American underground rap fixture Immortal Technique is taking his revolutionary style of Hip-Hop overseas as he gears up for an upcoming European tour.   The outing, which kicks off Sunday (Sept. 14) in Amsterdam , is in support of Immortal Technique’s latest album The 3rd World.   In addition to showcasing his music, the rapper […]

One day after performing and taking home a best Hip-Hop video honor at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards, Lil Wayne appeared in a New York courtroom to answer for a 2007 arrest on his tour bus.   The 25-year-old New Orleans rapper, born Dwayne Carter, was arrested last summer after the bus was stopped […]

Mogul 50 Cent won a significant battle in his legal war with ex-girlfriend Shaniqua Tompkins today (September 8) in Suffolk Family Court.   Long Island Judge David Freundlich ruled today that the rapper can see his 11-year-old son Marquise every other weekend until an October 22 custody trial in family court.   The Queens native […]

AllHipHop.com will celebrate its 10 year anniversary in Hip-Hop culture, with the annual AllHipHop Week from September 18 through September 25.   The theme for this year’s week is “Back to the Future,” with various events acknowledging the movement’s pioneers, current trendsetters, while celebrating Hip-Hop’s impact on today’s cultures around the world.   The Social […]

Fans tuning in to this year’s Fashion Rocks concert special on CBS tomorrow (September 9) and hoping to catch Lil’ Wayne’s performance may be disappointed as the rapper missed the date due to a scheduling conflict.   Wayne was scheduled to close out the New York Fashion Week kick-off event, which was taped at Radio […]

Tupac Shakur’s Hip-Hop group The Outlawz have announced plans to expand internationally with the launch of Outlaw Recordz Australia.   To solidify their presence in the country, the group has teamed with local rappers Young Bleezy and Rukas of The Youngline Cartel.   Rukas will be president and CEO of the new label, while Young […]

Hip-Hop star and Hollywood’s top actor Will Smith will now ascend to a high role – god – in the new movie The Last Pharaoh. The drama was tailor made for Smith, who will play the role of Taharqa, a Nubian Egyptian Pharaoh, who battled the Assyrians during his 26-year-reign. According to Variety, the epic […]

Two days after he was taken to the hospital for kidney failure after collapsing during a pick up game of basketball in Atlanta, rapper MC Breed has been taken off life support.   Although his condition has been upgraded, the rapper born Eric Breed, will remain at the hospital for at least another week under […]

The Detroit nightclub where rapper Yung Berg was attacked last month has been named as a plaintiff in two lawsuits related to violent incidents at the venue.   The most recent suit, a wrongful death suit, was filed against Plan B Nightclub, Inc. and two of its bouncers on August 15, just one week before […]

Cash Money Records rap star Lil Wayne and R&B crooner Chris Brown emerged as winners Sunday (September 7) during the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards.   Lil Wayne, who took home the award for Hip-Hop video of the year for his Static Major-assisted hit “Lollipop,” was very brief in his acceptance speech with only three […]

Lil Wayne is not content with his blockbuster 2008, as the superstar MC is already brainstorming plans for the upcoming year.   In an exclusive interview with BBC’s 1Xtra’s DJ Semtex, Wayne first reflected on his phenomenal 2008 year, starting with his favorite freestyle over his signature song “A Milli.”   “I’m not gonna front, […]

Compton rapper The Game proved that Bow Wow’s bark was bigger than his bite, by outclassing his Madden rival to a decisive 55-23 victory this past Friday (September 5).   The lighthearted Konsole Kingz sponsored competition began with each man being introduced like professional boxers.   Setting the comical mood, the Game went as far […]

Flint, Michigan rapper MC Breed is in critical condition at an undisclosed hospital in Atlanta, where he is on life support due to kidney failure, AllHipHop.com has confirmed.   His manager, Darryl Morris, said the rapper, born Eric Breed, was playing a game of pickup basketball yesterday evening (September 5) in Atlanta, when he collapsed […]

The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network is joining forces with leaders in the home financing industry to examine the recent mortgage crisis and offer resources to those most likely to be affected.   HSAN co-founders Russell Simmons and Dr. Benjamin Chavis are set to meet with representatives from the Genworth Financial, the National Association of Real […]

Hip-Hop power broker Steve “The Comissioner” Stoute is set to receive his highest award achievement on November 18, as the accomplished executive will be honored and inducted into the American Advertising Federation’s Advertising Hall of Fame.   The prestigious award is decided by the American Advertising Federation, the senior and most esteemed organization in the […]

The MTV Video Awards will receive a helping hand from Hip-Hop superstars T.I. and Kanye West as they join a host of performers and presenters in celebrating the show’s 25th anniversary.   West will close out the event with a finale performance, while T.I. will debut his new duet with R&B/Pop singer Rihanna for the […]

West Coast rap star The Game and fellow rapper Bow Wow will finally see who the better video gamer is as they prepare to go head to head in a game of Madden NFL ‘09.   The meeting is scheduled to take place tonight [September 5] from 6 to 8 p.m. at a secret location.   […]

Ending months of legal wrangling, controversial politician Kwame Kilpatrick stepped down as mayor of Detroit yesterday (September 4) after pleading guilty to two counts of obstruction of justice.   The plea ends Kilpatrick’s fight to retain his political seat despite a highly publicized sex scandal with his chief of staff Christine Beatty, which resulted in […]

DJ Khaled is preparing for the September 16 release of his third LP We Global, which the Miami-based DJ guarantees will be his most star-studded effort.   In an exclusive interview with AllHipHop.com, DJ Khaled revealed the loaded guest list he has in store.   “The direction is to just go harder and bigger out […]

Hip-Hop star LL Cool J has been confirmed to appear on Janet Jackson’s “Rock Withchu” Tour.   The Queens-born rap star will hit the road with Janet Jackson on September 25, starting with a performance in Chicago.   While LL won’t be on the entire tour with Janet, fans can catch him on the tour […]