Russell Simmons’ Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HHSAN) will host a summit August 1-3 in Birmingham, Alabama, during the 13th annual Birmingham Heritage Festival. Rev. Run, Lil Wayne, Floetry, David Banner, Lil Flip, The Big Tymers, Lil Jon & The Eastside Boys and others are all confirmed to attend. Panel discussions on financial education, community development, […]

Fabolous is planning to sue the city of New York for $5 million dollars for false arrest, after he was arrested on March 24 on criminal weapons possession charges. Fabolous and four other people were arrested after a show at New York City’s Webster Hall. His body guard, Rodger Renrick, claimed ownership of the gun […]

Contrary to published reports, rapper Bubba Sparxxx will not be joining the "White Boyz Can’t Rap" tour. Sparxxx, who is preparing his sophomore set, Deliverance, will be hitting the road to promote the release with dates in conjunction with MTV. "People have been asking me ‘where have you been and what took you so long?’ […]

After Sean "P.Diddy" Combs ended his 10 year relationship with Arista, spent months with no home for his Bad Boy label and endured speculation that his company was losing money and about to be sold outright, Diddy has come back strong with the Bad Boys II soundtrack. According to soundscan figures, Bad Boys II, the […]

Former No Limit soldier and 504 Boyz member Magic has left the tank and has signed a deal with independent label Koch. The rapper said that he intends to "tell all" about his days with Master P’s label. "I had a great run on No Limit. I had good days and bad days," Magic said. […]

Legendary rapper Rakim has split with Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment record label, due to what Rakim’s management deemed "creative differences." "Rakim and Aftermath have mutually decided to part ways," Rakim’s manager Zach Katz told AllHipHop.com. "Rakim is presently in talks with three powerhouse record companies." Recently at the BET Awards, Rakim presented with Baby from […]

Sir Richard Branson, boss of the Virgin empire is looking to expand his aviation business into the United States, he announced today. And what did he do to ensure maximum publicity for his announcement? He dressed up as Eminem. The 53 year old tycoon, whose empire spans around the globe and includes Virgin Records, the […]

Sprite has announced has revealed the second year for the Liquid Mix Tour, a seven-hour festival that caters to several demographics of teens and youth. This year the tour will feature an eclectic mixture of rap, rock and alternative music to match a diverse crowd. The main stage of the tour features the likes of […]

New York lyricist Jean Grae has signed with indie Babygrande to release her second LP, Veteran’s Day. “I’m ready, [but] still humble,” She told AllHipHop.com. “I’ll start battling people real soon again.” The underground community received a creative smack in when Grae released Attack of the Attacking Things, her critically acclaimed CD. However, didn’t she […]

Ruff Ryders has inked a deal with Virgin Records where the Yonkers-based company will recruit artists and release future compilations through the union. Still, DMX will remain at Def Jam records and Eve, the Lox, Jadakiss and Styles will stay at their Interscope Records. Drag-On will release his second LP, Hell And Back, on Sept […]

Two men were arrested and charged with breaking into the luxury home of Trackmaster producer Samuel "Tone" Barnes on Sunday. The New York Post reported that Shatiek Daniels, 22, and Leslie Green, 23, both of Staten Island, were arrested and charged with various offenses related to the home invasion, in which Barnes’ wife, children and […]

Eminem is fighting a civil lawsuit over the Shady Ltd. name that is featured on his new clothing line. Shady Inc., a small Nevada based company, filed the lawsuit in Nevada federal court, claiming that they have been using the name since for their clothing since late 1999. Shady Inc. did not register the trademark […]

Rapper D.O. recently set the Guinness World Record for the "Longest Freestyle Rap," rapping for a stunning 8 hours and 45 minutes. The event took place at the Darknights Nationals, a car show and urban lifestyle event in Canada. Guinness enforced one 15 minute break on the rapper and in order to verify that he […]

The family of Samuel "Tone" Barnes, half of the production duo The Trackmasters, was held a gunpoint by three men, who robbed their Staten Island home and made off with jewelry and other items valued at almost $100,000. Police said that Barnes’ wife, two children and a baby-sitter were held hostage in the home for […]

Nappy Roots recently returned from the Persian Gulf, as part of the USO shows in Iraq, Qatar and Kuwait. The shows were part of Project Salute 2003, the first large entertainment tour of the region since the war with Iraq. "It was an honor to have even been invited to perform for the troops, and […]

Russell Simmons and Stan Lathan are seeking filmmakers to submit their work for consideration for acquisitions and distribution through the newly launched Def Filmmakers Program. Launched by the power duo’s SLMG (Simmons Lathan Media Group), the aim of the program is to identify and nurture aspiring artists for future projects. "There’s just so much talent […]

The Department of Correctional facilities would not respond to claims of Suge Knight’s innocence, despite being presented with a security videotape that allegedly shows another man punching a parking valet. The video was shot outside of Hollywood nightclub White Lotus, where Knight was attending a meeting. His attorney, Rose Kogeman, told the Los Angeles Times […]

Rapper Eve confirmed last year that an unknown man was trying to extort her and it seems that the man has made good on his word. Pictures of a nude Eve and another female in a sexual position have hit the Internet, just as the rapper is preparing to star in her own UPN sitcom […]

A South African DJ is seeking a court order to make Ja Rule publicly apologize, after one a man in his entourage smashed a 50 Cent record and threatened to break the DJ’s neck for playing it. Sakhile "DJ Staxx" Xulu set up on stage after a concert in Kingsmead, South Africa on Sunday. He […]

Inside The Music Business, the first company to educate upcoming artists and entrepreneurs through the use of the industry ‘power players,’ has launched a Monthly Tip Sheet. "The Monthly Tip sheet is geared towards anyone looking to understand the ins and outs of the music business," said Eric Kline, CEO of Inside The Music Business […]