Naughty By Nature Planning New Album
Two years after officially reuniting, Naughty By Nature is in the final stages of completing their first album as a trio in eight years. Tentatively titled Anthem, Inc., the group exclusively tell AllHipHop.com that music from the album will be available to fans before the end of the year. Its all about when […]

P. Miller Launches Clothing Line For Girls. Women
Hip-Hop mogul Percy Miller has announced the launch of a new women and girls clothing line called Miller Peaches.The line, which will retail for anywhere between $10-$20 dollars, specializes in stretch denim for women with curvier physiques.According to P. Miller, formerly known as Master P., the line will also cater to plus-sizes.”P. Miller truly is […]

Irv Gotti Returning To Reality TV
VH1 has confirmed that The Inc. CEO Irv Gotti will be returning to the network for a second season of Gottis Way. The new seasons theme is dubbed breaking the cycle, and will chronicle the fallout of Irvs season one finale separation from long-time spouse Debbie Lorenzo. The new single mother of three […]

Mighty Underdogs Launch Tour In Support Of New LP
Hip-Hop trio The Mighty Underdogs will take center stage as the headliners for an upcoming fall tour. The outing, which kicks off Oct. 30 at the Knitting Factory in Los Angeles, will feature group members Gift of Gab of Blackalicious, Lateef the Truth Speaker of Latyrx, and producer Headnodic of the Crown City Rockers […]

Terrance Howard Anointed Grand Marshal for Howard University Homecoming
Storied Howard University announced today (September 19) that Academy Award-nominated actor Terrance Howard will serve as ambassador and Grand Marshal of their 2008 Homecoming ceremony. The October 18 Homecoming Parade is slated to be the largest in the schools history, featuring 20 national bands for the 10th annual Showcase of Bands and prominent alumni […]

Microsoft Dumps Seinfeld For Rapper Pharrell
Hip-Hop star Pharrell joins a cast of celebrities in a new $300 million dollar advertising campaign being launched by technology behemoth, Microsoft. On September 4, Microsoft debuted two spots featuring comedian and spokesman Jerry Seinfeld and company founder Bill Gates, as part of the biggest ad spend in the companys history. One advertisement […]

Latifah, Usher & Ruben Studdard Back Boys & Girls Club
Musicians Queen Latifah, Usher and Ruben Studdard have joined forces with the Boy and Girls Club of Americas national spokesperson, Denzel Washington, to launch a new initiative aiming to empower Americas youth. The BE GREAT campaign was unveiled yesterday (September 17) in Washington, D.C. as the Boys and Girls Club of Americas integrated advocacy […]

Houston Hip-Hop Stars React To Hurricane Ike
Although Hurricane Ike is gone from Texas, the recovery from the wrath the storm wrought is just beginning. In exclusive interviews with AllHopHop.com, various members of the Houston Hip-Hop community illuminated on how they are coping in the aftermath of Ikes destruction. An estimated 40% of Houston residents ignored warnings to flee the […]

Gangsta Rap Pioneer Lonzo Drops DVD On Compton Rap
West Coast Hip-Hop pioneer Lonzo Williams has released a new DVD detailing the rise of the Compton/Los Angeles rap scene, AllHipHop.com has learned. Williams, who is often referred to as the Godfather of West Coast Rap, partnered with Dub Kris Media to produce the new documentary Once Upon A Time In Compton. The new […]

AHH Stray News: Big Shug Dropping Third LP
Gang Starr Foundation member Big Shug is planning to release his third solo album, titled Otherside Of The Game. The album is the follow up to Shugs 2007 effort, Streetchamp. In addition to the four tracks contributed by long time collaborator DJ Premier, the album features appearances by Bumpy Knuckles, Billy Danz of M.O.P., Termanology, […]

Trick Trick Teams With Kid Rock, Eminem, Dre On New LP
Detroit rapper Trick Trick will make his long-awaited return next month, with the release of his sophomore effort and Koch Records debut, The Villain. The album, which features a veritable whos who of Detroit rap and appearances by several Hip-Hop luminaries, hits stores on October 28. In addition to Trick Trick, who produced […]

Ice-T Signs On As Spokesman For Internet TV Service
Hip-Hop icon Ice-T has signed on to be the spokesman for Open Visions Networks, a cutting-edge service aimed at bringing cable TV completely online. The project was put in motion two years ago by three young, ambitious, inner-city entrepreneurs: Sherman Doc Bell, Jae Nasdaq Swanston, and Leroy Gordon. Instead of watching content from […]

Alicia Keys Lands James Bond Theme Song
Grammy Award winning songstress Alicia Keys has secured her place in movie history with a new theme song on the forthcoming soundtrack to the new James Bond film, Quantum of Solace. The track, titled “Another Way To Die,” will feature Keys singing alongside White Stripes frontman Jack White, in what will be the first […]

Diamond D. Preps New Album
Diggin In The Crates (D.I.T.C.) member Diamond D is preparing his return to the rap scene with the release of his new album The Huge Hefner Chronicles. The album, which includes the Nottz produced first single “D-I-A-M-O-N-D,” marks the legendary beatmakers first musical offering since signing a multi-album deal with New York City-based label […]

50 Cent On Em: ‘You”ll Be Seeing Him Shortly’
The shroud of secrecy around Eminems forthcoming album was somewhat lifted yesterday, as label mate 50 Cent revealed the reclusive Detroit MC was hard at work on his sixth solo album. Rumored to be titled King Mathers, 50 explained in reports that Eminem will commence with the projects media campaign in next few months. […]

AHH Stray News: MTV Cancels TRL
MTVs long running show Total Request Live (TRL) will air its final episode in November, the shows executive producer announced yesterday (September 15). The show, which premiered in 1998 with Carson Daly as host, introduced a number of pop and Hip-Hop acts into the mainstream. During the shows 10-year run of over 2,000 episodes, TRL […]

T.I. Replies To Child Support Lawsuit; Claims Ex Refuses To Get A Job
Days after the mother of his two children filed a new lawsuit requesting more child support, rapper T.I. is speaking out on the situation on his web site, StreetCred.com. In a statement posted Monday (September 15) on the site, T.I. noted how the media was being used to “manipulate the circumstances and distort the […]

Lil Wayne Signs New Deal With Cash Money Records
Multi-platinum rapper Lil Wayne has inked a new recording contract with Cash Money Records, the label has announced. Wayne, who celebrates his 26th birthday at the end of September, will remain the labels flagship artist, bound contractually for several albums. The specific terms of the contract were not revealed. Working with our […]

BREAKING NEWS: Nate Dogg Suffers Second Stroke
Hip-Hop crooner Nate Dogg has suffered a second stroke, sources have told AllHipHop.com. While details are sketchy, sources stated that the rapper is in serious condition due to the stroke, which is his second since December 20, 2007. Sources told AllHipHop.com that at the moment, the famed singer cannot breathe on his own. […]

Webbie Arrested on Assault Charges After High Speed Chase
Baton Rouge native Webbie, 23, was arrested yesterday (September 14) and charged with felony eluding after leading police on a dangerous high-speed chase through Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Police reports reveal that officers attempted to stop a 2009 Dodge Challenger for a routine traffic stop last Sunday on I-59 North at 3:30pm. The driver ignored the […]