Soul Train Awards, Rap Greats Salute Heavy D

(AllHipHop News) On the evening prior to his being laid to rest, Dwight Arrington Myers was saluted by peers and fans at the taping of the Soul Train Awards 2011 in Atlanta. On the red carpet, Kurtis Blow, Daddy O, and Naughty by Nature shared memories and reflections on Heavy’s life. Soul for Real also […]

Big Sean Responds to Ludacris Diss

(AllHipHop News) Big Sean clarified statements he made about his role in developing the now infamous ” Supa Dupa Flow” style of rhyming. Big Sean responded to Ludacris’ “Badaboom” track released yesterday (November 17). During an interview with Seattle’s KUBE 93FM, Big Sean explained that he respects Ludacris and described how he thinks the rumors […]

Magnolia Shorty’s Husband Killed In New Orleans

(AllHipHop News) The husband of murdered rapper Magnolia Shorty was shot and killed today (November 18) in New Orleans. According to the Times-Picayune, police found Carl Bridgewater around 3:19 PM in Century City, near Louisiana and Loyola avenues. By the time paramedics arrived, Bridgewater had already died from his injuries. Carl Bridgewater’s death was the […]

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 […]