Hip-Hop Pioneer Melle Mel Professes His Innocence In Domestic Violence Case
As reported by Rolling Stone, the pioneering rapper was arrested on Monday (June 26) but bonded out just hours later.
EXCLUSIVE: The Game’s Crypto Assets In Priscilla Rainey’s Crosshairs Over $7 Million Judgment
The woman attempting to collect a $7 million judgment against rap star Game is trying to seize the rap star’s crypto! Read more!
Russell Simmons: Family Woes Include $60 Million Lawsuit Against Ex-Wife & Her Estranged Husband
The Def Jam Recordings co-founder was a trending Twitter topic on Monday (June 19) after his daughter, Aoki Lee Simmons, made some scathing allegations against him.
First Strange Famous Fest Reminds The Crowd There’s “Nothing Like Family”
Helmed by label head Sage Francis, the free, family-friendly event boasted performances from a healthy chunk of the SFR roster, including Wheelchair Sports Camp, Metermaids, Sleep, BlackLiq, Jivin Scientists and many, many more.
Kool Keith: How An Angry Crowd Fueled “Black Elvis 2” Record
Kool Keith, one of Hip-Hop’s most elusive and enigmatic characters, has returned with Black Elvis 2, the follow-up to 1999’s original.
EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Death Row Artist RBX Moving Past “The Chronic” To Establish A New Legacy
The talented songwriter is currently working on his first album since 2007, Hibernation Shivers.
Trailblazing A&R Dante Ross Gets Real About Alcoholism With Arrival Of “Son Of The City” Book
The trailblazing A&R helped launch the careers of numerous Hip-Hop legends, including De La Soul, Queen Latifah and Digital Underground.
Shaq & Chris Rock Co-Sign Consequence’s 11-Year-Old Son Caiden’s Latest Single “FVC”
Consequence re-shared Shaq’s post to his own Instagram account and added in the caption: “Ask my guy @shaq. He Know The VIBES. IT’S UPPPPP.”
EXCLUSIVE: Public Enemy’s Chuck D & Consequence Ask “What Has America Done”
The track will live on Consequence’s forthcoming album, Nice Doing Business With You.
EXCLUSIVE: DJ Jazzy Jeff Explains Why He Initially Said “No” To “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”
The celebrated turntablist explains how Will Smith eventually convinced him to do the show.
Jim Jones Compares Hip-Hop Music To The Bible: “It’s Testament”
Throughout the roughly 60-minute conversation, the Dipset member discussed everything from spending time at JAY-Z’s infamous Baseline Studios to the competition between Hov and Cam’ron.
EXCLUSIVE: Chuck D Announces Bring The Noise App For Hip-Hop Fans 35+
Speaking to AllHipHop, Chuck D explained the Bring The Noise app will initially be available solely to people in their inner circle to try it out. Then, they can invite others before it’s officially available in the App Store.
EXCLUSIVE: Nicki Minaj’s Husband Too Sick To Attend Mediation With Rape Accuser
Kenneth Petty and the rapper’s attorney, Steven D. Isser, is asking Judge James R. Cho to reschedule the mediation for March 24.
EXCLUSIVE: Jam Master Jay Murder Suspect Says Key Witness Is “Unreliable,” ID’ed Wrong Person
According to court docs obtained by AllHipHop, key witness Lydia High has been accused of being “unreliable.”
EXCLUSIVE: 50 Cent Settles Penis Enhancement Lawsuit With The Shade Room
According to court docs obtained by AllHipHop, the rapper-turned-television exec has agreed to settle with The Shade Room after suing the media outlet for defamation.
EXCLUSIVE: Positive K Addresses Belief Rappers Shouldn’t Be Comedians
The veteran MC, widely known for the 1992 single “I Got A Man” and collaborations with MC Lyte, has opened for Mike Epps and performed at the Uptown Comedy Corner, Atlanta Comedy Theatre and the Laugh Factory.
EXCLUSIVE: Young Thug To Put Lyor Cohen & Kevin Liles On The Witness Stand
The jury selection process for Young Thug’s trial began in early January, but as the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported, Judge Ural Glanville said jury selection will take months.
EXCLUSIVE: Ice-T Explains Why He Was Anxious Heading Into Grammys Hip-Hop Tribute
Ice-T was among the 27 artists who took the stage at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards last Sunday (February 5). The Original Gangster was tasked with performing a special segment celebrating Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary. Executive produced by Questlove and introduced by LL COOL J, the roughly 12-minute performance boasted appearances from Public Enemy, Run-DMC, Queen […]
EXCLUSIVE: Consequence Calls Out Pusha T For Abandoning Kanye West During “A Crisis”
During a recent interview with The Art of Dialogue, Consequence not only addressed Pusha T’s purported president role at G.O.O.D. Music but also his seemingly snap decision to cut ties with Ye.
EXCLUSIVE: 50 Cent Is Taking Penis Enlargement Lawsuit To Mediation
According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, 50 Cent and his legal team are expected to meet with Perfection Plastic Surgery owner Angela Kogan on February 28.
