St. Louis rapper Nelly reached a settlement today (April 21) regarding a claim that his bodyguard assaulted a photographer backstage at a concert in Bridgeport, Conn. In order to avoid a civil trial, the two sides reached an agreement in which Nelly, born Cornell Haynes Jr., agreed to pay $20,000. The lawsuit was filed by […]

G-Unit rappers Young Buck and Tony Yayo are giving back to youth from their home states through financial donations to two area schools. Both rappers’ efforts were sponsored by The G-Unity Foundation, Inc., a charity that provides grants to nonprofit organizations that focus on improving the quality of life for low-income and underserved communities. Buck […]

UGK member Pimp C was treated for minor injuries Wednesday (April 18), after he was involved in a car accident while leaving the video shoot for his new single “Pourin’ Up.” After the shoot concluded Pimp C and a Rap-A-Lot security guard departed in a silver Bentley. Mike Jones, who makes a cameo appearance in […]

A Seattle area man has filed a $20 million lawsuit against rapper Snoop Dogg, The Game and several other rappers, claiming he was beaten onstage during a concert at the White River Amphitheatre. Richard Monroe II, 25, is suing Snoop Dogg, The Game, Kurupt, Snoopafly and others for assault and battery in Los Angeles Superior […]

A judge has issued a bench warrant for D12 member Swift, who missed a court hearing yesterday (April 19) to respond to charges that he violated his probation. Swift, born Ondre Moore, now faces up to three months in prison for the infraction. He was attending the funeral for slain group member Proof, who was […]

D12 Rapper Proof was laid to rest yesterday (April 19) at the Fellowship Chapel in Detroit. Proof, born Deshaun Holton, was shot multiple times and killed inside the C.C.C. club on 8 Mile Road on April 11, during a dispute with a bouncer. Thousands of people including Eminem, 50 Cent and Obie Trice, attended ceremonies […]

Hip-Hop pioneer and radio personality Ed Lover is set to host Bowling with the Stars, a charity event that will aid the thousands of residents displaced by Hurricane Katrina. The affair will be held April 22 at the recently reopened Harlem Lanes Bowling Alley in New York, starting at 8 p.m. Nas, Russell Simmons, Fabolous […]

Bubba Sparxxx is the latest rapper recruited to perform for United States troops stationed overseas. Sparxxx will perform May 11 at Kaiserslautern, Germany’s Rhine Ordnance Barracks as part of a United Service Organizations show, while fellow rapper Master P will appear with country singer Lee Ann Womack June 14 at Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy. […]

Dead Prez will head to the UK later this month to headline the “The Bigger than Hip-Hop Tour” to raise money for charity. The event organizers have been working closely with groups that are speaking out for human rights, issues on the war in Iraq, as well as equality and justice. The event has been […]

Master P. has come forward to discuss the brewing rivalry between his son Lil’ Romeo and Bow Wow. The two rappers have traded veiled disses in rhymes, but the feud reached it’s peak when the two rappers crossed paths backstage at Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Award show, on April 1st. According to Master P., accounts of […]

Virgin Mobile USA and Virgin Records announced today (April 18) that four ringtones from Big Boi will be made available exclusively to members of Virgin Mobile’s “First Dibs” program. The ringtones are “Body Rock” and “808,” as well as two exclusive alternate ringtones of the hit single “Kryptonite.” Each song is taken from the Big […]

The man allegedly shot by D12 rapper Proof died yesterday morning (April 17) at a Detroit hospital. Keith Bender Jr., 35, died at St. John Hospital and Medical Center from a gunshot wound received during an altercation with the rapper inside the C.C.C. club on April 11. According to police, eye witnesses said Proof, born […]

The Game’s manager Jimmy "Henchmen" Rosemond has released a statement regarding an arrest warrant that was recently issued for the rapper in North Carolina. Authorities issued the warrant after the Compton rapper missed a March 28 court date to face charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Rosemond, who was featured on the front page […]

Houston, Texas mogul James Prince was served a subpoena by an attorney for imprisoned drug boss Michael “Harry-O” Harris, who seeks to determine the financial relationship between Prince and Marion “Suge” Knight. Prince, owner of Rap-A-Lot and Prince Boxing, was served with the subpoena while sitting ringside at the IBF Welterweight Championship bout between “Pretty […]

The buzz for rapper Lupe Fiasco reached a fever pitch after the rapper’s highly anticipated album, Food & Liquor, was leaked to the internet months before its summer release. The Chicago rapper released a personal statement over the weekend that addressed the leak, which may permanently shelve the album. “Hey s**t happens. An unmixed version […]

Former Junior Mafia member Lil’ Cease was arrested in Brooklyn, New York yesterday (April 13) on an outstanding warrant and is being held at Rikers Island, after the rapper missed a hearing to answer alleged probation violations. Sources told AllHipHop.com that the former protégé of the late Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace was in Brooklyn with […]

Hundreds of fans who purchased tickets to a bogus Lil’ Flip concert in Indiana can now receive refunds after the man who promoted the concert plead guilty to two counts of theft. Police eventually tracked a credit card used by Scott Elkins to a hotel in Nebraska and arrested him for promoting the concert at […]

Fugees member Pras Michel has agreed to help feed homeless people in Los Angeles, where the rapper recently filmed First Night, a documentary on homelessness in America. Pras will discuss the homeless epidemic Sunday (April 16) at The Midnight Mission, located in downtown Los Angeles. For First Night, the rapper spent nine days and nine […]

A viewing for slain D12 rapper Proof will take place Tuesday (April 18) and will be open to the public. The service will be held Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Fellowship Chapel in Detroit. Representatives said security will be beefed up for the services, as a large amount of fans are […]