(AllHipHop News) Snoop Dogg and a number of other West Coast rappers are being sued by a legendary bassist who claims the artists illegally sampled a record and never paid him. Michael Henderson cut his teeth touring with Stevie Wonder and recording extensively with Miles Davis, before he launched a successful solo career and released […]
A former BART officer was found guilty of manslaughter in the slaying of Oscar Grant on January 1, 2009. Prosecutors said that officer Johannes Mehserle, 28, deliberately shot his gun into Oscar J. Grant III’s back as he attempted to handcuff him on New Year’s Day 2009. Mehserle testified in court that he thought he […]
(AllHipHop News) Platinum selling R&B crooner Tony Sunshine has announced a new deal which will result in the release of an album, titled Tony Sunshine. Tony Sunshine’s production company 4 Eva Respected Inc., is currently negotiation a distribution deal with Nevada-based label, Vibe Records. The singer has teamed with Darrin Dean, founder of the Ruff […]
(AllHipHop News) Thizz Nation rapper J-Hype was the victim of a chain snatching/shooting that resulted in another man being shot by police officers, during a celebration for revered Vallejo rapper, Mac Dre. J-Hype, born Joel Willams, was among the thousands of fans and family members who gathered in North Vallejo Park on Sunday (July 3rd) […]
(AllHipHop News) ABC’s Good Morning America has canceled a free outdoor concert for rapper Drake out of security concerns. Drake was supposed to perform on July 16th, as part of Good Morning America’s summer concert series, which has already showcased performances by Alicia Keys, Miley Cyrus and others. According to the New York Daily News, […]
(AllHipHop News) A judge is expected to rule on a controversial injunction to ban rapper Big Bad 40 (previously known as 40 Glocc) from the Arbor Terrace Apartments. The San Bernardino District Attorney’s office claims Big Bad 40 is a high ranking member of the Colton City Crips. During the trial, prosecutors presented evidence to […]
(AllHipHop News) Legendary DJ Scratch has revealed to AllHipHop.com that he will change his well known moniker to DJ Jam Master Scratch, with the support of founding Run-DMC member, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels. As DJ Scratch, the veteran turntablist/producer has worked with EPMD, DMX, Jay-Z, Busta Rhymes and 50 Cent. In 1988 Run-DMC helped Scratch gain […]
(AllHipHop.com) Lyrical icon Kool G Rap is preparing a new, untitled album and told AllHipHop.com it has been a long time since he’s been so excited about his music. “I haven’t been this passionate about s### in a long time, so when someone asks me a question about it I got so much s**t to […]
(AllHipHop News) The family of legendary rapper Guru has officially announced plans to honor the late Gang Starr founder, who passed away from cancer on April 19th, 2010. Representatives for The Elam Family told AllHipHop.com that a memorial for close friends, family members, close friends and invited guests will take place University of Massachusetts-Boston campus. […]
(AllHipHop News) Chicago Hip-Hop star Kanye West will head to South Korea this August as part of the Summer Week & T music festival. Kanye and Lupe Fiasco will headline the two-day concert, which will take place on Naksan Beach in the Yangyang County of Gangwon from August 6th-7th. The Chicago rappers will be the […]
(AllHipHop News) St. Louis artist Nelly will be the first rapper ever to perform in the resort town of Branson, Missouri next month. According to reports, Nelly is slated to hit the stage during the reopening of the Grand Palace, which is undergoing renovations. The rapper is slated to thrill fans in the Grand Palace’s […]
(AllHipHop News) Wimbledon Champion Serena Williams recently broke her silence surrounding her relationship with rapper Common. In an upcoming interview with Harper’s Bazaar, Serena blamed Common for their breakup, which occurred in April. According to the world champion tennis players, Common’s schedule is more demanding than her own. “His schedule is actually worse than mine,” […]
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Paul Wall will head overseas this August to take part in his fourth USO tour to support troops serving in the Middle East. During the tour, the Houston-based artist will perform songs from his latest release, Heart of A Champion, which lands in stores this Tuesday (July 13th). “Its an honor to […]
(AllHipHop News) Rapper 50 Cent is celebrating his 35th birthday today (July 6th) and according to the 50, he will take it light. The rapper, who is preparing to tour Brazil, will spend quality time with his family, in addition to taking out the time to do something nice for others, most notably his grandparents. […]
(AllHipHop News) A rowdy crowd in Atlantic City, New Jersey, forced Harrah’s Resort to close surrounding nightclubs and cancel temporarily halt a pool party featuring Sean “Diddy” Combs, Floyd Mayweather and a number of other celebrities. Over 1,800 people were forced out of the July 4th pool party shortly after midnight, when another 500 people […]
Eminem’s new album Recovery will remain the top seller on both the American and UK charts for a second week. The album sold over 700k in its first week and is expected to bypass platinum with the sales numbers are finally tabulated. Early reports suggest Eminem will push and additional 320-340k in the United States. […]
(AllHipHop News) Rapper DMX could be a free man later today, after serving six months in an Arizona jail for violating the terms of his previous probation. In March, DMX was sentenced to six months in jail, after the rapper tested positive for having cocaine in his system, a violation of his previous probation. According […]
(AllHipHop News) Rapper/actor Romeo Miller has signed on to star opposite Angela Bassett in Columbia Pictures’ upcoming comedy, Jump the Broom. The comedy, which is being directed by Salim Akil, centers around two black families that clash during a weekend getaway to Martha’s Vineyard. Romeo will star as “Sebastion,” a senior at Yale who falls […]
(AllHipHop News) One man was shot and injured by police officers last night (July 4th) during a “Mac Dre Day” celebration in Vallejo, California, that drew over 1,500 people. Thousands of people were gathered at the North Vallejo Park last night around 10:30 PM, to celebrate the life of the rapper, who was born on […]
Producer Ervin “EP” Pope filed a lawsuit against rapper Mack 10 and his record label Hoo Bangin’ Entertainment, claiming he is owed hundreds-of-thousands of dollars in unpaid royalties. EP claims he was never compensated for production work on two tracks featured on Mack 10’s album Soft White. According to the lawsuit, EP claims Mack 10 […]
