Recently retired actor Joaquin Phoenix may be moving his talents into the world of music with a debut Hip-Hop album.   Last October, Phoenix officially announced his retirement from acting, after a 24-year career.   According to the Hollywood Reporter, Phoenix’s first Hip-Hop show will commence tonight at an undetermined Las Vegas club.   Chronicling […]

A new take on the evolution of Hip-Hop will be explored as rappers and DJs combine talents for a four-part series of concerts, honoring arrangers/composers that have played an important role in influencing Hip-Hop music since the 1970s.   Presented by VTech Communications and music production company Mochilla, the Timeless concert series will kick off […]

Gina Conway, the ex-girlfriend of rap star Max B., told authorities on Tuesday (January 13) that the former Dipset member masterminded a deadly 2006 robbery that left one man dead.   Conway was set to go on trial this week for her role in the shooting. Instead, she accepted a plea deal of manslaughter to […]

Def Jam recording artist Nas became the latest rapper to sign on to perform in Washington, D.C. The rapper will appear on stage alongside Gospel star Donnie McClurkin, singer/songwriter Josh Gobran and former Guns ‘N Roses guitarist Slash at the Heroes Red, White & Blue Ball. While not one of the official events organized by […]

While adding the finishing touches to a heavily anticipated album that boasts the likes of Lil Wayne, will.i.am, The Game, Ne-Yo and others, Nickerson Garden projects’ pride and joy, Jay Rock, substantiated his cause even more, when he was touted as a “2009 Artist to Watch” by the Los Angeles Times.   Jay Rock’s debut […]

Power 105’s Ed Lover interviews Voletta Wallace and she responds to Lil Kim comments on how she was portrayed in ‘Notorious.

Johannes Mehserle, the former police officer seen on tape shooting a face-down, unarmed Oscar Grant in the back, has officially been charged with murder.   Mehserle was arrested Tuesday night (January 13) in Zephyr Cove, Nevada.   The New Year’s Day shooting has sparked outrage and protests in the city of Oakland, with many accusing […]

The U.S. Bankruptcy court has approved the go-ahead for a public auction on the assets of powerhouse 90s label Death Row Records.   Last year, numerous parties battled over ownership of the label after several sale closings were reneged on.   Those interested in attending the auction are required to pay a $200 registration fee […]

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation has released the names of its latest class of inductees, which includes only the second Hip-Hop group to be selected in the organization’s 24-year history.   Run-DMC will be honored this year alongside performers Jeff Beck, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Metallica, and Bobby Womack.   Other […]

MLK weekend will be the backdrop for two events in New York City to raise funds for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.   Both events take place this Sunday January 18.   Israel began a Gaza military campaign 18 days ago in response to repeating rocket attacks from Palestinian Hamas forces.   The two groups […]

Houston, Texas based rapper Trae tha Truth will be spend the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. holiday celebrating the legacy of the late civil rights icon, as co-grand marshal of the city’s third annual MLK Day youth parade.   The entertainer was chosen for the honor in recognition of contributions he made to the Houston […]

Imprisoned rap superstar DMX has released his first interview on the legal woes that have plagued him over the last year.   Speaking frankly with John Hooks of Fox 10 News, DMX explained how Arizona was originally his place of spiritual peace before the arrests.   “This has to be God’s country,” X stated of […]

Bun B is refuting reports that he has signed to Koch Entertainment through a Texas-based indie label.   In an exclusive statement to AllHipHop.com, the Houston rapper explains that the news, published by several online sources yesterday (January 13), where a misunderstanding stemming from a forthcoming guest appearance.   “I do not have a label […]

Lil Wayne may describe himself as “the best rapper alive” but the Cash Money Records artist is shining the spotlight on tunes from two of his peers in a new Recording Academy ad campaign.   The promotion, which debuted this past weekend on CBS, will involve a series of television, print, online and radio ads […]

Rapper/mogul Jay-Z, Hip-Hop soul queen Mary J. Blige and music icon Stevie Wonder will be among the stars on hand to celebrate the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama at the first-ever Neighborhood Inaugural Ball.   Obama will host The Neighborhood Ball: An Inauguration Celebration, which will take place at the Washington Convention Center in Washington […]

A 2005 road rage incident may cost Alabama rapper Rich Boy several high-priced liens on any of his available property.   According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, a tax accountant from Mobile, Alabama is seeking liens against the rapper to collect of a $337,500 winning lawsuit.   The accountant, Chaz Mosley, successfully sued Rich Boy, […]

Young Jeezy will debut a new track during an upcoming performance at popular Washington D.C. night club Love, during a party to celebrate the inauguration of Barack Obama. Sources told AllHipHop.com that the track was created exclusively for Belvedere Vodka – which is also a sponsor of the event – as part of a new […]

One of the pioneers of Atlanta’s DJ scene has tapped a group of writers to help him recount what he calls one of Hip-Hop’s untold stories.   DJ Mars and his team are putting the finishing touches on The History of Mixtapes, a coffee table book due out later this year.   The collection of […]

New Orleans prosecutors are pushing for rapper C-Murder to be jailed until his April retrial for the 2002 killing of a 16-year old.   Initially, new presiding Judge Hans Lijeberg ruled that C-Murder, real name Corey Miller, be jailed for violating the rules of his house arrest twice.   Allegedly, C-Murder on two occasions left […]

AllHipHop.com has confirmed reports of a second altercation between DJ Drama’s Aphilliates and members of the CTE family.   According to Aphilliates Music Group president La The Darkman, DJ Drama was assaulted by members of Young Jeezy’s entourage last night (January 12), yet walked away from the incident unscathed.   “There was a little scuffle. […]