Russell Simmons Calls For Boycott Of KFC
Russell Simmons has joined with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and is calling for a boycott of Kentucky Fried Chicken. Simmons was featured in a full page advertisement in The Courier-Journal in Louisville, Kentucky, where KFC is headquartered. Simmons would not comment on the issue with AllHipHop.com, saying "I am not a […]
“Da Band” Member Ness Launches Label, Group Changes Name
Philadelphia rapper Ness, a cast member of MTV’s "Making The Band 2," has taken a cue from his mentor P. Diddy and has launched his own record label. "I got my own label, Rest Ya Neck Entertainment," Ness told AllHipHop.com. "The name means to relax, to fall back and chill. The first group I got […]
Suge Knight Hit With Lawsuit
A law firm his filed a lawsuit against Marion "Suge" Knight, alleging that the imprisoned mogul fraudulently sold or gave away four properties in the Los Angeles area, to avoid paying almost $142,000 a judge ordered him to pay the firm. In May, Knight had been ordered to pay the law firm of Kopple and […]
Nelly Launching “Pimp Juice” Energy Drink
Saint Louis bred rapper Nelly and his company, Team Lunatics are hoping to ride the success of his hit "Pimp Juice," and have launched an energy drink named after the song. "There may be several drinks out there claiming to boost liveliness, but the energy drink market still provides many untapped marketing opportunities," Nelly told […]
Irv Gotti Busted
Irv Gotti was busted Friday evening and charged with possession of ecstasy, in Oakland, California. The head of Murder Inc. was stopped at a security checkpoint backstage at the Network Associates Coliseum, during an R.Kelly concert. A search of Gotti turned up one single ecstasy tablet along with prescription Viagra tablets. Gotti was booked at […]
The High & Mighty Prepare New LP, Aim At Nelly, Hollywood & Fast Food
After a lengthy hiatus, Mr. Eon and partner DJ Mighty Mi are aiming to raise some eyebrows with the release of their latest album, The Highlite Zone. "The lead single is called ‘Take it off,’" Mr. Eon told AllHipHop.com. "It’s all about the jersey’s and how people who don’t know anything about sports are rocking […]
Outkast, Biz Markie Help Launch Shandon Anderson Foundation
Outkast, Biz Markie and a host of NBA stars are set to join New York Knicks’ Shandon Anderson August 29-31st, to help launch his philanthropic endeavor, The Shandon Anderson Foundation. "Actually the foundation has been in existence for three years," Anderson said. "This is the first actual event because I wanted to make sure I […]
Double Bio On 50 And Pac Coming To Stores
"Born Gangsta" an unauthorized glimpse into the lives of rap stars Tupac Shakur and 50 Cent, will hit bookstores soon. According to co-author Anthony Thomas, the book points out parallels and contrasts between the two rappers careers and their impact on American culture. "I wanted to bring up the point that both men rose to […]
Bone Thugs Join Insane Clown Posse On “Wicked Wonka” Tour
Rappers Insane Clown Posse, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Tech N9ne and the Kottonmouth Kings will hit the road as part of the "Wicked Wonka" tour, set to kick off September 17th in Cleveland, Ohio and fittingly end with a special Halloween show on October 31st in Detroit, Michigan. In related ICP news, Violent J has released a […]
Fox Snag’s DMX Produced Film “Never Die Alone”
Fox Searchlight Pictures has snagged the rights to the DMX produced film, "Never Die Alone," an urban thriller that is currently in post-production. The movie is based on the 1974 book of the same name, which was written by cult writer Donald Goines. DMX’s Bloodline Films and Contentfilm have lined up some heavy hitters to […]
Jaz O Launches 1st Annual “Kingz Kounty Throwback to Marcy”
Brooklyn bred rapper Jaz O and his Kingz Kounty Entertainment are launching the 1st annual "Kingz Kounty Throwback to Marcy Classic." Hosted by Free from 106 & Park, the event will feature a variety of events and programs aimed at improving youth education and promoting youth empowerment. The Throwback will also feature a basketball tournament […]
Universal Records’ NY Office Receives $1 Million Worth Of Weed
Universal Records received a special delivery last week- $1 million dollars worth of marijuana delivered to their New York offices. According to the New York Post, a box weighing approximately 150 pounds was delivered to 1755 Broadway, addressed to a person named "Ronnie." The box allegedly had 825 Broadway, Universal’s other address, crossed out. Guards […]
T.I. Starts Construction Company
T.I. plots joining the ranks of hip-hop entrepreneurs with his latest venture in the construction business based his Atlanta hometown. The rappers New Finish Construction Company, which is run with his uncle, with renovate old homes and apartment complexes in the area then rent or resell them. Its one of my ways of giving back, […]
Baby & R. Kelly On “Best Of Both Worlds 2,” New Juvenile Album
Bryan "Baby" Williams is collaborating with R&B star R. Kelly to produce Best of Both Worlds 2, which the rapper said will feature an all star line up. "It’s still early in the recording process," Baby told AllHipHop.com. "It’s gonna come out on Cash Money and his label, Rockland. So far it’s just his folks […]
Ja-Rule To Address Beef On EP, Prepares “Venni Vetti Vecci 2”
Ja-Rule is planning to release an EP before he releases the second installment of Venni Vetti Vecci, which the rapper said will be a double album. "The new EP is called Blood In My Eye," Ja-Rule told AllHipHop.com. "Hip-Hop is at a fast and feverish pace right now with all the beefs and all the […]
Sources: Lydia Allen Cooperating With Authorities On JMJ Case
According to sources, Lydia High is in protective custody and is cooperating with the New York Police in relation to the murder of Jam Master Jay. The NYPD did not confirm whether she was under their care at press time, but sources stated that High and Urieco “Pretty Tony” Rincon, both wanted for questioning in regard to the murder […]
DMC U.S. Finals This Weekend
DJ’s have been competing in regional battles for the past few months, hoping to become the U.S. champ. The event is being hosted by Philadelphia DJ legend Jazzy Jeff, as well as a performance by Pharoahe Monch. Jam Master Jay will be inducted into the DJ Hall of Fame for his contributions to DJ culture. […]
Death Row Preparing Album Of 2Pac Remixes
Death Row Records is gearing up to release Death Row Presents 2Pac Nu-Mixx Klazzics, a new album that reworks to classic 2Pac songs. "We decided to take Pac’s best tracks and spice them up a bit," said Suge Knight, who, as the project’s executive producer, hand-picked the cuts on the collection. "In that way, we […]
Black Moon Shoots Video, Prepares New Album
Black Moon is preparing to release their latest album, Total Eclipse. The crew lensed a video for the their single "Stay Real" over the weekend in Brooklyn, New York. "Anything shining, prepare to be overthrown by the darkness," Buckshot told AllHipHop.com. "Our video is going to be the answer to all the hip-hop house, in […]
Russell Simmons’ Initiative To Bring Stars And Athletes To The Hood
Russell Simmons, Fortune 500 consultant and NYU’s Robert Wagner School of Public Service have teamed up to create The Hip-Hop Artists and Athletes Community Development Initiative. According to the New York Post, the initiative is aimed at helping stars from the rap and sports world support poor communities. The campaign received $150,000 in startup money […]