Memphis, Tennessee rap group Three 6 Mafia has launched a strip club tour to promote their latest single “I’d Rather,” from their upcoming album Last 2 Walk.   The group will make 20 stops in the south and mid-west during the tour, which kicks off on March 17 in the group’s home state of Tennessee and […]

The Cincinnati Police Department has refuted all reports of any major breakthrough in the Philant Johnson homicide case.   “There have been no arrests in this case and there are no warrants pending,” Cincinnati Police Public Information Commander Lt. Mark Briede told AllHipHop.com. “We’ve heard that Atlanta radio is reporting it and we’ve gotten several […]

U.S. rap star 50 Cent will tour Australia for the first time since 2006, it was announced today (March 13). The rapper, who will be a presenter during MTV’s Australian Music Awards and his G-Unit collective will hit Sydney on April 23, followed by a stop in Auckland on the 25th. On April 26th, the […]

It’s official: Compton Hip-Hop star The Game has confirmed that he was indeed released from prison on March 10, just eight days after checking into the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles.   Today (March 13), the rapper issued a statement to AllHipHop.com apologizing to fans for the conflicting information about his release.   […]

The call girl that New York Governor Eliot Spitzer has been accused of patronizing may be trading in her day- job for a career as a R&B/Hip-Hop singer.   Ashley Alexandra Dupre, aka “Kristen,” has recorded several songs, including “What We Want” and “Move Ya Body.”   On the Hip-Hop themed single “Move Ya Body” […]

Rapper Khujo Goodie and crooner Sleepy Brown have joined the cast of big, the new ballet produced and by and starring Outkast member Big Boi.   Big Boi has teamed with Atlanta Ballet, which was founded in 1929 and is the longest continuously-operating ballet company in the United States.   The Atlanta-based professional ballet company […]

According to Atlanta radio personality Ryan Cameron, Cincinnati police may be close to arresting the triggerman in a May 2006 shooting that took the life of Grand Hustle employee Philant Johnson.According to Cameron, officials in Cincinnati have two suspects in custody. During his afternoon broadcast today (Mar 12), the V-103 host also announced that authorities […]

Rappers Eightball and MJG are taking action in response to a recent rash of violence plaguing Memphis City Schools, by initiating a series of school visits and conversations with the children directly affected, Eightball told AllHipHop.com.   “It’s really just a small step into what really need to be done,” Eightball explained. “We’ve just been […]

Rap-A-Lot Records and Five Entertainment have released a new solo album from Shreveport native Hurricane Chris. The new release is titled You Here Me, and the first single from the album is titled “Yep” featuring Bulletproof-Teflon and Billy Broadway. You Here Me also features appearances by fellow Louisiana-born artist Webbie, as well as a verse […]

Designer Karl Kani has created a new upscale men’s line that will be sold exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue stores nationwide.   The new Kani Kouture, which combines contemporary fashion and streetwear, was unveiled last night (Mar 11) during a fashion show hosted by the designer as part of the Mercedes-Benz LA Fashion Week.   […]

Dipset member Juelz Santana was arrested near the entrance of his Teaneck, New Jersey home, after police found hollow point bullets and marijuana in his Bentley.   The rapper, born LaRon James, was arrested last week as he approached his home in the gated community of Glenpointe.   The arresting officer claimed he smelled the […]

South Bronx rapper Remy Ma’s assault trial continued in court today (March 12) in Manhattan, when the prosecution produced two witnesses who testified against her.   Remy Ma, 26, is accused of shooting Makeda Barnes-Joseph twice in the abdomen after leaving a Manhattan nightclub in July of 2007, shortly after the pair argued over $3,000 […]

New Orleans rapper C-Murder continues to build on his successes in the literary world as the rapper announced today (March 11) that he has signed R&B superstar Akon to a book deal with TRU Publishing.   Akon’s new book will be titled Thug Politics and is the second release from C-Murder’s TRU Publishing company.   […]

Campbell McLaren and David Issacs, the original producers of the popular Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) franchise, hope to recreate their success with a new show Hip-Hop flavor mixed martial arts (MMA) show debuting on BET titled Iron Ring.   Rappers Nelly, Ludacris T.I., Lil’ Jon, Juelz Santana, Jim Jones and boxer Floyd Mayweather will do […]

Polow Da Don has confirmed with AllHipHop.com that he was the victim of an attempted robbery inside of his Atlanta recording studio last night (March 10).   While Polow did not reveal the nature of the robbery, sources stated that an unknown group of unknown masked gunmen entered the recording studio and robbed those present […]

West coast Gangsta rap pioneer Ice Cube announced that he will release his ninth solo album, titled Raw Footage.   The album will feature guest appearances by Scarface, Westside Connection member Dub C., Nas, Musiq Soul Child, while Wreck, Maestro, Emile and others handled the production.   Raw Footage is the follow up to Ice […]

The trial of South Bronx rapper Remy Ma started yesterday (March 10) in a Manhattan court room.   Remy Ma, born Remy Smith, is charged with assault and witness intimidation, after she allegedly shot her childhood friend in a dispute over $3,000 that was missing from her purse.   According to Reuters, Remy Ma’s lawyer […]

New York Governor Eliott Spitzer came forward in a press conference today (Mar 10) to apologize to his family and admit his involvement with an online prostitution ring currently under investigation.   Spitzer’s announcement this afternoon came following the arrest of four individuals connected to the Emperor’s Club VIP, a high-end, online prostitution ring.   […]

Contrary to published reports, The Game is still locked up in a Los Angeles area prison, a representative for the Compton, California rapper confirmed with AllHipHop.com today (March 10).   The Game’s lawyer Shawn Chapman Holley reportedly stated that the rapper was released from the Twin Towers Correctional Facility earlier today (March 10), after serving […]

Former Lil Jon protégé Bohagon has moved on from his situation with BME Recordings and Warner Brothers records, the rapper recently revealed to AllHipHop.com.   According to Bohagon, he is currently gearing up for the release of his long delayed debut, to be delivered via his own joint venture with Asylum Records.   First introduced […]