Nore Talks About ‘Def Jam Fight For NY’
With the inking drying on his new deal with Roc-A-Fella Records and a new album on the way, Noreaga is one of the 40 Hip-Hop stars to be featured on Def Jam’s upcoming video game, “Fight for NY.” “This game is making Hip-Hop bigger,” Nore told AllHipHop.com. “Hip-Hop and video games go together.” Fight for […]

Mobb Deep Expands Sound, Prodigy Revitalized
When the Queensbridge duo of Havoc and Prodigy briefly traded in murderous, monotonous hooks for a soulful chorus by Atlanta quartet 112 on “Hey Luv (Anything),” Mobb Deep loyalists weren’t exactly elated. That’s because Mobb fans had endeared themselves to the trademark hardcore sound from the New York natives. But Prodigy explained to AllHipHop.com, the […]

Woman Banned From Owning TVs And Radios Over Eminem
A woman in the UK has been banned from owning a TV, stereo or radio for two years, after she repeatedly played music by Eminem so loud that it made her neighbors furniture vibrate across the floor. The Birmingham City Council made Sharon McLoughlin, 33, the first person in the city barred from owning any […]

Bid On Time With X-Clan’s Prof. X
While most fans seek to meet their favorite rapper, whether it’s a legend or neophyte, that chance rarely comes. Professor X, founder of conscious Hip-Hop group X-Clan, has utilized eBay to auction off a night in New York City for the fan that bids the highest. On the site, Prof X explains, “[We will] go […]

Krayzie Bone Readies Third Solo Album
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony member Krayzie Bone has announced the title for his third solo album is Gemini: Good Vs. Evil. According to the rapper, the album will attempt to provide listeners with good music and a thought provoking message. "We all want to do good," Krayzie explained. "But sometimes we don’t do it. We do the […]

AHH Stray News: Will Smith, Krumbsnatcha, Chris Rock
Reports are circulating that Will Smith will grab the mic at the British premiere of his hit movie “i, Robot.” Sources stated that Smith will rhyme to crowds at London’s Leicester Square right from the red carpet when the flick premiers Wednesday. Smith recently revealed to AllHipHop.com that he was returning to Hip-Hop with a […]

‘Live’ Tupac Album Release Date Pushed Up
Due to rampant bootlegging, Death Row Records has moved the release date of a new album of previously unreleased live material from Tupac Shakur. Live was originally recorded in 1996 and includes live versions of well known Tupac songs such as “So Many Tears,” “Hit ‘Em Up,” “2 Of Amerikaz Most Wanted” and “California Love.” […]

KRS-One’s TempleofHipHop Hosting Summit
Krs-One and his TempleofHiphop will host the 9 Elemenets of the Hiphop Nation Summit in Miami Florida this week. Krs will be in the area to receive the 3rd Annual Billboard Pioneer Award during Billboard’s awards show, which also takes place the same week as his summit. The all-day event is a day of workshops […]

David Banner, Talib Kweli Tapped For Black August
David Banner and Talib Kweli have been tapped to headline the 7th Annual Black August Hip Hop Benefit Concert taking place in New York City on Sunday. The concert is produced by the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement. It’s held in August and according to organizers, that particular month should be honored as a time of […]

AHH Stray News: Snoop, Diddy, Kanye, Birdman
Fans of Snoop Dogg in Boston, Massachusetts are upset with the Doggfather, claiming he stiffed them. According to reports, Snoop was supposed to appear at the Boston Waves nightclub after his performance with Linkin Park at the Tweeter Center as part of the Projekt Revolution tour. Fans had paid almost $100 each to meet the […]

Mack 10 Denies T-Boz Allegations
Dedrick “Mack 10” Rolison’s attorney has issued a statement denying charges surrounding his divorce from Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins. Watkins is seeking to divorce the rapper, claiming that he was abusive, unfaithful and threatened her life. She received a restraining order against Rolison, who is not allowed within 100 yards of her. "To be clear about […]

AllHipHop.com Makes VIBE’s Juice Issue
VIBE magazine has recently released its 11th Anniversary Juice Issue, which is highlighted by a jailhouse interview with incarcerated lyricist Shyne. The annual issue is a celebration devoted to the hottest people, places and trends. For the first time, AllHipHop.com was given an illustrious nod in the media category of VIBEs Juice issue along with […]
AHH Stray News: Lil Scrappy, OutKast, WhooKid, Vlad
Lil Scrappy, the crunk protégé of Lil Jon, is trying to make strides in the fashion world. The rapper has started his own clothing line, Gs Wear. Scrappy told AllHipHop.com, Its called Gs Wear, aka Gods Little Thug Clothing. Its going down. If youre not a G, you cant wear me. Scrappy has not secured […]

Bill Cosby Attacks Hip-Hop
Bill Cosby continues to address what he perceives as trouble in the African-American community and had some harsh words for Hip-Hop music. Cosby addressed a college conference in South Carolina and said Hip-Hop music glorified the wrong things. The 67 year-old said that rap demeans women, embraces profanity and celebrates criminal behavior. “Our children are […]

Cam, Jim Jones & Mase Square Off On Radio
In an interview with Hot 97’s Morning Show staff, Mase, Jim Jones and Cam’ron engaged in a heated debate, with the two Dip Set members questioning Mase’s authenticity. On air, Mase recalled the cause of his split with Cam’ron, with whom he once rapped with. The incident started when Mase claimed he offered to split […]

Lil Kim Trial Delayed, Business Manager Indicted
Kimberly "Lil’ Kim" Jones’ perjury trial was delayed after a judge gave her lawyers more time to review evidence presented by the prosecution. Jones is accused of lying to a grand jury about her knowledge of a daylight shooting in 2001 that occurred in front of Hot 97’s New York offices. Prosecutors objected to the […]

Exclusive: Big Hutch Speaks On Drug Indictment
Gregory “Big Hutch” Hutchinson a.k.a.Cold 187um from pioneering Hip-Hop group Above the Law has been indicted for conspiracy to traffic almost 1,000 pound of marijuana. Hutchinson turned himself in yesterday, to begin serving an unspecified amount of time for violating federal drug laws. In an exclusive interview with AllHipHop.com before he started serving his time, […]

AHH Stray News: LL Cool J, Loon, Shyne
Bad Boy rapper Loon will appear in Beverly Hills for a September 8 preliminary hearing for an assault case that occurred earlier this year. In February, the rapper allegedly stabbed a security guard when a group of men attempted to forcefully enter the House of Blues in Los Angeles, California during a release party for […]

Chuck D., Wordsworth, Medusa Team Up To ‘Slam Bush’
Contrabandit.com has teamed with an organization called Slam Bush and the League of Independent Voters PAC to create a national MC battle and poetry series created to allow the Hip-Hop generation to take a stand against President Bush and help oust him from office. Starting in August, contestants in Slam Bush will compete in regional […]

Kimora Lee Simmons Arrested
Kimora Lee Simmons, wife of mogul Russell Simmons was arrested in New Jersey and charged with a series of drug and traffic violations, after she was stopped and marijuana was allegedly found in her vehicle on Sunday (July 25). According to reports, Kimora was driving near her home in Saddle Brook, New Jersey when officers […]