Hip-Hop star Kanye West and Lil’ Wayne are honorees in GQ’s 12th Annual Men of the Year issue, which hits stands nationwide wide next week.   The magazine named West, former President Bill Clinton and James Bond star Daniel Craig Men of the Year for their exceptional achievements in 2007.   As a result, West, […]

A judge presiding over the wrongful death case of Christopher “The Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace may formally add Marion “Suge” Knight and corrupt cop Rafael Perez as defendants she indicated today (November 17).   According to the Los Angeles Daily News, U.S. District Judge Florence-Marie Cooper said she may issue a final order to add Knight […]

Rap star Romeo Miller and Compton High School senior Demar Derozan signed letters of intent to play basketball at USC next season on Friday (November 16).   Romeo, who is the son of Hip-Hop mogul Master P., is also a standout honor student, who played for Beverly Hills High School.   At 6 feet and […]

While fans of Nas were disappointed to find out that he had to cancel his tour of New Zealand and Australia, the rapper is in the process of booking new dates for 2008, AllHipHop.com has learned.   The rapper was slated to play in Auckland and Wellington in New Zealand, as well as gigs throughout […]

Atlanta rapper T.I. took home two American Music Award’s last night (November 18) at during a star-studded awards ceremony, which took place in Los Angeles.   T.I. took home awards for Favorite Male Artist of the Year and Favorite Album of the year for his critically acclaimed release, T.I, vs. T.I.P.   A representative accepted […]

The alleged co-founder and head of the Black Mafia Family (BMF) will plead guilty to charges of running a continuing criminal enterprise in federal court today (November 19).   Federal prosecutors accuse Big Meech, born Demetrius Flenory and his brother Terry “Southwest T) of running a massive, multistate cocaine ring, which distributed thousands of kilos […]

Hip-Hop star Kanye West broke down in tears in Paris last night (November 17) during his first performance since the death of his mother, Dr. Donda West.   Reports surfaced earlier this week that West needed several extra days to gather strength after hearing about the tragic, sudden loss of his mother, who died of […]

The story of legendary Hip-Hop collective The Juice Crew is coming to the big screen in a new movie titled The Vapors.   The Vapors will be directed by Furqaan Clover, who also recently shot Queen of Media, which tells the story of radio personality Wendy Williams.   Actress Keke Palmer (Akeelah and the Bee, […]

The ongoing writers strike in Hollywood has affected the career of rapper Xzibit, as the production of Oliver Stone’s movie Pinkville has been postponed.   Bruce Willis, Woody Harrelson and Channing Tatum were attached to Pinkville, which was written by Mikko Alanne.   The movie, which was set to be distributed by United Artists, is […]

Rapper M1 of dead prez will perform today (November 17) in Washington, D.C. as part of the Hip Hop Caucus’ “Stop Hate Crimes and Police Violence” youth national rally and concert.   M1 and Go-Go bands Backyard, ABM and TCB will perform from dusk-til-dawn at the Washington Monument, Sylvan Theater, while various speakers and victims […]

Former Flipmode Squad first lady Rah Digga has come forward to dispel rumors that the celebrated crew was reuniting.   Earlier this week, reports surfaced stating that Rampage, Rah Digga, Baby Sham and Spliff Star had reunited as the Famous Millionaire Squad (FMS) and that Busta Rhymes was ousted from the crew.   Rapper Rah […]

Rapper Everlast is preparing a new album titled Love, War and the Ghost of Whitey Ford, which will be released via Jeff Rabhan’s new management company, Three Rings Projects.   Love, War and the Ghost of Whitey Ford and Three Rings Projects are new chapters for both Everlast and Rabhan.   “The sound is totally […]

Hip-Hop superstar Eminem has entered into an exclusive publishing and marketing deal with online music-publisher Kobalt Music Group and Los Angeles-based licensing and administration company Music Resources.   Under the terms of the deal, Kobalt and Music Resources will administer the rapper’s Eight Mile Style Music catalog across the world outside of the United States […]

Former Miss England Danielle Lloyd won a substantial, undisclosed amount of damages against the UK’s Daily Mirror, after the paper claimed she had sex with rapper 50 Cent.   The Daily Mirror published a story last July titled “Fiddy’s No Diddy, Danielle Looking Wobbly After A Big Night In With 50 Cent.”   The story claimed […]

With production credits on Young Joc’s#### single Bottle Poppin’, Don P. is set to end 2007 on a strong note, as he settles in at his new recording home at Universal Records.   According to the beatmaker, who did the deal through his label Swag Up Entertainment, the Universal signing was the result of a […]

Rappers Peanut Butter Wolf, Madlib, Karriem Riggins, J Rocc and Percee P have embarked upon the Holiday Edition of the Third Annual Bounce Tour.   The month-long, 14-date holiday edition of the tour kicks off November 16 at the Independent in San Francisco and winds down December 8 at The Loft in Atlanta, Georgia.   […]

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Yonkers rapper Jadakiss has officially signed a new deal with Ruff Ryders/Roc-A-Fella Records, it was announced today (November 15).The rapper will release his third untitled solo album under the terms of the new deal.The upcoming release from Jadakiss is his first album in four years and follows his 2004 platinum solo release, Kiss of Death.Jadakiss’ […]

With the second installment of its Anthem brand campaign set to debut later this month, Boost Mobile is enlisting the help of rapper Young Jeezy and producer/music mogul Jermaine Dupri.   The pair will be featured in a 3D animated music video-style Boost Mobile commercial along with Hip-Hop rocker Mickey Avalon.   The ad, which […]

Police in Chicago are investigating the death of an aspiring rapper who was shot and killed by police officers during a traffic stop last night (November 13).   According to Chicago‘s NBC 5, police stopped Chicago Rapper Freddie “The Saint” Latee Wilson around 10:30 PM last night and minutes later, opened fire on his beige […]