DMX’s SUV Impounded, More Driving Charges In New York
Rap superstar DMX is facing a misdemeanor traffic charge after police stopped him yesterday (Oct. 9) in New York and impounded his vehicle for various driving infractions. Police stopped the rapper for driving his 2001 Chevy Suburban uninspected, as he was traveling on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Yonkers, New York. When police ran […]

Lil’ Kim, DMC Invests In ‘Children Of Our Future’
After her 10-month stay in prison, Lil’ Kim said she found a new mission–to help guide foster children in the right direction. In an effort to spread awareness about the state of foster care, the Brooklyn rapper recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to speak and participate in the second annual Keeping the Promise to At-Risk […]

Queen Latifah Honors Women, Launches Childrens Picture Book
Queen Latifah will continue to promote female empowerment by honoring five more women at the second annual Curvation Project Confidence Awards luncheon, which takes place in New York in early 2007. Queen Latifah, along with a panel of experts, will choose five women from across the country who helped others gain confidence and self-esteem through […]

A New Class of Hip-Hop Legends Revered At VH1 Hip-Hop Honors
A new cast of Hip-Hop pioneers were celebrated at VH1’s third annual Hip-Hop Honors Saturday night (Oct. 2) at New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom. The show paid respect to the visionaries that helped shape Hip-Hop into a global phenomenon. The class of 2006 included Afrika Bambaataa, Beastie Boys, Eazy-E, Rakim, MC Lyte, Russell Simmons, and Wu-Tang […]

West Coast Pioneers Bring Professional Domino Competition To ESPN
Domino playing might not seem like a real sport, but ESPN is treating it as such. The network has teamed up with the Professional Domino Association (PDA) to broadcast the organization’s 2007 official ranking tournament. Former World Class Wrecking Cru member and promoter Lonzo Williams will host the event, which will take place Oct. 28 […]
Akon’s ‘Smack That’ Breaks Billboard Record
By Chris Richburg He may not be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, but Akon is making huge, record-breaking strides on the charts these days. The singer/producer’s latest single “Smack That” rose from No. 95 to No. 7 on last week’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart–the largest surge in Billboard’s 48-year history. […]
Nick Cannon To Launch Flagship PNB Store In L.A.
Nick Cannon has announced details of his involvement with clothing line PNB Nation after several months of vague association with the brand. The budding entrepreneur is an equal partner in the company, which was sold by the original owners in 2002. He also serves as the spokesperson and creative director, while the Gurman Twins (Jon […]

Bacardi Mojito/G-Unit Launch ‘Music Cafe” Series
Bacardi Mojito has launched a "Music Cafe" artist series with G-Unit rapper Lloyd Banks, which will travel to seven major cities in the United States this fall. The invite-only event takes place tonight (Oct. 9) at an undisclosed location in New York, where Banks will preview his upcoming release, Rotten Apple. Banks, 24, will also […]

Diddy Links With YouTube/Burger King For Branded “Diddy TV”
Sean “Diddy” Combs has teamed up with Burger King for a new advertising campaign and a co-branded channel on YouTube called “Diddy TV.” “Diddy TV” launched yesterday (Oct. 7). Viewers received a personal message from the mogul, as well as exclusive access to music tracks and video clips from his upcoming album Press Play. “I’m […]

Jadakiss Arrested, Hit With Gun Charge
Jadakiss was arrested in Yonkers, New York and charged for weapon possession this morning (Oct. 7). According to police, Jadakiss was one of four people in a car stopped around 4:30 am. Authorities searched the vehicle and found a loaded handgun inside of the vehicle. Jadakiss, 31 and three other passengers were charged with criminal […]

Def Jam Takes Jay-Z “Show Me” Leak Seriously, Song Explodes On Radio
While millions of fans are not complaining about today’s (Oct. 6) leak of Jay-Z’s single "Show Me What You Got" his label, Def Jam is taking the breach seriously and may pursue legal action against the individual responsible for the leak.While no one knows who the culprit behind the leak is, sources told AllHipHop.com that […]

Former Employee Names R. Kelly in New Lawsuit
R&B crooner R. Kelly has found himself the target of a new lawsuit filed by a former employee. The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Henry Love Vaughn is suing the singer for “breach of verbal contract,” alleging that Kelly reneged on a promise to pay for his collaboration in the creation of Kelly’s#### “Step in the […]

Back2School Concert Promoters Issue Apology For Concert Fiasco
The fallout from the Back2School Jam concert continues, as promoters have issued an apology to fans and placed the blame for the evening’s violent climate on Nassau Coliseum management. The Sept. 30 concert, presented by Hot 97 and Big League Entertainment, was to feature rappers Yung Joc, T.I., Foxy Brown, Lloyd Banks, DMX, and Jim […]

Nas Considers Diddy/Nas Branded Champagne, Diddy Disses Cristal
Nas is in full support of a continued, formal boycott of Cristal–but only if Hip-Hop steps up to replace the champagne, which typically sells for $450-$600 per bottle."I support a boycott if we could come up–like if we put up something, our own champagne. There’s tons of vineyards we could get into and buy," Nas […]

Russell Simmons’ Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation Gets $100,000 Donation
In an effort to support local urban youth programs, Carnegie Corporation of New York has donated $100,000 to Russell Simmons’ Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation. The one-time sizable donation will assist the foundation in its mission to provide disadvantaged urban youth with significant exposure and access to the arts. “This gift couldn’t have come at a […]

Rapper Cassidy Critically Injured In Car Accident
Philadelphia rapper Cassidy is in critical condition, after an accident last night (Oct. 4) in New Jersey. The rapper was leaving New Jersey enroute for a Yonkers, New York recording studio, when a U-Haul truck swerved into oncoming traffic and crashed into Cassidy’s side of the SUV he was riding in. "He was the only […]

Dr. Dre Biography Set To Hit Stores In Early ’07
A new Dr. Dre opus is coming sooner than you think, but it’s not the long-awaited Detox album–and it’s not by Dr. Dre.The acclaimed producer has lived a largely reclusive life outside of the media, but author Ronin Ro’s upcoming book Dr. Dre: The Biography aims to reveal the artist’s celebrated life through extensive reporting, […]

AHH Stray News: Bloomberg & Ice-T, Ludacris, New Wyclef LP, Florida Entertainment Summit
New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg teamed with rapper Ice-T yesterday (Oct. 4) in New York to shoot a promotional spot for VH1’s upcoming Hip Hop Honors award show, which pays tribute to pioneers in the genre of Hip-Hop. Mayor Bloomberg will appear in the opening of the show, which is set to air […]

Lloyd Banks Gets Tatted On TLC
While G-Unit rapper Lloyd Banks is revving up to release his sophomore album Rotten Apple on October 10, the rapper will also make an appearance on TLC’s#### show Miami Ink., where he’ll receive a full-back tattoo.The tattoo, intricately placed on Banks by renowned tattoo artist Chris Garver, depicts a New York City landscape, showcasing the […]

Kanye Signs With William Morris Agency, Launches West Brands LLC
Kanye West has been announced as the newest addition to the William Morris Agency, the firm that also represents Sean “Diddy Combs.” William Morris will oversee and negotiate all aspects of the Chicago rapper’s recordings, production, publishing, touring, and endorsements. “We’ve always believed that Kanye West is one of the most talented, driven, important artists […]