Multi-platinum singer/producer T-Pain has launched a new independent record label that seeks to bypass the traditional label model, in an effort to connect directly with the consumer.   Starting with the release of “Beam Me Up,” the first single by marquee artist Tay Dizm, Nappy Boy Digital will deliver music exclusively via all major digital […]

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has dropped drug charges against Long Beach rapper Warren G., according to reports.   The rapper set the record straight about reports of his recent arrest in an exclusive interview with AllHipHop.com.   Warren G., born Warren Griffin, was arrested in Hollywood around 2:00 am on Sunday (June […]

Bay Area rapper Numskull is currently in custody at the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, CA, just south of Oakland, AllHipHop.com has confirmed.   The artist, who has been in custody since January 24, currently faces a total of 15 felony charges, three more than he faced during his last court appearance in late May. […]

The Hip-Hop industry has a new power couple, as Foxy Brown and Rick Ross are now an item, AllHipHop.com has learned.   Sources from both camps have confirmed the couple are dating seriously and that Brown, who was born and raised in Brooklyn, is making plans to relocate to Miami in order to be closer […]

Well known mixtape DJ Vlad the Butcher will bring the story of Mac Dre and his infamous Romper Room Gang to BET on an upcoming episode of American Gangster, AllHipHop.com has learned.   DJ Vlad, who originally hails from the Bay area, will direct the upcoming episode, which will debut around November as part of […]

A track on Lil Wayne’s upcoming album Tha Carter III has been selected as the theme for the upcoming movie Hurricane Season, formerly titled Patriots it was announced today (June 6).   “Tie My Hands” is a duet with singer Robin Thicke and in addition to the track being featured on Tha Carter III, the […]

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The murder trial of New Orleans rapper Corey “C-Murder” Miller has been pushed back until October.   The rapper was slated to go on trial on June 9, but after attorneys on both sides of the case met with Judge Martha Sassone, the trial was delayed until October 14.   C-Murder is charged with second-degree […]

Lil Flip’s long time manager and attorney Sandy Lal has come forward to shoot down reports that his client was involved in a near fatal car accident in Southwest Texas.   Lal’s denial contradicts a number published reports, which stated that the Houston, Texas rapper’s car was totaled in a serious accident on Tuesday (June 3).   […]

Hip-Hop and media activists Rosa Clemente, Davey D and Malkia Cyril will be among those on hand for this year’s National Conference for Media Reform (NCMR).   The event, which will kick off tomorrow (June 6) and runs through Sunday (June 8) takes place at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.   The conference […]

Chicago-based rapper/actor Common is spearheading a new effort to encourage youth to read.   The entertainer, who will soon be seen alongside Angelina Jolie and Morgan Freeman in the movie Wanted, is using his Common Ground Foundation to launch The Corner, a national online book club designed to develop critical thinking skills among participants while […]

Atlanta rap star T.I. has inked a deal multi-picture deal with Screen Gems and will star in three upcoming high profile movies.   T.I., born Clifford Harris Jr., will star opposite of Matt Dillon and Idris Elba in the movie Bone Deep, a thriller based on a group of bank robbers who pull off one […]

Legendary photographer/photojournalist Ernie Paniccioli is selling his vast collection of Hip-Hop images, AllHipHop.com has learned.   Paniccioli, who authored the best-selling book Who Shot Ya: Three Decades Of Hip-Hop Photography, is known throughout the world as one of the world’s top Hip-Hop photographers.   His massive collection features over 250,000 images of various rappers, B-Boys, […]

Chicago rapper Twista is speaking out against Father Michael Pfelger, commenting on the irony of the controversy created by Pfelger’s recent comments.   The Catholic priest came under fire for controversial comments made during a sermon at Democratic Nominee Barack Obama’s former church.   While speaking to the congregation at Rev. Jeremiah Wright’s Trinity United […]

Music from Snoop Dogg’s 2006 album Tha Blue Carpet Treatment will take on a new life, as the rapper unveils his mind state behind the multi-platinum release with an upcoming animated DVD.   The film, titled Snoop Dogg Presents Adventures of Tha Blue Carpet Treatment, will feature an animated version of the Long Beach, California […]

Rapper and Dunk Ryder Record label CEO Trick Daddy is set to take on yet another title: author.   The 33-year-old Miami-born rapper, told AllHipHop.com that he is currently working on a new autobiographical book.   “The book is amazing already,” Trick Daddy told AllHipHop.com about the untitled book. “I have a writer, I have […]

Rapper-turned-Hollywood powerhouse Queen Latifah is set to launch a new line of perfume scheduled to hit stores in 2009. The award winning actress and Cover Girl spokesperson has partnered with Fort Lauderdale, Florida -based Parlux Fragrances, which has produced scents for Paris Hilton, GUESS? and Jessica Simpson. “Scent expresses a woman’s confidence and sensuality,” Latifah […]

New Jersey rapper Serius Jones has officially been released from his recording contract with Disturbing Tha Peace/Def Jam records, AllHipHop.com has learned.   The 2005 Fight Klub champion says that while the decision was made around the time of DTP’s renegotiation with Def Jam in March, he only recently received the official clearance to move […]

Island Def Jam Music Group (IDJ) has announced that Shakir Stewart will effectively fill the vacancy left by rapper/mogul Jay-Z, who announced his resignation as President of Def Jam in December of 2007.   Stewart, who was senior VP of A&R, was named Executive Vice President of Def Jam Recordings Antonio “L.A.” Reid announced today […]

Music lovers from the West Coast and South will receive equal representation this week, when XM Radio debuts a pair of new shows featuring rappers The Game and Young Jeezy.   The hour-long shows, which are slated to air on XM’s Channel 66 Raw Hip-Hop station, will include a different host who will play music […]