(AllHipHop News) A group of Monks in Japan are using Hip-Hop music to attract new followers to the Buddhist religion.   The Buddhist monks refer to their style of teaching as Buddhism 2010 in an article on CNN.   The new style of monks have dropped traditional Buddhist chants and have incorporated rap and Hip-Hop […]

(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop star Lupe Fiasco could help determine who sits in the controversial vacant seat left by President Obama.   The rapper will perform at a fundraiser for Chicago Urban League Chief Cheryle Jackson, who is one of five democratic hopefuls running for the seat in the February 2 primary.   The seat was […]

(AllHipHop News) Sean “Diddy” Combs’ son Justin will be featured on an upcoming edition of MTV’s reality show “My Super Sweet 16.”   The show features the children of various moguls and celebrities celebrating their birthdays in lavish style.   Artists like Bow Wow, Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em, Meagan Goode, Allen Iverson, Fabolous, Chris Brown and […]

(AllHipHop News) Public Enemy group member/reality star Flavor Flav escaped serious injury last night (January 20), when he was involved in a two-car accident.   The self-proclaimed “World’s Greatest Hypeman” was in Las Vegas when the accident occurred.   While Flavor himself was not injured, the status of the other driver is not known.   […]

(AllHipHop News) Ja Rule could spend three years in prison due to a 2007 gun possession charge in Manhattan.   According to The New York Post, Ja Rule lost his bid to have the case tossed this morning (January 20) in Manhattan Supreme Court.   Ja Rule’s lawyer Stacey Richman argued that police had no […]

(AllHipHop News) Atlanta rapper T.I. is in the recording studio working on new material as he finishes a 366 sentence for a gun possession charge. Singer Trey Songz and producer Jim Jonsin confirmed they were in negotiations to collaborate with T.I., who is permitted to work in the recording studio during the work week. Trey […]

(AllHipHop News) Rap star Nelly will put down his microphone to be come an interviewer for ESPN the Magazine at the sixth annual NEXT event in Miami this February.   Nelly will interview various athletes and entertainers as the VIP red carpet interviewer at NEXT, which takes place at the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach, Florida […]

(AllHipHop News) Wyclef Jean’s efforts to help his native Haiti will get an added boost this week when the rapper/producer takes the stage for the Hope for Haiti Now global telethon.   Jean will be among an all-star line-up of performers for the two-hour televised event, which will take place Friday (January 22) in New […]

(AllHipHop News) Entrepreneurs and Cash Money CEOs Bryan “Baby” and Ronald “Slim” Williams are moving their skills to a new venture in Bronald Oil & Gas, an independent company centered on identifying and using gas and oil reserves.   Bronald Oil & Gas are using several locations to develop oil and gas outlets, such as […]

(AllHipHop News) Rising rapper Waka Flocka Flames was shot, several sources have told AllHipHop.com.   While details are sketchy, sources stated that the rapper was shot during a robbery in College Park, Georgia.   Sources stated he was shot in the arm, but the bullet went through his ribs. He is expected to make a recovery. […]

(AllHipHop News) Atlanta rapper Diamond confirmed she is working on a new mixtape entitled “B#### Muzik 3,” set to be released during the 2010 NBA All-Star Weekend this February in Dallas, Texas.   Additionally, her still untitled album due for release in the second quarter of 2010 is also coming together, with notable appearances from […]

(AllHipHop News) Today (January 19), the Washington, D.C.-based non-profit Hip-Hop Caucus has announced the launching of HipHopHelpHaiti.org, aimed at educating the Hip-Hop community on how to become involved in help the hurting nation.   The Hip-Hop Caucus officially kicks off their efforts this evening via a national conference call with Congressional Black Caucus Chair Barbara […]

(AllHipHop News) U2’s famed guitarist the edge has confirmed that the group will collaborate with rapper Jay-Z on an upcoming song for charity.   According to The Edge, super producer Swizz Beatz reached out to U2 front man Bono with the idea of creating a benefit song for Haiti, which was rocked by a 7.0 […]

(AllHipHop News) Washington D.C. rapper Wale has announced a fundraiser to benefit Wyclef Jean’s Yele Haiti non-profit organization. Wale will be joined by D.C. artists like Tabi Bonney, D.C. Don Juan, Phil Ade, XO, Kingpen Slim, K-Beta, Que (formerly of Day 26) and other surprise guests tonight (January 18) at the 9:30 Club. The event, […]

(AllHipHop News) Tonight, (January 17), a number of West coast Hip-Hop acts will lend their support to the relief efforts underway to aid the island of Haiti, which was destroyed during a massive earthquake on Tuesday (January 12).   Nipsey Hussle, Pac-D## and Strong Arm Steady will headline the “COOL Relief Effort and Benefit Concert” […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Rick Ross is getting involved with the relief efforts today TV by hosting a blood drive tomorrow January 18.   The rapper’s Rick Ross Charities will team with The Community Blood Centers and 24 Hour Fitness to collect blood to order to send to the victims of the massive earthquake, which leveled […]

Wyclef Jean’s video response to critics. Full editorial starts after video. video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsfree video player (AllHipHop News) Wyclef returned to his native Haiti at the Port-au-Prince airport the day after the thousands upon thousands were killed in a lethal 7.0 earthquake. Thursday, the entertainer then began clearing the dead bodies of his country’s […]

(AllHipHop News) Wyclef Jean was desperately looking for Jean “Jimmy O” Jimmy Alexandre, but sadly the Haitian rapper was slain in the massive 7.0 earthquake that has devastated Haiti. Wyclef told CNN, “I urge everyone who’s listening right now that knows how great this kid is in Haiti — I need y’all to verify this […]

(AllHipHop News) Brooklyn rapper Talib Kweli will head to Dublin, Ireland at the end of the month in support of his upcoming album Revolutions Per Minute. Kweli will perform at the Tripod on Harcourt St with opening acts Messiah J. & The Expert, Brian Deady and Choice Cut DJ’s. Kweli is expected to perform material […]

(AllHipHop News) Brothers Cornel and Clifton West will be in Atlanta this Sunday (January 17) to host Sweet Tea Ethics, an event aimed at exploring the concepts of manhood, black love, mending generation conflicts, and the transformative power of Hip-Hop.   The dialogue hopes to challenge the black community to look critically at why there […]