Rap duo Dead Prez has reportedly angered the National Conference of Black Mayors by allegedly spitting profanity during their performance before a group of teenagers at the organization’s annual convention in Columbus, Ohio. Sticman and M-1 violated a written contract to omit profanity in their performance, according to the convention’s executive director, Vanessa Williams, who […]

After months of speculation, it’s official: Harlem’s Cam’ron has parted ways with Roc-A-Fella/Island Def Jam for Asylum/Warner Music Group. The deal makes Cam’ron the first non-southern act signed to Asylum. "Cam’s going drop his album as well as release other records through his Diplomat Records label," a source that wished to remain anonymous told AllHipHop.com. […]

Hip-Hop veteran Roxanne Shante is all about the ice, but not the diamonds that are draping a lot of emcees necks; she’s all about the ice cream and has opened “Hip-Hop Ices,” a new ice cream parlor in Jamaica, Queens. Hip Hop Ices located at 153-33 Hillside Avenue, will serve as the flagship location for […]

Radio personality Wendy Williams has assembled some of her favorite Hip-Hop and R&B artists to present Wendy Williams Brings the Heat Vol. 1, featuring the likes of Jadakiss, Juelz Santana, Jim Jones, Black Rob, and M.O.P. "I’m a lover of music, and getting the opportunity to put out this CD has helped me express the […]

Author Mykel Mitchell has set out to bridge the gap between Hip-Hop and Christianity in his new book, titled “Word: For Everybody Who Thought Christianity Was For Suckas.” In “Word,” Mitchell details his personal religious journey to Jesus Christ, his love for Hip-Hop and how “expensive toys, fly gear and expensive girlfriends” left him feeling […]

According to reports, Roc-A-Fella Recording artist Memphis Bleek was arrested early this morning (April 28) and charged with assaulting a busboy in a Manhattan nightclub. While details are sketchy, sources claim that the busboy was attacked by Bleek and his associate, Ravelle Talik Smith at club NV. The busboy says he attempted to clean off […]

Rumor and speculation have swelled surrounding Dame Dash and a possible permanent business split from Island Def Jam. The banter was partially fueled after the mogul and his Damon Dash Music Group was shifted in new digs on Broadway in mid-town Manhattan away from the IDJ high rise offices. Sources within Def Jam stated that […]

Goodie Mob member Cee-Lo and DJ Danger Mouse have teamed up and announced they’re releasing an album under the name Gnarls Barkley. "We are the perfect combination," Cee-Lo stated. "This album is one of the best platforms for me to express all of me. I get to expand my range and hit all categories from […]

Sean John clothing company has announced that Miami Heat NBA star Dwayne Wade will be featured in their fall advertising campaign. Wade, a 2004 NBA All-Rookie First Team selection, will be sporting all three Sean John men’s lines: Sean John, Sean John Collection and Sean John Tailored. Previous models have included Tyson Beckford, Mase and […]

Sean “P. Diddy” Combs hopes to tackle the Latin market with his Bad Boy records and has announced the launch of Bad Boy Latino, which the mogul has formed with Miami rapper Pitbull. In an interview with the Miami Herald, Combs, who recently placed Bad Boy with the Warner Music Group, said the label will […]

Judith Leiber, the American luxury brand known for its crystal and exotic skin accessories often seen on the red carpet, will team up with Nelly for a private in-store event next Thursday (May 5.) The VIP fundraising event will benefit Nelly’s non-profit foundation, 4Sho4Kids, which provides literacy and other educational and social programs to underprivileged […]

Fugee member Pras is preparing Win Lose or Draw, the follow-up to his debut album, Ghetto Supastar. The first single from the album is a remake of U2’s massive hit, “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” taken from the group’s classic album, The Joshua Tree, which was originally released in 1987 and has […]

The life of Los Angeles tattoo artist Mister Cartoon will be turned into a feature film “Ink” via Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment. The drama will be directed by Estevan Oriol and executive produced by Oriol and Mister Cartoon for their Soul Assassin Studios. The movie focuses on an East L.A. graffiti artist who lands […]

Universal has been hit with a $100 million dollar lawsuit by two promoters, who claim that the label defrauded artists, including Nelly, out of money by forcing them to submit phony invoices. Promoters National Music Marketing and Majestic Promotions claim that top name artists like Nelly unintentionally paid for other artists promotion. The promoters also […]

Outkast member Andre “Andre 3000” Benjamin has been tapped to star in and produce a new untitled musical. Benjamin has partnered with Double Feature Films, the company that helped produce “Be Cool,” to produce the musical, which will focus on a man with magical powers. In addition to producing, the chart-topping rapper will also provide […]

Ice-T, 50 Cent, Black Rob, Funkmaster Flex and other Hip-Hop notable will appear in the latest installments of the “Ghetto Fights” and “Wildest Street Brawls” series. Fall Thru Entertainment has announced they are releasing “Ghetto Fights 2” and “Wildest Street Brawls 3” – the latest installments in their popular video series. The new DVD’s continue […]

Miami rapper Jacki O confirmed that an altercation took place between her and Foxy Brown yesterday (April 24th) at Circle House studios in Miami, Florida. According to Jacki O’s account, the altercation ensued after she invited the Brooklyn rapper into the studio, known for its amenities and opulence. “I was all for the idea of […]

The Jason “DJ Threat” Campbell Foundation has tapped radio personality Angie Martinez to host the foundation’s third annual Scholarship and Awards ceremony at Show night club in New York. The organization was conceived by DJ Threat’s mother, Becky Campbell, after Threat was fatally injured in a motorcycle accident on May 12, 2001. Threat, 23, had […]

So So Def CEO Jermaine Dupri continues to build his brand, with the release of a new compilation of southern artists and the formation of So So Def Entertainment, a new company that will lead the mogul’s foray into television. Jermaine Dupri Presents…Young, Fly & Flashy Vol. 1, is a new collection of up-and-coming So […]