Trina Launching Fragrance, Sitcom
Along with a new album dropping this summer, Miami rapper Trina is also set to launch her new fragrance, Diamond Princess by Trina, and is starring in a new sitcom. Trina’s scent is described as floral and feminine, and the box bears an encrusted logo and lavender packaging, according to Trina’s Atlantic Records representative. "It’s […]

ASCAP Honors Jermaine Dupri
Producer/rapper, Jermaine Dupri will be honored with The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Golden Note Award during the society’s 22nd Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards, the group announced. Dupri will receive the prestigious award during an invitation-only dinner on May 16 in Los Angeles. The newly appointed president of Virgin Records’ Urban […]

Dallas Austin Reactivates Rowdy Records
Producer Dallas Austin hopes to recapture the early success of his Rowdy Records label and will relaunch the imprint with a new group, Da Back Wudz. Austin’s label found mainstream success when the Atlanta, Georgia based label released Monica’s debut album Miss Thang in 1995, helping to launch Atlanta’s R&B/Hip-Hop scene to national prominence. Austin, […]

Master P., Silkk The Shocker Plead Not Guilty To Gun Charges
Percy “Master P.” Miller and his brother Vyshonn “Silkk The Shocker” Miller have pleaded not guilty to a felony gun charge, after the two were arrested in January. The Miller brothers were arrested on January 27 near the University of California when police pulled their leased Chrysler 300 over because it didn’t have license plates, […]

Tha Realest Leaves Tha Row, Preparing Debut Album
Rapper Tha Realest has become the latest artist to leave Suge Knight’s Death Row Records imprint and recently inked a deal with Omerta Entertainment/Tommy Boy. The Oakcliff, Texas native said he suffered numerous setbacks while recording for Death Row, including getting shot in front of a recording studio in 1999. With his release secured, the […]

Suge Ordered To Pay $107 Million
A Los Angeles judge has ordered Suge Knight to pay $107 million to Lydia Harris, who claims in a lawsuit that she helped found Death Row Records. According to the Associated Press, Superior Court Judge Ronald M. Sohigian ordered the Hip-Hop mogul to pay the money after he and his lawyer didnt answer necessary legal […]

AHH Stray News: Trina, Pepa, Wyclef, LIFEbeat
Representatives for Trina have shot down the notion that she is dating professional football player Chad Johnson. The two were spotted together during NBA All Star weekend, but the Miami rapper is not romantically involved with Johnson. “Let the truth be known,” a rep for Trina told AllHipHop.com. “Trina is still single and is not […]

Famed Attorney Johnny L. Cochran Dead At 67
Renowned attorney Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr., who made a name successfully defending celebrities like O.J. Simpson, Puff Daddy, and Snoop Dogg in high-profile cases, died today (March 29) at the age of 67. Cochran died of an inoperable brain tumor at his home in Los Feliz, Los Angeles, according to his brother-in-law Bill Baker. His […]

The Outlawz Prepare Two New Albums
The Outlawz are preparing to release a new album, titled Outlawz 4 Life 2005 A.P. The album will feature all new material from group members E.D.I., Kastro and Young Noble. The group was originally assembled by the late Tupac Shakur and despite their close relationship with Pac, the group has opted to forgo any appearances […]

New York Freezes Profits From Shyne Album
Rapper Shyne has had all profits from his album Godfather: Buried Alive frozen under a New York law the bars convicted offenders from profiting off of crimes they have committed. A Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice cited the “Son of Sam Law” and ruled that any money Shyne makes from his deal with Island Def Jam […]

McDonalds Hungry For Hip-Hop
McDonald’s is seeking to use Hip-Hop to promote their Big Mac sandwich and have offered money to rappers who include the sandwich’s name in a hit record by summer. Magazine Advertising Age reported that McDonald’s has hired marketing firm Maven Strategies to help get the sandwich name checked into upcoming songs. Maven Strategies is also […]

TI Comments On Altercation With Lil’ Flip
Atlanta, Georgia rapper TI recently appeared on Atlanta’s 107.9 and confirmed that a physical confrontation took place between him and rival rapper, Lil’ Flip. A feud between the two rappers reached boiling point last Thursday, after TI appeared on Houston, Texas radio station 97.9, commenting on the growing tension between the two rappers. Later in […]
AHH Stray News: C-Murder, Will Smith, P. Diddy
C-Murder’s lawyer Ron Rakosky has been restricted from bringing any materials to jail meetings except for a pencil and pad under a March 16 agreement, the AP reported. Pens were prohibited because of their hollowness and ability to hold song lyrics, according to Sheriff Harry Lee’s attorney. C-Murder recently irked Louisiana authorities after he recorded […]

The Game Remembers Eazy-E
A full decade has passed since the death of Eric Eazy-E Wright, the influential rapper that helped pioneer the subgenre of gangsta rap. The Game has revealed his plans for remembering the fellow Compton resident, who personally affected him at an early age. The 10th anniversary, the thing that I’m going to do is go […]

will.I.am Helps With Tsunami Relief
Black Eyed Peas member will.i.am and his will.i.am foundation are increasing their tsunami relief efforts by joining forces with Malaysia’s Force of Nature nonprofit. Will.i.am’s first collaborative effort with Force of Nature, a Tsunami Aid concert March 18 in Malaysia, saw the reunion of ex-Fugee members Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean. A portion of the […]

AHH Stray News: Lil Jon & AOL, 50 Cent, Boondocks
Lil Jon and The East Side Boyz will team up with AOL Music Live! On April 12 for an invite online performance from Webster Hall in New York City. Other special guests are expected to attend the event, which will also be broadcast via AOLmusic.com. No tickets are being sold for the event, but tickets […]

Sources Say Lil Flip And TI Have Physical Confrontation
According to sources, a brewing feud between T.I. and Little Flip has allegedly resulted in a physical confrontation in Houston, Texas. Sources stated TI appeared on 97.9 earlier in the day making negative remarks and stated on air that they were heading to Flip’s Cloverland neighborhood.” After hearing TI’s remarks, they met at a detail […]

Memphis Bleek Says Its Do Or Die
Memphis Bleek has been a staple in Hip-Hop music long enough to be considered a veteran and the Roc-A-Fella soldier said his upcoming album, 534, may be considered his last stand. This is four times [albums], man. How many chances is the label gonna give me? Jay my man, but at the end of the […]

AHH Stray News: Jadakiss, Fat Joe, Diddy, Nas
Jadakiss reached a plea agreement with the Cumberland County Court yesterday (March 24) at a misdemeanor hearing stemming from an incident in North Carolina, that ended with the rapper being hit with marijuana and gun possession charges. Kiss was given deferred prosecution after he passed a drug test and under the agreement, the Yonkers, New […]

Nellys Sister Passes From Leukemia
Sadly, Nelly has lost his sister Jackie Donohue to a years-old bout with leukemia. Donohue, 31, died Thursday morning after the cancer came out of remission. "We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Jackie Donahue, 31, who lost her 3-year battle with leukemia this morning," the family told AllHipHop.com in a statement. "We […]