Eric B. & Rakim: How One Dad’s .38 Special Course Corrected Their Career
In an interview with AllHipHop, the legendary DJ talks about their second Rock Hall nomination, the secret to their longevity and that time his father whipped out a .38 Special to scare them into taking their career seriously.
EXCLUSIVE: DJ Envy “Happy” To Testify Against Cesar Pina In Ongoing Fraud Case
The Breakfast Club co-host’s attorney, Daniel Marchese Esq., has confirmed his client will willingly tell his side of the story in front of a judge.
EXCLUSIVE: Big Meech Could Be Free Next Year If New Bid For Reduced Sentence Is Approved
Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory, co-founder of the Black Mafia Family (B.M.F.), is asking a judge to take more time off his three-decade prison sentence, AllHipHop.com can exclusively report. Big Meech was convicted for running a nationwide criminal enterprise and laundering money, accumulating more than $270 million in drug proceeds from the late 1990s until 2007. […]
EXCLUSIVE: DJ Envy’s Ex Business Partner Cesar Pina Negotiating Plea Deal With Feds
Court docs obtained by AllHipHop reveal Pina’s attorneys are asking the judge for another continuance.
EXCLUSIVE: Diddy Requests More Time To Reply To Jane Doe Gang Rape Lawsuit
A lawyer for Diddy told a judge that a confidential issue beyond his control means the mogul needs more time to reply to Jane Doe’s lawsuit.
Hecto “The Cuban Gucci Mane” Recruits Yelawolf & RiFF RAFF For “Criminal Covenant”
Hecto, a Cuban immigrant who came to the United States at age 11, has been on a trajectory similar to Gucci Mane and is ready to take his rap career to the next level.
C-Murder Files Another Appeal After Murder Conviction Upheld By Federal Judge
According to legal docs obtained by AllHipHop, Corey “C-Murder” Miller’s request has once again been denied, but he’s already filed an appeal.
DJ Envy & Cesar Pina Sued On Civil RICO Charge Stemming From Alleged Ponzi Scheme
In court docs obtained by AllHipHop, Derik Deangelo, Chamblin Group Real Estate Ventures LLC and Reispec Developments LLC are suing them for allegedly using their real estate seminars as “funnels to draw in victims.”
Danny Brown, Aesop Rock & Casual Among Many MCs On Blockhead’s “The Aux” Album
The resulting 15-track offering delivers Blockhead’s pristine production topped with the wordplay wizardry of his peers.
“The Marvels” Director Nia DaCosta On MCU Fan Criticism: “People Want What They Want”
AllHipHop was in the cut like Neosporin at the Urbanworld Film Festival as she spoke of how fast the last five years have passed and more.
Mix Master Mike: Rock Hall Inductee, DMC World DJ Champion—Now, DMC Legend Award Winner
The Invisibl Skratch Piklz co-founder and Beastie Boys alum talks to AllHipHop about his storied career and his upcoming album, “OPUS X MAGNUM.”
EXCLUSIVE: Mobb Deep, Prodigy’s Estate & Supreme Sued Over 35-Year-Old Logo
According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop.com, plaintiff Bush Baby Zamagate, Inc. is accusing the Hip-Hop group of stealing its logo.
How DJ Muggs Reunited Two Members Of N.W.A For “Soul Assassins 3” Album
Boasting 19 tracks and contributions from some of Hip-Hop’s most celebrated MCs, the album is another colorful chapter in Muggs’ continually evolving catalog of hardcore Hip-Hop.
Pioneering DJ Eddie Cheba Suffers Third Stroke; Russell Simmons Calls For Action
The Def Jam Recordings co-founder tells AllHipHop he’s stable but remains hospitalized.
Ice-T Addresses Keefe D’s Arrest For Role In Tupac Shakur’s 1996 Murder
Duane “Keefe D” Davis, a self-identified South Side Compton Crip, was taken into custody by Clark County Nevada authorities on Friday (September 29).
Czarface—Inspectah Deck, Esoteric & 7L—Signs With Virgin Music: “They’re An All-Powerful Ally”
After years of grinding independently, the trio is looking forward to having some muscle behind their upcoming new music.
Kurupt Has High Hopes For Hip-Hop’s Future: “We’re Starting To Get Back The Culture”
Tha Dogg Pound OG is back with a new single called “Don’t Ask Me” featuring Suga Free.
Atmosphere Show Brings Out Souls Of Mischief, Large Professor & Several Other Living Legends
Plus, The Grouch and Eligh revealed some big Living Legends news.
JJ Fad Disputes Fab 5 Freddy’s Claim Ice Cube Wrote Entire “Supersonic” Album
As the First Ladies of Ruthless Records, JJ Fad broke down several barriers for women in Hip-Hop. In 1989, the trailblazing trio—comprised of MC JB, Sassy C and Baby D—became the first female rap group to earn a Grammy Award nomination for their debut album, Supersonic, which was released the year prior. But it appears […]
Xzibit & Layzie Bone Assess Rap’s Current Landscape: “Everything Sounds The Same”
The Black Jewish Entertainment Alliance hosted a panel at the Recording Academy in Santa Monica, California on Thursday night (September 14).
