Platinum selling hit-maker T-Pain is moving his digital-only label Nappy Boy into the realm of philanthropy, as the songwriter has formally announced a licensing partnership with the community-oriented Stadium Entertainment.   Stadium Entertainment is a full service entertainment company founded in 2006 by industry veterans/producers Gary Katz (Steely Dan, Chaka Khan, Steppenwolf), Camille Barbone (Madonna, […]

Fans of Queensbridge rapper Nas’ debut album Illmatic, will receive a different take on the release from best-selling author/activist.   Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, the educator, who is an avid fan of the rapper’s “intellectual genius,” revealed details on a forthcoming book he is working on about Illmatic in published reports.   “Every song on […]

Young Jeezy has added a voter awareness to the line-up of events celebrating the release of his third solo album The Recession, which hit stores nationwide yesterday (September 2).   In addition to a full day of events in his hometown of Atlanta, including an in-store appearance, concert and star-studded release party, it was announced […]

Harlem, New York rapper Juelz Santana returned to the United States today (September 2) and took the time to address rumors of an alleged robbery, which resulted in him losing valuable jewelry.   According to rumors, Juelz was robbed of his belongings as pay back by an angry promoter for a show that never took […]

Brooklyn bred rapper Jinx Da Juvy was shot in the head and wounded last weekend, AllHipHop.com has confirmed.   The 22-year-old rapper, who has been mentored by Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons for some years, was involved in an altercation in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn last Friday (August 22).   During the fracas, a number […]

In recent months mogul Jay-Z has found himself the target of strong criticism from promising former pupils Foxy Brown and Teairra Marì.   During a recent interview with AllHipHop.com, Jay-Z replied to the accusations levied at him by both artists, whom he personally signed during his reign as CEO of Roc-A-Fella and President of Def […]

Tennessee Hip-Hop artists will be the center of attention this weekend as rapper Young Buck co-hosts the first annual Tennessee Music Conference and Hip-Hop Awards.   The music networking event, which kicks off Saturday (September 6) and runs through Sunday (September 7), is designed to “honor and pay homage to the people who have helped […]

Long Beach, California rapper Snoop Dogg has been approved to tour Australia, according to reports.   Australian Immigration officials questioned the rapper’s eligibility to enter the country due to his criminal past. Now, the rapper is continuing with plans to appear in the region.   He will kick off a tour of New Zealand and […]

New Orleans residents had reason to rejoice yesterday (September 1) as a diminished Hurricane Gustav only caused minor damage in a city still rebuilding from the destruction of Katrina three years earlier.   On Friday forecasters ominously warned that Hurricane Gustav, which ravaged Cuba and Jamaica, would grow to a Category 4 storm on the […]

Czar Entertainment CEO Jimmy Henchmen is looking to expand his success beyond the music industry, as the mogul has launched several high-profile film and television ventures this year.   In addition to managing the career of superstar rapper The Game, who recently released his album L.A. X., Czar is expanding into film with Belly 2, […]

Rappers Mos Def, The Pharcyde and Atmosphere will join The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) today (September 1) during the Take Back Labor Day Festival in St. Paul, Minnesota. This is the inaugural year for SEIU’s festival, which celebrates the many contributions of organized labor in the United States. The concert will take place from […]

Grammy-nominated Hip-Hop artist Yung Joc and R&B upstart Keri Hilson will perform tonight as former heavyweight champion Lamon Brewster makes his in-ring return tonight (August 30) against Danny Batchelder for the vacant heavyweight NABA title.   The 20-minute performance is scheduled to precede Brewster’s entrance for the main event at Cincinnati Gardens in Cincinnati, Ohio, […]

The 9th annual Core DJ Retreat looks to again bring the best in urban music to South Carolina, as fans, executives, and artists will converge on Myrtle Beach strategize on navigating through the music business.   The Core DJ Retreat kicks off September 5 and runs though September 8 at the Myrtle Beach Hilton Hotel. […]

In the wake of Barack Obama’s historic Democrat nominee acceptance speech, the stars of Hip-Hop are voicing their opinion of what the moment means for them and the responsibility of the culture moving towards the November 4 general election.   Last night in Denver, Barack Obama officially accepted the Democrat nomination for president of the […]

Hip-Hop star Ludacris will lend support to an upcoming breast cancer awareness event being held in conjunction with the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream women’s basketball team. The “Dream Pink” basketball game takes place August 29 and has already sold over 9,000 tickets, as fans will watch the Atlanta Dream square off against the Connecticut Sun, at […]

Gangsta and political rap pioneer Ice Cube displayed his independent strength once again, as the veteran’s eighth solo album Raw Footage debuted #1 on Billboard’s Rap and R&B Chart and #5 on the Top 200.   The set sold 69, 234 copies its first week and is on pace to duplicate Cube’s previous effort Laugh […]

In a rare sit down between a pioneer and new school artist, The Blastmaster KRS-One met with teen sensation Soulja Boy this past Tuesday (August 26) to discuss the state of Hip-Hop culture.   The first time meeting was moderated on Rap City by host Q45, who started off the conversation by asking Soulja Boy […]

Lil’ Wayne’s most recently scheduled court appearance in Arizona to face charges tied to his January 22 arrest was postponed on Tuesday (August 26) due to a dental issue, prompting rumors of a rehab stint.   The multi-platinum selling rapper was due for a status hearing in Yuma County, but missed the court date under […]

Icon LL Cool J’s thirteenth and final Def Jam album Exit 13 promises to be memorable, as the Queens native has confirmed an unexpected collaboration with legendary Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora.   The partnership reveals LL’s admiration of rock music and what he felt was a golden opportunity to work with another seminal artist. […]

Son of Dancehall artist and Shottas, star, Spragga Benz was killed under questionable circumstances late Saturday night in Kingston, Jamaica.   According to police reports, Carlton ‘Carlie’ Grant Jr., who also appeared in the 2002 Shottas flick, was shot when members of a police party patrol stopped two men on a bicycle along Church Street, […]