Jay-Z, P.Diddy, Fat Joe, Memphis Bleek, Joe Budden and others joined Russell Simmons’ Hip-Hop Summit Action Network today to protest the Rockefeller drug laws.Over 60,000 people crammed Broadway at City Hall closing down traffic to listen to rappers speak their piece about the laws.P.Diddy by far was one of the more articulate of the speakers […]

50 Cent has entered into a long term partnership with Reebok, that will include his own signature line of footwear, the “G-Unit Collection by RBK.” An initial launch will take place this fall with limited distribution and will go nationwide in early 2004. “Reebok’s Rbk Collection is the real thing when it comes to connecting […]

Despite the cold weather and rain, Hot 97’s tenth annual Summer Jam concert drew over 50,000 people to Giants Stadium last night to see some of their favorite rappers perform. While Clipse, Fabolous, Lil Kim along with Mobb Deep, Sean Paul and others took to the stage, Nas, Busta Rhymes, Eminem and 50 Cent were […]

Today marks the one year anniversary of Slick Rick’s detention in a Bradenton, Florida prison by the INS. Rick’s case has been on hold since March, awaiting Judge Kimba Woods’ decision on whether or not he can stay in the United States. "Rick can’t get that year back," Rick’s publicist Bill Adler told AllHipHop.com. "He […]

The ubiquitous hip-hop clothing market will be receiving a new addition by Steve Rifkind, founder of Loud Records, who will debut Street Team geared for males and the counterpart, S.Team targeted to females. Koral Industries inked the deal to partner with Rifkind; they are best known as the home to high-end jeanswear company Seven. Rifkind […]

Snoop Dogg and former pimp turned preacher "The Bishop" Don Magic Juan have teamed up with VSOP Passion Blend to promote the drink in a nationwide marketing and advertising campaign. "Snoop Dogg and Don Magic Juan define the essence of Very Select Original Premium. As tastemakers, their decision to drink VSOP Passion Blend speaks volumes. […]

Ice Cube has signed on to star in what is described as a road trip comedy, "Are We There Yet." Cube will star as a playboy bachelor named Nick, who is dating a single mother of two children who dislike the men that their mother dates. When Cube’s girlfriend is stuck working on New Year’s […]

Eminem snagged two MTV Movie Awards on Saturday at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, for his performance in "8 Mile." Eminem took honors for best male performance and best breakthrough male performance for his role as "Rabbit" in the semi-autobiographical film. Because he was absent, Eminem pre-taped two messages for the crowd. "I heard […]

The Black Eyed Peas are working hard to promote their newest endeavor, Elephunk, by hitting the road for a grueling tour. "We love going on the road and touring," group member will i. am said. "We’re always asking the record company, ‘What tours are we doing this summer this fall? School’s getting ready to start […]

Dame Dash has signed on to executive produce "The Woodsman," which stars Kevin Bacon, Eve, Mos Def and Kyra Sedgewick. The movie centers around a convicted sex offender who has just been released from prison, trying to rebuild his life. The movie is being shot on location in Phildelphia and his being directed by Nicole […]

The Roots, Common, Tony Touch, Soul Live, J-Live, Kanye West and others plan to convene with several Cuban hip-hop artists in an effort to push cultural exchange at Harlem’s Apollo Theater. On June 9, the American artists will meld talents with Cuba’s finest like Doble Filo and Obsesion The cultural exchanges are hardly new, claims […]

Russell Simmons and his Hip-Hop Summit Action Network are poised to bring the next summit to Colorado, tentatively scheduled for this fall. The focus for the subsequent summit this fall will be “Youth and Empowerment,” as Benjamin Chavis, president of the HHSA, told the Denver Post, “It’s in the context of encouraging young people to […]

Chopper City Records CEO B.G. insisted that he is maintaining his own label and dispelled any notion that he may be going back to his former home of Cash Money Records. The budding businessman retorted with “F**k no” and offered no further elaboration. Currently the rapper has a number of upcoming lawsuits against Cash Money […]

A Tribe Called Quest will hit the studio starting in July to start recording for their reunion album. According to Phife, the death of Jam Master Jay is the reason the group has reunited. "What really brought it to the forefront was the whole Jam Master Jay thing," Phife told AllHipHop.com. "We just wanted to […]

According to reports, LL Cool J, the first artist to release a record on Def Jam, is actively seeking a new home to release records, after his proposed $20 million dollar deal with Def Jam was shot down by executives. While the deal that LL sought didn’t happen, the rapper is still in negotiations with […]

Ras Kass’ protégé Scipio has recanted an earlier account regarding the method by which his MC mentor came to be in the custody of the Las Vegas Metro Police Department over the Memorial Day weekend. “It turns out that the source that I received my information from was not accurate. Ras was not apprehended in […]

Rapper Chino XL is back in the studio, finishing up tracks for his highly anticipated album, Chino XL is Poison Pen. The album will feature tracks with Cuban Link and Gisele Jackson and feature production by Nick Wiz, newcomer Ghost, Fantom of the Beat, the brains behind 50 Cent and Lil Kim’s#### collaboration, "Magic Stick." […]

Fans of Eminem may have an opportunity to see the superstar before he rocketed to the heights of the entertainment business.An unknown former acquaintance of Eminem is auctioning off rare performances, studio performances, his first recording at Prince’s Paisley Park Studios and even Eminem picking his nose and eating his own boogers for a cool […]