Man Sentenced In Will Smith Identity Theft
A man who charged over $30,000 on various credit cards using rapper/actor Will Smith’s identity was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison. Carol Lomax, 42, of Duquesne, PA. pleaded guilty to one count of using unauthorized credit cards in September. Lomax illegally opened 14 accounts under the name Willard Smith, Smith’s full name. Lomax […]
UPN Goes ‘Platinum’
UPN has picked up six episodes of the drama series "Platinum," the story of two brothers who own a hip-hop record label. The television show was co-created by Sofia Coppola (daughter of famed director Francis Ford Coppola) and John Ridley ("Three Kings"). The show will be cross-promoted by MTV by airing music videos from the […]
Moby Ducks Eminem
Fearing he would get stomped by Obie, techno artist Moby chose to lodge at a different hotel once he found out his nemesis Eminem was filming a video in the same hotel in Los Angeles, according to a journal entry from his Web site. A noted pacifist, Moby was recently attacked outside of a nightclub […]
Shure Introduces New Needle For DJ’s
Shure has released the Whitelabel, the latest addition to the Record Needlz family. The name refers to the pre-released or unauthorized records that crate-diggers treasure. The Whitelabel sonic signature features a solid drop bass, flat mids, and accented highs. The ergonomic industrial design features adjustable stylus overhang, reliable electrical contact, and improved stylus visibility. Whitelabel […]
San Bernardino Officials Opposed To Hip-Hop Concert
Officials in San Bernardino county are opposed to "The Night Hip-Hop Stole Christmas," a concert that is to take place Saturday (Dec. 21) at the National Orange Show Events Center. "Some artists draw a criminal element,’ Mayor Judith Valles told the San Bernardino Sun. "I recognize that young people like (hip-hop) and young people need […]
Judge Considers Punitive Damages Against Master P
A Judge is considering a request by a 79 year old woman seeking punitive damages against Master P. Geneva Burger sued Master P in 1999, after a song appeared on a song about marijuana without her permission. The incident started when Burger’s phone conversation was taped by musician Johnny Lupo in 1997. Lupo asked her […]
Em’s Former Homes Fail To Sell
Despite hearsay that several of Eminems childhood homes would be sold on eBay for upwards of $12 million, a report by the Associated Press confirmed there would be no sales. Initially there were three of the rappers former Detroit homes listed on the marketplace Web site. The owners of the home contracted a company to […]
Nas Admits He And Kelis Are A Couple
Nas has finally admitted that he and soul-songstress Kelis are indeed a couple. While the rapper was somewhat tightlipped, he admitted that he now has a new boo. " Yes, its true,” the QB rep said to AllHipHop.com of the eccentric songbird. “That’s my baby." In his normally reclusive manner, Nas dispelled rumors that Kelis […]
Update: GZA Safe Rumor That He Is Missing False
Representatives at MCA have dispelled rumors that they haven’t been able to locate one of their marquee players – the GZA. "This is totally untrue, the GZA is doing fine promoting his new album and he is currently on tour," GZA’s publicist Valerie Lewis told AllHipHop.com. "He has a show tonight in San Diego." The […]
Mobb Deep Not Signed To Landspeed
Contrary to published reports, Mobb Deep has not signed to Landspeed, but the Boston based indie will distribute a new project, titled Free Agents: The Mix Tape. "You’ll get somebody like Landspeed saying that ‘we just signed Mobb Deep,’" Havok told AllHipHop.com. "It will go down the chain and then we signed to Landspeed." "The […]
Ghostface Killah, RZA, Named In Lawsuit
Ghostface Killah is being accused of ripping off a Bronx man’s music in Federal Court. Michael Artis filed a lawsuit against Ghostface in Federal District Court, Southern District of New York in September 2001, claiming that the song "Mighty Healthy," a cut on the Supreme Clientele album, was a complete rip off of his work. […]
Black Eyed Pea’s Headline Children’s Benefit
This Friday (Dec 20), group Black Eyed Peas and Grassroots Productions will host their 4th Annual PeaPod Children’s Benefit concert. 100 percent of the proceeds will go to the children of Five Acres. The event, which will take place at the House Of Blues in Hollywood, California, will feature live performances from Black Eyed Peas, […]
Swollen Members Tap Acclaimed Director For Latest Video
Swollen Members have tapped producer/director Todd McFarlane, creator of the comic Spawn to direct the video for their newest single “Breath”. The video will also feature long time friend Nelly Furtado. “I’m a huge fan of his comic books, and I collect his toys, so we’re very excited about being able to make a video […]
Avatar Records Readies ‘N.V.A. Straight From The Crates, Vol. I’
Avatar Records, best known for its hit soundtrack to the HBO Television series, “OZ,” is gearing up to release N.V.A. – Straight From The Crates, Vol. I on January 28, 2003. The N.V.A. is a compilation that highlights underground lyrical heavyweights, including Pharcyde f/ Jurassic 5, Dilated Peoples, Mos Def, Ras Kass and Blackmoon among […]
Charlotte Record Label BustBack Making Moves
BustBack.com, a record label based out of Charlotte, North Carolina proudly announces the recruitment of power entertainment attorney, Maury R. Winkler to the fold of its independent operation. Headed by CEO, Gary Williams, Bustback.com is home to The Free Agentz, a talented team of emcees recently featured in XXL Magazine. Consisting of 55th, June Bug, […]
Randy Allen Not A Suspect In JMJ Slaying, Man Wanted For Questioning Arrested
Jam Master Jay’s business partner and Rusty Waters rapper Randy “MDR” Allen has come forward to dispel the theory that he took part in an insurance scam that resulted in Jay’s death. “This is completely false. The NYPD has never considered me a suspect,” Allen told AllHipHop.com. “I have nothing but love for Jay. It’s crazy that people would […]
Nas Says ‘Hitler’ Quotes Taken Out Of Context
Recent reports have stated that Nas looked up to Hitler, but the rapper has stated that the comments were taken completely out of context. I hate Hitler, because he hated my people but, as an enemy, if you dont respect a smart, evil genius you are going down,” Nas told AllHipHop.com. Some people in the media […]
DJ Troubl from France takes the 2002 Allies All Star Beatdown World Finals
DJ champions from France, Canada, Switzerland, and the United States came together December 10th: 2002 at Irving Plaza in New York City to battle for the title of 2002 Allies All Star Beatdown World champion. Craze and J-Smoke partyrocked before and throughout the event. The Jungle Drummer was on hand to perform beats solo but […]
HHSN Calls For Trent Lott’s Resignation From Senate
The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network is calling upon Pres. Bush to ask for Senator Trent Lott’s resignation from the U.S. Senate. Lott made racist comments at a birthday party for 100 year-old Strom Thurmond. Thurmond was the oldest serving Senator in the U.S. government history when he retired last week. Lott declared that he was […]
IRS Raids Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri, the hit-making producer and CEO of SoSo Def Records who launched the careers of platinum selling artists such as Kris Kross , Lil Bow Wow and Da-Brat, was recently raided by the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS descended upon two of Dupri’s Atlanta homes, reportedly seizing cars, furniture, and computers. According to current […]
