close friends and family as they paid their last respects to their mother, brother and Julia’s son yesterday (November 3). The private service came one day after a public memorial was held in Chicago for 57-year-old Darnell Donnerson, her […]

Maroon 5 Taps Top Hip-Hop Stars To Remix Albums
Grammy-winning rock band Maroon 5 is set to enter unknown territory through an 18-track mixtape, but not without support from Hip-Hops biggest names. Next month, the multi-platinum group will release Call & Response: The Remix Album, a project featuring Pharrell Williams, the Cool Kids, ?uestlove, David Banner, Mary J. Blige, and many more reinterpreting […]

Barack Obama’s Grandmother Passes
Senator Barack Obama’s grandmother who helped raised him has passed away from cancer it was revealed today (November 3). Obama learned of Madelyn “Toot” Dunham’s death around 8:00 am, before one of two scheduled rallies in Jacksonville, Florida. Dunham, 86, passed away around 4:00 am this morning in her Honolulu home, just one […]

Police Seize Hummer With $875k & Guns; Bleu DaVinci Speaks
A Hummer limousine once owned by The Black Mafia Family (BMF) that was sold at an auction was seized from its new owners last week, after authorities made a shocking discovery. Police learned that the vehicle, which was being used to shuttle teens to proms and others to weddings, was concealing almost a million […]

AHH Stray News: Eve, Wyclef, Mario Heading To Accra
Hip-Hop stars Eve, Wyclef and R&B crooner Mario are taking their music abroad during a November 22 performance at the The Zain 026 Experience concert. The show is being promoted by local telecom company Zain Ghana and TransAfrica Media. Over 30,000 people are expected to attend the live performances at the Ohene Djan Sports Stadium […]

Lil Wayne Makes Good On Rochester Show; Misses Weekend Shows
The promoter of a controversial, canceled Lil Wayne concert in Rochester, New York has announced that the New Orleans rapper will make up the missed date. Over 8,000 fans were disappointed last Sunday (October 26), when Lil Wayne refused to perform at the Blue Cross Arena, allegedly because of the venues sound system. […]

Young Jeezy Casts His First Vote; Mobbed By GA Voters
Last week, Young Jeezy ventured into a three hour-plus early voting line to cast his ballot for Democrat nominee Barack Obama, and show solidarity with his fellow Georgia citizens. Taking time out to speak with young fans that mobbed the Atlanta star at the Adamsville voting center, Jeezy emphasized to them to push everyone […]