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Days after rapper Nas changed the name of his forthcoming album, the Rev. Al Sharpton is applauding the move as he credits efforts from the National Action Network’s Decency Initiative for playing a role in motivating the New York emcee’s change of heart.   Nas confirmed his decision to abandon the album’s original title, N***er, […]

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Several Hip-Hop pioneers are coming together with officials in the birthplace of Hip-Hop to celebrate “No Profanity Day” on Friday, May 23, following a unanimous resolution passed by the New York State Assembly last week.   On that date, a number of Hip-Hop greats, lead by Minister Kurtis “Blow” Walker, will gather in the Bronx […]

Kentucky Hip-Hop collective The Nappy Roots have announced the release of their third album, titled The Humdinger.   The Humdinger will be released independently on the group’s own Nappy Roots Entertainment Group, which is distributed by Fontana.   The Hip-Hop quintet, now consists of Skinny Deville, Ron Clutch, B. Stille, Big V and Fish Scales, […]

DJ’s J. Period and G. Brown are paying tribute to the late Notorious B.I.G. with a new mixtape and an invitation only tribute event tonight (May 21), on what would have been the legendary rapper’s 36th birthday.   The DJ’s have assembled the second installment of their critically acclaimed March 9 remix project mixtape series, […]

Fans in Fargo, North Dakota will miss the chance to see superstar rapper Kanye West on his critically acclaimed “Glow in the Dark” tour, as the date in the city has been canceled.   West was supposed to play The Fargo Dome this Sunday (May 25), but promoters said the date has been canceled due […]

The Reverend Al Sharpton’s National Action Network has issued a response in regards to recent allegations that Rev. Sharpton demanded money from producer Dr. Dre to end a beef between The Game and 50 Cent. According to Bruce Williams, a confidant of Dr. Dre and author of the recently released book Rollin’ With Dre, Sharpton […]

Public Enemy co-founder Chuck D has announced the launch of a new company that aims to revolutionize the way the Hip-Hop community conducts business across the globe.   The rapper’s new business, The Bring The Noise Eastlink Media, Management, Music Group (BTNEastlink), will offer a wide range of business and digital media services for artists […]

Rapper/actor Mos Def will star in the upcoming movie Mama Black Widow, which is based on the 1969 novel of the same name by writer Robert “Iceberg Slim” Beck.   Mama Black Widow, which will also feature R&B songbird Rihanna in her big screen debut, tells the story of a black family’s migration from the […]

This year’s NBA draft lottery will have something extra for sports fans, as rap mogul Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter will be on hand to represent the New Jersey Nets.   Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter, will be one of 14 Nets representatives that will be seated on the stage when NBA Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver announces the […]

In a new song called “N.I.G.G.E.R.,” Nas lyrically explains his thoughts behind his 9th album, which he changed from the controversial racially charged word.In the song, which was obtained by AllHipHop.com, Nas chastises the modern person for being fearful of taking risks in life and music.“People [are] afraid of criticism/ But I always put myself […]

Queensbridge, New York rapper Nas has confirmed reports that he has changed the title of his forthcoming controversial album from N***er.   Contrary to reports that the album will be titled Nas, the rapper told AllHipHop.com that the album will simply be untitled.   “It’s important to me that this album gets to the fans,” […]

Queensbridge, New York rapper Nas has confirmed that he has changed the title of his forthcoming controversial album from N***er.   Contrary to reports that the album will be titled Nas, the rapper told AllHipHop.com that the album will simply be untitled.   “It’s important to me that this album gets to the fans,” Nas […]

Haitian Hip-Hop star Wyclef Jean has announced the launch of Together for Haiti (Kombit Pou Ayiti), a new partnership that will provide food and jobs in response to the current food crisis, AllHipHop.com has learned.   The Grammy Award winning rapper’s Together for Haiti is a collaborative effort between Jean’s Yéle Haiti, the World Food […]

Grammy Award winning producers/rap duo Play*N*Skillz have announced that their sophomore album Out Tha Box will hit stores this summer.   The first single from duo’s latest album is titled “One Mo Gin” featuring Bun B, Krayzie Bone and Lil Jon.   “With Out Tha Box we didn’t accept any boundaries or rules – we […]

West Coast pioneer Ice Cube will join Michael Eisner on the former Disney chairman’s CNBC talk show tonight (May 19).   The rapper, actor, director and film producer born O’Shea Jackson will appear on a new episode of Conversations with Michael Eisner during an episode featuring renowned actress Julie Andrews and Rolling Stones Magazine founder […]

Police in Arizona are investigating rapper DMX, after he allegedly checked into a Scottsdale hospital under an assumed name, presumably to avoid paying the hospital bill.   According to Maricopa County Police, the rapper checked into The Mayo Clinic’s emergency room under the name Troy Smith and was treated for pneumonia during an eight hour […]

Police are seeking the boyfriend of rapper Queen Pen, after the man allegedly assaulted her in front of their children and broke her Grammy Award.   The New York Post reports that Kendall Wicker, 29, attacked Queen Pen during an argument in their East Flatbush, Brooklyn apartment.   In addition to striking Queen Pen and […]