Dillard President Asks Dr. Dre Why He Gave $35 Million to USC and Not a Black College

________________ The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of AllHipHop.com _________________ This piece originally ran on yourblackworld.net Dr. Dre is one of the most successful entertainers in history, earning hundreds of millions of dollars by making great music.  Much of this music moves because […]

Dr. Dre & Jimmy Iovine Donate $70 Million To USC For New Academy

(AllHipHop News) Super-producer Dr. Dre (born Andre Young) and influential music executive Jimmy Iovine are using parts of their substantial fortunes to help cultivate the next generation of music business moguls. It was announced that the pair is giving the University of Southern California $70 million to create a new music academy. “The vision and generosity […]

All Hail The King: MTV Names Kendrick Lamar The Hottest MC of 2012 + VIDEO

(AllHipHop News) MTV and the “braintrust”(debatable) convened for their annual p###-off-hip-hop-awards Hottest MC’s list and crowned the Compton-bred MC, Kendrick Lamar as the hottest MC of 2012. Kendrick’s ability to translate intricate lyricism into chart success a catalyst for his selection according to the “braintrust”.  “Swimming Pools (Drank),” hit #1 on the Rap Songs chart. “Every time you listen […]

Dr. Dre Secures $60 Million In Funding For “Daisy” Streaming Music Service

(AllHipHop News) Music mogul’s Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine have officially launched a new streaming music service titled “Daisy” backed by $60 million in funding. The pair’s company Beats Electronics secured the investment from Access Industries and a group of private investors, who will launch “Daisy” sometime in late 2013. “Daisy” is being launched off […]

AHH Stray News: Dr. Dre Launching Streaming Music Service, Love & Hip Hop Sexual Assault Trial, “Guy Code” Returns

(AllHipHop News) Dr. Dre’s company Beats Electronics is launching a new music streaming service tentatively named “Daisy,” the company announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Musician Trent Reznor has been named Chief Creative Officer, while executive Ian Rogers is the CEO of the new company. According to Jimmy Iovine, who is […]