Cam’ron Holding Press Conference To Talk Jay-Z, Album, Film And More
Diplomat Records CEO Cam’ron will hold a press conference on Wednesday, Jan. 25 to discuss the current feud his record aimed at Def Jam president Jay-Z, his new album and upcoming movie. Members of his Diplomats Crew, Juelz Santana, Jim Jones, JR Writer, and Hell Rell will also be joining Cam’ron. At the press conference, […]

Nas Officially Signs With Def Jam
In Oct. Of 2005, Jay-Z and Nas ended their long running feud and now, Nas has officially signed with Def Jam as a recording artist. Under the terms of the deal, Def Jam and Sony Music will split the profits from two albums, while Def Jam will keep an additional two. Additionally, Sony has the […]

Jacki-O Files For Bankruptcy; Shopping For Deal
Miami rapper Jacki-O filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing, listing assets of just $1,340, despite having a blossoming recording career. The rapper listed debts of $144,225 and a monthly income under $900, a salary earned from shows and personal appearances. According to her lawyer, the rapper’s filing has effectively dissolved a five-album recording contract with […]

Judge Orders City Of L.A. To Pay $1.1 Million To B.I.G.’s Family
The family of the late Notorious B.I.G. was awarded $1.1 million Friday (Jan. 20) by a federal court judge. The money- which will be paid to the family by the City of Los Angeles, as ordered by U.S. District judge Florence-Marie Cooper- is sanctions for intentionally withholding evidence during the family’s civil lawsuit trial. Although […]

Luke Distances Himself From 50 Cent Lawsuit
Rapper/mogul Luther Campbell has come forward to comment on a recent copyright infringement lawsuit filed against 50 Cent, over his hit single "In Da Club," taken from 50 Cent’s#### album Get Rich or Die Tryin’. Attorney Joseph Weinberger, owner of Lil’ Joe Records, recently filed the lawsuit in Miami federal court. Weinberger owns the rights […]

Cam’ron Explains Beef With Jay-Z
Rapper Cam’ron has further clarified his position against Island Def Jam president/rapper Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, after the Harlem native recently released the dis track called “Gotta Love It.” Cam’ron alleged that Jay-Z’s declaration of peace with Nas in October 2005, was initially meant to destroy the credibility of his own Diplomats crew. Cam’ron told Miss […]

Jeremy Miller Officially Takes Over As CEO Of The Source
Jeremy Miller was officially named the new president and chief executive officer of The Source magazine. The appointment was made Thursday (Jan. 19) by The Source Enterprises Inc. board of directors after they terminated Miller’s predecessor David Mays and The Source president Ray “Benzino” Scott. The Source Enterprises Inc. is the parent company of the […]

AHH Stray News: 50 Cent Sued, Mystikal, Ms. Dynamite, Dilated Peoples
50 Cent has been hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit over his hit single "In Da Club," claiming the lyrics to the song were lifted from an earlier recording by Luther Campbell. Attorney Joseph Weinberger, owner of Lil’ Joe Records, filed the lawsuit in Miami federal court, claiming 50’s famous "Go shorty,it’s your birthday" lines […]

Kanye West Explains His Pastelle Clothing Line
Kanye West’s fashion sensibilities have been an important component to his musical success and the producer/rapper has plans to release his Pastelle Clothing line to the world – when it’s ready. Reports have indicated the line would emerge in spring 2006, but West said that he was determined to find the proper partnership to ensure […]

New Company Aims To Cultivate Hip-Hop Greeting Card Market
A new brand of greeting cards has emerged for those who appreciate the Hip-Hop lifestyle. Hailing from the streets of Brooklyn, New York, Official Street Cards hopes to deliver the messages that even emcees can’t. “I was looking for a card but they never say what you want to say,” Official Street Card founder Alex […]

Cam’ron Disses Jay-Z On ‘You Got It’
Diplomat Records CEO Cam’ron recently released a dis track aimed at Def Jam President/rapper/mogul, Jay-Z. Cam’ron pulls no punches on “You Got It,” a new dis track that not only goes hard at the Def Jam president, but also his girlfriend, singer Beyonce. On the song, the Harlem, New York bred Cam’ron accuses Jay-Z of […]

Judge Clears The Way For Ouster Of The Source Founders
A New Jersey Superior Court Judge lifted the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) granted to The Source founders David Mays and Ray "Benzino" Scott yesterday (Jan. 18), allowing board members of The Source Entertainment Inc. to oust the two from the company. Mays and Scott filed for a temporary restraining order on Jan. 12, after four […]

Hot 97 Announces 3rd Annual Fashion During Fashion Week
Hot 97, a New York-based radio station, will host its third annual Full Frontal Hip-Hop Fashion show on Feb. 3 in conjunction with the anticipated 2006 New York Fashion Week. The event takes place at the Hammerstein Ballroom, which is located at 311 West 34th Street and features performances by Busta Rhymes, Keyshia Cole and […]

Little Brother Announces North American Tour Dates With Fort Minor
North Carolina’s hip-hop trio, Little Brother has announced the dates for their long awaited North American tour. The trio will hit the road starting Jan. 26 with rap group Fort Minor to support their critically acclaimed 2005 major label debut, The Minstrel Show. The tour kicks off Jan. 28, 2006 at the First Quest Club […]

Juvenile Films Video In New Orleans’ Ravaged Ninth Ward
Juvenile recently wrapped a new, gritty video for "Get Ya Hustle On" that captures the continued desolation in New Orleans’ Ninth Ward in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The rapper and New Orleans native is one of the first artists to be granted access to the lower Ninth Ward since a levee breach flooded the […]

Celebrity Domino Tour Hits California, TV Series In Development
The Professional Domino Association (PDA) will hit three major cities in California during February and March, as part of a 12-city tournament tour featuring celebrity players. Some 128 players, including celebrity competitors Anthony Anderson (Hustle & Flow), Omar Gooding (Barber Shop), Ken L. (The Parkers) and Antwon Tanner (Coach Carter) will compete with professional players […]

New Documentary Chronicles J-Swift’s Drug Recovery
Producer J-Swift, former member and producer of the group the Pharcyde, is the subject of a new documentary, “1 More Hit.” The documentary film follows the life of Hip-Hop producer J-Swift, formerly of The Pharcyde, as he loses his fame and fortune to a crack addiction. The documentary, produced by Smartgirl Productions and Global Vision […]

Dave Mays Replaces Dasun Allah As The Source Editor-In-Chief
Dave Mays, co-founder of The Source magazine, has dismissed the former Editor-in-Chief and will now man the head position. Mays replaces Dasun Allah, who was removed from the position last week. "Right now I am taking the role of Editor-in-Chief," Mays told AllHipHop.com. “There were just other issues that caused this to happen in this […]

TVT Appeal Against Lyor Cohen/Island Def Jam Denied
A panel of appellate judges recently denied TVT Records’ appeal against Island Def Jam Music Group (IDJMG) and its former CEO, Lyor Cohen, ending a legal dispute over rapper Ja Rule and his Cash Money Click. TVT originally accused IDJMG and Cohen of unsavory business tactics and fraud, over an unreleased album by Ja Rule’s […]

AHH Stray News: Nick Van Exel, Diddy, Ludacris, Tyler Perry
San Antonio Spurs Basketball star Nick Van Exel filed a lawsuit against two men in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleging he was defrauded out of millions by men who claimed they would help launch the career of Van Exel’s cousin, rapper Smoot. Van Excel accuses Wilson Ebiye and Leonard Chukwemeke of using over $1.2 million […]