Mixtape Magazine Launches
Since the beginning of Hip-Hop, the mixtape has been an unseen integral part of the music business and now, a new magazine will be published to highlight new DJ’s, artists and industry elite.Mixtape Magazine will be published by Luigi Agostini of E. Entertainment Group & Publishing. The pocket size, 100 + page, four-color magazine will […]

Lawyer For Lil’ Kim Responds To Songwriters Lawsuit
Representatives for Lil’ Kim have come forward to deny allegations she swindled two songwriters out of royalties for writing several songs for the rapper. Kim’s being represented by noted entertainment attorney L. Londell McMillan, who shot down the charges levied against his client. Anthony Jefferies and Vincent Hart filed a $100,000 lawsuit against Lil’ Kim, […]

UK Police Seek Members Of Goodfellas
Police are seeking to question two members of rising UK Hip-Hop group Goodfellas in connection with a shooting that left one man with gunshot wounds to the stomach. Karl “Karma” Morgan, 20 and Ambassador “Aristocrat” Enweremadu, 21, may have knowledge about an attack the left a 45-year-old man with various injuries. Detectives allege that four […]

Jackie Robinson Launches ‘HipHopSodaShops’ In Las Vegas
H3Enterprises has announced the establishment of a HipHopSodaShop franchise that will open 30 HipHopSodaShops in the Las Vegas metro area over the next three years. The deal is in partnership with RLW, a Las Vegas-based group headed by Hall of Fame athlete and entrepreneur Jackie Robinson, not to be confused with deceased Hall of Famer […]

M.O.P. Departs The Roc/Dash Music Group
At first it was unclear where M.O.P. would find a recording home after being seemingly torn between the newly-formed Damon Dash Music Group and Jay-Z-helmed Roc-A-Fella Records. The Brownsville Brooklyn team and Dash initially revealed they would embark on a label deal through DDMG, but now group manager Laze E. Laze says the group will […]

Russell Simmons Says ‘Get Your Money Right’
Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons is planning to school youngsters on money management, teaming up with financial guru Suze Orman for a six-city tour called “Get Your Money Right.” Eminem and “American Idol” champ Fantasia Barrino have already signed on to support the summits, which teach young people essential financial tools such as basic banking, managing […]

Lil’ Kim Hit With 100K Lawsuit
Rapper Lil’ Kim has been hit with a $100,000 lawsuit by two men who claim they wrote portions of her La Bella Mafia album but were never compensated. Songwriters Anthony Jefferies and Vincent Hart allege they helped write the songs “Can You Hear Me Now?” “Hold It Now” and Kim’s hits single “The Jump Off.” […]

TI Speaks To Atlanta Youth
First he declares peace with Lil’ Flip and now rapper T.I. has gotten bit by the philanthropy bug. So, the Atlanta rapper has collaborated with the “It’s Cool To Be Smart” Single Parent Initiative to further his good will. On April 27, the rapper and his Grand Hustle Management spoke to over 150 youth at […]
U.S. Government Declares $1 Million Bounty For Assata Shakur, Tupac’s Godmother
The federal government has announced a $1 million bounty for the capture of fugitive JoAnne Chesimard, who is widely known as Assata Shakur. Assata, who is also Tupac’s godmother, has lived in Cuba nearly 30 years after escaping a maximum security jail. Today [May 2] represents the 32nd anniversary of a notorious clash between members […]

AHH Stray News: Hank Shocklee, Nikki Turner, Jay-Z, Mos Def
Bomb Squad member Hank Shocklee has announced that he is authoring a book on the making of Public Enemy’s landmark 1989 album It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back. Shocklee produced the album along for Def Jam along with fellow Bomb Squad members Keith Shocklee, Bill Stephney, Carl Ryder and Eric Sadler. […]

RZA Forms 36 Chambers Productions, Talks New Artists
RZA has started 36 Chambers Productions, a new full service company to handle the producer’s various outside businesses, sign new artists and handle all business related to the Wu Tang Clan. On the production side, 36 Chambers will feature traditional, digital and wireless cell distribution for new artists, an extensive catalogue of original music to […]

KRS’ Temple Of Hiphop Celebrates ‘Hiphop Appreciation Week’
Krs-One and his Temple of Hiphop have revealed details surrounding this year’s upcoming 8th Annual Hiphop Appreciation Week. Each year KRS and the Temple celebrate the many aspects of Hip-Hop culture during the third week of May. According to representatives for the Temple of Hiphop, the week has been officially recognized by mayors and city […]

Bizzy Bone Baffles And Scares With Behavior
Former Bone Thugs-N-Harmony member Bizzy Bone appeared disoriented and sporadic during an appearance on Houston’s Damage Control KPFT radio program Wednesday April 27 night, leaving witnesses confused, scared and baffled. [Listen to the show and interview here.] Bizzy Bone, who claimed to be homeless, seemed inebriated, spoke in rapid-fire manner with host Matt "Pushermania" Sonzala […]

Foxy Brown Denies Physical Confrontation With Jacki O
Def Jam rapper Foxy Brown has broken her silence regarding an alleged brawl with Miami lyricist Jacki O. Brown has completely countered Jacki O’s assertion that there was a physical fight between the two artists. Reports of the confrontation between the two, female rappers at Circle House Studios in Miami surfaced last week. Jacki O, […]

AHH Stray News: Dead Prez, Dizzee Rascal, Will Smith, Mos Def
Rap duo Dead Prez has reportedly angered the National Conference of Black Mayors by allegedly spitting profanity during their performance before a group of teenagers at the organization’s annual convention in Columbus, Ohio. Sticman and M-1 violated a written contract to omit profanity in their performance, according to the convention’s executive director, Vanessa Williams, who […]

Cam’ron Leaves Roc-A-Fella For Asylum/Warner
After months of speculation, it’s official: Harlem’s Cam’ron has parted ways with Roc-A-Fella/Island Def Jam for Asylum/Warner Music Group. The deal makes Cam’ron the first non-southern act signed to Asylum. "Cam’s going drop his album as well as release other records through his Diplomat Records label," a source that wished to remain anonymous told AllHipHop.com. […]

Roxanne Shante Opening ‘Hip-Hop Ices’ Ice Cream Parlor
Hip-Hop veteran Roxanne Shante is all about the ice, but not the diamonds that are draping a lot of emcees necks; she’s all about the ice cream and has opened “Hip-Hop Ices,” a new ice cream parlor in Jamaica, Queens. Hip Hop Ices located at 153-33 Hillside Avenue, will serve as the flagship location for […]

Wendy Williams Releasing Hip-Hop Album
Radio personality Wendy Williams has assembled some of her favorite Hip-Hop and R&B artists to present Wendy Williams Brings the Heat Vol. 1, featuring the likes of Jadakiss, Juelz Santana, Jim Jones, Black Rob, and M.O.P. "I’m a lover of music, and getting the opportunity to put out this CD has helped me express the […]

Author Mykel Mitchell Releases Book On Hip-Hop & Christianity
Author Mykel Mitchell has set out to bridge the gap between Hip-Hop and Christianity in his new book, titled “Word: For Everybody Who Thought Christianity Was For Suckas.” In “Word,” Mitchell details his personal religious journey to Jesus Christ, his love for Hip-Hop and how “expensive toys, fly gear and expensive girlfriends” left him feeling […]

Memphis Bleek Busted
According to reports, Roc-A-Fella Recording artist Memphis Bleek was arrested early this morning (April 28) and charged with assaulting a busboy in a Manhattan nightclub. While details are sketchy, sources claim that the busboy was attacked by Bleek and his associate, Ravelle Talik Smith at club NV. The busboy says he attempted to clean off […]