Pete Rock Graciously Accepts Grammy Defeat After Common Collab Loses To Doechii
The prodigious producer was up for a Best Rap Album trophy for his collaboration with Common, “The Auditorium Vol. 1,” and Best Rap Performance for “When the Sun Shines Again” featuring Posdnuos.
Madlib Loses Everything In Los Angeles Fires—Including “Decades Of Music”
In what seems like an ongoing nightmare with no end in sight, the Los Angeles wildfires continue to wreak havoc on Southern California.
Common & Pete Rock Facing Potential Lawsuit From Outspoken OG MC Shan?
Pete Rock and Common may have to face the legal eagle known as MC Shan!
AllHipHop’s Top Hip-Hop/Rap Albums Of 2025
2024 was a crazy year, but it was actually a really good year for Hip-Hop. Check out some of the best albums of the year, but we left space for you to tell us YOUR favorite!
Pete Rock Dubbs Donald Trump “A Savage” Following Joe Biden Debate
There was no shortage of jokes following the Biden vs. Trump showdown on Thursday night (June 27).
MC Shan Calls Common & Pete Rock “Men Of Respect” After Getting Surprise Check
According to the Juice Crew O.G., he received a check out of the blue for the sample of “The Bridge” found on the duo’s new single, “Wise Up.”
Common Teases Album With Pete Rock And Reflects On Hip-Hop 50
Common was one of the many rappers who performed at the star-studded Hip-Hop 50 Live at Yankee Stadium in August.
Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth Fans Demand Reunion Album Following NYC Council Honor
The Mount Vernon duo was honored for their contributions to Hip-Hop culture earlier this week as part of the 2023 Power & Music Awards.
Pete Rock Echoes Drake’s Sentiments On AI: “It’s Mad Disrespectful”
On Sunday (April 16), the lauded Hip-Hop producer took his thoughts to Twitter, writing in part, “AI is mad disrespectful and if y’all dont see that but think this AI stuff is dope then you are a part of the problem.”
Pete Rock Vows To Abandon Twitter Following Nas’ “King’s Disease III” Diss
Legendary Hip Hop producer Pete Rock has vowed to abandon Twitter following the release of King’s Disease III, the third installment of Nas and Hit-Boy’s ongoing King’s Disease album series. Boasting 16 tracks, as well as one bonus cut called “Til My Last Breath,” the project had social media buzzing—but not just because of Nas’ […]
Pete Rock Blasts Diddy For Trying To Steal Nickname, Erase Him From Culture
Pete Rock slammed Diddy for using the “Chocolate Boy Wunda” moniker despite it being the legendary producer’s longtime nickname.
Pete Rock Slams Drill Rap, Calls It “Trash”
Legendary producer Pete Rock claimed drill rap “disrupts the soul” and said “nobody speaks up on this trash.”
Canibus Addresses The Pete Rock Situation: “Pete, I Love You.”
Canibus takes a moment to REALLY put that Pete Rock situation in context. Nothing but love for his fellow Hip-Hop Legend.
PETE ROCK VS CANIBUS Just Broke Out!
It looks like beef has broken out between Pete Rock and Canibus, but there is more to this than meets the eye. Look at that that happened today…here:
Pete Rock Set To Sue Nas Over Unpaid Royalties From Illmatic
Legendary DJ/Producer Pete Rock wants his money he says he is owed from mogul rapper Nas and says he will sue if necessary.
KNOW YA HIP HOP: Heavy D, DJ Red Alert, Funk Flex, Black Sheep, and Pete Rock & CL Smooth
Learn about the money-earning Mt. Vernon king, Heavy D and the early Violator/ Bronx native show rockers.
Is This Why Jay-Z Jumped Off IG So Fast?
Everyone hoped to see Jay-Z on Instagram, but when he hopped off, there was a lot of speculation. Now, there’s even more.
Who Else Will Join Rakim, Kool Moe Dee, Nice & Smooth, Pete Rock & DJ Kid Capri In Washington DC?
On October 8, The Hip-Hop Museum of Washington, DC is hosting a distinguished induction ceremony. Several legendary acts from the culture will be honored at the event.
Rakim, Kool Moe Dee, Nice & Smooth, Pete Rock & DJ Kid Capri To Be Inducted Into The Hip-Hop Museum Of DC
“Hip Hop is America’s largest cultural export.”
Pete Rock On New Music, Producing Legendary Tracks And Hip-Hop’s True Origins
AllHipHop caught up with Pete Rock, who was posted in the studio in New York brainstorming new music and beats. Read as we discuss his new project, his take on today’s rap game, recording “T.R.O.Y.” and Nas’ “The World Is Yours,” who he’d like to work with, his Jamaican roots, Kool Herc’s influence, and more!
