Nikon and Warner Music Group Team Up for a SXSW Residency and New Artist Contest
(AllHipHop News) Nikon, the world leader in digital imaging, and Warner Music Group have teamed up to host a star-studded three-day event at the upcoming 2012 South By SouthWest Music and Media Conference (SXSW) in Austin, Texas this March. “The Warner Sound Captured By Nikon” event will feature live showcase performances from acts such as Santigold, […]
Ice & Coco Talk “True Hollywood Story” Special
ICE-T AND COCO TAKE OVER TELEVISION!
HeadKrack from Rickey Smiley Show Embarking on European Tour as Part of Bodega Brovas Rap Trio
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop group The Bodega Brovas are set to embark on a European tour that includes stops in France, Ireland, Germany and the UK. Group member HeadKrack is from the nationally syndicated Rickey Smiley Show. He is also one-third of the Bodega Brovas – along with emcees Travil and Keynote. The three rappers have […]
President and First Lady Obama Proclaim Black History Month a Celebration of Women
VIDEO: FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA & WHITE HOUSE APPLAUD THE HEROICS OF BLACK WOMEN IN HISTORY
Plies Announces New Mixtape “On Trial”; Preps New Album “Purple Heart”
PLIES IS DROPPING A NEW MIXTAPE!
Too $hort Shooting 10 Music Videos for Upcoming Project, “No Tresspassing”
(AllHipHop News) Bay Area rapper Too $hort has announced that he will be featured in 10 new videos from famed filmmaker and documentarian Joslyn Rose Lyons. The video series is directed and produced by Lyons’ company Jog9 Productions and is meant to promote Too $hort’s upcoming album, No Trespassing, due out February 28th on EMI, Lyons’ company […]
Obama Snubs Hip-Hop; Rap Left Off President’s Official Playlist
NO HIP-HOP ON OBAMA’S 2012 PLAYLIST!? CHECK IT OUT!
Exclusive: Diggy Simmons’ A&R Speaks on His Debut Project; Says ‘Project Will Surprise’
DIGGY SIMMONS SET TO SURPRISE PEOPLE WITH ALBUM “UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL”
Nicki Minaj and LL Cool J Team Up for a Hilarious Grammy Awards Ad Campaign
(AllHipHop News) This year’s Grammy Awards hosts, LL Cool J and Nicki Minaj, teamed up recently to record spots for a memorable promo campaign. The newly-released commercial features Nicki Minaj dancing and rapping, while LL Cool J beat boxes. She even heckles him, asking him to “speed it up,” and Cool J responds, “How fast […]
Freeway Rick, Rick Ross Come Face to Face In Court
(AllHipHop News) The battle between former drug baron Freeway Rick Ross and Hip-Hop star Rick Ross rages on in court. The two men appeared in a Miami court last week, to give depositions in their ongoing trademark dispute over the name Rick Ross. “[He] treated me as if I had done something to him,” Freeway […]
Jay-Z and Kanye West Release Official Video for “N*ggas In Paris”
JAY-Z AND KANYE WEST RELEASE A VIDEO FOR “N*GGAS IN PARIS” – WATCH IT HERE!
50 Cent Fights Famine, Hunger In Somalia, Kenya
(AllHipHop News) Queens, New York rapper 50 Cent continues his mission to help feed millions of men, women and children who are starving in Africa. The rapper landed in Dolo, Somalia yesterday (February 8), where tens of thousands of people are being affected by a famine in the country. 50 Cent is traveling in Somalia […]
Suge Knight Busted With Weed In Las Vegas
SUGE CAUGHT WITH THAT GOOD GOOD IN LAS VEGAS!
Asher Roth Announces Dates For “Final Four Tour”
(AllHipHop News) Newly-signed Def Jam artist Asher Roth has announced dates and cities for his upcoming “Final Four Tour,” which will take him across the country and have him performing at a number of college campuses on high-profile game days. The 16-date tour will kick off on February 15 in New York City during “Social Media […]
Nate Dogg’s Estate Sued For Hundreds Of Thousands In Medical Bills
(AllHipHop News) The family of hip-hop singer Nate Dogg is being sued for hundreds of thousand dollars for medical bills that were never paid. TMZ.com reports that Nate Dogg moved into a CareMeridian treatment facility in 2008 call shortly after he suffered his second true. The center, which is dedicated to caring for patients who […]
M.I.A. May Face FCC Fine for Super Bowl Halftime Flip-Off
WILL THE FEDS FINE M.I.A. FOR HER HALFTIME PERFORMANCE GESTURE?
Don Cornelius’ Death Ruled Suicide by Coroner
(AllHipHop News) Don Cornelius’ death has been ruled a suicide, according to coroner’s officials. The ruling was announced Tuesday (February 7) by the agency, which determined the cause of the “Soul Train” creator’s death after conducting an autopsy on Cornelius’ body last Friday. The coroner’s decision is the latest development to occur since Cornelius’ surprising […]
Snow tha Product Signs with Atlantic; Talks Other Female Rappers
(AllHipHop News) Texas based and Cali bred femcee Snow tha Product has been making some noise in the industry over the past year and half and now she has finally found a label home. Despite rumors that suggested she may sign somewhere else, Snow the Product has officially decided to call Atlantic Records her home. […]
T-Pain Launches New Foundation; Plans All-Star Concert At Florida State
T-PAIN GIVES BACK TO HIS HOMETOWN OF TALLAHASSEE!
Lil Wayne To Perform With Genre Bending Group During Grammys
(AllHipHop News) Lil Wayne will join a diverse group of artists for a performance during a special segment of the 54th Annual Grammys this year. Lil Wayne will join artists like Chris Brown, Foo Fighters, deadmau5 and David Guetta during a tribute to dance/electronic music. The segment is the first ever Grammy spotlight on the […]
