Lil Wayne Jail Term Delayed For Oral Surgery
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Lil Wayne appeared before a New York judge this afternoon (February 9) where his sentencing date was officially postponed, so he could receive oral surgery on his teeth. The rapper, who was supposed to begin serving the one-year sentence today, appeared in court flanked by his lawyer and members of the […]
Busta Rhymes Aims To Give Fans ‘Chemo’ On July 4th
Rapper Busta Rhymes has revealed the tentative release date for his upcoming 9th solo album, titled The Chemo. According to Busta, the album will hit stores as The United States celebrates Independence Day on July 4th. When its sizzling in these streets, I think that is the most appropriate time to let go […]
Melyssa Ford Launches Play About Video Vixens
(AllHipHop News) Video model Melyssa Ford has revealed details about an upcoming play that she developed with the director/writer of Jim Jones play. The play is titled For Vixens Who Have Considered Homicide When the Video Became Too Much. According to Ford, who was recently featured in Chris Rocks movie Good Hair, the […]
Sade to Make First Appearance on 106 & Park
(AllHipHop News) Today (February 9), revered singer Sade will begin her TV promotional appearances for her new album with an introduction to younger fans via a performance and interview on 106 & Park. Today also marks the U.S. release on her highly anticipated sixth studio LP Soldier of Love, the first album in 10 years following 2000s multi-platinum […]
AHH Stray News: Akon, Ludacris, Paul Wall
(AllHipHop News) Akon has signed one of Ghanas most popular rappers to his Konvict Music Africa imprint. Hiplife artist Sarkodie is the newest member on the roster and will release his sophomore album Rapaholic via the new deal. Konvict Music Africa is also slated to operate in South Africa and Nigeria, in an attempt to […]
P.Miller Discusses New Orleans’ Victory; Announces School In Haiti
(AllHipHop News) New Orleans rap mogul P. Miller is hopeful The Saints victory over The Colts in Super Bowl XLIV will help the city overcome the devastation inflicted by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The city is celebrating their first Super Bowl victory in history, Mardi Gras and for some, the election of a new […]
Faith Evans Announces Reality Show, New Album
(AllHipHop News) Faith Evans has inked a deal with E1 Television and E1 Music to launch a reality show and new album it was announced today (February 8). The reality show Its All About Faith will chronicle Evans return to the recording industry after a five-year hiatus, in addition to juggling a home life […]
Drake Launches Eco-Friendly ‘Home Away From Home Tour’
(AllHipHop News) Grammy nominated Canadian rapper Drake has announced his first ever North American solo tour with the launch of The Away From Home Tour. Drake will hit the road for 25 dates with fellow Canadian rapper K-Os and New York City based synth-pop band, Francis & The Lights. The 25-date tour will […]
Pioneering Rap Group Whodini Plots Summer Return
(AllHipHop News) Pioneering Hip-Hop group Whodini is in the studio with hopes of releasing new music this summer, according to group member Grand Master Dee. Whodini, which features original group members Ecstasy, Jalil and Grandmaster Dee, is currently on the Fresh Fest tour. The Fresh Fest is a re-creation of the original groundbreaking […]
Lil Wayne Talks Haiti Vs. New Orleans; Heads To Jail Tomorrow
(AllHipHop News) Lil Wayne recently discussed how the massive 7.0 earthquake in Haiti on January 12 impacted his life. In an interview with MTV News, the rapper revealed that he had numerous Haitian friends who lost family members in the earthquake, which left over 200,000 dead and over three million people displaced. I […]
Kid Cudi On Acting Career, New HBO Series ‘How To Make It In America’
(AllHipHop News) HBOs new series starring Cleveland rapper Kid Cudi How To Make It In America will debut next week. The series centers around three twenty somethings who are attempting to find themselves and their careers in downtown Manhattan. The comedic series is executive produced by Mark Wahlberg, who also served as executive […]
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith Claim No Blame Over Unsuccessful Movie
(AllHipHop News) A dispute over a failed movie involving rapper/actor Will Smith and his wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith, is at the heart of a new legal situation between the power couple and a financier for the feature. Legal papers filed Friday (Feb. 5) in L.A. County Superior Court, note claims by the Smiths that David […]
Will.I.Am Debuts New Track During Superbowl
(AllHipHop News) A new track by Black Eyed Peas rapper will.I.am will debut during Super Bowl XLIV tonight (February 7) during an advertisement for FLO TV titled Moments. The track is a remix of The Whos classic Rock & Roll song My Generation, which calls people to take action on pressing humanitarian concerns. […]
Fans Celebrate J Dilla 36th B-Day Today
Influential producer James Dewitt Yancey, AKA J Dilla, was born today (February 7, 1974). The Detroit producer, who began collecting records at the age of two, made a name for himself in Detroits Hip-Hop scene with groups with Phat Kat (1st Down) and the late Proof (5 Elementz). J. Dilla eventually settled with […]
Baby Pun Celebrates Big Pun’s Passing With New Track
(AllHipHop News) The legacy of rapper Big Pun is being honored today (February 7) as his son releases a tribute record titled Glamour Life 2010. Big Pun died of a massive heart attack on February 7, 2000. He is survived by his wife his ex-wife, Lisa Rios and three children, including his son, rapper Baby Pun. Baby […]
Nelly Debuts Customized 2011 Ford Mustang
Hip-Hop star Nelly has joined with DUB Edition magazine and Ford to create his very own limited edition 2011 Ford Mustang GT. The vehicle was modified to adhere to Nellys personal style. It features a black gloss exterior paint job, 22-24 inch rims, Pirelli tires, and black racing stripes. Inside, the DUB edition car offers […]
Shyne Turned Away By UK Immigration Officials
(AllHipHop News) Recently freed rapper Shyne was denied entry into the United Kingdom early yesterday morning (February 4). The rapper attempted to enter London via Cancun, Mexico, because he cannot enter the United States. He was deported from the United States and sent to Belize upon his release from prison, after serving eight […]
Tila Tequila Launches Label; Signs Raz B.
(AllHipHop News) Just days after deleting her Twitter account, Internet celebrity Tila Tequila revealed she is launching a record label and management company. According to Tequila, she recently launched Little Miss Trendsetter Management LLC in addition to launching Tila Tequila Records. The first artist on the record label is former B2K member Raz […]
Rival Entertainment Bringing Nneka and Snoop Dogg to ATL
Next week, Atlanta-based entertainment company Rival Entertainment will helm two special concerts featuring critically-acclaimed songstress Nneka and Hip-Hop legend Snoop Dogg. After years of popularity overseas courtesy of her first two albums (Victim of Truth and No Longer at Ease), the Nigerian born Nneka has launched her second extensive US tour to promote her […]
Queen Latifah Producing Movie For VH1
(AllHipHop News) Queen Latifahs Flavor Unit has inked a deal with VH1 to produce a made for TV comedic drama about two best friends and their views on relationships. The untitled flick is set in Atlanta and revolves around two African-American women, Keisha, a former video dancer and Val, an aspiring fashion mogul. […]