Russell Simmons’ new book Do You! 12 Laws to Access the Power in You to Achieve Happiness and Success has landed onto the New York Times’ Bestsellers List. Do You! currently sits high with a debut at No. 4 on this week’s Hardcover Advice list. “I am very grateful, humble and excited that so many […]

Akon didn’t knowingly steal a song from rapper Loon says Bu, the co-CEO of Akon’s Konvict Muzik. Loon, formerly of Sean “Diddy” Combs Bad Boy Records, claims that his vocals were stripped from the song “Who Is That” and another artist was added with vocals from T-Pain and Akon. “Akon had heard the instrumental with […]

Over a month after rapper Tony Yayo’s altercation with the 14-year-old son of Jimmy “Henchmen” Rosemond, Yayo is finally expected to make his first appearance in court on Wednesday (Apr. 25). Yayo’s court appearance stems from allegations stating that the rapper slapped and verbally assaulted Rosemond’s son as he was walking to Czar Entertainment for […]

Things may be looking fine enough for Rick Ross to sit back and relax, but the Miami rapper is eyeing a variety of ventures, including a new magazine and record label. Although the projects have yet to get off the ground, Ross is taking his time to ensure things are done his way and is […]

A little more than a year after voicing his views on the Duke University lacrosse team rape case, rapper Common has issued a public apology. During a recent interview with the Raleigh News and Observer, Common admitted his comments came from personal reactions that didn’t reflect the facts of the case. As a result, the […]

Politician/activist Rev. Jesse Jackson has been targeted by the National Legal and Police Center (NLPC), a watch dog group based in Falls Church, Virginia. Peter Flaherty, president of the National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC), is supporting a shareholder proposal, which is asking corporate giant General Electric to disclose its charitable giving. Flaherty and the […]

Rapper Eminem is in talks to buy St. Andrew’s Hall, a Detroit venue owned by Live Nation. According to The Detroit News, Eminem is negotiating to buy the venue from Live Nation, formerly Clear Channel Entertainment, for an undisclosed amount. Live Nation, which was created in 2005, owns or operates over 120 performance venues worldwide. […]

In the wake of the Virginia Tech tragedy, visitors to the popular networking website MySpace are growing increasingly upset at the placement of offensive ‘Shoot The Rapper’ advertisements. Tempers flared when the interactive advertisements were seen increasingly on the MySpace pages of Virginia Tech victims, as well as hundreds of other MySpace pages. The advertisement […]

By Alexis Jeffries The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, headed by Russell Simmons and Dr. Benjamin Chavis, issued a statement today (Apr. 23) calling for the recording industry’s removal of the words “b**ch,” “ho” and “n***er” in all of its future recordings. The statement contains recommendations after Simmons hosted a closed door meeting with various record […]

DJ Drama may be one of the hottest mixtape DJ’s in the game, but underground and mainstream rap fans may soon know Drama by a different name when his new album arrives in stores this summer.According to Drama, he will have to assume a different name when he releases his major label debut, Gangsta Grillz: […]

The Rev. Al Sharpton announced the next steps in his battle against rap music and will take his fight into various corporations’ boardrooms, by buying stock in companies that promote the music. Sharpton and his National Action Network are planning on purchasing stock in various companies, including Time Warner and Universal Music Group, and will […]

Legendary Wu-Tang MC Ghostface Killah will join the likes of Big Daddy Kane, Lupe Fiasco, and Rhymefest when he headlines the third annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival on June 23. "Ghost is simply in his own category. His track record of hits is over 10 years long," said festival chair, Wes Jackson in a statement. “He […]

(AllHipHop News) Sources have revealed to AllHipHop.com that Ronald “Tinard” Washington, the man accused of being one gun man/lookout in the murder of Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell, lived in a house owned by the DJ in the weeks prior to his slaying. According to sources, Washington lived in a Hollis, Queens home owned by […]

A pastor and father of a 14-year-old girl has defended his daughter, after she engaged in a raunchy dance with singer Akon.During a tour stop in Trinidad, Akon and the girl engaged in a dance that simulated aggressive sexual acts on stage in front of a rambunctious crowd. The act has sparked controversy as the […]

Afeni Shakur’s Amaru Entertainment and Universal Music Group have been hit with a lawsuit by R&B/Jazz singer Esther Williams, who claims Tupac Shakur and Ghostface Killah both separately used her music without permission.The lawsuit, which was filed in Washington D.C. Federal Court, seeks $10 million dollars in damages, claiming Shakur used her often-sampled single "Last […]

Bad business decisions as well as a decline in revenue have been cited as the reason for the demise of South Auckland, New Zealand Hip-Hop record label Dawn Raid, which left a mark on the international music scene. According to The New Zealand Herald, the company, whose artist roster included Aradhna, Savage, Adeaze and Deceptikonz, […]

Sources have revealed to AllHipHop.com that Ronald “Tinard” Washington, the man accused of being one gun man/lookout in the murder of Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell, lived in a house owned by the DJ in the weeks prior to his slaying. According to sources, Washington lived in a Hollis home owned by Jam Master Jay, […]

Those who may want to help police bring criminals to justice will run into a conflict with rapper Cam’ron. The Diplomats leader, who will be featured on this week’s edition of 60 Minutes, tells Anderson Cooper that helping the authorities would not only hurt sales of his music, but also violate his "code of ethics." […]