This year’s AllHipHop.com Social Lounge will provide the setting for a diverse roster of viewpoints as rappers and activist gather for a night of discussion. The sixth annual event, which takes place at 7:30 pm Saturday (Oct. 17) at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on One Center Street, Newark, NJ, will feature panelists […]
One of Hip-Hop’s biggest rivalries has ended in a business relationship, as Sean “Diddy” Combs and producer Dr. Dre have partnered for a new line of headphones. Combs revealed to AllHipHop.com that a new line of high quality ‘Diddy Beats’ ear buds will be in stores next year. “We designed some ear buds called Diddy […]
Hip-Hop pioneer Eric B. launched a new morning show yesteeday (October 12) on AllHipHop.com’s Internet radio station, Explicit Content. Eric B. and Friends launched on Explicit Content, AllHipHop.com’s uncensored 24-hour streaming radio station, and airs daily from 9am to 1 PM. The show features Eric B. and Friends, as well as special guests discussing relevant […]
TV legend and social critic Bill Cosby has announced a new album aimed at bringing socially conscious lyrics to the forefront of Hip-Hop. The new project is titled “Bill Cosby Presents the Cosnarati: State of Emergency,” and will be available directly though Cosby’s social media network site www.billcosby.com. Cosby, a veteran of several […]
New York rapper J.R. Writer was shot last night (October 11) in the Bronx, according to reports. While details are still sketchy, sources stated that the Dipset affiliate was shot in the leg, although this has not been confirmed. The rapper did confirmed he was at least injured during the shooting via his Twitter page. […]
Baton Rogue, Louisiana rapper Lil Boosie spoke to AllHipHop.com about his upcoming 10 month jail sentence for gun and marijuana possession charges. Lil Boosie, born Torrence Hatch, was arrested in October of 200b8, after police found gun, a bag of marijuana and a cigar loaded with marijuana. Boosie, who recently released his album Superbad: The […]
Reformed Gangsta rapper Master P. will give back to those less fortunate this holiday season by launching a new partnership with OneMillionGifts.org. Master P. will donate money and time to help feed and cloth at least 1 million people throughout the world. OneMillionGifts.org helps children and parents who lack education or shelter and those children […]
The legal team that represented the Game in a 2007 gun case is accusing the Compton star of reneging on over $30,000 in attorney fees. The Game (Jayceon Taylor) was charged with possession of a firearm in a school zone and making a criminal threat to a basketball player. The individual was on […]
The spirit and memory of the late Grandmaster DJ Roc Raida will be front and center later this month as various turntablists and rappers gather for an upcoming tribute concert. The event, which will take place October 22 at BB Kings underground in Times Square, New York City, will include a special performance by the […]
Incarcerated rapper Shyne has completely refuted Sean “Diddy” Combs’ claims that he and the Bad Boy mogul had a conversation. Shyne issued a stern statement via his lawyer. “My client wants to make it very clear that no such conversation between Mr. Combs and he ever occurred,” said Oscar Michelen, Shyne’s attorney in […]
Fresh off completing a headlining set at Atlanta’s annual A3C festival, Hip-Hop legend Rakim Allah is ready for a big comeback with his latest album The Seventh Seal. With a new track featuring Maino recently leaked (“Walk These Streets”), Rakim revealed the forthcoming album is an effort to push Hip-Hop creativity forward. “The […]
A number of celebrities are rallying behind Haiti to help the embattled country win a global competition hosted by BBC World News and Newsweek. Wyclef, actress/model Garcelle Beauvais, Russell Simmons, Free (Power 105 FM), Sha Money, Tony Yayo, DJ Whoo Kid, Mona Scott-Young (Monami Entertainment), actor Jamie Hector and singer Black Dada have signed on as […]
Atlanta rapper Soulja Boy has been arrested in Henry County following an incident at a video shoot. The arrest happened on Wednesday (October 7) at 9PM, when officers responded to a call that there were upwards of 40 people mingling at an abandoned house in Stockbridge, GA. “There were approximately 40 people gathered behind […]
As fans prepare to remember the late Ol’ Dirty Bastard on the fifth anniversary of his death, the Wu-Tang Clan member’s son, Boy Jones, is set to carve his own niche in the rap arena with his upcoming debut solo album. Sources told AllHipHop.com the first single from the project will be released before […]
Houston, Texas rapper Slim Thug will debut a brand new track about the recession tonight on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Slim Thug was featured in a field piece shot in Houston on last night’s show about rappers and the recession. During the segment, the rapper spoke with Daily Show correspondent Wyatt […]
Xzibit will make an appearance on an two upcoming editions of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. The rapper is the latest celebrity to be featured on the show, which helps needy families rebuild their dilapidated houses. On this Sunday’s episode, the former host of MTV’s popular car-maker over show Pimp My Ride helps […]
The former manager for popular Hip-Hop group The Clipse has pleaded guilty to running a $10 million drug conspiracy. Anthony “Geezy” Gonzales, 34, pleaded guilty to distributing over a half-ton of cocaine and over a ton of marijuana during proceedings in U.S. District court on Tuesday (October 6). Gonzales pleaded guilty to conspiracy […]
The death of Ashley “AJ” Jewell continues to send shockwaves through those who knew him as well as his fiancé, Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burrus. Among those mourning Jewell is the reality starlet’s former Xscape groupmate, Tameka “Tiny” Cottle, who sent her “deepest condolences” to Jewell’s family and Burris via a statement […]
In preparation for his December album release, Snoop Dogg’s media blitz is beginning with an appearance on the new Fox sitcom “Brothers.” The show debuted on September 25, and stars series producer Michael Strahan. The retired NFL defensive end plays the same role on the show as Mike Trainor, and is struggling to […]
CBS have given the green light for a full season of the network’s latest hit series, NCIS: Los Angeles, which stars rapper LL Cool J. NCIS: Los Angeles is the network’s new #1 program of the season, averaging 17.47 million viewers over the past three broadcasts. In addition to LL Cool J., the […]
