Allen Hughes Applauds 2Pac For Writing “Female Centric” Songs When Others Weren’t
The “Menace II Society” director is nominated for a Grammy in the Best Music Film category for the five-part docuseries about the late rap icon and his mother, “Dear Mama.”

Krayzie Bone Tried Ripping Out Breathing Tube During Recent Near-Death Health Crisis
The Bone Thugs-n-Harmony MC also tells AllHipHop he has two new reality shows in the works: “Wing Man” and “Bridging the Gap.”

EXCLUSIVE: 50 Cent Says Ex-Drug Dealer Waited Too Long To File Assault Claim In $300M “Power” Battle
The latest suit served as an extension to Corey “Ghost” Holland’s previous $1 billion lawsuit against the mogul in which he alleged the popular STARZ Network series Power was based on his own life.

Bishop Lamor Whitehead Accused Of Threatening Own Lawyer In Tasha K Legal Battle
In legal docs obtained by AllHipHop, attorney Brian L. Ponder asked a judge to remove him from the case, citing abuse and non-payment.

Inside Eazy-E’s Compton Street-Naming Ceremony: See Exclusive Photos
Former N.W.A publicist Phyllis Pollack was on site and captured several images of the event—from the City of Compton tent to Lil Eazy-E talking to the press.

Kool & The Gang Founding Member George “Funky” Brown Dead At 74
rep for the group confirmed in a statement Brown lost his battle with Stage 4 lung cancer on Thursday night (November 16).

Jermaine Dupri Reveals How Collaboration Led To Platinum-Selling Success Of Kriss Kross
The So So Def Recordings founder talks to AllHipHop about TIDAL Collabs, which helps emerging artists discover and connect with recommended collaborators in an effort to jumpstart the collaboration process.

Late N.W.A Legend & Ruthless Records Founder Eazy-E Honored With Own Compton Street
Lil Eazy-E tells AllHipHop, “To hear our father is being honored during the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop, it’s a testament to his impact and legacy in the genre.”

Lil Rob Keeps It “All To The Bueno” As He Preps First Album In Nine Years
Speaking to AllHipHop, the Chicano rapper explains why he’ll never stop making “feel good music.”

Director Allen Hughes On Hip-Hop, 2Pac & Doing Right By Former “Pump It Up” Host Dee Barnes
From the hyper-gangsterism of Menace II Society to the post-Apocalyptic world of The Book of Eli and beyond, Allen Hughes’ directorial credits are as lengthy as they are diverse.

MC Sha-Rock Calls For Corporations Capitalizing On Hip-Hop To “Give Back”
As someone who helped shape the culture, MC Sha-Rock has witnessed Hip-Hop’s evolution from what many suspected would be “just a fad” to the billion dollar business it is today.

EXCLUSIVE: Casanova Says “Extraordinary Acceptance Of Responsibility” Warrants Sentence Reduction
Rapper Casanova seeks to reduce his 15-year sentence by challenging the legal definition of his admitted crime. Read more!

CeeLo Explains How Goodie Mob “Set Into Motion The Rise & Reign” Of Southern Hip-Hop
Speaking to AllHipHop, the multi-faceted artist also reveals he’s just finished a new single with DJ Muggs for “Soul Assassins III: Death Valley.”

Layzie Bone Has Theory About Who’s Stealing Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Street Signs
As the Bone Thugs legend explains to AllHipHop, he isn’t exactly surprised.

Morris Day Talks Rivalry With Prince, Working With Snoop Dogg & Big Daddy Kane And If He’s Retiring
Morris Day may be retiring, but not before he talks to us about his rivalry with Prince, his views of Hip-Hop and his new experience in Las Vegas. Check out this journalistic experience!

Busta Rhymes Congratulates Nems On Deal With Goliath/Virgin Records
The man known as Gorilla Nems has signed with Eminem’s manager, Goliath, and Virgin Records. Check out Busta Rhymes make the big video announcement.

Statik Selektah Reflects On Hearing Posdnuos’ First Rap About Trugoy The Dove’s Death
The veteran producer also talks about getting the last minute green light from RZA for his single “Unpredictable” featuring Method Man, Raekwon and Ghostface Killah.

Big Daddy Kane Provides Update On His Doc Starring Eminem, J. Cole, Common & More
In a recent interview with AllHipHop, the Hip-Hop pioneer also named Conway The Machine, J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar among true lyricists.

Inside Snoop Dogg’s Private Death Row Party With Egyptian Lover & Newcleus
Egyptian Lover kindly sent several photos and videos of the event to AllHipHop, which included performances of “Egypt Egypt” and “I Need A Freak.”

EXCLUSIVE: “Mother Of The Mic” MC Sha-Rock Honored With A Key To The Bronx
On Saturday (May 20), MC Sha-Rock—Hip-Hop’s first female MC—was honored at the 51st Annual Bronx Ball.