Rapper Lil’ Kim has been hit with a $100,000 lawsuit by two men who claim they wrote portions of her La Bella Mafia album but were never compensated. Songwriters Anthony Jefferies and Vincent Hart allege they helped write the songs “Can You Hear Me Now?” “Hold It Now” and Kim’s hits single “The Jump Off.” […]
First he declares peace with Lil’ Flip and now rapper T.I. has gotten bit by the philanthropy bug. So, the Atlanta rapper has collaborated with the “It’s Cool To Be Smart” Single Parent Initiative to further his good will. On April 27, the rapper and his Grand Hustle Management spoke to over 150 youth at […]
The federal government has announced a $1 million bounty for the capture of fugitive JoAnne Chesimard, who is widely known as Assata Shakur. Assata, who is also Tupac’s godmother, has lived in Cuba nearly 30 years after escaping a maximum security jail. Today [May 2] represents the 32nd anniversary of a notorious clash between members […]
Bomb Squad member Hank Shocklee has announced that he is authoring a book on the making of Public Enemy’s landmark 1989 album It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back. Shocklee produced the album along for Def Jam along with fellow Bomb Squad members Keith Shocklee, Bill Stephney, Carl Ryder and Eric Sadler. […]
RZA has started 36 Chambers Productions, a new full service company to handle the producer’s various outside businesses, sign new artists and handle all business related to the Wu Tang Clan. On the production side, 36 Chambers will feature traditional, digital and wireless cell distribution for new artists, an extensive catalogue of original music to […]
Krs-One and his Temple of Hiphop have revealed details surrounding this year’s upcoming 8th Annual Hiphop Appreciation Week. Each year KRS and the Temple celebrate the many aspects of Hip-Hop culture during the third week of May. According to representatives for the Temple of Hiphop, the week has been officially recognized by mayors and city […]
Former Bone Thugs-N-Harmony member Bizzy Bone appeared disoriented and sporadic during an appearance on Houston’s Damage Control KPFT radio program Wednesday April 27 night, leaving witnesses confused, scared and baffled. [Listen to the show and interview here.] Bizzy Bone, who claimed to be homeless, seemed inebriated, spoke in rapid-fire manner with host Matt "Pushermania" Sonzala […]
Def Jam rapper Foxy Brown has broken her silence regarding an alleged brawl with Miami lyricist Jacki O. Brown has completely countered Jacki O’s assertion that there was a physical fight between the two artists. Reports of the confrontation between the two, female rappers at Circle House Studios in Miami surfaced last week. Jacki O, […]
Rap duo Dead Prez has reportedly angered the National Conference of Black Mayors by allegedly spitting profanity during their performance before a group of teenagers at the organization’s annual convention in Columbus, Ohio. Sticman and M-1 violated a written contract to omit profanity in their performance, according to the convention’s executive director, Vanessa Williams, who […]
After months of speculation, it’s official: Harlem’s Cam’ron has parted ways with Roc-A-Fella/Island Def Jam for Asylum/Warner Music Group. The deal makes Cam’ron the first non-southern act signed to Asylum. "Cam’s going drop his album as well as release other records through his Diplomat Records label," a source that wished to remain anonymous told AllHipHop.com. […]
Hip-Hop veteran Roxanne Shante is all about the ice, but not the diamonds that are draping a lot of emcees necks; she’s all about the ice cream and has opened “Hip-Hop Ices,” a new ice cream parlor in Jamaica, Queens. Hip Hop Ices located at 153-33 Hillside Avenue, will serve as the flagship location for […]
Radio personality Wendy Williams has assembled some of her favorite Hip-Hop and R&B artists to present Wendy Williams Brings the Heat Vol. 1, featuring the likes of Jadakiss, Juelz Santana, Jim Jones, Black Rob, and M.O.P. "I’m a lover of music, and getting the opportunity to put out this CD has helped me express the […]
Author Mykel Mitchell has set out to bridge the gap between Hip-Hop and Christianity in his new book, titled “Word: For Everybody Who Thought Christianity Was For Suckas.” In “Word,” Mitchell details his personal religious journey to Jesus Christ, his love for Hip-Hop and how “expensive toys, fly gear and expensive girlfriends” left him feeling […]
According to reports, Roc-A-Fella Recording artist Memphis Bleek was arrested early this morning (April 28) and charged with assaulting a busboy in a Manhattan nightclub. While details are sketchy, sources claim that the busboy was attacked by Bleek and his associate, Ravelle Talik Smith at club NV. The busboy says he attempted to clean off […]
Rumor and speculation have swelled surrounding Dame Dash and a possible permanent business split from Island Def Jam. The banter was partially fueled after the mogul and his Damon Dash Music Group was shifted in new digs on Broadway in mid-town Manhattan away from the IDJ high rise offices. Sources within Def Jam stated that […]
Goodie Mob member Cee-Lo and DJ Danger Mouse have teamed up and announced they’re releasing an album under the name Gnarls Barkley. "We are the perfect combination," Cee-Lo stated. "This album is one of the best platforms for me to express all of me. I get to expand my range and hit all categories from […]
Sean John clothing company has announced that Miami Heat NBA star Dwayne Wade will be featured in their fall advertising campaign. Wade, a 2004 NBA All-Rookie First Team selection, will be sporting all three Sean John men’s lines: Sean John, Sean John Collection and Sean John Tailored. Previous models have included Tyson Beckford, Mase and […]
Sean “P. Diddy” Combs hopes to tackle the Latin market with his Bad Boy records and has announced the launch of Bad Boy Latino, which the mogul has formed with Miami rapper Pitbull. In an interview with the Miami Herald, Combs, who recently placed Bad Boy with the Warner Music Group, said the label will […]
Judith Leiber, the American luxury brand known for its crystal and exotic skin accessories often seen on the red carpet, will team up with Nelly for a private in-store event next Thursday (May 5.) The VIP fundraising event will benefit Nelly’s non-profit foundation, 4Sho4Kids, which provides literacy and other educational and social programs to underprivileged […]
Fugee member Pras is preparing Win Lose or Draw, the follow-up to his debut album, Ghetto Supastar. The first single from the album is a remake of U2’s massive hit, “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” taken from the group’s classic album, The Joshua Tree, which was originally released in 1987 and has […]
