Fans of DMX were confused when the rapper never took to the stage, prompting rumors that he was a no show, or that he chose to stay in Los Angeles to work on his next movie, "Never." According to a statement, DMX was in the building by 8:45 PM Tuesday night. The performance started 2 […]

Russell Simmons and a host of other artists gathered today to announce the creation of Musicians United to Win Without War. The new coalition of artists seeks to help mobilize the hundreds of millions of American’s who may oppose the looming war with Iraq. "Iraq’s been contained for 12 years," said Russell Simmons, co-founder of […]

Keith Murray was involved in a serious car accident this morning (Feb. 27) in Durham, North Carolina. Murray, his entourage and his group, Legions of Doom were traveling in a van that struck a highway railing. The van flipped and crashed into six cars, already piled up from an earlier crash. Investigators are seeking to […]

According to published reports, authorities claim that a shooting that took place on rapper Cam’Ron’s tour bus as the rapper and his crew, The Diplomats, were traveling early morning Wed. While in Boston, the group was touring in support of their upcoming CD, Diplomatic Immunity. Investigating authorities claim the gunfire came from a tour bus […]

Rapper Jay-Z has commented on the various rumors floating around about his relationship with Destiny’s Child lead singer, Beyonce Knowles. The rapper squashed rumors that they were on the verge of getting married. "I used to see her all the time. We are not engaged by the way. We’re just cool. We’re just friends," Jigga […]

Bryan "Baby" Williams and Karl Kani have teamed up to create a new line of urban street wear. Life Clothing will release denims, T-shirts and other clothing with mink and 14 karat gold threading in the clothes. “Karl Kani’s clothes speak like our music does," Baby said. "He combines street with bling in the same […]

New York reps for Sean ‘P.Diddy’ Combs recently announced that Detroit is a likely location for the next Justin’s restaurant. The chain is owned by the entrepreneur and named after his firstborn son. Justin’s, named after Comb’s oldest son, offers it’s patrons soul and Caribbean food in a relaxed atmosphere full of music. Detroit would […]

Tha Row’s commander-in-chief Suge Knight was released from a California state prison after serving 61 days for alleged parole violations. In lieu of further jail time, the rap magnate was ordered to perform 200 hours of anti-gang community service. The court could have pushed for the CEO to serve up to a year in jail […]

Cypress Hill will take part in a new tribute album to Peter Tosh. Tosh was a founding member of The Wailers, which included Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer. Tosh left the group in 1973 for a solo career. He was shot to death in his Jamaica home in 1987. Cypress Hill will re-work Tosh’s "Legalize […]

Authorities are investigating a shooting that left Irv Gotti’s older brother and Murder Inc. employee Christopher Lorenzo, wounded in a courtyard near Murder Inc.’s 49th st. office in New York. Lorenzo, who has adopted the same mafia inspired surname as his younger brother, was shot in in his left leg. He was taken to Bellevue […]

Busta Rhymes almost skipped the Clive Davis’ infamous pre-Grammy Awards party, after a drive-by shooting that left his new SUV with bullet holes. A gunman shot the vehicle six times on the passenger side of Busta’s GMC Suburban Friday night, according to the New York Daily News. The shooting took place in front of Violator […]

After being absent from New York for four years, The 45th annual Grammy’s show stealing moments went to Norah Jones, not the many rappers that were nominated for awards. Norah Jones, daughter of famed musician Ravi Shankar, took home seven awards, topping Eminem and Ashanti for Best Album Of The Year. Jones made history by […]

Jay-Z will be the first rapper to perform on pay channel Showtime tonight (Feb.22) during a pre-fight concert before Mike Tyson fights Clifford Etienne and several acts will join him. It has been announced that Missy Elliot, M.O.P., Beanie Sigel, Freeway and Memphis Bleek will be among the performers to make appearances during the rapper’s […]

When on the mic, rhyme mistress Foxy Brown exudes unflappable confidence, but the rapper admits a Grammy nomination tends to usher in some of her stronger insecurities. “[I ask myself] ‘what is this going to feel like when I lose,’” Fox said to AllHipHop.com. “I want to think like I am going to lose, because […]

Producer Hi-Tek is hosting a talent search, throughout the Midwest. Taking place at the Cincinnati Convention Center, the search will include a panel of judges including executives from Def Jam and MCA. "I just look for originality, something that catches my ear, somebody that believes in themselves," Hi-Tek told AllHipHop.com. "I don’t care if it’s […]

Former Cash Money cohort Juvenile pleaded guilty today in court to battery stemming from an incident where the rapper struck a man in the head with a champagne bottle. After the incident, the New Orleans rapper then proceeded to grab a police officer. As a result of the felony charge, the rapper was sentenced to […]

Fat Joe is a man of many sentiments and, should he win a Grammy on Sunday Feb. 23, the heavyweight rapper said he will run through the full spectrum of positive emotions and rep for New York. “I don’t even know what I’ll do, [I’m going to] just wild out. It would be the first […]

Sources at Capitol/Priority Records have confirmed that Carson, CA rapper Ras Kass is a fugitive from the law. Ras, whose government name is John Austin III, didn’t appear for sentencing in Los Angeles over a month ago. The rapper was supposed to be sentenced for a third DUI conviction, and begin serving the state mandatory […]