After a series of critical setbacks, New York Federal prosecutors rested their money laundering case Monday (Nov. 28) against the hip-hop recording label, The Inc., as the trial winds down. The center of the government’s case revolved around the theory that convicted drug kingpin Kenneth "Supreme" McGriff provided the seed money to start up The […]

The Diplomats, Roc-A-Fella Records, Island Def Jam Music Group and Universal Music Group have been sued by music publisher Jamie Music Publishing. Jamie claims The Diplomats song “I’m Ready” from 2003’s Diplomatic Immunity infringes upon Barbara Mason’s#### “Yes I’m Ready.” Jamie Music Publishing owns the rights to the song, which was first released on […]

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced Friday (Nov. 25) that he will hold private hearing on whether or not to grant clemency to convicted killer and Crips gang co-founder Stanley “Tookie” Williams. While Gov. Schwarzenegger is not legally obligated to hold a public or private hearing, he has agreed to a Dec. 8th meeting with Williams’ lawyers […]

Sho ‘Nuff Records CEO/producer Jazze Pha and Goodie Mob group member Cee-Lo have linked up with Capital Records to release their debut collaboration Happy Hour. "It was inevitable that we would do a project," Jazze Pha told AllHipHop.com. “When we came together to do Happy Hour, we both knew exactly what the other was wanting […]

Raymond "Benzino" Scott, embattled co-owner of the Source Magazine, has been charged by the United States attorney’s office in Massachusetts with failing to file tax returns in 1999 and 2000. Scott plead innocent in a U.S. District Court to willful failure to file tax returns on Oct. 28. Scott is accused of not reporting an […]

T.Pain is a unique sort of crooner, who brands his R&B style "Hard & B," for its reality-based approach. But, Pain has only been singing roughly 9 months and the Tallahassee, Florida native was a rapper beforehand. Despite the success of his hit single “I’m Sprung,” T. Pain reckons he’ll return to Rap music on […]

After 15 years, Busta Rhymes has officially cut off his long dreadlocks. Busta Rhymes, born Trevor Smith, cut off his trademark dreadlocks during a recent photo shoot in a New York barbershop. “I started growing these sh–s in December ’89. I was 17,” Busta stated. “I signed my [record] deal and said I aint combing […]

Chicago rapper Rhymefest has addressed comments he made on a mixtape and in a recent issue of U.K. Hip-Hop magazine Hip-Hop Connection, regarding the U.K. based group, S.A.S. Rhymefest allegedly made comments about the group on a mixtape circulating and in the Dec. issue of Hip-Hop Connection. The magazine published comments Rhymefest made about the […]

A suspect has been arrested for the Nov. 9 slaying of a 30-year-old man in a Homestead, Pennsylvania, after a screening of 50 Cent’s flick “Get Rich or Die Trying.” Larue Graves, 30, of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, was arrested at a hotel outside of Pittsburgh on Nov. 21, where he was registered under an alias. Police […]

A 14-year-old rapper who was arrested and then suspended for two years by The Riverside Beaver County School District in Pennsylvania for posting his battle raps on the internet has been awarded a $90,000 settlement over his expulsion from school. Anthony “emceeaccident” Latour, member of an upcoming rap group Just Business, was handcuffed and arrested […]

Rapper/actor Hev (formerly Heavy D.) will be presented with the NAACP Spirit Award at the The 16th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards taking place in Feb. Hev is being awarded for his leading role in the stage play “Medal of Honor Rag” in addition to his accomplishments in film, television and music. “Sometimes when you do […]

Noted author, lecturer and veteran Hip-Hop journalist, Adisa "The Bishop" Banjoko will be releasing his second book "Lyrical Swords Volume 2: Westside Rebellion" on January 15th. The book is a collection of essays and interviews about the social, spiritual and cultural trends inside Hip-Hop and features chapters on chess and Hip-Hop, martial arts, the prison […]

A Los Angeles radio station KFI 640 AM has launched the “Kill Tookie Hour,” a daily feature on “The John and Ken Show” until Stanley “Tookie” Williams is executed for murder. The station, which Daveyd.com reports is owned by Clear Channel, started the event on Monday November 21 and it is scheduled to run until […]

Various rappers and rap groups in France are facing legal action after being accused by lawmakers of inciting the country’s riots through their raps. 200 lawmakers signed a petition on Wednesday (Nov. 23) that was co-signed by 152 Deputies and 49 Senators and presented to Justice Minister Pascal Clement, singling out seven rappers/groups. The rap […]

Remy Ma is giving back to her Bronx, New York community and will give away 600 turkeys and 400 hams today in the Bronx, New York. The female voice of Fat Joe’s Terror Squad will host the event at Jessica Guzman Medical Center from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Remy’s solo effort There’s Something About Remy coincides […]

Judge Edward Korman delivered a blow to the government’s case yesterday (Nov. 22) when he ruled that 50 Cent’s May 2000 shooting was irrelevant to the federal money laundering trial of The Inc.’s Irv and Chris Lorenzo. The theory that Kenneth “Supreme” McGriff ordered Ja Rule’s bodyguard to shoot 50 Cent was ruled out of […]

It could have played out like another random rap beef, but Houston’s Bun B. and North Carolina’s Little Brother have no issues with each other. However, there is clarification. In Bun B.’s recent interview with AllHipHop.com, he admitted to enjoying LB’s music, but insinuated that, with The Minstrel Show, they may be making more enemies […]

Tom Green is on the verge of releasing his debut rap album Prepare For Impact and in support of his upcoming release, he is planning a tour across Canada. The comedian/rapper is excited about his album and his opportunity to tour Canada to promote it. "What we want to do when we tour across country […]

The trial of Irv and Chris “Gotti” Lorenzo on federal money laundering charges continued yesterday (Nov. 21) opening with Judge Edward Korman hearing evidence about 50 Cent’s May 2000 shooting. Prosecutors argued in closed chambers that the May 2000 shooting is related to The Inc.’s money laundering trial, because it was ordered by Kenneth “Supreme” […]

DJ Green Lantern has found a new recording home with Russell Simmons Music Group after unceremoniously exiting Eminem’s Shady Records earlier this year. RSMG president Tony Austin said that Green Lantern’s background and ability spoke volumes to the burgeoning company. “We signed Green Lantern because he’s a prominent figure in the Hip-Hip community,” Austin told […]