(AllHipHop News) The nominees for the 38th annual American Music Awards (AMAs) were announced this morning (October 12th) at the JW Marriott in Los Angeles. Rapper Eminem tied rock group Lady Antebellum for the most nominations with five nominations each. The accolades come from the rapper’s#### double platinum album, Recovery. Justin Bieber checked in with […]

(AllHipHop News) Young Jeezy’s new album Thug Motivation 103, has been delayed until December, according to reports. The album, which has been delayed several times, was originally due in stores in February of 2010. Then, fans thought the album was going to hit stores in September, after Jeezy dropped several singles, including the well received […]

(AllHipHop News) Last night (October 11th), Duck Down Records kicked off a 14-city tour to celebrate the independent label’s 15-year anniversary, with a tour covering the East Coast. Performers on the tour include Pharoahe Monch, Duck Down’s Co-CEO Buckshot, Sean Price, Smif N Wessun, Skyzoo and the label’s longtime in-house turntablist, DJ Evil Dee. “[It’s […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Jay-Z is calling upon fans to hit the polls for the General Elections that are taking place nationwide on November 2nd in the United States. Jay-Z is featured in a new PSA for Vote Again 2010 and HeadCount.org. During the 35-second clip, Jay-Z is featured on stage clad in black, talking to […]

(AllHipHop News) Will Smith’s upcoming flick Men In Black 3 has been halted, because the superstar actor is clashing with producers of the film about the script. According to The New York Post, the movie had been in pre-production around various locations in New York. But due to clashes between Smith and director Barry Sonnenfeld, […]

(AllHipHop News) Rap star 50 Cent has landed major funding for his film company Cheetah Vision, which is a partnership between the rapper and producer Randall Emmett. 50’s company has received $200 million dollars for a 10-picture deal, which is backed by healthcare executive Richard Jackson and real estate developers Gary Sakwa and Daniel Ret. […]

(AllHipHop News) Philadelphia rapper Young Chris of Hip-Hop group Young Gunz, has inked a deal to become the first artist on a new label being launched by singer/songwriter Rico Love. Rico Love has notched hits for artists like Usher (“Hey Daddy” “There Goes My Baby”), Beyonce (“Sweet Dreams”, “Radio”) and Dirty Money (“Hello, Good Morning”). […]

(AllHipHop News) Philadelphia radio personality “Jonsey” aka Miss Jones, recently pleaded guilty to a count of disorderly conduct, after an altercation with her ex-husband in June. Jonesy, born Tarsha Jones, shot to fame as a singer, on classic tracks like “Where I Wanna Be Boy” and AZ and Nas’ song “Sugar Hill.”Additionally, she has remained […]

(AllHipHop News) Wu-Tang Clan producer The RZA has snagged WWE star Batista for his upcoming new movie The Man with the Iron Fist. The movie, which is being directed by RZA and also stars Academy Award winning actor Russell Crowe, centers around a blacksmith, who forges weapons for the inhabitants of a village in feudal […]

(AllHipHop News) Rap star 50 Cent may have the title of “Godfather” bestowed upon him, should he take up a South African Community group’s offer to adopt a rhinoceros. A community policing group called eBlockwatch is calling upon 50 Cent to become “Godfather” to a black rhino that was shot nine times by poachers. The […]

(AllHipHop News) Prison time for T.I. is inevitable, although prosecutors and defense lawyers representing the rap star are arguing in court over how much time he should spend in prison for violating his probation. According to reports, T.I.’s probation officer has recommended a sentence of eight to 14 months in prison, while lawyers for the […]

(AllHipHop News) After rapper Lupe Fiasco made peace with Atlantic Records yesterday – just a week before his fans’ scheduled protest – the label has finally announced a spring release date for the much anticipated Lasers album. The album, which stands for “Love Always Shines Every Time Remember 2 Smile,” is slated to be released […]

(AllHipHop News) Florida rapper Brisco recently spoke with AllHipHop.com about his recent tour, his interaction with his fans and upcoming projects with Lil Wayne and Rick Ross. “[I] just came off the second stage of the promo tour, just finished the midwest, then we did that East coast,” Brisco told AllHipHop.com in an exclusive interview. […]

(AllHipHop News) Public Enemy hype man Flavor Flav will be one of several stars featured in a new upcoming celebrity bowling television show titled, Stars and Strikes. Stars and Strikes was shot on location at the Lucky Strike Bowling in the L.A. Live Complex in Los Angeles. The legendary rapper/reality TV star takes part in […]

(AllHipHop News) The Miami Police Department has issued a statement regarding an offensive anti-gang PSA banner advertisement that was posted on the department’s official website yesterday (October 7th). Jay-Z, who along with his wife Beyonce Knowles, are two of the most recognizable stars on the planet. The Miami Police’s website still featured Jay-Z in an […]

(AllHipHop News) Detroit rap star Eminem will make a high profile appearance on CBS’ long running show 60 Minutes this weekend, in a segment that will discuss his battle with drug addiction. Em was interviewed by Anderson Cooper in a variety of locations around Detroit this past July. During the clip, the pair visit Eminem’s […]

(AllHipHop News) Nicki Minaj has credits on seven songs on the Nielsen/SoundScan’s list 200 best-selling songs, a first for a female rapper. Furthermore, the songs have sold roughly 4,298,000 copies in 2010. The rapper has yet to release her debut, but Pink Friday drops on November 23. The songs are listed below, along with their […]

(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop star B.G. has been hit with a lawsuit from his neighbors who claim the rapper filmed a part of a rap video on their property without permission. Plaintiffs Shyrl Patterson Bagneris and John Bagneris filed the lawsuit in United States District Court, Eastern District Louisiana, claiming B.G. shot the video for “My […]

(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop pioneers Eric B. and Rakim will be inducted into the Long Island Hall of Fame during a ceremony that is slated to take place next month in Long Island, New York. The rappers will be inducted at the lavish Oheka Castle on November 16th, joining a prestigious list of inductees that include […]

(AllHipHop News) President Barack Obama will tap the power of Hip-Hop music again this Sunday, during the “Moving America Forward Rally” this Sunday in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Roots and popular Power 99FM DJ/TV host DJ Diamond Kuts will perform during President Obama’s rally, which will take place in the park next to Robert Fulton Elementary […]