Pitbull Seeking New Stars As Part Of Second Annual ‘Cuervoton’ Search
Miami rhymesayer Pitbull is teaming up with popular tequila producer Jose Cuervo to find the next generation of Latino urban music stars. The pair, along with Hip-Hop mogul Chingo Bling and rising star Malverde, have joined forces for the second annual Cuervotón, a nationwide talent search that will spotlight unsigned artists as they submit demos […]

Jadakiss, Supa Nova Slom Create Mixtape to Unify Gangs Of New York
Jadakiss has joined forces with fellow New York rapper Supa Nova Slom to craft “Gangsta Salute,” a new mixtape track devoted to educating youth on the origins of gang culture, designed to unify street gangs. “Gangsta Salute,” produced by Brooklyn-based producer Ntrfied, features Jadakiss and Supa Nova Slom, an emcee and organizer known for his […]

Juelz Santana Lands High Profile Nike Cameo, Confirms Lil Wayne Collab & New Album
Rapper Juelz Santana was recently tapped to be featured in Nike’s new marketing campaign, "The Second Coming: Our Game, Our Time,” which features NBA basketball stars LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, Amare Stoudemire, Rasheed Wallace, Jermaine O’Neal, Tony Parker, Paul Pierce, Shawn Marion and Chris Paul.The new :60 second montage was produced by Nike, […]

Teens Who Viciously Beat Priest’s Son In Controversy Over Rap Song
Two English teens who admitted to beating a priest’s son to a pulp are in hot water, after they bragged about the attack in a rap song posted on the Internet. The teens were part of a group that beat Willem Haymaker, 17, during an unprovoked attack by 15 youths in a park in Oct. […]
Former Def Jam Exec Hosts Fatherhood Conference
Bill Stephney, a former president of Def Jam Records and member of Public Enemy’s Bomb Squad, will play host to a day-long conference on Fatherhood to be held at The Apollo Theatre in Harlem on February 3. Stephney, who now heads up Joseph Media, said that he has seen the need to cultivate fatherhood through […]
AHH Stray News: Little Brother, Teachers Embrace Hip-Hop, Ikea, Dogg Pound
Producer 9th Wonder has departed from North Carolina Hip-Hop group Little Brother. According to published reports, the split between the producer and the remaining group was amicable. The split was due to a nonexistent relationship with Atlantic Records’ A&R and creative differences within the group. Remaining group members Pooh and Phonte are working on their […]

Katt Williams Rap/Comedy Album On The Way, New Films, TV Show In The Works
With appearances in various music videos and television shows as well as two best selling ringtones, Katt Williams could qualify as one of the busiest entertainers around. The comedian’s#### HBO stand up special Katt Williams: Pimp Chronicles Pt. 1, recently hit stores on DVD. And now the popular funnyman is preparing a new rap/comedy album […]

Timbaland Prepares New Album ‘Shock Value’
After churning out hit for the likes of pop stars Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado, super-producer Timbaland is preparing his second solo album, titled Shock Value. The first single from the album, “Give It to Me," features Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado, two artists that Timbaland has had worldwide chart success with as a producer. […]

City of Houston Honors J. Prince, Breaks Ground on New Recreation Center
Rap-A-Lot Records CEO James "J. Prince" Prince will be honored Tuesday by the City of Houston with a day of his own. Houston mayor Bill White and City Council Member Ron Green will conduct a city proclamation honoring Prince for more than 20 years of commitment and dedication for giving back to the city. The […]

Queen Latifah Starring Opposite Katie Holmes In ‘Mad Money,’ Hosts Gala
Rap star Queen Latifah will star opposite Katie Holmes and Diane Keaton in the upcoming heist movie titled Mad Money. The movie centers around three female employees of the Federal Reserve, who plot to steal money that is about to be destroyed. Latifah will play a character named "Liz" in the movie, which is based […]

Music Exec Bryan Leach Lands On Crain’s ’40 Under 40′, Building Rap Label
Music executive Bryan Leach has officially become a person to watch in the music business, with his inclusion on Crain’s New York Business‘ annual 40 Under 40 list.Leach started his career in 1995 as a director of artist development for independent label TVT Records. He transitioned into the label’s artist and repertoire (A&R) department and […]

HSAN Announces 2007 “Get Your Money Right” Tour
Russell Simmons’ Hip-Hop Summit Action Network has announced the 2007 "Get Your Money Right" tour, which will stop in various cities across the country promoting financial literacy.The "Get Your Money Right" tour kicks off on Mar. 3 at The Granville Sawyer Auditorium at Texas Southern University in Houston, TX and will feature a variety of […]

Jay-Z Helping Coca-Cola Relaunch Cherry Coke Line
Jay-Z’s push into the world of advertising and marketing continues, as the mogul’s Rocawear company will help soft drink giant Coca-Cola relaunch its Cherry Coke line of soda. According to industry trade publication Brand Week, Jay-Z will help design the can and the television commercials, in addition to appearing at the relaunch of the Cherry […]

Diddy Invades Miami for Superbowl Weekend
Superbowl fans will have more to look forward besides the big clash between the Chicago Bears and the Indianapolis Colts.Sean "Diddy" Combs will be on hand during the weekend of the game for two star-studded affairs in Miami. The mogul will kick off the festivities Feb. 2 with his second annual "Twelve Hours of Diddy […]

Young Buck Arrested In Nashville
G-Unit rapper Young Buck was arrested yesterday for failing to appear in court on a previous violation. The Associated Press reports that Young Buck, born David Darnell Brown, was stopped when police witnessed his black Cadillac Escalade weaving in and out of traffic near downtown Nashville. Police said that Brown was cited last July for […]

Rappin’ Brands, Sizzurp Acquired By Spirits Company
Straight Up Brands has announced that is has acquired Rappin Brands LLC, a company established in 2003 that has agreements with various Hip-Hop artists to market personalized lines of alcoholic beverages.Rappin Brands experienced a banner year in 2006, earning over $1 million in sales with limited marketing, due mostly in part to Cam’ron and Jim […]

Ludacris, Queen Latifah Host 2007 Boost Mobile Zo & Magic’s 8-Ball Challenge
Billiards, not basketball, will be the game of choice during this year’s NBA All Star Weekend as rappers Ludacris and Queen Latifah team up to host Alonzo Mourning and Ervin “Magic” Johnson’s 2007 Boost Mobile Zo & Magic’s 8-Ball Challenge. The celebrity pool tournament, which takes place Feb. 15 at the Wynn Las Vegas Resort […]

Mystikal Still Incarcerated, Reps Clarify ‘Released’ Status
While the Federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed that New Orleans rapper Mystikal was “released”vlast week, fans of the rapper may be disappointed. Sources close to Mystikal told AllHipHop.com that his “released” status is correct, but that it is related to a federal misdemeanor tax conviction last year. A representative with Jive Records confirmed that Mystikal, […]

EMI Merges Capitol, Virgin Record Labels
EMI Group announced today (Jan. 25) that the company is merging its Capitol and Virgin music labels to form The Capitol Music Group, a new pop, rock and urban label that will comprise the Capitol and Virgin Records imprint. The new label group will also house the Capitol Nashville imprint, Caroline Distribution, EMI Christian Music […]

AHH Stray News: Jermaine Dupri, Air Force 25, Turf Talk, C-Rayz Walz
Producer Jermaine Dupri is in negotiations with Universal Music Group (UMG) about joining the Island Def Jam label as an executive The New York Post reported today (Jan. 25). The deal would reunite Dupri with Island Def Jam’s CEO/Chairman, Antonio "L.A." Reid. Reid enjoyed success distributing Dupri’s So So Def label, when it was distributed […]