Longstanding independent music label Ruthless Records will hit the ground running this year with a string of new albums, as it celebrates 20 years of existence.   Despite Ruthless Records’ unprecedented success with rappers like NWA, The D.O.C., Above The Law, JJ Fad, Michele, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and others, the company suffered a major setback when […]

Absolut Vodka has teamed up with Kanye West for new advertising campaign and tour. The “In an Absolut World” campaign will feature Kanye West, Common and Just Blaze among others. The rappers share their visions and testimonials of their lives in the “Absolut World” campaign. West will also be the headliner on the “Glow in […]

Prosecutors dismissed misdemeanor charges against Miami rapper Trick Daddy yesterday (February 14).   Charges of disorderly intoxication and resisting arrest were tossed, after prosecutors admitted the rapper did not commit any crimes during an altercation last September at Tootsies Cabaret.   Police responded to a fight at the gentleman’s club around 1:00 am and found […]

The mother of a young teenager that claims he was assaulted by G-Unit rapper Tony Yayo and an associate has spoken out against court proceedings today, which saw criminal charges against the rapper dismissed.   Yayo and an associate named Lawell Fletcher pled guilty today (February 14), for their roles in an altercation in which […]

Criminal charges against rapper G-Unit member Tony Yayo were dismissed today (February 14), although the rapper pled guilty to a violation, regarding an incident last March involving the 14-year-old son of a rival music executive.   In March of 2007, Yayo, born Marvin Bernard, was accused of backhanding the son of music executive Jimmy “Henchmen” […]

Dean Oliver Barrow, the father of incarcerated rapper Shyne, has become the first Black Prime Minister of Belize.Belize is a small Central American country that voted for Barrow over incumbent Prime Minister Said Musa, who was dogged by allegations of embezzlement and financial negligence in recent years.In a swearing in ceremony in Friday, Barrow pledged […]

Rapper Common is launching “A Minute,” a new lyrical contest encouraging young people to get tested for HIV it was announced today (February 14).   The contest, which kicks off today on MTV’s TRL (Total Request Live) show, offers youth the opportunity to submit lyrics or poems addressing why getting tested for HIV is important. […]

Mobb Deep member Prodigy has been granted another week’s freedom, representatives for the rapper announced today (February 14).   Prodigy, born Albert Johnson, was supposed to begin serving a three-year-prison sentence after pleading guilty to unlawful gun possession charges, after police found a .22 caliber handgun in the center console of his SUV during an […]

Basketball phenomenon LeBron James will do his part to encourage safe driving as part of a new marketing deal with insurance giant State Farm, AllHipHop.com has learned.   The All-Star Cleveland Cavaliers Forward will help State Farm target a young adult market, in addition to creating initiatives that help provide children and young adults with […]

Hip-Hop producer Jazze Pha and executive Kenny Burns have teamed with TNT Networks to remake the song “Basketball Jones,” originally recorded by comedians Cheech & Chong.   Basketball Jones, which is a spoof of Brighter Side of Darkness’ song “Love Jones,” was originally released in 1975.   The song, which was produced in less than […]

Producer Rockwilder is planning to take his award winning music to enter the world of Christian Hip-Hop, he said.In an interview with Movement TV, the Grammy Award winning producer said he has become bored with the current state of Hip-Hop music and will be returning to his roots in the church.“It’s a new movement going […]

Terror Squad member DJ Khaled has signed a partnership between his label, We The Best Music, and Def Jam Records, Island Def Jam Music Group Antonio “L.A.” Reid announced today (February 13).The new label venture is named after DJ Khaled’s second album, We The Best, which hit #1 on Billboard’s independent albums chart.The album produced […]

Rapper Juvenile was arrested in Jackson, Mississippi, after police found a small amount of marijuana in the rapper’s car yesterday (February 12).   According to the Associated Press, Juvenile, who was traveling from Atlanta to New Orleans, was stopped near Meridian because his vehicle had an expired tag.   Police seized a small amount of […]

Hip-Hop star Lil Wayne pleaded not guilty to felony drug and weapons charges by a grand jury on Friday (February 9).   Lil Wayne, born Dwayne Carter Jr., was officially charged with possession of dangerous drugs, possession of a narcotic for sale, misconduct involving weapons and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia.   The […]

Rapper/actor and activist Mos Def will appear at the 92nd Street Y in New York City next month, where he will discuss music, movies and activism with journalist Anthony DeCurtis. The rapper will detail his social and political perspectives and the role that artists play in helping to change the world for good. DeCurtis is […]

Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama may be on a quest to become the next Commander in Chief, but a wax figure of the Illinois senator is finding a place with likenesses of rap icons Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G. at Madame Tussauds Washington DC.   The Obama figure, which sits behind the famed Resolute Desk […]

In addition to celebrating his recent Grammy win, Atlanta producer DJ Toomp is excited about a coveted spot he recently landed on Mariah Carey’s upcoming album E=MC2.   Toomp, who was nominated for two Grammy’s for his production work on Kanye West’s “Good Life” featuring T-Pain and “Can’t Tell Me Nothing,” ultimately took home a […]

R&B singer Rihanna was involved in a car accident on Sunday (February 10), shortly after she accepted a Grammy Award alongside rapper Jay-Z in Los Angeles. According to reports, she was in her vehicle when another automobile struck her from behind. “Rihanna was inside her car outside the Island Def Jam party when another vehicle […]

Computer giant Microsoft has agreed to acquire Danger Inc., the company responsible for the popular Sidekick mobile device.Microsoft hopes the acquistion of the 10-year-old company will strengthen its position in the mobile consumer space.”Microsoft is a global leader with our Windows Mobile software and expanding mobile services,” said Robbie Bach, president of the Entertainment and […]

A judge presiding over the murder trial of Corey “C-Murder” Miller tossed the rapper’s request to have the case dismissed, after defense lawyers argued that the original grand jury was tainted by prosecution witnesses.   Miller, who is charged with second-degree murder for allegedly shooting a 16-year-old to death inside of Harvey nightclub in 2002, […]