Miami rapper Jacki-O filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing, listing assets of just $1,340, despite having a blossoming recording career. The rapper listed debts of $144,225 and a monthly income under $900, a salary earned from shows and personal appearances. According to her lawyer, the rapper’s filing has effectively dissolved a five-album recording contract with […]

The family of the late Notorious B.I.G. was awarded $1.1 million Friday (Jan. 20) by a federal court judge. The money- which will be paid to the family by the City of Los Angeles, as ordered by U.S. District judge Florence-Marie Cooper- is sanctions for intentionally withholding evidence during the family’s civil lawsuit trial. Although […]

Rapper/mogul Luther Campbell has come forward to comment on a recent copyright infringement lawsuit filed against 50 Cent, over his hit single "In Da Club," taken from 50 Cent’s#### album Get Rich or Die Tryin’. Attorney Joseph Weinberger, owner of Lil’ Joe Records, recently filed the lawsuit in Miami federal court. Weinberger owns the rights […]

Rapper Cam’ron has further clarified his position against Island Def Jam president/rapper Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, after the Harlem native recently released the dis track called “Gotta Love It.” Cam’ron alleged that Jay-Z’s declaration of peace with Nas in October 2005, was initially meant to destroy the credibility of his own Diplomats crew. Cam’ron told Miss […]

Jeremy Miller was officially named the new president and chief executive officer of The Source magazine. The appointment was made Thursday (Jan. 19) by The Source Enterprises Inc. board of directors after they terminated Miller’s predecessor David Mays and The Source president Ray “Benzino” Scott. The Source Enterprises Inc. is the parent company of the […]

50 Cent has been hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit over his hit single "In Da Club," claiming the lyrics to the song were lifted from an earlier recording by Luther Campbell. Attorney Joseph Weinberger, owner of Lil’ Joe Records, filed the lawsuit in Miami federal court, claiming 50’s famous "Go shorty,it’s your birthday" lines […]

Kanye West’s fashion sensibilities have been an important component to his musical success and the producer/rapper has plans to release his Pastelle Clothing line to the world – when it’s ready. Reports have indicated the line would emerge in spring 2006, but West said that he was determined to find the proper partnership to ensure […]

A new brand of greeting cards has emerged for those who appreciate the Hip-Hop lifestyle. Hailing from the streets of Brooklyn, New York, Official Street Cards hopes to deliver the messages that even emcees can’t. “I was looking for a card but they never say what you want to say,” Official Street Card founder Alex […]

Diplomat Records CEO Cam’ron recently released a dis track aimed at Def Jam President/rapper/mogul, Jay-Z. Cam’ron pulls no punches on “You Got It,” a new dis track that not only goes hard at the Def Jam president, but also his girlfriend, singer Beyonce. On the song, the Harlem, New York bred Cam’ron accuses Jay-Z of […]

A New Jersey Superior Court Judge lifted the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) granted to The Source founders David Mays and Ray "Benzino" Scott yesterday (Jan. 18), allowing board members of The Source Entertainment Inc. to oust the two from the company. Mays and Scott filed for a temporary restraining order on Jan. 12, after four […]

Hot 97, a New York-based radio station, will host its third annual Full Frontal Hip-Hop Fashion show on Feb. 3 in conjunction with the anticipated 2006 New York Fashion Week. The event takes place at the Hammerstein Ballroom, which is located at 311 West 34th Street and features performances by Busta Rhymes, Keyshia Cole and […]

North Carolina’s hip-hop trio, Little Brother has announced the dates for their long awaited North American tour. The trio will hit the road starting Jan. 26 with rap group Fort Minor to support their critically acclaimed 2005 major label debut, The Minstrel Show. The tour kicks off Jan. 28, 2006 at the First Quest Club […]

Juvenile recently wrapped a new, gritty video for "Get Ya Hustle On" that captures the continued desolation in New Orleans’ Ninth Ward in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The rapper and New Orleans native is one of the first artists to be granted access to the lower Ninth Ward since a levee breach flooded the […]

The Professional Domino Association (PDA) will hit three major cities in California during February and March, as part of a 12-city tournament tour featuring celebrity players. Some 128 players, including celebrity competitors Anthony Anderson (Hustle & Flow), Omar Gooding (Barber Shop), Ken L. (The Parkers) and Antwon Tanner (Coach Carter) will compete with professional players […]

Producer J-Swift, former member and producer of the group the Pharcyde, is the subject of a new documentary, “1 More Hit.” The documentary film follows the life of Hip-Hop producer J-Swift, formerly of The Pharcyde, as he loses his fame and fortune to a crack addiction. The documentary, produced by Smartgirl Productions and Global Vision […]

Dave Mays, co-founder of The Source magazine, has dismissed the former Editor-in-Chief and will now man the head position. Mays replaces Dasun Allah, who was removed from the position last week. "Right now I am taking the role of Editor-in-Chief," Mays told AllHipHop.com. “There were just other issues that caused this to happen in this […]

A panel of appellate judges recently denied TVT Records’ appeal against Island Def Jam Music Group (IDJMG) and its former CEO, Lyor Cohen, ending a legal dispute over rapper Ja Rule and his Cash Money Click. TVT originally accused IDJMG and Cohen of unsavory business tactics and fraud, over an unreleased album by Ja Rule’s […]

San Antonio Spurs Basketball star Nick Van Exel filed a lawsuit against two men in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleging he was defrauded out of millions by men who claimed they would help launch the career of Van Exel’s cousin, rapper Smoot. Van Excel accuses Wilson Ebiye and Leonard Chukwemeke of using over $1.2 million […]

The archaic days of DJ trading circles and digging through crates to stay on top of the latest in music are becoming distant memories, thanks to a free online technology created by Digiwaxx Media of New York. DJ’s in 2006 can keep heat on the turntables and pumping through your car speakers via the innovative […]

"Queens Reigns Supreme: Fat Cat, 50 Cent and the Rise of the Hip Hop Hustler," the critically-acclaimed debut novel by New York Magazine contributing writer Ethan Brown, is coming to the small screen. The Mottola Company has optioned film and television rights to the book, which takes a look at how the streets and housing […]