LOGO Responds To Kanye West Music Licensing Controversy
Despite published reports, MTV’s Network Logo – a channel that targets the gay community, has been able to acquire music licensing from Def Jam for their new TV show “Noah’s Arc” and other future projects. Logo responded to allegations that the channel had been denied use of Def Jam music because the label did not […]

Steve Rifkind & Billionaire Jordan Zimmerman Merging Companies
Hip-Hop mogul Steve Rifkind and multi-billionaire and Florida Panthers owner Jordan Zimmerman are merging companies to create a new business that will focus on music and other business ventures. While neither Zimmerman nor Rifkind could reveal details because of the pending deal, Zimmerman said the two moguls were thinking forward. "This is way out of […]

Lil’ Kim’s Reps Respond To Bounced Video Check Allegations
A representative for Lil’ Kim has responded to allegations that a Washington based film company was never paid for work on a yet-to-be released video from her album, The Naked Truth. Kim, who is serving 366 days for lying to a federal grand jury about a 2001 broad-daylight shootout, worked with May 3rd Films before […]

Method Man Gets Down With Howard University For Homecoming
On the eve of their homecoming, Howard University announced that Method Man has been selected to serve as the official Homecoming Ambassador and Grand Marshal of the 2005 Homecoming Parade. Under the theme “Reminiscence: Build…Treasure…Relive,” Method Man will lead one of the largest Parades on the East Coast, which also serves as a pre-cursor to […]

Field Mob: ‘We Aint Comedians’
Field Mob’s Smoke says people have mistaken their country mannerisms for comedy – an erroneous assumption. “We ain’t no f***in’ comedians. They like to put us in that comedian [category], because we country [and] it’s taken a major toll on our career,” the Albany, Georgia native told AllHipHop.com. “Like we were proud to be country […]

NBA Bans ‘Hip-Hop Dress’, Players, Coaches React
With the blessing of the NBA Players Association, the NBA has set forth a "minimum" dress code that will be implemented starting with the 2005-2006 season. Players will also now be required to wear a sport coat on the bench when they are not in uniform. In addition, players will no longer be able to […]

Young Buck, 50 Cent Make Substantial Donations For Education
Young Buck and 50 Cent recently announced two new grants that will be distributed by 50 Cent’s G-Unity Foundation. Young Buck will donate $25,000 to the Nashville Alliance for Public Education to support Advance Via Individual Determination (AVID), a nationwide program aimed at helping aspiring college students. "The Nashville Alliance for Public Education is proud […]

The Source Defends ‘G-Unot’ Issue, 50’s Manager Chris Lighty Speaks
The recently released November issue of The Source features a sensational cover story on 50 Cent and G-Unit with the headline "G-Unot! Is Corporate Rap’s Top Unit Fading Fast?" Although insiders have speculated that the article is fueled by a feud with Interscope Records, 50 Cent & his G-Unit crew, The Source’s Editor-In-Chief Dasun Allah […]

UN Backs South African Hip-Hop Summit, Guru Headlining Concert
The United Nations will host the first ever Global Hip-Hop Summit in South Africa tomorrow (Oct. 20) in an effort to achieve their Millennium Development Goals. The UN’s Millennium Development Goals include the upliftment of millions of youth around the world using Hip-Hop music. The summit will take place in various areas of The Newtown […]

Mister Cartoon, T-Mobile Created Limited Edition Sidekick II
T-Mobile has partnered with tattoo artist Mister Cartoon and Juicy Couture to create a limited edition version of the T-Mobile Sidekick II. Cartoon’s Sidekick II is a black ink-colored unit that features custom tattoo artwork around the 2.6 inch screen. "I am a gadget freak and my Sidekick II rolls everywhere with me," Cartoon said. […]

AHH Stray News: Sticky Fingaz Arrested, Lone Catalysts, Prince Harry, Young Jeezy
Sticky Fingaz surrendered this morning (Oct. 18) after allegedly leaving a gun in his hotel room yesterday. Local reports said that Sticky, born Kirk Jones, left a loaded 9mm in the Flatotel in Mid-town Manhattan. Housekeeping reportedly found the gun and called police. Sticky Fingaz surrendered to authorities this morning. The rapper is in New […]

Eve Tapped To Host Fashion Expo
Multi-platinum recording artist/actress Eve has been tapped to host the 2005 Philadelphia Fashion Expo at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Eve, born Eve Jeffers, will be on hand to host the event and to cheer on new and young designers. "Coming home and hosting this worthwhile event is a great honor to me," Eve said of […]

Cypress Hill’s Sen Dog & Mellow Man Ace Form Reyes Brothers
Cypress Hill’s Sen Dog and Mellow Man Ace have partnered to form a new group, The Reyes Brothers. The result of the union is a new album titled Ghetto Therapy on their own Latin Thug Records imprint. Ghetto Therapy will feature tracks with Warren G, Bishop Lamont and production from the likes of DJ Muggs, […]

Rapper Trick Daddy Hosting Halloween Party For Victims Of Hurricanes
Trick Daddy will give back to the Miami community this Halloween, as the superstar rapper is hosting the Trick Luv Da Kids Spooktacular Halloween Fundraiser later this month. The event is part of a broader partnership the rapper’s non-profit struck with Single Parent Initiative and the Boys & Girls Clubs in Mississippi and New Orleans […]

Court Documents Reveal The Inc.’s Hardships, Plot To Kill Irv Gotti, More
AllHipHop.com reveals the hardships Irv Gotti and The Inc. are having after the feds accused him of laundering drug money! Read more!

Kardinal Offishall Talks ‘Fire & Glory’
Toronto, Canada rapper Kardinal Offishall is preparing his second official release, Fire & Glory. The rapper recently parted ways with his former label, MCA and will release the album through a unique, Canada only deal with Virgin, EMI. Offishall released Firestarter Vol.1: Quest for Fire for MCA, which produced two hits, “Bakardi Slang" and "Ol’ […]

T.I. Denies Being Boyz-N-Da Hood Member
Atlanta, Georgia rapper T.I. has issued a statement to AllHipHop.com, denying that he is a new member of Boyz N Da Hood (BNDH). Last week, BNDH founder Blok confirmed that Young Jeezy had left the group and that New Orleans rapper Lil’ Wayne was the newest member. Representatives for Atlantic immediately dismissed T.I.’s inclusion in […]
RZA, Xzibit Star In ‘Derailed’ With Clive Owen, Jennifer Aniston
The Wu-Tang’s RZA and MTV’s “Pimp My Ride” host Xzibit will star in supporting roles in the upcoming movie “Derailed.” The movie is based upon the best-selling novel by James Seigel and was directed by Swedish filmmaker Mikael Håfström. RZA ("Winston") and Xzibit ("Dexter") will star alongside Clive Owen and Jennifer Aniston in the flick, […]

Farrakhan Addresses Hip-Hop Community At Millions More Movement
The Nation of Islam’s Millions More Movement took place Saturday (Oct. 15, attracting leaders from Cornel West to Jim Jones. Buses, trains, and car loads of people from across the country descended on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the 10-year commemoration of The Million Man March. Hundreds of vendors lined Constitution Avenue […]

Talib Kweli, Mos Def Headling ‘Breed Love Odyssey’ Tour
Hip-Hop tag team Talib Kweli and Mos Def and who famously formed Black Star in 1998, are heading out on the road late October and next month to co-headline the Breed Love Odyssey Tour. Sponsored by Sony PlayStation, the tour takes place mostly in small, "intimate" venues, with exclusive giveaways and gaming opportunities, including PSP […]