Legendary beat boxing rapper/DJ Biz Markie chronicles his childhood in the new documentary Stomping Grounds. The half-hour film was produced by Inform Ventures, in conjunction with the Scion car company. The documentary follows Biz as he tours his old neighborhood, using a Scion as his personal tour bus. Stomping Grounds reveals details about his early […]

New Orleans rapper Lil Wayne has teamed up with Rap-A-Lot Records CEO James Prince to educate youth on HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).The alliance is part of a newly launched program from Prince’s Houston-based company Strapped Condoms.The program’s first stage will consist of various ads and public service announcement featuring Lil Wayne.The message of […]

Could Hip-Hop see an epic rap battle between two titans of culture, knowledge and entertainment?   Michael Eric Dyson strongly suggested during a recent outing that he would be recording an album that would respond to Bill Cosby’s upcoming rap album, State of Emergency.   “There’s nothing worse than a comedian that’s trying to be […]

Pop star Madonna has revealed the name of her new album and has tapped a number of Hip-Hop producers to help her craft the album sonically.   The album titled Hard Candy, features production by Pharrell Williams, Timbaland and Nate “Danja” Hills.   According to representatives for the 49-year-old singer, Hard Candy, which will be […]

Legendary hip-hop artist LL Cool J will be among the celebrities honoring music executive Kevin Liles during the 9th Annual TJ Martell Foundation Family Day. Nick Cannon will host the fundraising event, which takes place at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City. The 9th annual event allows hundreds of families to participate in various […]

Cash Money Records rapper Lil Wayne appeared at an arraignment hearing on Monday (Feb. 25) in New York to enter a plea of not guilty in relation to gun charges for a incident last July.The rapper Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., faces two felony charges of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree.The charges […]

Producer Static Major, of the group Playa (Def Jam) died yesterday in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky sources have told AllHipHop.com.   Static Major, born Stephen Garrett, worked with artists like Ginuwine, Aaliyah, Pretty Ricky, Jay-Z, David Banner and others.   While the exact cause of death is not known, sources told AllHipHop.com that Static […]

Nas’ father Olu Dara will give an exclusive performance during an invitation-only gala inaugurating a new exhibition titled the “Harlem is Music” series at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.   Dara, a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and lyricist, is being honored along with the late Max Roach, a master jazz percussionist.   In addition […]

Rapper Young Jeezy will grant the winner of his “Make Your Dreams Come True” contest tomorrow evening (February 26) at Justin’s Restaurant in his hometown of Atlanta.   The contest offered one lucky winner a chance to have a wish granted by Young Jeezy, who held a contest inviting fans to share their dreams and […]

Rap mogul Jay-Z is at the center of a $5 billion dollar “claim of lien” filed against him by Brooklyn activist Clive Campbell and the DA Black Defense League.   The New York Observer originally reported that Hip-Hop founder Clive “Kool Herc” Campbell filed the claim along with the DA Black Defense League.   The paper recently […]

Rap stars Redman and Method Man will perform a series of exclusive shows across the United Kingdom in March. The duo will perform at the Bristol Academy on March 25, Glasgow Academy on March 29th and Shepherd’s Bush Empire on March 26th. In related news, Redman recently revealed that the pair are working on the […]

Dr. Dre is an equity owner in a new beverage venture with Drinks American Holdings Inc. that will produce and market both non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages it was announced today (February 25).   The first product under the deal is a new super premium cognac, followed by a new sparkling vodka, which is currently being […]

Grammy Award winning rapper Common is preparing for a busy 2008, as he readies two albums and a new global advertising campaign.   Common, born Lonnie Rashid Lynn, will be featured in Converse’s new advertising campaign celebrating the company’s 100th year in business.   The “Connectivity” advertising campaign, which rolls out around the world starting […]

Sean “Diddy” Combs may wear many hats, but the rap mogul is determined to carve a niche for himself as a versatile actor, while exposing TV viewers to something new in the small screen adaptation of Lorraine Hansberry’s play A Raisin in the Sun.   The drama, which is set in 1950s Chicago, focuses on […]

An unknown rock artist may have landed his big break, after an unauthorized performance during a Bone Thugs-N-Harmony show at LA Crash Mansion on Friday (February 22).   Aspiring rock artist J Randy hopped on the stage with his acoustic guitar as the apparent opener for the sold out Bone Thugs-N-Harmony show.   He attempted […]

Kanye West’s moving tribute to his late mother Dr. Donda West during the 50th annual Grammy Awards has inspired a California Assemblywoman to sponsor the “Donda West Law.”   Wilmer Amina Carter (D-Rialto) has been working on a new bill that will require patients to receive clearance from a licensed doctor, before undergoing plastic surgery. […]

Russell Simmons and the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network will host an all-star fundraising dinner to recognize the outstanding work of various rappers and corporate executives on Monday (February 25).   The Fifth Annual Action Awards will recognize Snoop Dogg, Chris Lighty, Doug E. Fresh, Jim Jones, Ciara and Mellody Hobson of Ariel Capital Management for […]

A study conducted by two political science professors at North Carolina State University concluded that though a connection exists between Hip-Hop music and sexism, blaming the music for the sexist attitudes of college students is taking the connection a step too far.   Dr. Michael Cobb, assistant professor of political science, and Dr. Bill Boettcher, […]

Music industry veteran Edward “Eddie F” Ferrell has joined forces with fellow music mogul Andre Harrell to launch MusicWerks.com, a new online music group.   The site will be available as a vehicle to align artists, song writers, producers, bands and independent labels with resources and interactive services needed to achieve success in the music […]

Rap star Snoop Dogg was cited for smoking marijuana outside of a Manhattan nightclub on Wednesday (February 20). According to the New York Post, Snoop, born Calvin Broadus Jr, was not arrested for the infraction, but was handed a desk-appearance ticket for possession of marijuana. According to Snoop’s lawyer Donald Etra, the rapper will contest […]