After almost 10 years behind bars Stanley “Flesh N Bone” Howse is now officially a free man.   The 34-year-old rapper, who was originally sentenced to twelve years for threatening a friend with an AK 47, was released from his California penitentiary early yesterday morning (June 13) to the waiting arms of family and friends […]

Rapper Yung Joc is set to appear in court on Monday (July 14) to dispute an unpaid bill for high-end stereo equipment.   According to WSBTV channel 2, the case involves fraud and contract disputes between the Atlanta rapper (born Jasiel Robinson) and a company called “Stereotypes.”   The conflict stems from claims by Stereotypes […]

Grammy award-winning rap star Coolio is leading the charge to educate students at historically black colleges and university’s (HBCU’s) about the global warming crisis.   The rapper will join jazz saxophonist Jarez as spokespersons for the EJCC HBCU Initiative, a program organized by the Environmental Justice and Climate Change’s (EJCC).   The effort was officially […]

Grammy Award winning rapper Queen Pen will speak publicly about her domestic abuse issues, as well as the plight of others during the “Stop the Violence in Black America” town hall meeting addressing issues in the African-American community.   The town hall meeting, which takes place this Monday (July 14) at the Brown Memorial Baptist […]

Days after the Rev. Jesse Jackson apologized for making negative comments about Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama, rapper David Banner is weighing in on the controversy.   Banner, who drew headlines during the Imus scandal for his scathing comments about Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson, also rapped about Jackson on the track “So Special.”   […]

Yung Berg and Polow da Don have found themselves embroiled in controversy due to recently made statements criticizing black women.   In a radio podcast, Berg bluntly declared he was “kinda racist” and didn’t prefer “dark butts.”   In less than 10 hours, a huge backlash began as fans took the rapper to task for […]

Decorated Queensbridge duo Mobb Deep is suing their former personal manager and several record labels for alleged violations of their copyrighted songs.   The lawsuit, filed July 9, details several unapproved Mobb albums and songs that were released by Purfek Storm Inc, Streetcore and Big Brother Music: Mobb Deep The Infamous Archives (2007), Mobb Deep […]

An Oakland recording studio owned by rapper Too Short may be forced to close, due to a judgment against the rapper for over $1 million dollars, stemming from a 1991 car accident.   The rapper owes over $700,000 dollars to the family, after his GMC truck was involved in a 1991 head on collision with […]

Fonzworth Bentley is preparing for the debut of his own MTV Reality Show, From Gs to Gents.   The hour-long show, which premieres Tuesday, brings together 14 tough guys, giving them a chance to change their lives while competing for a $100,000 prize.   But host Fonzworth Bentley tells AllHipHop.com that the new series will […]

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After a 2 year hiatus, veteran LL Cool J is gearing up for the release of Exit 13, his 13th and final LP under his Def Jam recording deal.   Unlike his other albums, the Farmer’s Boulevard legend has worked closely with another Queens native, rapper 50 Cent.   “I did a whole album with […]

Despite his recent run-ins with the law, Busta Rhymes has been recruited to help stop an increase in gun and knife crime in London.   The Independent reports the rapper will spread his nonviolent message on September 26, when he travels overseas to perform in concert at Royal Albert Hall.   The need to curb […]

A criminal lawsuit and a civil lawsuit against Hip-Hop mogul James “J” Prince will be thrown out of court, after the mogul was cleared of assault charges yesterday (July 9).   The Harris County District Attorney dropped the charges against Prince due to inconsistent statements from witnesses.   Prince was charged with a felony count […]

Paul Catsandonis, lawyer for 50 Cent ex Shaniqua Tompkins, has disclosed that his client is suing the rapper for $50 million dollars in damages resulting from a fire than destroyed the home she was living in.   In May, a suspicious fire destroyed 50’s Long Island property, which the Queens mogul had successfully obtained eviction […]

Comedian John Witherspoon is readying the release of a new Hip-Hop/Comedy album titled 63 Cents.   Witherspoon’s rapping album will be available on iTunes soon and will be listed under both genres, the accomplished television and film actor told AllHipHop.com in a new interview.   Featuring songs like “Don’t Nobody Go In The Bathroom,” and […]

Hip-Hop mogul Steve Rifkind and his SRC Corporation has entered into a partnership with Chief Executive Air to provide exclusive jet services to some a variety of celebrity clientele.   Rifkind, 44, will leverage his 25-plus-years of experience in the entertainment industry to help attract a variety of multi-platinum artists and actors to use Chief […]

Hip-Hop activist, journalist, and community organizer Rosa Clemente has announced intentions to run for vice president of the United States with Green Party presidential nominee Cynthia McKinney.   The announcement comes as the Democrat and Republican parties finalize their conventions and jockey for position in the upcoming November election.   “I am honored and excited […]

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Rapper AZ has teamed with DJ Absolut to release a controversial new mixtape titled N.4.L. (N***az 4 Life.).   In addition to songs such as “Knowledge Freedom,” “Runaway Slave,” “Conspiracy,” “Negro Spiritual,” and “Self Savior,” the mixtape features images of the past, which include a black and white picture of civil rights protestors being violently […]

Queens, New York-based rapper Grafh is set to reap the benefits of a new deal between his recording home, Black Hand Entertainment and Koch Records.   Grafh’s forthcoming album, The Evolution, will be the first project under a new alliance between Williams’ Black Hand Entertainment and Koch.   “Koch Records has been at the forefront […]