Outkast Gets Sued Over Ms. Jackson
Outkast is at the center of another lawsuit. A Florida woman claims she was the real person that penned their 2001 hit Ms. Jackson and has filed a lawsuit to legally address her grievance. Jacqueline Jackson also claims that she was the person rapped about in the hit song, which addresses the plight of the […]

Dr. Dre Seeks To Have “Up In Smoke” Lawsuit Dismissed
Lawyers for Dr. Dre have requested that a five-year-old multi-million dollar lawsuit be dismissed, after the super producer was sued by several people that claimed they were illegally included in 2001’s "Up in Smoke" DVD. Dre, Time Warner Inc. and Best Buy were hit with the lawsuit in 2000, after several people claimed their private […]

AHH Stray News: JMJ, Neptunes, Luke, 36 Mafia
In recognition of slain Run DMC DJ Jam Master Jay, New York City is honoring the Jam Master Jay Foundation for Youth during a special ceremony at City Hall Wednesday (March 23). The ceremony will pay homage to Jam Master Jay, born Jason Mizell, as it honors the formation of the Jam Master Jay Foundation […]
Gunfire At Nas Concert Halts Show
A UK show by Nas was halted by gunfire when someone fired a gun during a concert the rapper was holding inside Brixton Academy. The shooting occurred 25 minutes into the rapper’s performance, prompting a scramble for the doors. Sources with Nas said the rapper was not harmed during the incident, which allegedly took police […]

Motown Releasing Remix CD Of Classics
A variety of Hip-Hop artists will help re-introduce Motown’s “Sound of Young America” to a new Hip-Hop audience via a compilation, Motown Remixed. Some of Hip-Hop most well respected producers took part in the remix project for the legendary label that boasted such talent as The Temptations, The Supremes, Jackson 5, The Commodores, Rick James […]
Sharpton To Buy Stock At Record Labels
The Rev. Al Sharpton intends to adopt a different philosophy in his crusade against violent Hip-Hop music. The career activist told the New York Daily News that he intends to purchase stock in some of the labels that release the music. He said that his standing as a shareholder will increase his presence and influence […]

Lil Kim Records Music; Braces For Jail
Tupac did it. Beanie Sigel did it. Shyne did it. And, LilKim is doing it. Despite a conviction on perjury charges, Lil Kim has starting to record songs, apparently bracing for a stay in prison. “She is actively in the studio recording,” publicist Ronn Torossian told the New York Post. Torossian said that Kim would […]

JT The Bigga Figga Preps Another Game Album
Following the burgeoning hype obtained from The Game’s release, Untold Story, and the platinum success from his G-Unit/Aftermath debut, The Documentary, Get Low Records CEO JT The Bigga Figga recently announced that he will release a new album from The Game titled West Coast Resurrection. The disc, like Untold Story will feature unreleased material the […]

AHH Stray News: Puffy, Apl de Ap, Will Smith, Us3
Sean “P. Diddy” Combs will produce 150 custom luxury Lincoln Navigators at the cost of at least $100,000 according to reports. In line with Combs’ Hip-Hop flair, the Navigators will come with six television screens, Playstation 2, a DVD player, satellite navigation and other custom features. The vehicles will be sold through internet auction site […]

Lauryn Hill And Wyclef Reunite In Malaysia
Ex-Fugees Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean roused appetites for a Fugees reunion yet again when the duo reunited onstage at a charity concert Friday (March 18) for victims of the South Asian tsunamis. About 15,000 people attended the seven-hour concert at Stadium Putra in Malaysia, the Associated Press reported. "This is history in the making," […]

Irv Gotti Wants To Split Murder And Racketeering Charges
Today in court, lawyers for Irv Gotti requested to separate the Murder Inc. head’s federal money laundering case from the murder and racketeering charges of other defendants, including drug kingpin Kenneth “Supreme” McGriff. Brooklyn federal judge Edward Korman permitted defense attorney Gerald Lefcourt to ask for Irv Gotti’s case to be disconnected from McGriff, who […]

Eminem Withdraws Source Suit
Eminem and The Source magazine may have come to the end of their legal crusade against each other. Earlier in the week, the Detroit rapper withdrew a copyright infringement suit from a Manhattan Federal Court, but a judge wouldnt formally rule on the case until Monday. If the suit is withdrawn, the magazine would be […]

Jay-Z Associate A Fugitive?
Tyran Ty Ty Smith, an associate of Jay-Z, may be considered a fugitive from the law after he missed a court date in Dec. to answer to misdemeanor charges that he pepper-sprayed R.Kelly. According to Page Six, the new allegations claim that Smith is attempting to avoid a compromising position in a future civil case. […]

Busta Rhymes To Executive Produce Raekwons Album
Busta Rhymes is planning a pair of rap returns his own and that of rapper Raekwon. The Flipmode leader said he has jumped on to executive produce the Wu Tang Clan members upcoming album, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Part Two. As of right now [Im doing it], absolutely, he told AllHipHop.com. We always […]

Lil’ Kim Found Guilty
Rapper Lil Kim was convicted of perjury today when jurors revealed their verdict in a Manhattan court. The Brooklyn native was declared guilty of lying to a federal grand jury investigating a 2001 shooting outside of Hot 97, a popular New York radio station. The 30-year-old was acquitted of obstruction charges, but was also found […]

Capone Issues Statement Regarding Lil’ Kim Case
Looking to clear the air of rumors surrounding Lil Kim’s perjury trial, now in deliberation, rapper Capone has issued a statement regarding his role in the case. Kim, born Kimberly Jones, and her personal assistant, Monique Dopwell, are charged with lying to a federal grand jury that investigated a 2001 shooting involving Kim’s entourage and […]

50 Cent’s Reebok Ads Cause Stir In U.K.
Reebok’s “I am what I am” campaign has come under fire in the U.K. due to graphic images of rapper 50 Cent. The television ads feature 50 Cent counting to nine relating the number to the amount of times he was shot in 2000, while the print ads feature the rapper with finger print records. […]

Young Bucks Birthday Party Gets Out Of Hand
Last night, Young Buck of G-Unit was supposed to perform at a local Nashville club in celebration of his birthday, but the party ended abruptly when revelers unable to get in the venue rushed the doors. According to reports, about 700 people were outside of The Trap club and on-site security, which was armed, was […]

Ja Rule Hit With $ 4 Million Civil Suit, Cancels Korea Appearance
Ja Rule was hit with a $4 million civil lawsuit by Canadian man, just weeks after he pleaded guilty to an assault charge stemming from a June 2003 incident at a nightclub in Toronto. According to Rule’s lawyer Steve Skurka, the incident started when Ja Rule was provoked by patron’s at the La Rouge nightclub. […]

Nelly’s Label Prepares To Release ‘The Longest Yard’ Soundtrack
In addition to a costarring role in the upcoming movie "The Longest Yard," Nelly is also scheduled to release the movie’s star-studded soundtrack through his Derrty Ent. Imprint on Universal Records. The St. Louis rapper serves as executive producer for the movie soundtrack, set to release on May 17. The album features Eminem, D-12, Lil […]