Rapper DMX was arrested today (July 2) as he exited an airplane in Arizona, as he was returning home from a trip from Miami, Florida, where he was also arrested – twice.   According to TMZ.com, the rapper was arrested over two outstanding warrants in Phoenix, Arizona.   Reports suggested that the rapper violated the […]

Young Jeezy has clarified his political views, after he expressed support for John McCain, after meeting the presidential hopeful during a May performance on Saturday Night Live, with crooner Usher.   The rapper, who graces the cover of the August issue of Vibe for the first time, seemed to support the Republican Party’s candidate for […]

A class-action lawsuit against Jay-Z and his 40/40 Club has been approved by a New York City judge.   The New York Post reports that the plaintiff, former employee Celeste Williams, is claiming the club did not pay minimum wage or compensate for overtime hours.   Due to this allegation the courts have ordered 40/40 […]

After nearly a year of public discontent being expressed from Wu Tang members such as U-God and Raekwon, the RZA has decided to clarify his position in these disputes.   Often accused of keeping the fortunes of the Wu Tang empire to himself, the RZA dismisses these claims as lacking substance and merit.   “It’s […]

MTV has announced the renewal of the popular reality series Run’s House.   Now in its fifth season, the show will continue to chronicle the lives of the Simmons family.   New episodes will feature Run joining Kid Rock on tour and Run’s wife Justine adjusting to a new addition in baby Miley.   “I’ve […]

Atlanta rap star Soulja Boy Tell’em is elevating his success with a newly signed sneaker and apparel contract with Collipark Music/Interscope Records and Yums Shoes.   Under the multi-year agreement, Soulja Boy Tell’em will work with Yums’ designers to create his own signature shoe with Yums’ Block Star line of sneakers, which feature graffiti art […]

Lil Wayne has partnered with Milestone Brands and French grower Voirin-Jumeh, to create his own brand of champagne.   Halo Champagne, which Wayne introduced to the world in the video for his chart topping hit “Lollipop,” is set to launch later this year.   “I’m excited about this venture with Milestone Brands,” Lil Wayne told […]

Atlanta on-air personality Greg Street is making the summer more memorable for radio listeners with his upcoming Good Day cookout tour.   The outing, which is geared toward the South and Midwest, represents a way for Street to give back to fans, who will gather in a fun, safe setting, according to Street.   “I want […]

Alternative Hip-Hop group Gym Class Heroes have announced the date of their third album, titled The Quilt.   The album is the follow up to the Geneva, New York group’s album As Cruel as School Children, which has been certified gold and contained the group’s No.1 single, “Cupid’s Chokehold/Breakfast In America.”   The Quilt features […]

Rap star Young Jeezy has landed a role in Ice Cube’s upcoming comedy, Janky Promoters. Jeezy, born Jay Jenkins, will star as himself – a “big-name hip-hop act”- in the comedy, which is the first screenplay Ice Cube has penned since 2002’s Friday After Next. Janky Promoters, which is directed by Marcus Raboy, centers around […]

The Humane Society of the United States recently launched a Hip-Hop themed program, aimed at protecting animals from cruel treatment.   Hip-Hop for Hounds, a new HSUS program, is dedicated towards protecting animals from abuse and cruelty, according to the new HSUS animal cruelty and dig fighting prevention campaign.   According to campaign manager Laurie Maxwell, […]

The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network has partnered with one of the largest online ad networks in the world, to create a one of a kind public service announcement, inspiring young people to register and vote during the upcoming presidential election.   On July 9, CPX Interactive and the HSAN will launch the Vote For It […]

Top selling rapper Lil Wayne has been tapped to headline the Reggae Sumfest 2008 along with Keyshia Cole. The pair will hit the stage during the Reggae Sumfest’s International Night 1, on Friday July 18. The performance at the festival is the first for Lil Wayne. The Reggae Sumfest 2008 takes place from July 13-19 […]

Following the heavy circulation of Obie Trice’s new single “The Giant” signaling the Detroit rapper’s departure from his situation with Shady Records and it’s parent company, Interscope, the brass at Shady issued a statement Monday (Jun 30) reaffirming its support of Trice’s decision.   “Shady Records has agreed to allow Obie Trice to pursue his […]

In a surprise fan celebration event, the US Olympic Men’s Basketball Team assembled in New York to unveil their new Nike-designed uniforms and sneakers on June 30.Allhiphop.com tracked the all day celebration as the new team completed photo shoots throughout the city and interacted with fans at locations such as the Statue of Liberty.Head coach […]

Detroit’s Obie Trice has left Shady Records after eight years and two albums, AllHipHop.com has confirmed today (Jun 30).He is currently working on his third album, while solidifying a new situation for his own imprint.“Obie and Shady were moving in different directions,” the 30-year-old rapper’s manager Terry Wilson tells AllHipHop.com. “But he still has a […]

Slip-N-Slide Records’ latest superstar Plies has partnered with his brother/manager Big Gates to create a non-profit organization aiming to promote a “more functional,  productive and just community.”Big Gates and Plies Power of Visions will kick off its crusade against the ills faced by their South Florida community, by awarding two $5,000 college scholarships.Named after a […]

Yesterday June 28th at the UK Glastonbury Festival, singer Amy Winehouse took an unexpected shot at Kanye West.The Glastonbury Festival, whose founder Michael Eavis admits has been home to predominantly white guitar-based bands, sought to move away from that image this year by having rapper/mogul Jay-Z headline the event. This move drew mixed reactions, with […]

Jay-Z answered his detractors in commendable fashion at the Glastonbury Music Festival in Britain on Saturday.The rapper took to the stage – with a guitar over his shoulder – and sang a rendition of Oasis’ hit song “Wonder Wall.”Noel Gallagher of Oasis, a rock band from the UK, has opposed the rapper headlining the huge […]

Rapper DMX was arrested in Miami for the second time this week, after attempting to buy $45 in cocaine and marijuana from an undercover police officer on Friday (Jun 26).He is currently in custody at the Miami-Dade County jail.According to the police, 37-year-old DMX, born Earl Simmons, approached the officer, requesting to purchase “30 powder […]