Rapper Slick Rick was issued an official pardon by New York Governor David A. Paterson today (May 23), in a final attempt to prevent the pioneering rapper from being deported to the United Kingdom.   The 43-year-old rapper has been locked in a battle in Federal Immigration Court fighting deportation, due to a 1991 conviction […]

The Mayor of Newark, New Jersey will welcome a number of celebrities and Hip-Hop artists during the First Annual Newark Celebrity Golf Classic and Hip-Hop Business Summit, taking place this August.   The weekend kicks off with a “Welcome to Newark” dinner at the Weequahic Parks Golf Club, with remarks by Mayor Booker, followed by […]

U.S. Marshals raided the home of comedian Katt Williams on Tuesday (May 20) and arrested a man who was wanted in a drug related shooting.   The U.S. Marshals Service arrested Williams’ distant cousin Robert McGhee, 31, after spotting his car in front of the comedian’s mansion in suburban Los Angeles.   Ohio police accuse McGhee […]

Memphis Tennessee rapper and former Hypnotized Minds camp rapper La Chat has announced the release of her fifth solo album titled Da Hood Home Girl.   The album will be released independently on her own recently launched record label, Dime A Dozen Entertainment.   Da Hood Home Girl will feature appearances with former estranged group […]

A United States Court of Appeals has decided to uphold the 2007 dismissal of a $55 million defamation lawsuit filed by New York radio personality Troi “Star” Torain, against a New York City Councilman, AllHipHop.com has learned.   The ruling is the latest chapter in a long running dispute between the Hip-Hop shock jock and […]

While fans wait for his debut album to officially hit stores, Spider Loc is making sure they don’t forget about him by releasing a new mixtape every month.   The G-Unit rapper admits that the barrage of material provides a way for him to appease fans as well as those in the music industry with […]

Rapper KRS-One and super producer DJ Premier have been added to the growing lineup of artists participating in the 2008 Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival. The two legends will appear on stage on July 12, at Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park. KRS One is also the headliner of this year’s Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival, which takes place from July […]

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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 […]