Detroit Mayor, Kwame Kilpatrick, Guilty of RICO

(AllHipHop News) Former Detroit Mayor, Kwame Kilpatrick, once dubbed “The Hip-Hop Mayor,” was convicted today of 24 out of 30 federal counts of corruption. With what is being called a “classic RICO case,” Kilpatrick has been found to have been conducting a criminal enterprise during his tenure as mayor of Detroit from 2001 to 2008. […]

Dilla Day Detroit 2013: A Recap

It was a magical night. The 2nd Annual Dilla Day Detroit was a tremendous success. With thousands of attendees from around the country, Dilla Day was all about the music. A performance from Clear Soul Forces warmed up the house followed by Frank n Dank, the duo with whom Dilla made some of his greatest […]

Detroit’s Top 5 Dilla Day Destinations

Headed to The D this weekend for Dilla Day? You’re not alone. There are reports of people from as many as a dozen different cities converging on Detroit for the celebration of the life of legendary music producer, James “J. Dilla” Yancey.  In fact, a vanload of artists and supporters will depart from Atlanta for the […]

Kuniva, Mr. Porter and Tony Yayo Remember Proof On the 6th Anniversary of His Death

(AllHipHop News) It is never a pleasant experience when loved ones must pay respects to those that have passed, especially when that person is adored, appreciated, and loved on a global scale by friends, family, and millions of fans. Today (April 11) marks the sixth anniversary of DeShaun “Big Proof” Holton’s death, and AllHipHop.com reached […]

Red Café Spreads Holiday Cheer in Detroit

With the holiday season officially in full swing, rapper Red Café joined Detroit’s WJLB-FM today (December 3) to take part in their annual “Coats for Kids” drive at the Northland Shopping Center. By making sure to take time off from a busy schedule to give back to a great cause, Red Café used his charitable […]