Seeking to expand pool their talents together for the entire industry, West Coast producer/emcee DJ Quik has united with fellow veterans Snoop Dogg and Teddy Riley to create a super production team.   With records labels becoming reticent about spending money, Quik explains that many promising artists are struggling to get their music heard.   […]

Singer Rihanna charges that Chris Brown has attacked her in the past, claiming she was in an abusive relationship that progressively got worse.The incident, which allegedly occurred during over the Grammy weekend, apparently left the singer with swollen eyes, a cut lip, a bloody nose, contusions on the face and bite marks on her fingers […]

Cash Money Records has signed T. Lopez, the first ever Latina on the record label. T. Lopez, born in Ontario, California, was born to Mexican-American parents. The singer is featured on a new remake of “Macarena,” which is celebrating its 15th year as the biggest selling Latin single ever on the Billboard pop charts. The […]

Veteran music executive Julie Greenwald was named Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of The Atlantic Records Group.   Greenwald, who was President, will run Atlantic’s group of labels with CEO Craig Kallman, who will continue to oversee the labels operations as well.   Under the pair’s watch, Atlantic has become the No. 1 label in […]

Police in Northern New Jersey arrested Dipset Affiliate King Tut, after police stopped his car and found cocaine hidden inside of a teddy bear.   King Tut, born Darnell Brittingham and his promoter, Brandon Buckley, were stopped on Route 1 south, for tailgating and driving with illegally tinted windows in New Jersey.   When an […]

50 Cent’s personal attacks took an ominous and unprecedented turn last night (February 11) when the mogul released a voyeuristic clip of DJ Khaled’s mother.   The video, entitled “A Psychic Told Me,” begins with 50 writing a poem boasting of damaging Khaled’s property and knowing his mother’s whereabouts.   “Your tires got stabbed out,” […]

The seminal Bomb Squad production team will bring their influential sound to New York City’s famous Webster Hall on March 19.   Currently comprised of brothers Hank and Keith Shocklee, the original 5 member Bomb Squad is responsible for many of Hip-Hop culture’s most memorable songs and albums in the late 80s and early 90s. […]

Hip-Hop star Nas is among a group of high profile artists donating remixes of Youssou N’Dour’s track “Wake Up” in support of creating awareness surrounding critical health issues in Africa.   Nas is part of IntraHealth’s Open initiative, which engages technology, health leaders and students to innovate new technologies to make health care more affordable […]

This year’s NBA All-Star weekend will generate a deeper sense of fulfillment for Jay-Z.   The rap mogul, along with Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, will be on hand to donate 150 musical instruments to students at the Mesa Arts Academy.   The duo, who have partnered with the event sponsor Sprite Green, will also […]

Three years ago today (February 10), Hip-Hop culture lost one of its most innovative and influential producers in Detroit’s James Dewitt Yancey, AKA J Dilla.   Blessed with strong musical genes from an opera singer mother and jazz bassist father, Dilla started collecting vinyl at the tender age of 2.   The aspiring producer made […]

Rapper/producer and former Tribe Called Quest front man Q-Tip is celebrated on a new mixtape produced in collaboration with DJ Period.   Titled The [Abstract] Best, J. Period’s latest mixtape is a combination of tracks from Q-Tip’s deep catalog, as well as remixes, interviews and new tracks from a list of popular MC’s, who pay […]

Even while the details of his Interscope separation are being finalized, West Coast ambassador Snoop Dogg is moving forward on a unique partnership with MTV.   First up will be “Dogg After Dark,” an MTV variety talk show with Snoop handling hosting duties.   The show takes place from the Kress nightclub, located on LA’s […]

Two days after Chris Brown’s arrest for an alleged domestic violence incident, more details are emerging regarding the singer and his girlfriend Rihanna.   Media sources report the unidentified woman Brown allegedly hit was Rihanna.   A source told Access Hollywood that Brown hit the 20-year-old pop diva with his fists and bit her during […]

With a little more than a month to go before serving a year in prison, T.I. is using the small screen to deter fans from taking the same road he took, which has landed him a stint behind bars.   The rapper’s upcoming MTV reality show, T.I.’s Road to Redemption: 45 Days to Go, will […]

Sources have told AllHipHop.com that famed Miami DJ Khaled of the Terror Squad was not the driver of a white Bentley who was shot and killed, after a four-hour police pursuit in Los Angeles.   Rumors spread across the Internet after a man resembling the Miami DJ allegedly led police on four-hour chase, at speeds […]

Rick Ross’ self-proclaimed drug kingpin and gang affiliated background took another hit today (February 9) as more illuminating documents made the rounds on the Miami native’s criminal past.             The Smoking Gun, the same website that initially broke the story on Ross’ officer background last summer, disclosed a detailed deposition between Officer Rey Hernandez and […]

Cash Money Records CEO’s Bryan “Baby” Williams and Ronald “Slim” Williams are still celebrating, following the 4 Grammy wins of their superstar artist Lil Wayne last night (February 8).   Coming into the night nominated for 8 awards, the New Orleans native snagged half for Best Solo Rap Performance (“A Milli”), Best Rap Song (“Lollipop”), […]

Nearly 4 years after his surprise hit album Who Is Mike Jones, Houston rapper Mike Jones will release his much-delayed follow-up The Voice.   Aware of the difficult sales climate in today’s album market, Jones was careful in making sure his singles generated enough buzz for the project.   After receiving a good reception from […]

Grammy Award winning rapper Lil’ Kim will be one of thirteen celebs showing off their moves when the eighth season of ABC’s Dancing With the Stars debuts next month.   This year’s cast was announced during a primetime event that found each participating celebrity revealed one at a time during ABC’s regular line-up Sunday night […]

On a night filled with emotion, memorable performances and legal drama, Lil Wayne emerged as a multiple winner Sunday (Feb. 8) during the 51st annual Grammy Awards.   The rapper, who received eight nominations, was honored with three Grammys for best rap album, best rap song (“Lollipop” featuring Static Major) and best rap solo performance […]