(AllHipHop News) Atlanta rapper Rocko Da Don and DJ Scream have teamed to release a new mixtape featuring all new material. The mixtape, titled Wildlife, features production from a number of top name producers, including Zaytoven, Drumma Boy and The Honorable C Note. The mixtape is Rocko’s first since 2007’s underground release Swagg Season. His […]

(AllHipHop News) The mothers of rappers Lil Wayne, T-Pain and R&B singer Ne-Yo will receive a humanitarian award for the community involvement and dedication to empowering women in the United States. Wayne’s mother Jacida Carter, T-Pain’s mother Aliyah Najm and Ne-Yo’s mother H. Loraine Smith will be presented with the award during the first annual […]

(AllHipHop News) Akon has signed another artist to his Kon Live label, with the addition of Los Angeles rapper Ya Boy to his Kon Live record label. Ya Boy has been gaining steady buzz for the past seven years, resulting in 45 million page views for his myspace page, with 37 million plays. His single […]

(AllHipHop News) Chicago rapper Lupe Fiasco has two high profile projects lined up for 2010, in addition to launching a major tour to support his upcoming album Lasers. Lupe Fiasco has formed a new group with producers Kanye West and Pharrell Williams to form Child Rebel Soldiers and he is working on an untitled book. […]

(AllHipHop News) DJ Premier of Gangstarr has confirmed reports that his partner guru suffered a massive heart attack in New York City over the weekend. Guru was left in a coma as a result of the massive heart attack. According to DJ Premier, Guru is slated to undergo surgery in New York today (March 1st). […]

(AllHipHop News) Wu-Tang veteran Method Man has issued an apology to Waka Flocka regarding their differing opinions on the value of lyrics in today’s Hip-Hop. In an previous appearance on Shade 45’s All Out Show with Raekwon and Ghostace Killah, Method Man spoke on his disdain for subpar lyrics in Hip-Hop music, specifically pointing out […]

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Guru of Gangstarr fame suffered a heart attack and is in a coma, several sources have told AllHipHop.com. While details remain sketchy, the rapper apparently suffered the heart attack in New York City and is in serious condition. Guru, real name Keith Elam, is a founding member of Gangstarr, which also features […]

Nas’ troubles with the Internal Revenue Service have reached a new level, with the Queensbridge rapper’s debt amounting to more than $3 million. According to court documents, Nas owes $3,365,671.26, an increase from the $2,584,206.31 lien IRS filed last week against him. Nas isn’t the only rapper to encounter trouble with the IRS. Just last week, the […]

(AllHipHop News) Two men were arrested after they tried to use a fake credit card to purchase over $25,000 in champagne during Juelz Santana’s 27th birthday on Tuesday (February 23). Juelz hosted a rowdy birthday bash at M2 Ultra Lounge, which included guests like Ashanti, Lil Kim and Snoop Dogg, who arrived with a 20-man […]

(AllHipHop News) The State’s Attorney’s Office in Florida has dropped battery charges against rapper Jim Jones, it was announced today (February 26). Jones and members of his entourage were accused of beating a local teenager after a spring break concert in Panama City, Florida on March 12 of 2009. Jones and a group of men […]

(AllHipHop News) The Beatnuts’ Psycho Les has been hit with a lawsuit by a woman who claims he injured her while trying to pull her on stage during a performance at a popular club in Aspen, Colorado. The Beatnuts were performing at The Belly Up in the posh ski resort in March of last year […]

Ja Rule will host a star studded birthday bash next week at Quo night club in New York. During the party, Ja Rule will reveal details about his upcoming album Venni Vetti Vecci 2010, which is slated to be released this summer. Turntable duties have been assigned to Power 105.1‘s DJ Self and DJ Will, […]

(AllHipHop News) New Orleans rapper and former Hot Boys member Juvenile was arrested earlier this afternoon after police found a small amount of marijuana in his home. According to reports, a neighbor called police when they smelled the odor of marijuana emanating from a house on Livingston Avenue, in Arabi, St. Bernard Parish. When police […]

(AllHipHop News) A number of rappers, entertainment executives and political figures will gather in Chicago this weekend when the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan hosts The Nation of Islam’s Annual Saviours’ Day Convention. Wyclef Jean, filmmaker Allen Hughes, Raheem DeVaughn, Freeway Rick Ross, Frank Lucas, former Jamaican Ambassador Dudley Thompson, Iyanla Vanzant and Susan Taylor of […]

(AllHipHop News) Wal-Mart is being scrutinized for its decision to include a number of Hip-Hop documentaries in promotional displays for Black History Month, while rejecting a documentary on the history of blacks in the military. According to a report in The Chicago-Sun Times, the retailing giant rejected For Love of Liberty: The Story of America’s […]

(AllHipHop News) Faith Evans has been hit with a lawsuit over personal home videos of Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace. Kaushi Entertainment and Dro-Entertainment filed their lawsuit in L.A. County Superior Court, claiming that they struck a deal with Evans in February of 2007 to sell the personal videos featuring B.I.G. for $30,000. Kaushi Entertainment claims […]

(AllHipHop News) Dallas, Texas rapper Dorrough and DJ Drama recently released a Gangsta Grillz mixtape called the Number 23. Inspired by Lebron James’ success on the basketball court, Dorrough dropped the mixtape in hopes of giving fans something before his sophomore album comes out this summer. The mixtape includes all original beats and features verses […]

The mother of Rick Ross’ daughter is suing 50 Cent for disseminating her private sex tape over the internet last year. Lastonia Leviston processed her complaint yesterday (February 24) in Manhattan, alleging that 50 Cent used the tape without her permission, and has caused her to suffer “emotional distress.” Last March, 50 Cent posted the […]

(AllHipHop News) Devin The Dude has announced he will release a new album titled Suite 420 on on April 20th. The date is an internationally recognized date that pot smokers light up, to celebrate their love for marijuana. “It’s already rolled up, we just gotta put some fire on it,” Devin the Dude said. “You’re […]

(AllHipHop News) Producer Ty Fyffe will give upcoming artists from across the world an opportunity to appear on his new upcoming album, Raw N’ Uncut. Ty Fyffe is a well known producer who has crafted hit singles for artists like Jay-Z, Drake, 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes, LL Cool J and many others. “As we are […]