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 […]

AllHipHop.com reveals the hardships Irv Gotti and The Inc. are having after the feds accused him of laundering drug money! Read more!

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’ […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Updated at 4:22 pm Lil’ Wayne has signed on to become an official member of Boyz N Da Hood (BNHD) and Young Jeezy has exited the ranks, according to sources. Lil Wayne, President of Cash Money Records will join the Atlanta-based super-group along with existing members Big Duke, Big Gee, Jody Breeze, a representative for […]

In an effort to commemorate the Millions More Movement, Isonic Media Group and Bungalo Records will release One Million Strong Volume 2, the official soundtrack to the Millions More Movement. The stellar CD features compositions from some of Hip-Hop’s biggest stars who have contributed to the soundtrack album as a show of their support and […]

Eminem and Apple have patched up their relationship and the chart topping rapper, who was reportedly released from rehab for addiction to pain killers, is featured in a new advertisement for the iPod. On Wednesday (Oct. 12) Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced a new iPod that plays TV shows and videos. Eminem’s image is featured […]

C. DeLores Tucker, political activist and long time opponent of “Gangsta Rap,” died Wednesday (Oct. 12) of undisclosed causes at Suburban Woods Health and Rehabilitation Center in Norristown, Pa. Tucker, 78, spent her life fighting for civil rights. Her civic and political activities include her participation in the memorable Selma-to-Montgomery March in 1965 with Dr. […]

Juelz Santana has set up a hotline to announce the release of his new album, What The Game’s Been Missing, which he recorded in his newly built recording studio. The announcement lays to rest rampant rumors that the Dipset member, still signed to Jay-Z’s Def Jam, would be caught in a growing feud between Dipset’s […]

The radio industry in New York is feeling the effects as a result of New York’s Attorney General’s payola probe. Power 105.1 FM’s well respected program director Michael Saunders was fired as a result of the probe yesterday (Oct. 12) for allegedly accepting various gifts to play records from various record labels, including Sony BMG. […]

Known for his charitable work and philanthropic contributions, rapper Nelly has received his own star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame. The Star is given to St. Louis natives whose accomplishments have had a national impact on the cultural heritage of St. Louis. The honor is a first for the Grammy-award winning rapper and […]

The Hip-Hop Association has announced dates for its 4th Annual International Film Festival and 3rd Annual Education Summit. Starting November 4th at The Bronx Museum of The Arts, the Hip-Hop Association will present the H2ED (Hip-Hop Education) Summit. This year’s event will host teachers, organizations, parents, social workers, youth educators and explore the theme "ACTIVATE! […]

On the eve of premiering his new reality series, Rev Run has put his Saddle River mansion on the market for $5.3 million this week. The mansion served as the backdrop for “Run’s House,” a reality series about the Hip-Hip legend family home life. The swank Saddle River mansion is set on 2 acres and […]

As The Inc.’s October 24 trial date approaches for money laundering, more details are coming out about Kenneth “Supreme” McGriff and his planned defense. According to recently released documents, McGriff told The Inc.’s Christopher “Gotti” Lorenzo that he would seek the assistance of Sean “Diddy” Combs and Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter to help fund his defense […]

As the impending Oct. 24 money laundering and racketeering trial looms over The Inc (formerly The Inc.) and the Gotti brothers (Irv and Chris Lorenzo), the Federal government slowly begins to reveal its case against the once powerful label. In response to a motion by the Gotti brothers’ lawyer to declare the search of Irv’s […]

The nominees for the 2005 VIBE Awards have been announced with Ciara leading the nominations, which include Kanye West, Mariah Carey and John Legend. Ciara received a total of five nominations after the honors were announced on Monday. Ciara, Carey, Legend, 50 Cent and West will compete for Artist of the Year. The coveted Album […]

DMX’s case was adjourned today (Oct. 11), as the rapper faced charges of violating the conditions of his release after he was involved in a car crash last year at Kennedy Airport in New York. Under terms of a conditional discharge, DMX could be sent to prison if he receives any violations within a year. […]