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Former Crime Mob member Diamond has inked a new deal with Warner Bros Records that will place the Atlanta rapper in a number of endorsement, TV and film opportunities, to set up her debut solo album in 2009.   In addition to her new deal, Diamond has secured new management in Bryan Leach of Polo […]

The Gym Class Heroes are getting ready to embark on the first tour supporting their forthcoming album The Quilt, with some heavy duty Hip-Hop support.   The Gym Class Heroes, known for collaborating and touring with rock groups like Fall Out Boy, have teamed with The Roots to co-headline a North American Tour this fall. […]

The death of rap superstar Kanye West’s mother has prompted the approval of a new bill requiring hospital patients to take a physical exam, before having elective cosmetic surgery.   The LA Times reports the California Senate passed the requirement on Wednesday (August 13) with a vote of 37 to 1.   According to Sen. […]

Houston rapper Mike Jones has officially apologized for his role in a fist fight with Trae the Truth during the third annual Ozone Awards, although the chart topping rapper denied responsibility for the incident.   “First off before I point any fingers, I personally do want to apologize for the incident that happened at the […]

Jody Breeze, one fourth of Atlanta-based Block Entertainment/Bad Boy Records group Boyz N Da Hood, is currently being held in a Georgia jail cell, awaiting a hearing on charges of probation violation, the rapper’s lawyer has confirmed to AllHipHop.com.   Attorney Shawn McAllister told AllHipHop.com that Breeze, born Jacoby White, was arrested last Friday (August […]

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Houston rapper Trae The Truth has expressed regret for striking fellow neighborhood rapper Mike Jones earlier in the week, but the apology wasn’t directed to his adversary. “I have to take the time out to apologize to the kids, and to anyone who follows and supports my career for what happened at the Ozone Awards […]

Building on the success of last year’s VH1 reality, Sandy “Pepa” Denton has announced Let’s Talk About Pep, her autobiography now set for release through VH1 Books.   “This is the real Pepa,” Denton disclosed in a statement to AllHipHop.com. “And this is the memoir of a true pioneer, fighter, survivor, and inspiration to women […]

After close to fifteen years in the game, rapper Master P has decided to officially abandon the name under which he attained success.   With over 75 million records sold worldwide, the five-time Grammy Award winner will now go by P. Miller in an effort to expand on his equally impressive achievements as a businessman. […]

The life of award-winning composer/musician Isaac Hayes will be memorialized next week during a funeral service in Cordova, Tennessee.   The service, which will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday (August 18) at Hope Presbyterian Church, comes as the music world and fans mourn Hayes, who died Sunday (August 10), after family […]

A Phoenix, Arizona judge has issued an arrest warrant for rapper DMX for missing a scheduled court date today (August 12), AllHipHop.com has learned.   DMX, born Earl Simmons, is accused of visiting the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona to receive treatment for an illness and using someone else’s identity, in order to avoid paying […]

The Third Annual Ozone Awards and TJs DJs Tastemakers Only Music Conference came to a successful and peaceful close in at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston last night (August 11), despite a pair of attention grabbing altercations and a late start to the four-day weekend’s marquee event.   Celebs and fans came […]

After making a name for himself with the debut single “Get Silly,” rookie rapper V.I.C. is set to release his debut album Beast on August 26.   Born to a New York mother and an immigrant Ghana father, V.I.C. began making music when he was ten years old.   With a diverse family tree, V.I.C. […]

102 JAMZ, Waleed Coyote interviews Mike Jones about the incident with Trae at the Ozone Awards in Houston.

Houston, Texas rappers Mike Jones and Trae the Truth were involved in an altercation backstage today (August 11) at the Ozone Awards in Houston.According to witnesses, the two rappers were having a conversation when Trae the Truth allegedly struck Jones for unknown reasons.The altercation occurred in the backstage area, as artists like Slim Thug, David […]

Contrary to several internet reports, Lil’ Wayne’s daughter was not killed on Sunday night (August 10), the rapper confirmed with AllHipHop.com in an exclusive statement.   Several websites reported early Monday afternoon (August 11) that eight-year-old Reginae Carter had been killed in a traffic accident.   Despite the absence of details of the reported accident, […]

After a near ten year hiatus, Brooklyn duo Heltak Skeltah have reunited and confirmed the completion of their third LP, entitled D.I.R.T.   Dubbed the “Twin Towers” of the talented Boot Camp Clik, Heltah Skeltah first gained national exposure with their debut Nocturnal in 1996.   The album was powered by the classic posse cut […]

During a memorable guest appearance last Wednesday (August 6) on Kanye West’s Glow in the Dark Tour, Jay-Z confirmed he’s working on Blueprint 3, his final album on Def Jam before launching a new recording deal with Live Nation.   Interviews from Timbaland had many believing the Virginia boardsmith would serve as the album’s executive […]

Rapper Yung Berg was arrested Saturday (August 9) by New York City police following an early morning investigation of a complaint.   According to reports, the entertainer, born Christian Ward, was taken in on weapons and marijuana charges.   Yung Berg was scheduled to perform at Six Flags in New Jersey on Saturday, as part […]