Three years ago today (February 10), Hip-Hop culture lost one of its most innovative and influential producers in Detroit’s James Dewitt Yancey, AKA J Dilla.   Blessed with strong musical genes from an opera singer mother and jazz bassist father, Dilla started collecting vinyl at the tender age of 2.   The aspiring producer made […]

Rapper/producer and former Tribe Called Quest front man Q-Tip is celebrated on a new mixtape produced in collaboration with DJ Period.   Titled The [Abstract] Best, J. Period’s latest mixtape is a combination of tracks from Q-Tip’s deep catalog, as well as remixes, interviews and new tracks from a list of popular MC’s, who pay […]

Even while the details of his Interscope separation are being finalized, West Coast ambassador Snoop Dogg is moving forward on a unique partnership with MTV.   First up will be “Dogg After Dark,” an MTV variety talk show with Snoop handling hosting duties.   The show takes place from the Kress nightclub, located on LA’s […]

Two days after Chris Brown’s arrest for an alleged domestic violence incident, more details are emerging regarding the singer and his girlfriend Rihanna.   Media sources report the unidentified woman Brown allegedly hit was Rihanna.   A source told Access Hollywood that Brown hit the 20-year-old pop diva with his fists and bit her during […]

With a little more than a month to go before serving a year in prison, T.I. is using the small screen to deter fans from taking the same road he took, which has landed him a stint behind bars.   The rapper’s upcoming MTV reality show, T.I.’s Road to Redemption: 45 Days to Go, will […]

Sources have told AllHipHop.com that famed Miami DJ Khaled of the Terror Squad was not the driver of a white Bentley who was shot and killed, after a four-hour police pursuit in Los Angeles.   Rumors spread across the Internet after a man resembling the Miami DJ allegedly led police on four-hour chase, at speeds […]

Rick Ross’ self-proclaimed drug kingpin and gang affiliated background took another hit today (February 9) as more illuminating documents made the rounds on the Miami native’s criminal past.             The Smoking Gun, the same website that initially broke the story on Ross’ officer background last summer, disclosed a detailed deposition between Officer Rey Hernandez and […]

Cash Money Records CEO’s Bryan “Baby” Williams and Ronald “Slim” Williams are still celebrating, following the 4 Grammy wins of their superstar artist Lil Wayne last night (February 8).   Coming into the night nominated for 8 awards, the New Orleans native snagged half for Best Solo Rap Performance (“A Milli”), Best Rap Song (“Lollipop”), […]

Nearly 4 years after his surprise hit album Who Is Mike Jones, Houston rapper Mike Jones will release his much-delayed follow-up The Voice.   Aware of the difficult sales climate in today’s album market, Jones was careful in making sure his singles generated enough buzz for the project.   After receiving a good reception from […]

Grammy Award winning rapper Lil’ Kim will be one of thirteen celebs showing off their moves when the eighth season of ABC’s Dancing With the Stars debuts next month.   This year’s cast was announced during a primetime event that found each participating celebrity revealed one at a time during ABC’s regular line-up Sunday night […]

On a night filled with emotion, memorable performances and legal drama, Lil Wayne emerged as a multiple winner Sunday (Feb. 8) during the 51st annual Grammy Awards.   The rapper, who received eight nominations, was honored with three Grammys for best rap album, best rap song (“Lollipop” featuring Static Major) and best rap solo performance […]

Update: Singer Chris Brown has turned himself into police after an alleged assault of a female victim. The LAPD is investigating the matter and charged Brown with felony battery.   The alleged assault took place at or near Hancock Park in L.A early this morning (February 8).   Police said they received a 911 call […]

Snoop Dogg has confirmed with AllHipHop.com that he will no longer record with Interscope, his label home for over 10 years.   The split comes nearly one year after the release of Snoop’s ninth studio album, Ego Trippin’.   Lead by the crossover, 80s inspired ballad “Sexual Eruption,” the LP debuted at #3 on Billboard’s […]

Chicago rapper/actor Common has joined an all-star lineup of performers taking part in the 4th Annual Jazz In the Gardens in Miami Gardens, Florida this March.   Common is among the evening’s headlining acts, which will be hosted by radio personality Tom Joyner.   Other headlining artists are Anthony Hamilton, Erykah Badu, Maze featuring Frankie […]

Today (February 7) marks the 9 year anniversary of the sudden and premature passing of Christopher Rios, better known to the world as Big Pun.   After enduring a rough childhood growing up in the Bronx, Pun sought refuge in rhyming to deal with his mother’s drug addiction and an abusive step father.   By […]

50 Cent may have a new adversary within a day’s time. The G-Unit leader has drug in rapper Foxy Brown’s name into this beef by mentioned her name in the ballooning war of words with Miami heavy weight Rick Ross. Foxy Brown says she is granting 50 Cent 24 hours to retract the line where […]

Rapper Mistah Fab was recently involved in a terrible car accident that has left the rapper hospitalized and his manager with a broken back. The incident allegedly occurred as the rapper was traveling in California. He was in a town called Bakersfield after performing with Glasses Malone and headed to Los Angeles. Fab gave fans […]

With questions still lingering from the damaging 50 Cent clip with his son’s mother, Rick Ross is now launching a legal offensive against the serious accusation not handling his fatherhood responsibilities.   Ross’ attorney Allan Stephen Zamren told AllHipHop.com that the claims made in court and in the recent viral clip by Tia Kemp are […]

Undeterred by 50 Cent’s stunt with his child’s mother, Miami’s Rick Ross has made a promise to end the Queens mogul’s career next month, via the release of Deeper Than Rap.   Appearing today on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, a confident Ross explained his plans for his newfound hated rival.   “I’m setting up […]

A viral marijuana smoking contest featuring Yukmouth and Raider’s running back Justin Fargas has been shut down across the web.   The clip showcases Yukmouth and Fargas at an undisclosed home explaining the rules for this weekend’s “Smoke-A-Thon” contest, which is scheduled to primarily showcase rappers competing against each other.   Although Fargas was not shown […]