Queen Latifah will be honored with a key to the city of Secaucus, New Jersey tonight (July 14), for her ongoing support and activism in the state of New Jersey. Latifah will be presented with the key by Mayor Dennis Elwell during a special, free mini-concert at a Secaucus area Wal-Mart, where she will perform […]

Two of the underground’s favorite sons, Danger Mouse and MF Doom, have come together to release a collaborative effort titled DANGERDOOM: The Mouse and the Mask. The album was inspired by the Cartoon Network’s series of late-night animated shows known as Adult Swim. And according to Epitaph Records president Andy Kaulkin – who is releasing […]

Original Wu-Tang Clan member, U-God, is set to release his second solo Lp titled Mr. Xcitement. The album is the first project released from U-God since he released Ugodz-Illa Presents: The Hillside Scramblers in 2004. Following in the tradition of his hardcore songs "Bizarre" and "Rumble" from his debut album Golden Arms Redemption, U-God aims […]

Publishing company Random House announced today (July 13) that they have settled a dispute with Sean “P. Diddy” Combs over royalties advanced to the mogul for his memoirs. The company filed the lawsuit against the mogul on February 14, claiming that Combs never repaid an advance issued in 1998 for his autobiography, which was to […]

Hoping to break new artists as effortlessly as he breaks would-be tacklers, NFL wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad partnered with music industry veteran Danny Blaq three years ago to form Baylo Entertainment. The “full-service” company, as they refer to themselves, specializes in marketing and promoting acts, as well as distributing mixtapes and the popular “Screwed & […]

Sean “P. Diddy” Combs will emcee the Annual UJA-Federation Awards ceremony tomorrow, which will honor Warner Music Group chairman, Edgar Bronfman Jr with the 2005 Music Visionary of the Year Award. Hundreds of business leaders – including Lyor Cohen, Kevin Liles and Jay-Z – will attend the tribute to Bronfman, who is being honored for […]

It’s no secret that Mobster movies play a huge role in the persona of many rappers. From their videos to album covers, even names, Mob films have a dominant effect on the Hip-Hop culture. The film “Casino” which inspired Nas’ video for “Street Dreams” and CD cover for “The Firm”, his collaboration with Foxy, AZ […]

The Magic Johnson foundation, created by former NBA all star and Vice President of the Los Angeles Lakers Magic Johnson to uplift down trodden communities, will hold the 20th Annual “A Mid Summer Night’s Magic” in Los Angeles, California. “A Mid Summer Night’s Magic”  will honor those who are making a difference in the lives of others […]

Mos Def is in negotiations to star opposite Brenden Fraser in the new thriller “Journey to the End of the Night.” The movie centers on a man and his son, who are both trying to better their lives through the criminal under world. Alice Braga, who starred in “City of God” is already attached to […]

For the Diplomats’ Duke da God, putting together the More Than Music mixtape was like picking players for baseball’s Midsummer Classic. “I tried to make a lot of collaborations, [sort of] like the Dip Set All Stars,” the Harlem native told AllHipHop.com. “I tried to bring that type of element to the table because the […]

The Diamond Princess of rap, Trina, has announced plans to start a modeling agency called Diamond Dolls to uplift women with self-esteem issues. With a string of business ventures launching this and next year, including a perfume collection called Diamond Princess and a clothing line expected in April 2006, the Miami rapper seems headed for […]

Federal Prosecutors in charge of the case against Tab "Turk" Virgil have been given until August 1st to come up with a key witness in their case against the former Cash Money "Hot Boy." The case was scheduled for trial this past Tuesday, but U.S attorneys asked for a delay because they couldn’t locate witness […]

The city of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Police Department have been ordered to pay the family of Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” for withholding evidence about the rap star’s murder. A mistrial was declared in the case by U.S. District Judge Florence-Marie Cooper on Thursday (July 7), after it was revealed that an LAPD detective […]

Hip-Hop mogul Percy “Master P.” Miller was one of 17 players selected by the Sacramento Kings to participate in the 2005 Reebok Vegas Summer League (VSL) at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is the first time the Kings have sent a team to the VSL, where Miller and the team will play […]

On Wednesday, a federal judged declared a mistrial in the case of the wrongful death of the Notorious B.I.G, which had seen only three trial dates. Presiding Judge Florence-Marie Cooper made the ruling based on the view that the defendant Los Angeles Police Department had withheld crucial evident. The finding came after an unnamed person […]

The Rock Steady Crew will celebrate its 28th Anniversary later this month with five days of festivities. The event this year will also present the First Annual Spy Award to B-boys Kamel and Wicket. The Rock Steady Crew 28th Anniversary will celebrate 28 years in which The RSC not only nationalized the art of break […]

Lil’ Kim is already set to address her critics and detractors with the release of her newest single, “Shut Up B***h.” The single is the lead into her newest album, The Naked Truth, and the opus boasts the outspoken Kim of old. However, instead of sexually titillating rhymes, the Brooklyn native spews verses about those […]

Music industry executive Kevin Liles announced that he will release an inspirational book in September titled “From Intern to President Make it Happen: The Hip Hop Generation Guide to Success.” The book gives advice to up and coming executives on how to navigate the turbulent waters of the music industry and contains stories from his […]

How Can I Be Down Inc. and X/O Management have come together to put on a concert celebrating Hip-Hop’s pioneers and the impact they have made over the years. The event will be hosted by Prince Markie D of The Fat Boys and feature performances from Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, Dana Dane, Chubb Rock, […]

This year’s 8th Annual Black August Hip-Hop Benefit Concert kicks off this summer with shows in New York City (August 7) and Tanzania, East Africa. The annual concert sponsored by KNOW HIV/AIDS and Viacom aims to encourage HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness among young adults in the hip-hop community. Throughout the festivities, HIV/AIDS resource materials will […]