Common Teases Album With Pete Rock And Reflects On Hip-Hop 50
Common was one of the many rappers who performed at the star-studded Hip-Hop 50 Live at Yankee Stadium in August.

Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth Fans Demand Reunion Album Following NYC Council Honor
The Mount Vernon duo was honored for their contributions to Hip-Hop culture earlier this week as part of the 2023 Power & Music Awards.

Pete Rock Echoes Drake’s Sentiments On AI: “It’s Mad Disrespectful”
On Sunday (April 16), the lauded Hip-Hop producer took his thoughts to Twitter, writing in part, “AI is mad disrespectful and if y’all dont see that but think this AI stuff is dope then you are a part of the problem.”

Pete Rock Vows To Abandon Twitter Following Nas’ “King’s Disease III” Diss
Legendary Hip Hop producer Pete Rock has vowed to abandon Twitter following the release of King’s Disease III, the third installment of Nas and Hit-Boy’s ongoing King’s Disease album series. Boasting 16 tracks, as well as one bonus cut called “Til My Last Breath,” the project had social media buzzing—but not just because of Nas’ top-tier rhyming and Hit-Boy’s beats. On the song “30,” Nasty Nas take a friendly jab at his former rival JAY-Z and also goes after Pete Rock, who sued Nas over Illmatic royalties earlier this year. (Rock, of course, produced “The World Is Yours” for the 1994 classic.) “Superhero material, rap star status,” he raps. “Premier album still might happen/I wonder why Pete Rock would act like that/That type of behavior makes me give rap right back.” The mention was enough to get “Pete Rock” trending on the social media platform. On Friday (November 11), as his name continued to make the rounds, Rock fired off a tweet that read, “Will be deactivating my twitter sooner than soon so whatever I’m trending about I DO NOT CARE. “Y’all have a good evening. To all my real fans that genuinely love ya boy get ready for a barrage of the dopest music you’re gonna hear in hip hop. Peace!! Strong Producer.” Rock’s lawsuit against Nas was filed in January. He and his attorneys claimed Nas granted Rock a share of the proceeds for “The World Is Yours” through a contract. The song—the only single from Illmatic to receive a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)—is now worth millions of dollars and features a writing credit and vocals from Rock. Speaking to AllHipHop, Rock confirmed the lawsuit is ongoing and said he wouldn’t be able to comment further until it’s settled.

Pete Rock Blasts Diddy For Trying To Steal Nickname, Erase Him From Culture
Pete Rock slammed Diddy for using the “Chocolate Boy Wunda” moniker despite it being the legendary producer’s longtime nickname.

Pete Rock Slams Drill Rap, Calls It “Trash”
Legendary producer Pete Rock claimed drill rap “disrupts the soul” and said “nobody speaks up on this trash.”

Canibus Addresses The Pete Rock Situation: “Pete, I Love You.”
Canibus takes a moment to REALLY put that Pete Rock situation in context. Nothing but love for his fellow Hip-Hop Legend.

PETE ROCK VS CANIBUS Just Broke Out!
It looks like beef has broken out between Pete Rock and Canibus, but there is more to this than meets the eye. Look at that that happened today…here:

Pete Rock Set To Sue Nas Over Unpaid Royalties From Illmatic
Legendary DJ/Producer Pete Rock wants his money he says he is owed from mogul rapper Nas and says he will sue if necessary.

KNOW YA HIP HOP: Heavy D, DJ Red Alert, Funk Flex, Black Sheep, and Pete Rock & CL Smooth
Learn about the money-earning Mt. Vernon king, Heavy D and the early Violator/ Bronx native show rockers.

Is This Why Jay-Z Jumped Off IG So Fast?
Everyone hoped to see Jay-Z on Instagram, but when he hopped off, there was a lot of speculation. Now, there’s even more.

Who Else Will Join Rakim, Kool Moe Dee, Nice & Smooth, Pete Rock & DJ Kid Capri In Washington DC?
On October 8, The Hip-Hop Museum of Washington, DC is hosting a distinguished induction ceremony. Several legendary acts from the culture will be honored at the event.

Rakim, Kool Moe Dee, Nice & Smooth, Pete Rock & DJ Kid Capri To Be Inducted Into The Hip-Hop Museum Of DC
“Hip Hop is America’s largest cultural export.”

Pete Rock On New Music, Producing Legendary Tracks And Hip-Hop’s True Origins
AllHipHop caught up with Pete Rock, who was posted in the studio in New York brainstorming new music and beats. Read as we discuss his new project, his take on today’s rap game, recording “T.R.O.Y.” and Nas’ “The World Is Yours,” who he’d like to work with, his Jamaican roots, Kool Herc’s influence, and more!

The Roots Announce Pharrell, Lil Wayne and Solange as Headliners For 10th Annual Roots Picnic This Summer
THE ROOTS ANNOUNCE THE LINEUP FOR 10TH ANNUAL PICNIC

Sean “Diddy” Combs Blasts Hip-Hop Artists For “Cooning” Taking Break From Social Media
SEAN “DIDDY” COMBS IS OFF OF SOCIAL MEDIA?

Smoke DZA and Pete Rock Drop “Milestone” With Styles P., Jadakiss and BJ The Chicago Kid
SMOKE DZA, BJ THE CHICAGO KID ON THIS NEW PETE ROCK TRACK

Smoke DZA and Pete Rock Announces Release Date For Star-Studded “Don’t Smoke Rock” Album
SMOKE DZA LINKS WITH THE LEGENDARY PETE ROCK!

Pete Rock To “Mumble Rappers”: Y’all Don’t Care About The Culture, Make Better Music
THE PRODUCTION LEGEND IS NOT DONE DEFENDING HIS VIEWS ON CURRENT RAP MUSIC