T-Pain’s performance at South Africa’s annual Macufe African Cultural Festival has been lambasted by local artists for the star’s alleged elitist and disrespectful behavior. Several artists have reported that they were kicked out of the backstage changing area because T-Pain refused to share space with them. Others stated they were harassed simply for […]
DMX’s scheduled Colorado Springs concert last night (October 16) turned into a riot after the Yonkers artist clashed with local police over his headlining set. The show was supposed to be for American Charities, and X made it to the venue around 11pm. Upon his arrival, the multi-platinum artist was accosted by a security […]
Entrepreneur P.Miller recently joined HUD secretary Shaun Donovan to break ground on the newly rebuilt B.W. Cooper Housing Projects in New Orleans. The refurnished mixed-income development represents a goal Miller had to bring development money into his community. Initially, Miller’s goal was inspired by observing mogul Donald Trump and then working with business banking […]
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ recent promotional stop at BET’s 106 and Park came with a heavy price when the mogul accidentally threw away a ring worth $20,000. The blunder happened while Diddy appeared on stage with his new group Dirty Money. The trio threw promotional bills mixed with real money into the crowd as they made their […]
Roc Nation rapper J. Cole recently revealed details around his upcoming debut album, which is due out next spring or summer. According to Cole, he has linked with one of Hip-Hop’s most prolific producers, No I.D. No I.D., who is responsible for producing Jay-Z’s “Run This Town” and “D.O.A. (Death of Autotune), has worked with […]
Police in the UK have revealed that they will monitor Hip-Hop and the clubs that play the genre of music. Over 270 venues in London must fill out Form 696, which promoters must fill out so police can gather information on artists, promoters and venues. According to the BBC, a new version of […]
Founding Fat Boys member Prince Markie Dee has laid out a public challenge to WWE Hall of Famer The Iron Sheik to engage in a charity wrestling match. The origins of the “feud” stems from what Markie Dee calls “racist comments” that the Iron Sheik made to him on Twitter. The Iron Sheik […]
Those attending this weekend’s AllHipHop.com Social Lounge are in for more than just mind stimulating discussion. The event, presented in conjunction with Hot 97 and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, will also include a performance by Blitz The Ambassador, whose unique take on Hip-Hop has been heralded for its use of live instrumentation. […]
New Orleans rapper Chopper aka Young City is currently working on a new reality show and album. According to the rapper, a new reality series in the works titled “Life After Da Band,” in addition to a new album titled Risky Business. Chopper told AllHipHop.com that the new reality show will focus on […]
Busta Rhymes was ordered to pay $75,000 to a man that accused the rap star of assaulting him after an attack in 2003. Alex Duncan claimed Busta Rhymes, born Trevor Nelson and an unnamed bodyguard sprayed water on him, punched and beat him during a rap concert at SUNY Albany. According to the […]
Rapper 50 Cent continues to poke fun at rap veteran Fat Joe and his latest album J.O.S.E. 2, which was released to stores on October 6. 50 Cent issued a statement that contained Fat Joe’s album sales for the week, which totaled 8,343 copies. “A bad man kicks you while you’re down,” 50 […]
Wyclef Jean has revealed details surrounding an upcoming EP with DJ Drama titled From The Hut To The Projects To The Mansion. The rapper/singer’s new album features a number of high profile appearances from artists like Cyndi Lauper, Eve, Lil Kim, Timbaland and others. On the album, Wyclef takes on the persona of […]
12 years after the infamous ear-biting incident, former heavyweight champions Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield will meet face to face for the first time live on Oprah. The meeting is the result of the mass outpouring of support for Tyson following his emotional first interview with Oprah on Monday (October 12). In that piece, […]
Legal challenges have forced Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane to drop a highly anticipated performance at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) next weekend. The controversial rapper was slated to headline the “Gucci Mane and Friends” concert, during FAMU’s homecoming on October 24. According to sources, Gucci Mane was not allowed to travel to […]
On Saturday, October 17, Detroit’s Hip-Hop community will come together to celebrate, honor and support one of their own. Artists including Royce Da 5’9, Slum Village and Trick Trick are set to perform at the legendary St. Andrews Hall in a benefit concert billed the “F*ckin ‘Get Better Bro’ Benefit.” Proceeds for the […]
Fresh off the success of the Slaughterhouse debut album, West Coast lyricist Crooked I will release his own group Horse Shoe G.A.N.G. (Grind And Never Give Up) next month. The ensemble is unique in that it consists of Crooked’s 4 younger brothers: Demtrius Capone, Julius Luciano, Kenny Siegel, and Andrew “Dice” Deniro. Crooked […]
Fans of Jay-Z and Eminem fans will have the option of picking up a special Renegade version of the game when Activision’s newest music-play simulation game DJ Hero hits stores. The special edition will include the standard game, a premium Renegade turntable controller and a hard shell turntable carrying case that converts into a […]
For the third consecutive year, actor/comedian Tracy Morgan served as the host of the sixth annual VH1 Hip-Hop Honors, which aired last night. The annual celebration was held at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Howard Gilman Opera House in Brooklyn, New York last month. This year’s highly anticipated show celebrated the 25th anniversary of […]
50 Cent’s official return to music will highlight more than the rapper’s way on the mic. AllHipHop.com has learned a new documentary on the late Jam Master Jay will be included with the rapper’s highly-anticipated album and accompanying DVD, both titled Before I Self Destruct. The second DVD, titled Two Turntables and A […]
New Orleans, Louisiana rapper Juvenile has announced the release of Cocky and Confident, his first studio album in over three years. The album is the rapper’s follow up to his album Reality Check, which landed at #1 on Billboard’s Top 200 chart when the album was released in March of 2006. Juvenile will release the […]
