Lessons From A Legend: DJ Bobcat
Los Angeles based DJ and Producer, Bobcat, has had quite an amazing career in Hip-Hop over the last 25 years. Starting off as a member of the groundbreaking and iconic DJ crew Uncle Jamm’s Army in the early 80’s, Bobcat was able to turn that in to career as a record producer. He was also […]

Grammys To Honor LA Reid With President’s Merit Award
(AllHipHop News) Veteran music executive Antonio “LA” Reid will be celebrated during Clive Davis’ is legendary annual, pre-Grammy party. Davis’ annual pre-Grammy Gala takes place the evening before the 55th annual Grammy awards. During the event, the 2013 Grammy Award Foundation will honor Epic Records’ Chairman/CEO, LA Reid. Reid is being honored with the President’s […]

Hip-Hop Rumors: Q-Tip P##### That Trinidad James Signed To Def Jam
For those that don’t know, Q-Tip is the lead rapper in one of the greatest rap groups ever, A Tribe Called Quest. The group is crazy dope. Tip is an accomplished DJ, solo rapper and a good friend of Leonardo DiCaprio. Did you know that Leo DiCaprio is in Drake’s Top 5 Dead or Alive? […]

Rappers Kanye West and Jay-Z, Singer Frank Ocean Top All Grammy Nominees
YEEZY AND HOVA, FRANK OCEAN TOP ALL GRAMMY NOMINEES! NAS CHECKS IN WITH FOUR!!

Producer Rick Rubin Helps Power Adele's "21" To Diamond Status; First Artist In Decade To Reach 10 Million Sales
(AllHipHop News) Super-producer Rick Rubin is sharing in on the success of Adele, who was recently named the first artist of the 21st century to receive a Diamond Award in less than two years. Adele’s critically acclaimed album 21 was officially certified as having sold 10 million records, landing a Diamond Award certification from the […]

The-Dream Lands Executive A&R Gig, Working With Pusha-T, Rihanna
(AllHipHop News) Legendary Hip-Hop label Def Jam Recordings has announced the expansion of its senior management team, with the appointment of singer/producer The-Dream as Executive Vice President of A&R. Under the new deal, The-Dream will be responsible for overseeing current and new projects by various artists on the label, in addition to seeking and signing […]

VIDEO: Def Jam Signee August Alsina Releases “Ring The Alarm”
R&B crooner and newly signed Def Jam artist, August Alsina, has released a video for “Ring The Alarm”. The song, which has yet to appear on a project, finds Alsina flowing over a melodic tune and asking his girl to “Call 911… we got the bedroom burning down…” “Ring The Alarm” is produced by Gorilla […]

BET Hip-Hop Awards Preview!: Young Jeezy to be Honored During Awards Weekend By Industry Elite, Ciroc Vodka Co.
YOUNG JEEZY TO BE HONORED DURING BET HIP-HOP AWARDS WEEKEND

Next 48 Hours With Rick Ross: God Forgives, I Don’t Pt. 1
TAKE A LOOK AT A BUSY DAY FROM RICK ROSS WHILE RELEASING HIS LP “GOD FORGIVES, I DON’T”

Album Review: 2 Chainz’ “Based On A T.R.U. Story”
SO, WHAT’S THE WORD ON 2 CHAINZ’ “BASED ON A T.R.U. STORY”? CHECK THE REVIEW HERE

Young Jeezy Named Senior VP Of A&R At Atlantic Records; Still Signed To Def Jam As Artist
YOUNG JEEZY IS NEW SENIOR VP OF A&R AT ATLANTIC RECORDS, WHILE STILL SIGNED TO DEF JAM!

2 Chainz Lands Worldwide Publishing Deal With Reservoir Media
2 CHAINZ LANDS MAJOR PUBLISHING DEAL!

AHH Stray News: 2 Chainz’ “No Lie” Certified Gold; Slaughterhouse Announces Gangsta Grillz Mixtape; Mac Miller Prepping Sophomore Album
STRAY NEWS: 2CHAINZ GOES GOLD, SLAUGHTERHOUSE ROCKS GANGSTA GRILLZ, MAC MILLER DODGES SOPHOMORE JINX

Rick Ross’ Red Balenciaga Sneakers Don’t Match And He Doesn’t Care!
RICK ROSS’ RED BALENCIAGA SNEAKERS DON’T MATCH AND HE DOESN’T CARE!

2 Chainz Reveals Final Tracklisting For “Based On A T.R.U. Story”; Features Include Kanye West, Scarface, The-Dream And More
(AllHipHop News) With two weeks remaining until his solo debut album is released, Def Jam recording artist 2 Chainz has revealed the final tracklisting for both the standard and deluxe editions of Based On A T.R.U Story. The 13-track standard edition of 2 Chainz’ album will feature guest appearances from the likes of Drake, Kanye […]

LIVE STREAM: Coors Light “Coldest MC Finals” With Ice Cube, DJ Drama, DJ Khaled and Fabolous – 7:30PM EST
LIVE STREAM 7:30PM EST – COORS COLDEST MC FINALS WITH ICE CUBE, FABOLOUS, AND KHALED!

Nas’ “Life Is Good” Projected As Rapper’s Sixth #1 Album On Billboard Charts
NAS PROJECTED TO SELL 100K+ FIRST WEEK COPIES OF “LIFE IS GOOD”

Album Review: Nas’ “Life Is Good”
REVIEW: “LIFE IS GOOD” FOR NAS…SO IS HE BACK??

Hip-Hop Rumors: Is Gunplay Still On That Yayo?
Def Jam’s newest signee, Gunplay, has made no secret about his battle with a cocaine addiction. Now that the rapper has a new deal in place, he is trying to get back together and reveals that he has finally kicked the habit. Check out what he told XXL Mag below: “Right now? Aw man, trust […]

Rick Ross’ “God Forgives, I Don’t” Tracklist Highlights Features From Dr. Dre, Jay-Z, Andre 3000 And More
RICK ROSS’ “GOD FORGIVES, I DON’T” IS DUE ON 7/31 – CHECK THE TRACKLISTING