Rapper/actor Saigon appeared in Clarkstown Justice Center in New City, New York yesterday (Feb. 28) and pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges of second-degree harassment and disorderly conduct, stemming from an incident in Dec. 2006.In a complaint filed with Clarkstown police, Saigon, 26, is accused of pouring a beer over the head and face of […]

Jimmy Rollins may be a three-time all-star, but the Philadelphia Phillies shortstop is gearing up to lead a new team as the CEO of his new entertainment company Rollins Entertainment. The company, a subsidiary of Rollins’ recently formed umbrella company Bay Slugga’s Inc., has joined forces with Bigg Swoop and Bright Riley of Eyecon Music […]

Roughly three months after the release of his platinum-certified album, The Inspiration, Atlanta’s trapper turned rapper Young Jeezy will soon hit the road for the Street Dream Tour and release a new album.The two month long tour will feature appearances by a number of Hip-Hop heavies including Jim Jones, Baby, Lil’ Wayne and Fat Joe […]

New York radio station Power 105.1 will debut "The Ed Lover Show with Egypt & Ashy" tomorrow (Mar. 1), from 6-10 am. Ed, who has been with the station since it launched in Mar. of 2002, will hit the airwaves as the station celebrates it’s fifth anniversary. Power 105.1 hopes that Ed Lover can boost […]

HBO, Comcast, and the Detroit Chapter of the National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS will host the Detroit premiere of the Jamie Foxx produced film, Life Support, starring Queen Latifah. The invitation only screening takes place tonight (Feb. 28) at the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts in Detroit. The night will also feature […]

Nationally syndicated radio personality and popular VJ Big Tigger has been selected to be the spokesperson for one of the world’s leading cognacs, Courvoisier. According to representatives for Courvoisier, Tigger was chosen as national spokesman of the brand because of his endeavors on television as former host of BET’s 106 & Park and the long-running […]

On 1996’s “Soopaman Luva 3,” Reginald “Redman” Noble rapped I’ve got these h**s spreaded/from Japanese to diabetics/Toes stay painted because of my f##########… Now, over a decade later, the rapper’s passion for women’s shoes and his flair for men’s kicks has led to plans for a shoe store in Staten Island, NY. “I always been […]

Grammy Award winning rapper and accomplished actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges and his foundation, The Ludacris Foundation, are scheduled to receive the 2007 National Runaway Switchboard (NRS) “Spirit of Youth” award in Chicago this Nov., for their work and dedication in helping America’s youth. Ludacris recently won a Grammy for Best Rap Album for Release Therapy, […]

Rapper Project Pat is now a free agent in the music world. Sources told AllHipHop.com that the Memphis, TN rapper, who is best known for his albums Ghetty Green and Mista Don’t Play: Everythangs Workin’, was released from Sony Records on Monday (Feb. 26). The move represents a turning point for Project Pat, who had […]

Rapper Foxy Brown held a press conference at Brown Memorial Baptist Church in Brooklyn today (Feb. 26) to address her most recent arrest, which took place last week in Pembroke Pines, FL. Brown appeared with a bevy of supporters to address her recent arrest. Brown, 27, was arrested and charged with battery and resisting an […]

Plans are underway for Hip-Hop history to be made next month with Breakin’ for Cancer, a charity breakdancing event organized by Sole Power Productions that aims to land in the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest breakdance circle. To achieve the record, six to 12 dancers must breakdance for at least twenty-four hours […]

Def Jam Interactive and EA Sports recently announced a March release date for the musically interactive street brawler fighting game, Def Jam: Icon. The game, which infuses Hip-Hop music, culture, and lifestyle into gameplay, is due for release in North America and Europe. Gamers live out the life of a Hip-Hop mogul who goes from […]

Attorneys for No Limit Records rapper Corey "C-Murder" Miller will have another chance to prove their client’s innocence, as the rapper’s retrial for murder is scheduled to start today (Feb. 26) in New Orleans.Miller is accused of shooting and killing Steve Thomas, 16, at a nightclub in 2002 during an argument. After a controversial trial, […]

Wayne Bridges, the father of Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, died from unknown causes early this morning (Feb. 25) in Atlanta, GA. Bridges died just two weeks after Ludacris won two Grammy Awards on Feb. 11, for Best Rap Album (Release Therapy) and Best Rap Song (“Money Maker.”) That night, he dedicated both wins to his father, […]

A 17-year-old was arrested early this morning (Feb. 24) for shooting and wounding seven people outside a Pompano Beach, FL strip club, shortly after rapper Trina arrived for a scheduled appearance. According to Broward County police, a fight broke out inside of the Synn City nightclub, shortly after Trina arrived. One shot was fired inside […]

Sierra Online, a division of Vivendi Games, has enlisted the help of G-Unit members Lloyd Banks, Young Hot Rod, and Sha Money XL to create an in-game soundtrack for their newest online game FreeStyle Street Basketball. With an impressive 30 million players in Asia alone, FreeStyle Street Basketball combines music, fashion, and out of this […]

Famed music producer/songwriter Jermaine Dupri is unleashing a different type of creation on consumers with his new So So Def clothing line. The limited edition collection, which will include co-branded hooded jackets, t-shirts, hats, belts and belt buckles, will be sold at 200 better specialty and boutique stores across the United States beginning in April. […]

On Saturday March 3, 2007 the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN) returns to Houston to kick off the “Get Your Money Right” tour. Joining Co-Chairman Russell Simmons and Dr. Benjamin Chavis will be Hip-Hop stars like E-40, Chingo Bling and Slim Thug, as well as R&B/ pop stars Ciara and Monica, Mathew Knowles, super producer […]