Al Green, ?uestlove, James Poyser Team For New Album
On his latest release, the legendary Al Green is appealing to a younger audience with a little help from some contemporary heavyweights. Celebrated Roots drummer Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson and keyboardist James Poyser co-produced the R&B pioneer’s new studio album, Lay It Down, creating an updated vibe for the veteran soul/gospel crooner. “They didn’t […]

T.I. Starts Community Service, Lawyer Explains Plea
It took rapper T.I. less than 24 hours to fall into compliance with the terms of his plea agreement, AllHipHop.com has learned. According to attorney Dwight Thomas, who was part of T.I.s defense team, the rapper started fulfilling his court mandated 1500 hours of community service on Friday (March 28), just one day after […]

AHH Stray News: DFL’s Fabo Escapes Drug Charges
A slew of drug charges against D4L group member Fabo were recently dropped, after a co-defendant pled guilty to the charges in the case. Fabo, born Lafabaian Williams, was stopped in Laurens County in February of 2006. A search of the car uncovered marijuana, Ecstasy and a gun. According to the Courier Herald, both men […]

Kanye Launches Travel Business; Headlining Virgin Fest
Rap star Kanye West is diversifying his business portfolio with the launch of Kanye Travel Ventures (KTV), a new travel program geared at serving the business and leisure travel demands of Wests world-wide fan base. KTV, which is owned by the rappers West Brands LLC, has assembled travel experts and consultants who created a […]

Sway & King Tech Launch 100K Rap Battle
Wake Up Show hosts Sway and King Tech are issuing an open call to aspiring entertainers to enter their urSession.com 100K Battle rap battle contest. The competition, which kicks off today (April 2), is open to new or unsigned artists. Contestants can enter the battle by signing up for free at urSession.com and downloading […]

AHH Stray News: Actor Selected To Play Mister Cee In ‘Notorious’
Fox Searchlight has announced that newcomer Edwin Freeman will play the role of famed Brooklyn DJ, Mister Cee in the upcoming biopic Notorious, which is based on the life of Christopher Notorious B.I.G. Wallace. Freeman, a Brooklyn, New York native, has been seen in 2000s direct-to-DVD Da Mission. He has also been seen […]

Rap Label Block Enterprises Signs R&B Act JC
Block Entertainment CEO Russell “Block” Spencer is expanding the scope of his label. Following the success of rappers Young Joc, Gorilla Zoe, and Boyz N Da Hood, the Bad Boy South imprint is foraying into R&B with its newest artist JC. “I met him through his manager and eventually took the time out to […]

Luda Lands New Show On PlanetGreen; First Eco-Channel
Hip-Hop star Ludacris has teamed with Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee have teamed with Discovery Channels new eco-friendly network PlanetGreen to star in a new primetime series. Battleground Earth will be featured on PlanetGreen, which Discovery Communications will launch on June 4, to over 50 million homes. The series features Ludacris and Tommy […]

Plies Set To Debut New Video Today
With a string of successful singles and collaborations, Plies is riding a wave of momentum as he prepares for the release of his forthcoming album Definition of Real. So much so, that the rapper is looking to make a statement with the world premiere of the video for his new single “Who Hotter Than […]

Kidz In The Hall, Bun B., Talib Debut ‘Change’ Remix
Hip-Hop group Kidz In The Hall continue their support of presidential hopeful Barack Obama with the world premiere of their Change remix featuring rap veterans Bun B. and Talib Kweli. The song is taken from Green Lantern & Russell Simmons upcoming pro-Obama Yes We Can mixtape, which will be released next month. The […]

AHH Stray News: Jazze Pha Launches Internet Cooking Show
Jazze Pha is known for his ability to create hit records and now the hit making producer hopes to recreate that success in the kitchen with his new internet cooking show Whats Cooking With Jazze, which launched today (March 31). Each webisode of the series features Jazze Pha with a different special celebrity guest cooking up […]

Rev Run, Bow Wow Lil Mama In New PSA’s
Hip-Hop icon Reverend Run and rappers Bow Wow and Lil Mama are among a group of celebrities that are featured in a new Public Service Announcement titled I Will Graduate, urging students to stay in school. In addition to the rappers, John Starks (The New York Knicks), Jaslene Gonzalez (Americas Next Top Model) and […]

Diddy Signs Janelle Monáe; Big Boi Exec Producing Album
Sean Diddy Combs and Outkasts Big Boi have teamed to advance the career of new artist Janelle Monáe, who recently signed to Bad Boy Records, via a pact with Monáes Atlanta-based record label, the Wondaland Arts Society. Big Boi will serve as co-executive producer of Monáes debut release, titled Metropolis Suite EP. Monáe, […]

MTV Nominates Snoop For Being Banned From Australia
A number of U.S. rappers have been embraced and nominated by fans at this years MTV Australia Awards 2008, including Lupe Fiasco, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg and Wyclef, who was announced as host today (March 31). Wyclef will preside over the award ceremony, which will feature eight live musical performances and eleven awards presented […]

G-Unit South African Concerts Announced
50 Cent and his G-Unit collective will head to South Africa to give to major performances in Johannesburg and Capetown this May. The Virgin Mobile 50 Cent and G-Unit Tour is being presented and produced by SABC 1, Showtime Productions and Virgin Mobile. The concert will feature the rappers from G-Unit, including 50 […]

Floyd Mayweather Defeats Big Show; Wrestlemania Sets Record
Hip-Hop helped make World Wrestling Entertainments (WWE) WrestleMania XXIV (24) the most successful live event in the history of the WWE and the Citrus Bowl, in Orlando, Florida. A series of high profile matches featuring boxing champion Floyd Money Mayweather, Snoop Dogg and an appearance by Kim Kardashian helped Wreslemania XXIV gross more than […]

Mos Def Starring As Chuck Berry In ‘Cadillac Man’
Rapper/actor Mos Def will have some legendary shoes to fill as the newest cast member of the upcoming film Cadillac Man. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the entertainer will play revered rock artist Chuck Berry in the feature, which is currently being filmed in New Jersey. Set in Chicago during the 1950s, Cadillac […]

Rapper Beanie Sigel Gets Three Months In Jail
Philadelphia rapper Beanie Sigel will spend the next three months in prison, after he was accused of violating his probation for a third time yesterday (March 28). Probation officials revealed that Sigel provided a false urine sample and tested positive for Xanax and Percocet five times over the past month. Sigel, who admitted […]

Despite Conviction, Remy Ma And Papoose To Marry
Rappers Remy Ma and Papoose are moving forward to get married, even though Remy Ma now faces up to 25 years in jail. Papoose denied the story claiming they were merely friends after AllHipHop.com reported the nuptials earlier this month. Now, the rappers have confessed they lied to the press simply to protect their privacy […]

Remy Ma Plans To Appeal Guilty Verdict
Rap star Remy Ma plans to appeal the jurys guilty verdict that was reached yesterday (March 27) in her trial for assault and weapons charges. Remy Ma attorney Ivan Fischer has revealed that he is planning to appeal the Manhattan Supreme Court grand jurys decision. A jury convicted Remy Ma on four counts […]