Wu Tang Clan leader The RZA recently discussed his venture into the book world, with the release of his book "The Wu-Tang Manual." The book is RZA’s first written work and contains his thoughts, a dictionary containing “Wu Slang,” a section devoted to an analysis of Wu Tang’s lyrics, never-before-seen photos of the group and […]
North Carolina Hip-Hop collective The Justus League is getting ready to release a steady stream of albums over this summer. In addition to the already strong buzz the League has gotten from Little Brother and producer 9th Wonder’s various spots, Hall of Justice Music Group and 6 Hole Records recently released albums by The Away […]
D12 now joins the likes of Snoop Dogg, Method Man, Xzibit and countless other Hip-Hop artists, by lending their likeness for an upcoming video game, “Crime Life: Gang Wars.” D12’s Bizarre, Proof, Swifty, Kon Artis and Kuniva will inject their unique personalities into the game and bring the essence of Detroit as only the eccentric […]
Rising Atlanta, Georgia rapper Gucci Mane is expected to surrender to Atlanta authorities today to answer an alleged murder charge. Sources told AllHipHop.com that, Gucci Mane (real name Radric Davis) was involved in an altercation with five attackers last Tuesday in Decatur, Georgia. The rapper is riding the waves of his hit single "So Icy" […]
A female employee of Sean "P. Diddy" Combs’ Sean John clothing company filed a sexual harassment lawsuit yesterday, claiming that her immediate supervisor made inappropriate sexual jokes only a month after she hired as a full-time employee. According to the female employee, her supervisor made various disparaging remarks in front of other employee’s and allegedly […]
The ladies of Crime Mob, Princess and Diamond, are branching out with their own set of projects under the BME/Warner Bros. label, including a mixtape and a joint album. Along with returning to work on the follow up to their debut Crime Mob, the girls in the group say they’ve been juggling hectic schedules for […]
Music and Hollywood elite have lined up to invest millions in the Brooklyn-based beauty products line, Carol’s Daughter according to CNN/Money. Will Smith, Jada Pinkett-Smith and Jay-Z are amongst a few of the big-named investors who have invested a total of $10 million dollars in the new business endeavor and have plans to take the […]
The First Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival (BHF) is set to debut at the historic Brooklyn Brewery in June. Slated to perform at the historic event are Hip-Hop legends Brand Nubian as well as Little Brother, Rhymefest and Leela James. "Our latest confirmations exactly fit the aesthetic of the festival that we were going for… soulful […]
Hip Hop star Nelly has teamed with Anheuser-Busch for the company’s latest responsibility ad, which features the St. Louis rapper urging parents to recognize their role in preventing underage drinking. In the new “Who Am I?” commercial Nelly informs parents, “Your kids are your biggest fans, so talk with them about underage drinking.” The ad […]
Roc-A-Fella rapper Freeway didn’t get his name from walking up and down inner-city blocks. And, now the Philadelphia native has opened a new, high-end rim & accessory shop in his neighborhood to flex his entrepreneurial skills and his love of cars. “I’m getting my corporate up, just grinding. I opened a rim shop called Philadelphia […]
Gang Starr affiliate Afu Ru is preparing his third album, State of the Arts. Afu said that his latest release is more diverse and more reflective of his musical tastes. "With this album I took a firmer direction musically in the way I wanted this album to go" Afu-Ra told AllHipHop.com. "This album is Hip-Hop […]
Master P. recently clarified statements made during an interview with AllHipHop.com. While P. took no issues with the actual interview, the Colonel said radio DJ’s across the country only read the feature’s headlines without delving into the full story, which resulted in reports filled with rumors and innuendo about his relationship with his brother Corey […]
As the nationwide debate over U.S. judicial nominations continues, members of the Hip-Hop generation and civil rights veterans are convening Tuesday (May 17) at the Hip-Hop for Justice Press Conference in Washington, D.C. to speak out on the issue. Over the past weeks, Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. Senate have disputed upcoming judicial appointments […]
Jay-Z’s counterclaims filed against singer R. Kelly were reportedly dismissed by a Manhattan judge Monday (May 16) in court. Jay-Z alleged that Kelly deceived him by reneging on a promise to perform a good show during the duo’s “Best of Both Worlds” tour last year and that Kelly interfered with the tour contract, the Associated […]
Former Disturbing Tha Peace artist Chingy is preparing to drop his 3rd album and the self-proclaimed baller has tapped into his inner-hustler to create a new label. “I’m grindin’, I got my record label Slot-A-Lot, I got some artists,” Chingy told AllHipHop.com. “I’m grindin’ doing the same thing everybody else is doing, and I’m a […]
Kanye West, 50 Cent and Fat Joe were nominated for multiple awards at the 5th Annual BET Awards, which is being hosted by husband and wife acting team Will and Jada-Pinkett Smith. West was nominated for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, while his hit song “Jesus Walks” earned him Best Gospel Artist and Video of the […]
Chicago rapper Twista is preparing to release The Day After, the follow-up to his 2004’s major label debut, Kamikaze. Marked with a September release date, the Grammy nominated rapper will offer fans 14 new tracks, complete with production by hit-makers Scott Storch, Timbaland, The Neptunes and Kanye West. The first single from the new album, […]
Actor/Comedian Dave Chappelle has surfaced to combat rumors that he admitted himself to a mental facility in South Africa, a story first reported in Entertainment Weekly magazine. "I’m not crazy, I’m not smoking crack," Chappelle told Time magazine in an interview a little over a week after Comedy Central indefinitely suspended his sketch comedy, Chappelle’s […]
Updated 5:13 pm– Many within the Hip-Hop nation are shocked, saddened and even in denial about the death of Justo Faison. Tragically, Faison, the founder of the successful Mixtape Awards, was killed in a car crash sometime early morning Saturday (May 14). Details remain vague, but sources confirmed with AllHipHop.com that Faison passed away in […]
Famously known for leaving a lasting impression wherever he goes, hip hop mogul Sean “P. Diddy” Combs has been awarded his own day in the city of Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada will forever identify May 14th as “Diddy Day,” further acknowledging the entrepreneur’s admiration for the popular vacation spot. "It’s a great honor that […]