Antonio “L.A.” Reid has officially been named Chairman of the Island Def Jam Music Group.Reid will start his new job effective February 12.The move comes on the heels of Lyor Cohen vacating the top spot for Warner Music Group and president Kevin Liles resigning after contract negotiations stalled.Reid left Arista last month, coming under scrutiny […]

While Andre 3000 of Outkast drew praise from much of the country for his performance during Sunday night’s Grammy Awards, some Native groups are not happy.Some Indian groups are calling for a boycott of the network, deeming Andre 3000’s neon green Native American attire offensive.The rapper and backup dancers wore green buckskin dresses and green […]

Jay-Z’s autobiography is still on the way, even though the much-anticipated novel was originally slated to be released with the rappers The Black Album The book has been delayed simply because co-author dream hampton and the rapper are still writing the rapper’s memoirs. “He [Jay-Z] might be able to record an album in six weeks, […]

Philadelphia bred MC Freeway struck national fame with his Roc-A-Fella cohorts and now the rapper is preparing to bring out his own crew, Ice City.Named after an area in Philadelphia that stretches several blocks, the crew is preparing their untitled debut release.”It’s me and my n*ggas I grew up with,” Freeway told AllHipHop.com. “Ice City […]

The mayor of Virginia Beach will soon honor hometown hip-hop heroes Missy Elliot, Timbaland, and The Neptunes, who together were nominated for 14 Grammy Awards this year, with Elliot and The Neptunes each winning just once.Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf explained that the ceremony would reflect the Virginia natives and rap music’s growing influence on the […]

Adding to the continuing debate as to whether the relationship is all but over between Roc-A-Fella Records co-owners Jay-Z and Damon Dash, is a new print ad by Belvedere Vodka.Along with several other ventures, the two are also co-owners of Armadale Vodka, which they had hoped to position as a major competitor against Belvedere.In a […]

Rapper Lil’ Zane continues to expand his acting resume.After starring in the hit film “Finding Forrester” “Dr. Doolittle 2” and “The Fighting Temptations,” Zane will star in a new straight-to-video suspense thriller, “Motives.” The movie centers around a successful business man who engages in an adulterous affair that ends in murder. Vivica A. Fox, Golden […]

Hip-Hop was a big winner at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards last night in Los Angeles, California even though there were some notable omissions when the victories were tallied.Outkast took home three awards, including Album of the Year for their best-seller, Speakerboxxx/The Love Below.The group perhaps had the most exciting performances in a very stiff, […]

"Barbershop 2: Back in in Business" is poised to top the box office, after raking $7.7 million dollars on opening night. The film, which cost $30 million dollars to make and also features Eve and Queen Latifah, topped the $6.9 million dollars that the original took in on opening day. Estimates predict the film should […]

Pure Pain Records has been ordered to cease selling Camoflauge’s albums, due to a dispute with the slain rapper’s mother.Tammie Greene claims that the label has not provided her with an adequate accounting for three albums and a DVD the rapper released.Greene filed a lawsuit against the label last month, alleging that Camoflauge’s estate has […]

So So Def founder and Janet Jackson’s love interest Jermaine Dupri, has resigned as president of the Grammy’s Atlanta chapter, due to Jackson being banned from the Grammy Awards. Jackson was to present a special award to Luther Vandross, but was allegedly rebuked, after it was determined Vandross could not attend due to his medical […]

Despite rumors circulating that Lil’ Flip had severed ties with Columbia Records, the rapper will release his sophomore album through the label next month. “Lil’ Flip is [still] on Columbia,” a source with the label told AllHipHop.com via e-mail. “His new record hits streets on 3/23.” Though the rapper’s first album, Undaground Legend, struck platinum, […]

A security guard for 50 Cent has been charged with weapons offenses, after he fired his gun as the rapper was checking in to a New Jersey hotel in SeptemberWilliam Floyd, of Brooklyn, New York, was arrested in November for possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes.Floyd allegedly fired his gun on September 9, as […]

Def Jam’s Kevin Liles has resigned from his position as president of the label, after negotiations between the mogul and parent company Universal Music Group broke down.According to The New York Post, the two sides could not reach an agreement on a contract extension.The negotiations broke down over money.Last week, Island/Def Jam’s CEO Lyor Cohen […]

Afeni Shakur, mother of slain rapper Tupac, released her biography, "Afeni Shakur: Evolution of a Revolutionary" on February 3. The 240 page book, which is written with actress Jasmine Guy, reveals four decades of Shakur’s life. Guy spent over 10 years with Shakur, recording her thoughts and conversations, which touch on race, drugs, music, love […]

Russell Simmons has partnered with X Radio Networks and will launch a nationally syndicated radio show, "Hip-Hop Laws of Success." The program will feature a new episde daily, featuring Simmons’ opinions for success in culture, business, politics, entertainment and personal development. The show will also feature special guests and will profile people of influence on […]

Percy “Master P” Miller will appear in a Baton Rogue, Louisiana court today (February 5), admitting he failed to file a corporate tax return seven years ago.Miller will appear before Judge James Brady this afternoon at the request of federal prosecutors, who accuse Miller of neglecting to report first -year earnings for Bout It Incorporated.Miller […]

Bang ‘Em Smurf, once a member of 50 Cent’s G-Unit crew, shed light on an incident in which 50 Cent was accused of threatening gun play. The incident occurred last week in Queens, New York, at a video shoot for GF Records. "I was in the trailer [when he came] and somebody told me ‘I […]

Twista’s Kamikaze debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 charts. The album, powered by the Kanye West produced hit single "Slow Jamz," which also features Jamie Foxx, moved over 312,000 copies. According to Billboard, the album almost matches the to-date sales of Twista’s 1998 release Mobstability. The album has moved a total of 397,000 copies. […]