R&B Singer August Alsina Talks Working With The Dream, Preps Def Jam Debut
Def Jam Crooner August Alsina Talks Working with The Dream and What He Brings to R&B

Activist Organization Petitions Against Rick Ross For “Rape Lyric”
ACTIVISTS WANT RICK ROSS TO SAY SORRY FOR “RAPE LYRIC”

EXCLUSIVE: Gunplay Speaks On His New Found Freedom, New Album
(AllHipHop News) It has been a long battle for Richard Morales better known in rap circles as Gunplay. Gunplay surrendered to police on October 9th on an outstanding warrant stemming from armed robbery and assault charges on April 13th, 2012. Allegedly, the Cops & Robbers rapper assaulted and robbed Miami accountant Turron Woodside. Less than […]

August Alsina and Trinidad James Team Up for “I Luv This Sh*t!
Atlanta-based R&B singer August Alsina is back with an all new video for “I Luv This Sh*t”, his first official release on Def Jam Records. The crooner teams with the ever-popular “All Gold Everything” rapper Trinidad James, who appears towards the end of the song. Alsina received buzz last year when he released his first […]

Gunplay Reveals Collaborations With Pharrell And Big Sean For Def Jam Debut 'Medellin'
(AllHipHop News) Fresh off the release of his brand new mixtape, Cops N Robbers, MMG affiliate and Def Jam’s own Gunplay is piecing together producers and guests to appear on his debut album, Medellin. In an interview with HHDX, Gunplay revealed that he has collaborated on a track for Medellin with Pharrell titled “Steel Drums” and is also awaiting […]

EXCLUSIVE: YG Announces "Welcome to Bompton" Title for Def Jam Debut; Young Jeezy to Executive Produce
EXCLUSIVE: DEF JAM SIGNEE YG ANNOUNCES “WELCOME TO BOMPTON” DEBUT ALBUM TITLE, YOUNG JEEZY TO EXECUTIVE PRODUCE

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!
