Singer/Songwriter Kelis Rogers-Jones was placed under arrest Thursday night (Mar. 1) in South Beach, Miami for disorderly contact and resisting arrest. The 27 year-old Harlem native was seen yelling profanities and attempting to charge at local police, who were taking part in an investigation and prostitution sting. After several warnings from police, Kelis was eventually […]

The murder trial of New Orleans rapper Corey “C-Murder” Miller was postponed, due to numerous pending pretrial motions. Miller was slated to go on trial on Monday (Feb. 28), but after a closed meeting with attorneys for both sides, Judge Martha Sassone postponed the trial and a new date has not yet been set. Miller […]

Rapper Timbaland is planning to host a fundraiser for Former First Lady and Presidential hopeful, Hillary Rodham Clinton this month in Miami, FL. According to The Miami Herald, Timbaland will host the fundraiser on Mar. 31, the last day of the first-quarter fund-raising period for Presidential candidates. Former United States President Bill Clinton is also […]

Former Bad Boy Entertainment rapper Chopper is slated to appear in an Atlanta courtroom Tuesday (March 6), the result of assault charges leveled against him. The court appearance stems from Chopper’s recent arrest in Gwinett County Ga. for an incident involving his girlfriend. According to sources, the girlfriend called her sister after arguing with Chopper […]

Russell Simmons has teamed with Gotham Books to publish his new book Do You! 12 Laws to Access the Power in You to Achieve Happiness and Success. Slated to hit stores on Apr. 24, Do You! discusses the laws that helped Simmons build Rush Communications, a half-billion dollar music and fashion empire that arose from […]

Life behind bars has turned in to a moment of reflection for rapper Max B. The Byrdgang member faces 30 years to life in prison if found guilty of charges related to a September 2006 robbery and murder that he is accused of masterminding, Max B is speaking out on being locked up, as well […]

Foxy Brown pleaded guilty to a probation violation today (Mar. 1) for leaving New York without permission from her probation officer. Brown, born Inga Marchand, was arrested in Pembroke Pines, FL on Feb. 15, after becoming embroiled in a dispute with a beauty store owner.In Oct. 2006, Brown was sentenced to anger management classes and […]

Rapper/actor Saigon appeared in Clarkstown Justice Center in New City, New York yesterday (Feb. 28) and pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges of second-degree harassment and disorderly conduct, stemming from an incident in Dec. 2006.In a complaint filed with Clarkstown police, Saigon, 26, is accused of pouring a beer over the head and face of […]

Jimmy Rollins may be a three-time all-star, but the Philadelphia Phillies shortstop is gearing up to lead a new team as the CEO of his new entertainment company Rollins Entertainment. The company, a subsidiary of Rollins’ recently formed umbrella company Bay Slugga’s Inc., has joined forces with Bigg Swoop and Bright Riley of Eyecon Music […]

Roughly three months after the release of his platinum-certified album, The Inspiration, Atlanta’s trapper turned rapper Young Jeezy will soon hit the road for the Street Dream Tour and release a new album.The two month long tour will feature appearances by a number of Hip-Hop heavies including Jim Jones, Baby, Lil’ Wayne and Fat Joe […]

New York radio station Power 105.1 will debut "The Ed Lover Show with Egypt & Ashy" tomorrow (Mar. 1), from 6-10 am. Ed, who has been with the station since it launched in Mar. of 2002, will hit the airwaves as the station celebrates it’s fifth anniversary. Power 105.1 hopes that Ed Lover can boost […]

HBO, Comcast, and the Detroit Chapter of the National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS will host the Detroit premiere of the Jamie Foxx produced film, Life Support, starring Queen Latifah. The invitation only screening takes place tonight (Feb. 28) at the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts in Detroit. The night will also feature […]

Nationally syndicated radio personality and popular VJ Big Tigger has been selected to be the spokesperson for one of the world’s leading cognacs, Courvoisier. According to representatives for Courvoisier, Tigger was chosen as national spokesman of the brand because of his endeavors on television as former host of BET’s 106 & Park and the long-running […]

On 1996’s “Soopaman Luva 3,” Reginald “Redman” Noble rapped I’ve got these h**s spreaded/from Japanese to diabetics/Toes stay painted because of my f##########… Now, over a decade later, the rapper’s passion for women’s shoes and his flair for men’s kicks has led to plans for a shoe store in Staten Island, NY. “I always been […]

Grammy Award winning rapper and accomplished actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges and his foundation, The Ludacris Foundation, are scheduled to receive the 2007 National Runaway Switchboard (NRS) “Spirit of Youth” award in Chicago this Nov., for their work and dedication in helping America’s youth. Ludacris recently won a Grammy for Best Rap Album for Release Therapy, […]

Rapper Project Pat is now a free agent in the music world. Sources told AllHipHop.com that the Memphis, TN rapper, who is best known for his albums Ghetty Green and Mista Don’t Play: Everythangs Workin’, was released from Sony Records on Monday (Feb. 26). The move represents a turning point for Project Pat, who had […]

Rapper Foxy Brown held a press conference at Brown Memorial Baptist Church in Brooklyn today (Feb. 26) to address her most recent arrest, which took place last week in Pembroke Pines, FL. Brown appeared with a bevy of supporters to address her recent arrest. Brown, 27, was arrested and charged with battery and resisting an […]

Plans are underway for Hip-Hop history to be made next month with Breakin’ for Cancer, a charity breakdancing event organized by Sole Power Productions that aims to land in the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest breakdance circle. To achieve the record, six to 12 dancers must breakdance for at least twenty-four hours […]

Def Jam Interactive and EA Sports recently announced a March release date for the musically interactive street brawler fighting game, Def Jam: Icon. The game, which infuses Hip-Hop music, culture, and lifestyle into gameplay, is due for release in North America and Europe. Gamers live out the life of a Hip-Hop mogul who goes from […]