Pioneering Hip-Hop mogul and activist Russell Simmons led a protest today (March 25) in Manhattan to end the controversial Rockefeller Drug Laws.   The rally began this afternoon in front of Governor David Paterson’s Manhattan office, located at 633 3rd Ave. Enacted in 1973, Rockefeller Drug Laws decree stiff mandatory sentences of 15-25 years to […]

A man that works for Akon’s producer said that he was the victim of a home invasion by men representing for Suge Knight. Christopher Walker, an employee of Akon producer Detail, told news/gossip site tmz.com that five men broke into his Van Nuys, CA  home at about 3 am and stole about $170,000 in jewelry. […]

Pay Up Records is giving music fans something different to listen to with the digital release of Novel of Lies, a new EP from the rock collective The Chase.   The quartet — which consists of lead singer/rhythm guitarists Cory Kelly, lead guitarist Ryan Stancil, bass player Kyle Nicholson and drummer Matt Douglas — is […]

Shaheed Najm, father and former manager of superstar artist T-Pain, is lashing out at Akon for allegedly creating a permanent emotional and financial rift with his son.   In an interview with Ozone magazine, Najm details the entire situation, which reportedly began during T-Pain’s negotiations to sign with Akon’s Konvict Music.   According to Najm, […]

Super producer Timbaland has filed a lawsuit against his record label, Blackground Entertainment. The lawsuit was filed today (March 25) according to TMZ.com. According to reports, Timbaland is suing Blackground, claiming executives at the company contacted various record labels, in an attempt to sabotage his career as a producer. He also claims Blackground owes him […]

Diplomat rapper Jim Jones was in court today (March 24) to faces misdemeanor assault charges stemming from an altercation inside New York’s Louis Vuitton store last December with Ne-Yo’s manager Jayvon Smith.   According to Jones attorney Scott E. Leemon, the case will now be postponed until April 21 per a discovery motion by the […]

Dame Dash’s wife has filed for divorce from the Roc-A-Fella Records/Rocawear co-founder, according to a recent report. An electronic record of the case claims that Rachel Roy, a well-known fashion designer, filed for the divorce because of “nonmonetary relief,” reports the New York Daily News. The papers were filed in Manhattan Supreme Court earlier this […]

Mixed Martial Artist Din Thomas knocked Gabe Lemley out on Saturday night and then offered his fighting services to Rihanna as well. Thomas fought on the under card of March Badness, a PPV fight that featured Roy Jones, Jr. in Pensacola, Florida. After his victory over Lemley, Thomas called out Chris Brown. “It’s not cool […]

Producer/rapper T-Pain was hit with a $5 million dollar breach of contract lawsuit yesterday (March 23) for canceling a concert in Guyana after he allegedly received death threats.   The lawsuit was filed in Broward Circuit Court by Hits and James Entertainment, claiming the rapper caused damages for ditching an appearance, which was scheduled for February […]

A Hip-Hop concert in downtown Vancouver degenerated into a near riot between police and patrons after a no-show by headlining rapper Necro.   The show was sponsored by Abort magazine, and was set to take place at Richards on Richards nightclub last Saturday (March 21).   According to Abortmag.com, fans became restless after waiting hours […]

Rapper Jadakiss isn’t about to condemn accused domestic abuser Chris Brown, but certainly sees the errors in upsetting the female demographic. The rapper recently made a stop though Philly, at a conference for women, and offered his opinions. “I’m not going to knock him, [because] the whole world is knocking him,” Jadakiss told AllHiphop.com. “You […]

Hip-Hop’s most popular trio are preparing for a full fledged return to the rap game.   Rappers Eminem and 50 Cent, along with producer/rapper Dr. Dre, shot a video for the first single from Em’s upcoming album The Relapse.   The trio shot scenes for the video inside of The Palms Casino, in Las Vegas, […]

As Trick Daddy prepares for the release of his upcoming autobiography, he has revealed that he is also dealing with a serious health issue.   The Miami-bred rapper appeared on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show today (March 23) to promote his autobiography Magic City: Trials of a Native Son.   During the interview, he made […]

Hip-Hop group N.E.R.D. canceled shows this weekend in Indonesia, after members were detained in Malaysia.   According to reports, N.E.R.D. had just finished a performance at the Sunburst KL International festival in Jakarta, when they attempted to head to neighboring Indonesia, to play another date.   Shortly after the show, the group was held by […]

 On April 4, superstar Eminem will induct Hip-Hop icons Run-DMC into Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.   Eminem’s participation was announced via a press release from the ceremony’s organizers.   Although recognized as one of the biggest acts in Hip-Hop history, Run-DMC has also been acclaimed for fusing the culture with rock music. […]

The record label formerly known as Koch Records is mounting its reemergence on the music scene by helping to relaunch former West Coast powerhouse Death Row Records.   The new Koch, now known as E1 Entertainment, is helping to re-launch Death Row with the release of new music on Record Store Day, which is a […]

Hip-Hop duo Blazhay Blazhay have sued former Fugees star Wyclef Jean for alleged illegal use of their memorable hit “Danger.”   Blahzay Blahzay, comprised of DJ PF Cuttin’ and MC Out Loud, claim that Wyclef Jean violated their copyright entitlement by using elements of “Danger” in the 2007 song “Welcome to the East.”   Blahzay’s […]

Former Wendy Williams Experience co-host Charlamagne Tha God is continuing efforts to put the spotlight on North and South Carolina artists, with a historical transition for his Stupid Dope Moves (SDM) artist Lil Ru.   The AllHipHop.com Breeding Ground alum, who has garnered success as an independent artist, recently finalized a new recording contract with […]

On April 1-4, Newark, NJ’s NJPAC Center will host Alternate Routes, a 4 day festival featuring over 30 Hip-Hop artists.   The event aims to showcase the many multi-faceted artists in the Tri-State area, along with musicians from Canada. In addition to performances, the festival’s lineup includes spoken word artists, exclusive film screenings, emcee battles, […]

VH1 has announced it will revive its popular Behind the Music series, with 10 new episodes being produced, including an episode on rappers MC Lyte Kanye West and Lil Wayne.   The rappers are featured along side a number of popular artists, including Britney Spears, Guns & Roses front man Axl Rose, Julio Iglesias, M.I.A., […]