Suge Knight Facing Possible Jail Time, Loss Of Death Row Records
Death Row Records CEO Marion “Suge” Knight missed another court-ordered hearing yesterday (April 1) to determine the legal ownership of the pioneering rap label. The label has been at the center of a legal battle between Knight, incarcerated drug boss Michael “Harry-O” Harris and his estranged wife, Lydia Harris. Harry-O, who is serving a 28-year […]

Black Rob Sentenced To Seven Years In Prison
Rapper Black Rob was sentenced to seven years in prison Thursday (March 30) after being convicted of grand larceny for robbing a hotel room in 2004. The rapper pleaded guilty to criminal possession of stolen property in November 2005, after hotel security cameras caught him leaving a New York hotel with a woman’s pocketbook in […]

New Video From Rapper Tupac Debuts
"When Ure Hero Falls," a new video honoring the memory of the late Tupac Shakur, has world premiered exclusively on AllHipHop.com. The video, which features rare, unreleased outtakes of Tupac himself, is the latest in a series of commemorative events celebrating the life and legacy of the slain rapper, who died 10 years ago. "When […]

Russell And Kimora Lee Announce Split
Russell and Kimora Lee Simmons have announced that they are calling it quits after seven years of marriage. In a statement released to the Associated Press today (March 31), the Simmons’ confirmed reports that surfaced stating the couple had split up. "Kimora and I will remain committed parents and caring friends with great love and […]

Busta Rhymes/Former Source Owner Dave Mays Involved In Altercation In Miami
The Hip-Hop world has been buzzing about an altercation in Miami last weekend that sent Dave Mays, former owner of The Source, to the hospital. Sources told AllHipHop.com that rapper Busta Rhymes and Mays were in the nightclub Opium when the incident occurred. The two were allegedly involved in a dispute over remarks Mays allegedly […]

One-Time Rivals Marley Marl And KRS-One Record Album
KRS-One and DJ Marley Marl will sonically end one of the most infamous and revered beefs in Hip-Hop history. The pair intends to drop a new album on Koch Records. Both were involved in a long-running dispute after Marley Marl and MC Shan recorded the seminal 1985 record, "The Bridge," an ode to Queensbridge, New […]

B.G.’s New Album Lands On Top Of Billboard Chart
Chopper City/KOCH Records artist B.G. debuted at #1 on the Billboard Independent Chart with his new album, The Heart of tha Streetz Vol. 2 (I Am What I Am). Powered by the single “Move Around” featuring Mannie Fresh, Heart of tha Streetz enjoyed sales of over 62,000 for the first week. The album also debuted […]

Snoop Dogg Concert Cancelled After Pressure From Nevada Authorities
A previously scheduled concert in Las Vegas, Nevada featuring rapper Snoop Dogg has been cancelled. The Wall Street Journal reported that Snoop was scheduled to headline a recent private party held by Molson Coors Brewing at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas. However, the rapper’s performance was stopped after Harrah’s Entertainment, the hotel’s parent company, […]

Rape Charges Against Trillville Rapper Don P Dropped
Rape charges against Trillville rapper Don P have been dismissed by the Dekalb County District Attorney’s office due to lack of evidence. The rapper (born Donnell Prince) had been charged with rape and two counts of aggravated sodomy, stemming from an alleged Dec. 16 assault. Dekalb County police had accused Don P and another man […]

El Da Sensei, Last Emperor Help Kick Off New Philly Showcase ‘The BoomBox’
Former Artifacts member El Da Sensei, along with various rappers and music executives, will help kick off a new monthly showcase in Philadelphia called The Boom Box. According to organizer King Ranks, The Boom Box is in the tradition of The Lyricist Lounge and Philly’s Footwork. Local acts will open and showcase their skills before […]

Black Eyed Peas Designing Customized $1 Million Hard Rock Hotel Suite
The Black Eyed Peas are partnering with the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego to create a customized $1 million Rock Star Suites. The group will hand select everything in the room from the furniture to the bed linens. “Hard Rock is a brand that has always been true to its core and I really dig […]

Three 6 Mafia Working With Paris Hilton, Memphis Hosts Three 6 Mafia Day
Memphis rap group Three 6 Mafia is hitting the studio to produce and record tracks with socialite Paris Hilton for her debut album. The collaboration sprang from a recent meeting between Hilton and the Oscar-winning group. "We ran into her at a William Morris Agency party and she said she liked our song ‘Stay Fly’ […]

Howard U’s Intellectuals Discuss Creating ‘Hip-Hop’ Minor At Symposium
Singer Lil Mo and BET Style host Melyssa Ford are among the panelists scheduled to participate in Howard University’s inaugural Hip-Hop and Higher Education Symposium. The event, sponsored by the university’s graduate school and the Moorland-Spingarn Research Center, is geared toward beginning a discussion on the possibilities of creating the first college minor in Hip-Hop […]

Dr. Pepper Cans ‘Mash Up’ Ads Featuring Will Smith, Big Gipp
A $5 million dollar ad promoting Dr. Pepper featuring the music of Will Smith, Kiss, EMP and Cyndi Lauper “mashed” together has been canned by the soft drink’s owner, Cadbury Schweppes. Three different commercials were produced, one which briefly includes rapper Big Gipp and one that incorporates Smith’s#### single “Miami.” Most of the $5 million […]

Celebrities Support T.I.’s ‘ATL’ ; T.I., Director Chris Robinson Speak
Last night (March 27), a number of tastemakers, artists and label executives gathered at The Bombay Sapphire Lounge at Tribeca Cinemas in New York City for the red carpet premiere of T.I.’s debut film ATL. The Chris Robinson-directed film tells the story of four teenage friends growing up on Atlanta’s south side while going through […]
Rev. Run Talks ‘Words of Wisdom,’ New Projects
Rev. Run’s new book Rev. Run’s Words of Wisdom has arrived in stores. Published by Harpers Collins, the book was inspired by the motivational message the Run-DMC member offers friends and viewers of his hit MTV show Run’s House. The first 5,000 people to purchase the book will be added to Rev. Run’s personal e-mail […]

Big Daddy Kane To Headline Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival
Big Daddy Kane has been announced as the headlining act for the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival (BHF). Kane, a founding member of Marley Marl’s Juice Crew, is credited for writing several of Biz Markie and Roxanne Shante’s biggest hits as well as his own numerous classics that include “Smooth Operator,” “Set It Off” and “Ain’t […]

Philly Label Take Down Records Indicted On Drug Charges
Take Down Records Owner and Others Busted on Firearm, Drug Charges By Chris Richburg Alton “Ace” Coles, owner of Philadelphia Hip-Hop label Take Down Records and 18 other men and women were indicted Sunday (March 26) on firearms, drug and related charges, according to federal authorities. On Wednesday (March 22), a federal grand jury returned […]
Lil Jon, Fat Joe Tapped To Host ‘Pimp My Ride International’
Lil Jon and Fat Joe have been tapped to host MTV’s new series Pimp My Ride International this fall, the network announced. MTV International secured the rappers, who will follow the show’s formula of transforming junk cars into luxurious vehicles. The company has also replaced the original mechanics from West Coast Customs with staff from […]

Bumsquad DJ’s Dropping Magazine
The Bumsquad DJs, a DJ crew founded by Latin Prince, is preparing to launch it’s new publication, Bumsquad Magazine. The magazine will serve as a trade magazine for DJs while also maintaining an industry and lifestyle appeal. “This magazine is for the DJs, by the DJs,” magazine founder Latin Prince told AllHipHop.com. While the inaugural […]