Harlem, New York rapper Jim Jones has enlisted former Roc-A-Fella CEO Dame Dash to host the new mixtape, Harlem’s American Gangster.   The album is a completely remixed and mastered version of a previous version of Harlem’s American Gangster and features three new songs, including a track titled “Rockefeller Laws.”   “Some people do soundtracks […]

A brawl broke out between Memphis, Tennessee rapper Kia Shine and men reportedly affiliated with Texas rap group The TMI Boyz tonight (January 27) during the 5th Annual Southern Entertainment Awards in Tunica, Mississippi.   Witnesses told AllHipHop.com that Kia Shine took issue with comments attributed to industry veteran Wendy Day of Rap Coalition in […]

Atlanta rap star Ludacris has been hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit by three producers from Chester, Pennsylvania, who claim the rapper stole their track and used it on his hit album The Red Light District.   The lawsuit, which was filed in U.S. District Court in Philadelphia, alleges that Boogiii Men Entertainment Group sent […]

Last night, Cash Money Records rapper Lil Wayne performed at the Memorial Auditorium in Chattanooga Tennessee. At the end of the show, Lil Wayne brought out surprise guest Young Buck, who revealed that he was resigning to the Cash Money Records imprint. Young Buck, who hails from Nashville, Tennessee, originally signed with Cash Money Records […]

Heavy D. will return to the stage tomorrow night (Jan 27) at the House of Blues in Los Angeles for his first performance as a rapper in over a decade.   Heavy D., who has focused on his acting career for the past ten years, will be joined on stage by veterans Doug E. Fresh […]

Lil Wayne made it to Richmond, Virginia to perform for a sellout crowd last night (January 25), but the rapper was more than three hours late, after spending the day in an Arizona court.   According to The Richmond-Times Dispatch, the rapper’s plane had to be rerouted while en route to Richmond, causing the him […]

Texas pioneer Pimp C’s cause of death remains undetermined, nearly two months after he was found dead in a Los Angeles hotel room, the LA County Coroner’s office told AllHipHop.com.   “We are not releasing any preliminary information at this time,” operations chief Craig Harvey told AllHipHop.com. “We’re still conducting a series of tests. Once […]

Prosecutors with the Yuma County Attorney’s Office formally charged Lil Wayne with felony drug and weapons charges today (January 25) in a Wellton, Arizona court.   Despite the rapper’s well documented drug use, he was officially charged with possession of a narcotic for sale, possession of dangerous drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia and misconduct involving […]

North Carolina-based rap group Little Brother, Sage Francis and Living Legends will be among the acts taking the stage at this year’s Paid Dues independent Hip-Hop festival.   The third annual event, which will take place March 22 at the Nos Event Center in San Bernardino, California. will showcase underground artists from various regions around […]

Four days after being her record label was hit with a $20 million lawsuit, singer Chrisette Michele is speaking out on the matter through her publicist.   In a recently filed lawsuit, Douglas “Biggs” Ellison accused Island Def Jam Music Group, Shalik Berry (A&R) and Michele’s parents Lynette and Lemuel Payne of engaging in unlawful […]

A representative for Island Def Jam has come forward to dispel growing reports that the label is planning to drop Nas, due to the title of his upcoming controversial CD, N****r. Reports surfaced this week stating that retailers were leery of carrying the CD. According to reports, if Nas refused to change the title, Island […]

Roc-A-Fella rapper Uncle Murda was shot in the head on Tuesday (January 22, 2008) in New York City.   Uncle Murda sat down exclusively with AllHipHop.com and revealed details as to what happened and what his next move in the music industry will be.   The Brooklyn bred rapper revealed that he was shot in […]

Dr. Jan Adams has said that his medical practice has suffered tremendously after the controversy surrounding the death of Dr. Donda West, the mother of rap star Kanye West.   Adams said that things have gone “horribly” for him since the beginning of the November 2007 ordeal and that his business is “almost destroyed.”   […]

Boot Camp Clik member Rock was released from prison today (January 24), after being arrested and charged with attempted murder, AllHipHop.com has learned.   Rock, born Jamal Bush, is accused of being a pimp and shooting a rival over a woman during a dispute on a Brooklyn street.   The victim of the shooting was […]

Wu-Tang Clan member Masta Killa was recently awarded peta2’s Libby Award (short for liberation) for Best Animal-Friendly Hip-Hop Artist.   Peta2 is the world’s largest youth animal rights organization and is an offshoot of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals).   Other rappers nominated for the award included dead prez, Sage Francis, K-OS […]

Atlantic Records has issued a statement regarding the status of their longtime artist Lil’ Kim.   “We wish Lil’ Kim the best of luck in all of her future endeavours,” reps for the label told AllHipHop.com exclusively, confirming her departure from the label.   Atlantic issued the statement after Lil’ Kim, born Kimberly Jones, told […]

The City of Compton is seeking to ban Hip-Hop mogul Marion “Suge” Knight and members of the Mob Piru street gang members from congregating on the streets of the city.   The court order would be the first attempt in the city’s history to ban gang members from congregating on public streets.   According to […]

Lil Wayne was hit with more bad news in his jail cell today (January 23) in Yuma, County Arizona, when he was served legal documents relating to a lawsuit surrounding his 1999 Bentley Arnage.   Lil Wayne, born Dwayne Carter, was served the legal documents while he was detained. The lawsuit, filed in December 2007 […]

Rapper Lil Wayne and two others are still in custody at this hour, after appearing in court and being initialed on pending felony charges.   Lil Wayne, born Dwayne Carter, Jr., along with 23-year-old Harold Johnson, Jr and 24-year-old Curtis Stewart, were arrested at approximately 11:20 pm MT, at a Border Patrol Checkpoint along Interstate […]

Rapper Busta Rhymes avoided jail time today (January 23), after he pleaded guilty to assault and DUI charges.   Rhymes, born Trevor Smith accepted a plea deal in exchange for the guilty pleas. The acceptance is in direct contrast to Rhymes’ previous plea of not guilty, although the rapper has maintained his innocence throughout the […]