DJ Drama Appears as Judge For Jack'N For Beats Finale in St. Louis
Let’s just say you’re a rapper who made it to the finals for Jack Daniels’ Jack’N For Beats competition in St. Louis. The lights get brighter, the crowd gets more intense, and you know what’s worst? DJ Drama just walked in to judge the final round. Pretty intense, right? Well, that’s what happened to rapper […]

21 Questions with Big Meech: AllHipHop.com’s EXCLUSIVE Two-Part Interview
21 QUESTIONS FROM BEHIND BARS WITH BLACK MAFIA FAMILY’S BIG MEECH!

Urban Entertainment Conference MIXSHOWLIVE Takes Over Atlanta; T.I., Big Boi and DTP to Host Events
(AllHipHop News) Known as a high profile entertainment industry event, The Core DJ’s Retreat is lauded for attracting the biggest names and brands. The almost decade-old retreat has been held in cities around the country, and draws DJs, artists, and tastemakers from around the country to network, build their brands, and promote their artists. Now […]

Mixtape Review: Gucci Mane’s “Trap Back”
IS GUCCI MANE MAKING A COMEBACK? CHECK OUR REVIEW OF HIS “TRAP BACK” MIXTAPE!

NBA Legend Magic Johnson To Organize Rappers To Unite Against Homophobia, HIV/AIDS
MAGIC JOHNSON’S FORMING NEW COALITION OF RAPPERS TO RAISE HIV/AIDS AWARENESS!

Mobb Deep Premieres Video For “Dead Man Shoes”
EXCLUSIVE: MOBB DEEP PREMIERES NEW VIDEO “DEAD MAN SHOES”

Wu-Tang’s GZA Signs With Babygrande, New Album Coming in 2012
(AllHipHop News) Legendary Staten Island, New York rapper and co-founder of the Wu-Tang Clan GZA has announced that he has re-signed with Babygrande Records. The most recent deal is the 5th for GZA, who has recorded with Cold Chillin’ Records, MCA Records, Geffen Records and Angeles Records. “We have a fantastic relationship with GZA, and […]

Lupe Fiasco Detained At LAX
LUPE FIASCO DETAINED AT LAX! CHECK IT OUT

Rostrum Records CEO Discusses Success Of “Blue Slide Park” As Independent Release
MAC MILLER’S LABEL CEO DISCUSSES ‘BLUE SLIDE PARK”, THE DIGITAL LANDSCAPE AND SUCCESS!

Mobb Deep To Debut New Music During “Black Cocaine” Release Party
MOBB DEEP PERFORMING NEW MATERIAL FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 5 YEARS!

AHH Stray News: Mick Jagger Goes Hip-Hop With will.I.am, Nas Links With Mary J., Crooked I Drops New EP
MICK JAGGER GETS DOWN WITH HIP-HOP THANKS TO WILL.I.AM!

Love & Hip-Hop Scores High Ratings For VH1
LOVE & HIP HOP SCORES HIGH RATINGS FOR VH1!

Russell Simmons Defends Jay-Z’s “Occupy All Streets” T-Shirt
AllHipHop News) The controversy surrounding the Occupy Wall Street movement has hit the fashion world, thanks to a controversial T-shirt that was supposed to be released by Jay-Z. Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons, who was seen with Jay-Z the night he debuted the “Occupy All Streets” T-shirt, weighed in on the matter in an interview with […]

Legendary Rapper DMC Announces Brand New Album
(AllHipHop News) Legendary Run-DMC group member Darryl “DMC” McDaniels has announced he is dropping a brand-new album titled Rock Solid. The first single from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member’s new album is a double-sided release titled “Attention Please!” b/w a track titled “Rock Solid.” The A-side of the single, “Attention Please!” features […]

Hip-Hop Band The Roots Announce Dates In Support Of “undun”; Tracklist Revealed
THE ROOTS ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE DATES FOR THEIR NEW CONCEPT ALBUM!

Prince Paul’s “Negroes On Ice” Hits The Road
“NEGROES ON ICE” HITS THE ROAD

Kardinal Offishall Documents Trip To Horn Of Africa on TV Special
KARDINAL OFFISHALL GOES TO THE HORN OF AFRICA!

Lil Kim Working On Book/Documentary
(AllHipHop News) Brooklyn, New York rapper Lil’ Kim has announced that she is working on a brand-new book and a documentary. According to Lil Kim, the untitled release may come as a package, which will focus on her life, as well as her “comeback,” after serving a year in federal prison. During an interview with […]

Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa Launch Tour In Support Of New Collaborative Album, Film
SNOOP DOGG AND WIZ KHALIFA WILL GET “HIGH” TOGETHER ON NEW TOUR!

Juelz Santana Responds To Arrest; Taunts Police Officers
JUELZ HAS SOME WORDS FOR THE POLICE WHO ARRESTED HIM!