Rap star Young Jeezy has landed a role in Ice Cube’s upcoming comedy, Janky Promoters. Jeezy, born Jay Jenkins, will star as himself – a “big-name hip-hop act”- in the comedy, which is the first screenplay Ice Cube has penned since 2002’s Friday After Next. Janky Promoters, which is directed by Marcus Raboy, centers around […]

The Humane Society of the United States recently launched a Hip-Hop themed program, aimed at protecting animals from cruel treatment.   Hip-Hop for Hounds, a new HSUS program, is dedicated towards protecting animals from abuse and cruelty, according to the new HSUS animal cruelty and dig fighting prevention campaign.   According to campaign manager Laurie Maxwell, […]

The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network has partnered with one of the largest online ad networks in the world, to create a one of a kind public service announcement, inspiring young people to register and vote during the upcoming presidential election.   On July 9, CPX Interactive and the HSAN will launch the Vote For It […]

Top selling rapper Lil Wayne has been tapped to headline the Reggae Sumfest 2008 along with Keyshia Cole. The pair will hit the stage during the Reggae Sumfest’s International Night 1, on Friday July 18. The performance at the festival is the first for Lil Wayne. The Reggae Sumfest 2008 takes place from July 13-19 […]

Following the heavy circulation of Obie Trice’s new single “The Giant” signaling the Detroit rapper’s departure from his situation with Shady Records and it’s parent company, Interscope, the brass at Shady issued a statement Monday (Jun 30) reaffirming its support of Trice’s decision.   “Shady Records has agreed to allow Obie Trice to pursue his […]

In a surprise fan celebration event, the US Olympic Men’s Basketball Team assembled in New York to unveil their new Nike-designed uniforms and sneakers on June 30.Allhiphop.com tracked the all day celebration as the new team completed photo shoots throughout the city and interacted with fans at locations such as the Statue of Liberty.Head coach […]

Detroit’s Obie Trice has left Shady Records after eight years and two albums, AllHipHop.com has confirmed today (Jun 30).He is currently working on his third album, while solidifying a new situation for his own imprint.“Obie and Shady were moving in different directions,” the 30-year-old rapper’s manager Terry Wilson tells AllHipHop.com. “But he still has a […]

Slip-N-Slide Records’ latest superstar Plies has partnered with his brother/manager Big Gates to create a non-profit organization aiming to promote a “more functional,  productive and just community.”Big Gates and Plies Power of Visions will kick off its crusade against the ills faced by their South Florida community, by awarding two $5,000 college scholarships.Named after a […]

Yesterday June 28th at the UK Glastonbury Festival, singer Amy Winehouse took an unexpected shot at Kanye West.The Glastonbury Festival, whose founder Michael Eavis admits has been home to predominantly white guitar-based bands, sought to move away from that image this year by having rapper/mogul Jay-Z headline the event. This move drew mixed reactions, with […]

Jay-Z answered his detractors in commendable fashion at the Glastonbury Music Festival in Britain on Saturday.The rapper took to the stage – with a guitar over his shoulder – and sang a rendition of Oasis’ hit song “Wonder Wall.”Noel Gallagher of Oasis, a rock band from the UK, has opposed the rapper headlining the huge […]

Rapper DMX was arrested in Miami for the second time this week, after attempting to buy $45 in cocaine and marijuana from an undercover police officer on Friday (Jun 26).He is currently in custody at the Miami-Dade County jail.According to the police, 37-year-old DMX, born Earl Simmons, approached the officer, requesting to purchase “30 powder […]

Hot 97 announced the cancellation of its long-running and often controversial show “Miss Jones in the Morning.” As early as July 21st, the show’s “AM Drive” time slot will now be split between two shows with a national following. In a statement issued by the station’s parent company Emmis Communications, listeners in the New York […]

Mogul Russell Simmons has grown weary of the “gossip rumors” surrounding his court-mandated child support with former wife Kimora Lee Simmons and their two daughters.The Def Jam founder has issued a lengthy statement to differentiate fact from fiction.”The fact is, we’ve had a pretty good partnership at sharing the girls in the past,” Simmons explains. […]

Celebrated Virginia duo The Clipse have announced a special partnership deal with Koch Records today. The deal is for a special LP entitled The Clipse Present the Re-Up Gang, and will be released on August 5th. The project will be a full album with nine new tracks including a Scott Storch produced single and 3 […]

After over 20 years of being the backbone of the legendary EPMD, DJ Scratch has announced a shocking split from the group.   In an exclusive interview with AllHipHop.com, Scratch detailed the circumstances that have led to the current rift and why he will not be participating in any form, on the group’s forthcoming album […]

Three producers initiated legal action in a California courtroom yesterday (June 25), accusing T-Pain, SRC Records boss Steve Rifkind and others of copyright infringement.   At issue is T Pain’s#### single “I’m N Luv With A Stripper,” which a group songwriters claim is stolen material.   According to a complaint filed Monday (Jun 23) with […]

Northern Trust Company, an Illinois based mortgage lender, has filed a suit in California Superior Court against the estate of Donda West.   The claim was initially reported by tmz.com, and released court papers show the creditor is requesting a total of $606, 983.43.   The figure includes two mortgage loans on a condominium Ms. […]

Nationally syndicated on-air radio personality Michael Baisden will receive assistance from the Hip-Hop community next month, as rapper Chubb Rock and pioneer Kool DJ Red Alert join him on his Michael Baisden tour.   The pair will appear with Baisden when the tour makes a stop at the Nokia Theater in Times Square, New York […]

The majority of Death Row Records’ publishing and recorded music assets became the property of the Global Music Group on Tuesday (June 24).   Global Music Group acquired Suge Knight’s former empire for $25 million during an estate auction, which took place in Los Angeles.   With the traditional 10-day waiting period waived, the Tennessee […]

West Coast rhymesayer Ras Kass continues to keep fans in mind as he gears up for the release of his forthcoming album Institutionalized Vol.II. The project is the latest in a string of albums from Ras Kass, who first emerged on the scene with his 1996 debut Soul On Ice. Since then, the California native […]