Hip-Hop group Cypress Hill has announced a partnership with Guerilla Union to re-launch the annual Cypress Hill Smokeout.   The two-day festival and “cannabis expo,” which launched in 1998, will return after a six-year hiatus this October, at the San Manuel Amphitheatre and festival grounds in San Bernardino, California.   Headliners on the Cypress Hill […]

AllHipHop.com Breeding Ground alumni Nicki Minaj has officially inked a deal with Lil Wayne’s Young Money imprint.   She joins the Young Money roster after releasing several critically acclaimed mixtapes, including her most recent, Beam Me Up Scotty.   The mixtape featured vocals by artists like Busta Rhymes, Gucci Mane, Lil Wayne and fellow Young […]

Police may nixed a proposed 50 Cent concert in his old Queens, New York neighborhood, but that didn’t stop the rapper from making an impromptu visit.   50 Cent made an appearance in Southside Jamaica, Queens on Sunday, (August 30), just one day after busing hundreds of children from the neighborhood to Six Flags, Great […]

Atlanta DJ/rapper DJ Unk was recently hospitalized with heart problems.   The rapper, famous for his single “Walk It Out” was rushed to the hospital on Saturday (August 29), after suffering a mild heart attack.   He was treated and released over the weekend.   On his Twitter page, he confirmed the heart attack and […]

A host of Hip-Hop superstars have helped a community in Alpine, New Jersey earn the title of “most expensive zip code” by Forbes magazine.   A new list published today by the popular magazine revealed that the Alpine zip code of 07620 is the priciest place to live in the United States, with the average […]

Although 50 Cent was unable to get clearance for his Family Day in Queen’s 40 Projects, the G Unit mogul achieved another goal in hosting a benefit concert on Saturday (August 29) for the schoolchildren of New York’s PS-30.   The show took place in front of the invite-only crowd at New Jersey’s Six Flags. […]

The life of Harlem rapper Lamont “Big L” Terry will be told via a new documentary titled Street Struck: The Big L Story.   Produced by Dangerzone Films, Street Struck takes a look at Big L’s rise, from his early involvement with groups like Children of Da Corn (featuring Mase, McGruff, Bloodshed and Cam’ron) to […]

Today (August 29), famed director Spike Lee is leading one of many worldwide birthday celebrations in honor of the late King of Pop Michael Jackson.   Lee, who worked with Jackson for the video “They Don’t Care About Us,” had originally scheduled his event for Brooklyn’s Fort Green Park. However, due to an estimated minimum of 10,000 […]

A planned community event featuring rapper 50 Cent was canceled in its entirety out of fears of violence the rap star’s manager has confirmed.   50 Cent had planned to perform and host the event tomorrow (August 30) at PS 40 in Jamaica, Queens but nixed the event.   According to 50 Cent’s manager and […]

Yesterday’s sudden passing of 36-year-old Philadelphia native Adam “DJ AM” Goldstein in his Soho apartment in New York City has sparked a national response on Twitter by various celebrities.   DJ AM was found dead in his apartment yesterday (August 28), from an apparent drug overdose.   According to reports, police found prescription drugs in […]

DJ Am, real name Adam Goldstein, was found dead in his New York City apartment today.   The popular disc jockey was discovered about 5:20 PM, according to TMZ.com   Goldstein’s friends reportedly became concerned when none of them had heard from him in several days. One went to check on him, but didn’t get […]

This Sunday (August 30), a historic Street Renaming Ceremony will take place honoring Hollis, New York Hip-Hop pioneers Run-DMC.   City Councilman Leroy Comrie recently enacted legislation to rename 205th Street and Hollis Avenue to RUN-D.M.C. J.M.J.   Comrie’s bill was passed unanimously in June and signed into law by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg. […]

Former Public Enemy hype-man Flavor Flav and filmmaker Deon Taylor have a new series called Nite Tales coming to television.   The show is executive produced by former NBA players Mitch Richmond and Bobby Jackson of the Sacramento Kings.   The show is said to be similar to The Twilight Zone and Tales From The […]

The rising career of AllHipHop.com Breeding Ground alumni Wale will be chronicled on a new episode of the BET series Rising Icons.   Rising Icons was created by Grey Goose Entertainment and BET.   The series, which features artists like Kid Cudi, Melanie Fiona, The Dream and Ryan Leslie, features each artist on the road, […]

Tameka “Tiny” Cottle and Antonia “Toya” Carter have reached a milestone previously unattained by any reality show on the BET network.   According to Nielsen Media Research, Tiny & Toya, the show chronicling the two women’s lives, finished it’s eight-episode debut season with an average of 1.8 million viewers, more than any other original series […]

Veteran Bronx emcee Fat Joe is partnering with K-Mart and Sears for an affordable line of sneakers.   Joe brainstormed the project with NBA Knicks star Al Harrington in response to the severe economic recession currently inflicting Americans.   “You know I own thousands of pairs of sneakers and I’m a huge collector,” Joe told […]

Oakland veteran Too Short was arrested for DUI and possession of marijuana yesterday morning (August 27) in Las Vegas.   The 43-year-old rapper was stopped by Las Vegas Metro Police around 4:00 am and charged with driving under the influence, possession of less than an ounce of marijuana and exhibition of power.   According to […]

With the success of Dufflebag Boy, Dolla and T#### Boi better known as Playaz Circle are back at it again with their newest installation 360: The Takeoff.   Confirmed guests on board include Ludacris, Lil Wayne, Bobby V and Jagged Edge.   “It’s a conceptual album, 360 can mean circle but on the street in […]

Bronx, New York rapper Hell Rell recently closed a deal with EMI to distribute his new album Live From Hell via his own flagship label, Money Maker Entertainment.   Hell Rell is one the original members of New York rap collective The Diplomats, although he recently has been embroiled in a feud with estranged, incarcerated […]

Singer/songwriter/producer The Dream can now add label executive to his title, as he been named Vice President of Island Def Jam Music Group. The Dream, born Terius Nash, made the announcement today (August 27) via his official Twitter page. “I wanna thank everyone at Island Records/DefJam for their faith in me and making me Executive […]