Recently jailed Suge Knight may be the last target in a series of gang-related shootings that began in 1997 as a result of the rap mogul firing one of his former bodyguards according to published reports. The LA Times reported that 4 of the 8 men killed thus far were close associates of Knight. Now, […]
According published reports, a longtime friend of Jam Master Jay claims that he knows who shot the legendary DJ and has already revealed them to police. Ronald “Tinard” Washington claims that he saw Jay with a .45 caliber handgun the day he was murdered and that Run DMC member was scared for his life. He […]
A new hip-hop musical is drawing praise from audiences and critics alike, based on the biblical character, Job. Job: The HipHop Musical, started in Canada and recently had a successful five week run in New York, earning a four month run off Broadway for the spring. The musical’s creators, Eli Batalion and Jerome Saibil, said […]
Philadelphia Mayor John Street prevented rapper Mystikal from performing in a play last night. The Mayor’s spokespeople said that the rapper was not a proper role model for children. The rapper was scheduled to perform at the Dell East in Cordell Moore’s "Something She Can Feel," but spokespeople for the Mayor said that Mystikal "isn’t […]
A parole review board gave Suge Knight 10 months in jail after they determined that he struck a nightclub valet in Hollywood. The rap mogul faced a total of one year in prison. Knight was apprehended on June 27 after the alleged incident and had been credited with time served towards his bid. The decision […]
The 6th Annual Black August Benefit Concert will take place Sunday August 10th 2003. The event, which is billed as a celebration of hip-hop and freedom fighters, is being dedicated to political prisoner Sundiata Acoli and will be headlined by Erykah Badu, Talib Kweli and Dead Prez. Black August is a project of the Malcolm […]
Sean ‘P.Diddy’ Combs is gearing up to release his latest, and thoroughly promoted act, Da Band, a six-person collection of artists from across the nation. MTV’s "Making The Band" reality series has had a plethora of infighting, but the music mogul stated that he was ready for the group to show-and-prove when their album drops […]
Lil Kim is in negotiations to star opposite Vivica Fox, Brian B-Fine" George, Paul Anthony George and "Bowlegged Lou" George in Full Force Films’ new movie, "National Lampoon’s Bouncers." Full Force and their film partners will produce the movie with their film partners Wayne Mogél and Juan Carlos Zapata of Street Alien Pictures. The movie […]
Russell Simmons and Ben Chavis filed a lawsuit against the State Lobbying commission in the U.S. District Court in Manhattan. The lawsuit request a probe of Simmons’ Hip-Hop Summit Action Network be stopped. "I am suing the state of New York for violating my first amendment rights," Simmons told AllHipHop.com. "I aint gonna let them […]
Heavy D is set to play a mechanic on "The Tracy Morgan Show," an upcoming comedy based around the Saturday Night Live comedian. Fans may be a little surprised when they see the return of the rapper. Heavy says that he shed 135 pounds over the last year, in order to gain more acting roles. […]
The Hip-Hop Summit Youth Council has circulated a petition in the community of Hollis, Queens in an attempt to rename 203rd Street Jam Master Jay Street, where the legendary Run-DMC DJ was raised. The council hopes to get the street, portions of a nearby park or Hollis Avenue renamed in honor of Jam Master Jay. […]
Grandmaster Flash and Betty Wright will both receive Billboard’s Founders Award at the 2003 Billboard-AURN R&B/Hip-Hop Awards show Aug. 8. According to Billboard, "The Founders Awards recognize artists for their achievements and influence on others in the R&B and hip-hop genres, as chosen by the editors of Billboard." Flash has influence the genre of hiphop […]
Detroit rapper Eminem faces yet another legal quandary after a Los Angeles-based video game company has filed a lawsuit claiming that the rapper breached a contract with them to create a video game with his licensed hip-hop music. Conspiracy Entertainment of L.A. filed the lawsuit claiming that the multi-platinum rapper was guilty of fraud and […]
Contrary to reports posted on various websites, Wu-Tang member Method Man is not leaving the clan. Reports circulated that Method Man appeared on Funkmaster Flex’s Hot 97 show recently, allegedly dissing his Wu bretheren and that the Clan struck back on Power 105.1. Mark Breezy, who handles A&R duties for Method Man said that the […]
David Banner and Lil Jon and The Eastside Boys will headline the "Dirty South Tour," which kicks off July 27th in Montgomery, Alabama and closes in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Banner, who graces the cover of The Source Magazine and is featured in an upcoming GQ piece on the Southern hip-hop scene, is currently in his hometown […]
Minister Benjamin Chavis was subpoenaed by the state Lobbying Commission, seeking to find out how $300,000 in funds were spent, in an effort to change New York’s Rockefeller drug laws. According to the New York Post, the subpoena was issued after talks between the commission’s executive director David Grandeau and a lawyer for Simmons and […]
Eve was hit with a lawsuit by modeling agency Wilhelmina Artist Management, claiming the rapper failed to pay the agency their share of endorsement deals that they originally initiated. According to a lawsuit posted on thesmokinggun.com, Wilhelmina claims that Eve and a company that she owns, Blondie Rockwell Inc. as well as manager Troy Carter […]
Yukmouth is preparing to release a new album, Godzilla and finishing up the second installment of his DVD series, "United Ghettos." Godzilla features appearances by Kurupt, Dru Down, Devin The Dude, Bun B., C-Bo and Aaron Hall. The first single, "Nothin’ 2 A Bo$$," is currently getting rotation on California radio stations. Yukmouth is currently […]
Rhymesayers Entertainment and Atmosphere have signed a worldwide deal with Epitaph Records and after being courted by several major record labels, have opted to remain independent. The first release under the new deal will be a brand new full-length album from Atmosphere on September 23. Seven’s Travels, will be the fourth album for the duo, […]
The 2nd Annual Ear to Da Streets Producer Conference is set to kick off September 17-19th in New York City. The event is designed to help aspiring producers network, learn and shop their product to the music industry. Various panels will discuss production techniques, legalities involved in music production and a showcase, where panelists and […]