Really DOE Releases Debut Album, Features Kanye West

The G.O.O.D. Music alum who has worked with Kanye West and Consequence gets his debut, First Impressions, in stores.

DJ AM Autopsy Completed, Sources Confirm Drugs Found Inside Home

The tragic loss of DJ AM has been confirmed a result of prescription drugs.

DJ AM Found Dead in New York

Adam Goldstein, better known as DJ AM, was found dead in his New York apartment on Friday August 28. As details surface, others share their thoughts on the news.

The-Dream Lands Position As VP Of Island Records

The-Dream has been named Vice President of Island Def Jam Music Group.

Kid Cudi New York Listening Session, Album Details

While 'Ye and Jay did not show, Sylvia Rhone did and compared Cudi to Jimi Hendrix, with an album narrated by Common.

Yukmouth Talks C-Bo, Dru Down, Regime LPs

Oakland veteran Yukmouth is preparing to hit his fans with a deluge of music for the remainder of 2009 and early 2010. In an exclusive interview with AllHipHop.com, Yukmouth laid out his tentative schedule of new collaboration albums and projects. ?Right now we?re working on the new Thug Lordz, me and C-Bo, [then] The Regime with me, Tech N9ne, the Mob, [and] my solo s**t after,? Yukmouth explained to AllHipHop.com. ?West Coast Don just dropped. My next album is JJ: Based on a...(read more)

Chris Brown Sentenced to Five Years Probation for Rihanna Assault

The assault case against Chris Brown entered a new phase as the R&B singer/actor was sentenced to five years? probation and six months? community labor Tuesday (August 25) for beating his former girlfriend, Rihanna. Rihanna was not present for the hearing as Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg also ordered Brown to stay 100 yards away from the R&B/pop diva for five years unless they are attending music industry events. In this case, the pair can come within...(read more)

Potluck / HipHopDX Present Dazed & Dirty Tour Diary

Underrated from Potluck checks in with his first text diary, to go along with his exclusive video blogs with D12.

DX News Bits: Roxanne Shante, Diddy

Roxanne trades royalty checks for a Ph.D, and Diddy is overlooked for an advisory position with Twitter.

Crooked I's EP Boasts Snoop Dogg Collaboration

Tha Outlawz, Slaughterhouse and a surprising Snoop Dogg appearance drive Crooked's September 2 digital EP.

Jay-Z's Blueprint 3 Final Tracklisting & Production Revealed

Young Jeezy, J. Cole and The Neptunes get it in, while BP3 is the first Jay album without a Just Blaze beat in decade.

Snoop Teams With Tommy the Clown To Launch C.L.O.U.T.

Snoop Dogg has announced a partnership with entertainer Tommy the Clown to created a new organization called C.L.O.U.T. Foundation (Changing Lives One Youth at a Time). The new foundation?s goal is to provide creative and social outlets for at risk teens, in an attempt to steer them away from drugs and gangs. "As a youth I had one teacher who really pushed me to be the best and gave me an outlet to really feel like I could be somebody ? and I became successful partly because of...(read more)

Rick Ross In Kingston To Debut Magazeen

Carol City, Florida rap star Rick Ross recently landed in Kingston, Jamaica, where he will introduce his new Jamaican artist Magazeen to the dancehall community. Magazeen is the only dancehall act signed to Ross? Maybach Music Group (MMG) and his music is a fusion of dancehall, Hip-Hop , R&B and pop music. While they are on the island, the pair will shoot three video for the songs ?Psalms 27,? ?Sevens Eleven? and ?Real Jamaicans.? "I'm here to show Jamaica new Maybach...(read more)

Jay-Z's Bodyguard Charged In Paparazzi Assault

Jay-Z and Beyonce's bodyguard was charged after an altercation with paparazzi in Croatia.

Memphis Bleek Goes Indie With New Album; Label

Former Roc-A-Fella rapper Memphis Bleek is returning to the rap game with a new album, record label and distribution deal. Memphis Bleek will release his fifth studio album titled The Process this November via a distribution deal between his own imprint, Get Low Records and Boston-based label Mass Appeal Entertainment. The Process, which is executive produced by Jay-Z, includes production by Just Blaze and No I.D., while guests that grace the album include Rick Ross, Pharrell...(read more)

Pitbull Given Keys To City Of Miami

Pitbull was honored by the city of Miami yesterday.

The DMC Championship Celebrates 25th Anniversary

The deejay battle turns 25, Rob Swift, QBert and Yoda make appearances to honor the technology and the brand.

M.O.P. Talks Foundation; Billy Danze Solo Coming

In less than one month, fans of M.O.P. will receive the group?s first official Hip-Hop album in nearly ten years. In a recent interview, co-founder Billy Danze exclusively revealed the release date for the group?s forthcoming E1 Records debut. Originally scheduled for a June 2009 release, The Foundation is now set to hit stores on September 15. The album features production by Alchemist, DJ Premier, Statik Selektah and Jake One, as well as guest appearances by Heltah...(read more)

Bow Wow Signs With Cash Money

The young rapper has transitioned from So So Def to Lil Wayne's label.

De La Soul Explains 3 Feet High And Rising Re-release

Hall & Oates, Parliament Funkadelic may make appearances, as the trio's classic debut plans its deluxe re-release.

Notorious Shower Posse Leader Calls On Irv Gotti To Direct Movie

The leader of a notorious Jamaican drug gang recently sent a message to Michael S. Lynton, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sony Pictures Entertainment. In the video, Vivian Blake, former head of the notorious Shower Posse, urges the studio boss to hire The Inc.?s Irv Gotti to direct a bio-pic about the murderous gang. Vivian Blake was the leader and head of the Jamaican gang, which authorities claim was responsible for over 1,400 drug-related murders. Blake was...(read more)

DG Yola Starts Bid For Shooting Cousin

Upcoming Atlanta rapper DG Yola confirmed reports that the rapper surrendered to authorities last Friday (August 7), to serve a one-year prison sentence. DG Yola, born Mario Talley, is an independent rapper from the Westside of Atlanta, best known for his single ?Ain?t Gon Let Up,? released via his Power Hitter Records, which is distributed by Atlantic Records. According to DG Yola?s manager Lady B., the rapper was out on a $100,000 bond, while waiting to serve a one-year sentence...(read more)

AHH Stray News: Kanye, Jay-Z, Ludacris, Lil Wayne

A new short film featuring rapper Kanye West is slated to be released this September. Spike Jonze, who directed West?s ?Flashing Lights? video, directed We Were Once A Fairytale. The short was originally supposed to be the video for "See You In My Nightmares," but ended up becoming a bit lengthier. We Were Once A Fairytale debuted at the Los Angeles Film Festival, features Kanye West as himself, drunk in a club. The 15-minute clip will be released through iTunes on September 8. Jay-Z...(read more)

UPDATE: C-Murder Guilty Verdict Stands

A New Orleans jury has found Corey ?C-Murder? Miller of second-degree murder, in relation to January 12, 2002 death of 16-year-old Steve Thomas. The jury reached the final verdict around 1:40 PM today (August 11), only 24 hours after starting their deliberations. Yesterday (August 10) a jury of seven women and five men told Judge Hans Liljeberg they were initially deadlocked over Miller's guilt regarding the shooting death of the teenager during a dispute in Club Platinum,...(read more)

Raekwon Camp Issues Statement Regarding Joe Budden

A representative for Raekwon issued a statement this afternoon (August 11) refuting all reports that the Wu-Tang rapper has spoken about Saturday?s (August 8) altercation with Joe Budden. Since the confrontation between the two artists, which took place as Budden was doing a live webcast from backstage, multiple sources have claimed that Raekwon made an unofficial statement to fans during his performance at the San Manuel Ampitheater. In an exclusive statement to AllHipHop.com,...(read more)

Nas Goes International With Upcoming Tour

Rap star Nas is set to hit the road on a new tour of Australia it was announced today (August 10). Nas will headline the Nas ?low:fi? Australian Tour, which will feature supporting acts Chali 2NA, DJ Qbert and MC Supernatural, who will engage in a freestyle battle set. The four-date tour kicks off October 25 at The Deen and wraps up on Halloween (October 31) at the Enmore Theater. In related news, AllHipHop.com has learned that the rapper will also be playing two gigs...(read more)

Oprah On Jay-Z: 'I Love Him'

Yesterday (August 9) Oprah Winfrey received a first-class tour of Brooklyn courtesy of a new friend in fellow mogul Jay-Z. The pair visited several areas of Brooklyn, including Jay?s Marcy Project neighborhood, located in Bedford-Stuyvesant. The entire conversation/interview is expected to be showcased in an upcoming issue of Oprah?s O! Magazine. Despite being previously criticized by 50 Cent and Ludacris for her views on Hip-Hop, Oprah had nothing but praise for Jay-Z...(read more)

Fat Joe, Liza Rios Continue Dispute Over Big Pun Royalties

A dispute over the royalties from the music of the late Big Pun have re-emerged between the rapper?s Terror Squad group mate Fat Joe and his wife Liza Rios. Fat Joe addressed allegations Rios made concerning her being denied royalties for 10 years from her husband?s music in a recent interview on New York radio station Hot 97. According to reports, the lack of compensation from Pun?s music has resulted in Rios and her children reportedly living in a homeless shelter in New York. ...(read more)

Brisco Promises "Revenge" For Barbershop Robbery

Opa-Locka, Florida rapper Brisco released a track titled ?Revenge? which addresses an incident last Wednesday (July 29), when the rapper was robbed at the Player?s Choice Barbershop in Miami. Sources close to Brisco revealed he is releasing a new mixtape titled Revenge next Saturday (August 15). The mixtape comes on the heels of the robbery, which occurred after Brisco, born British Mitchell, stopped into Player?s Choice to get a haircut. Four men with guns drawn stormed...(read more)

Adam "MCA" Yauch Surgery A Success; More Treatment Needed

Beastie Boys member Adam ?MCA? Yauch is recovering from a recent surgery that removed a cancerous tumor in his parotid (salivary) gland. Yauch released a statement revealing that the lengthy surgery took place last week, to remove the tumor from his left gland was a success. "I'm pretty well detoxed from the anesthesia that they pumped me up with to keep me under for all that time," Yauch stated. "That took several days to get out of my system. My neck and jaw are still pretty...(read more)

T-Pain, Pitbull Remake Miami Dolphins Fight Song

Florida rappers T-Pain and Pitbull have been tapped by the Miami Dolphins to create the NFL Football team?s new fight song. Their song, along with a version by soft-rocker Jimmy Buffett made its debut last night (August 7) during a celebration held at the Versace mansion on South Beach with Miami Dolphins owner Stephen M. Ross. Ross is attempting to bring star power to boost awareness about The Dolphins, in attempt to boost attendance at the team?s Land Shark Stadium. ...(read more)

Lil Biggie Smalls Launches Rap Career

Christopher Wallace, Jr., aka the son of the late rapper Notorious B.I.G, is following in his father?s footsteps by putting out a mixtape. During a recent trip to New York City, Wallace met up with Sean "Diddy" Combs and son Christian, to reveal his next power moves. ?I just finished up with that movie, probably act a little more, I've been rapping a bit, working on a mix-tape right now? said the young Biggie Smalls. Wallace and Christian both visited with Diddy for...(read more)

Yung Joc Releases New Album for Free

Young Joc is providing a fool-proof way of getting his new album, Grind Flu, to fans. The Swagg Team Entertainment release will be available Tuesday (Aug. 11) for free download on the Atlanta rap star?s website, www.swaggteament.com. The chance to offer fans an affordable way to get Grind Flu provided Yung Joc a chance to reestablish himself in music circles on his own terms. ?Fans all over the world have been eagerly waiting for me to release a new album and I felt...(read more)

Rapper Brisco Pistol-Whipped, Robbed In Barbershop

Miami police are seeking four men who pistol-whipped and robbed Opa-locka, Florida rapper Brisco. According to the Miami Herald, four men - three armed with guns - entered a barbershop on Sixth Avenue last Wednesday (July 29). Brisco, who has record records with rappers like Lil Wayne, DJ Khaled, Rick Ross, arrived at the barbershop to get a hair cut around 1:00 PM. One man entered the shop unarmed, pretending to be a customer. He then placed a phone call and three armed...(read more)

AHH Stray News: 50 Cent, Core DJ's, Lawyer Faces Life, Simmons Sisters

Rap star 50 Cent will pay homage to Michael Jackson during a charity performance at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey at the end of the month. 50 will be joined on the stage with LeAnn Rimes, Brandy, Flo Rida and Gym Class Heroes on August 31, a date that marks Michael Jackson?s 51st birthday. 50 recently dropped ?Forever King? a new mixtape that the Jamaica, Queens rapper dedicated to Jackson. A portion of the proceeds from the show will be donated to 50 Cent?s G-Unity Foundation. ...(read more)

Floyd Mayweather Disses Rick Ross: ?If I Need Someone Arrested I?ll Call Him?

It?s been months since the release of the beef-igniting ?Mafia Music.? But multi-division boxing champion Floyd Mayweather has not forgotten Rick Ross? unprovoked jab at him. While most focused on the lines aimed at Mayweather friend 50 Cent, Ross also questioned the validity of Mayweather?s wealth claims, despite the boxer grossing $50 million in 2007. (?That Mayweather money looking funny in the light.?) In an exclusive multi-part interview with AllHipHop.com, Mayweather framed...(read more)

Eminem, Jay-Z, Kanye Face Off At MTV Music Awards

Rappers Eminem, Jay-Z and Kanye West will do battle during the 26th Annual 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, which take place live in New York this September. Eminem and Kanye West were each nominated in four categories for their videos ?We Made You? and ?Love Lock Down,? while Jay-Z landed two nominations for his ?D.O.A.? track. The big showdown in categories this year will take place between Eminem and Kanye West, who will compete for a Moonman in multiple categories, including...(read more)

Del, Tame One Team For 'Parallel Uni-Verses' LP

Hieroglyphics founder Del Tha Funky Homosapien has teamed with Artifacts member Tame One to create a brand new album titled Parallel Uni-Verses. Newark, New Jersey native Tame One is best known for his role as one-half of The Artifacts, in addition to his involvement with underground super groups The Weathermen and the Leak Brothers. Oakland bred rapper Del and Tame first met almost 16-years-ago, through a mutual love of the ?party life? on the road. The pair kept in...(read more)

Eminem Denies 'Die Already' Song

Eminem has denied being the rapper on a song called ?Die Already,? which is a scathing diss towards Soulja Boy. ?Wow whoever made ?Die Already? really does sound like me. But it ain't,? the rapper said from his official Twitter account. The song was released to the Internet and was also posted on AllHipHop.com as an official song. D12 rapper/producer Dawaun Parker even called out AllHipHop online. ?That new Em diss is a straight up hoax. Can't ya'll tell? Couldn't Allhiphop??...(read more)

Proceeds Of New Slum Village LP Donated To Deceased Group Members

The proceeds of Slum Villages highly anticipated album Villa Manifesto featuring reunited group member Titus ?Baatin? Glover will go the deceased rapper?s family. Glover, aka ?Baatin,? 35, was found dead on Saturday (August 1). While police await a toxicology report, AllHipHop.com has confirmed that tragically, the rapper was found dead just yards from a known crack house in Detroit. Baatin was supposed to be at the Rock The Bells date on August 1 in Toronto, Canada, but was turned...(read more)

Rick Ross Denied Entry Into Bermuda; Show Canceled

A concert featuring Rick Ross tonight (August 1) in Bermuda has been canceled after the government denied the rapper a work permit to perform. Earlier this week, Immigration Minister David Burch refused to issue a permit for Rick Ross to perform at the Cup Match Extravaganza, which was supposed to take place at Snorkel Park. According to Bermuda?s Royal Gazette, the rapper?s work permit was denied because he did not ?possess good character and conduct.? The show?s promoter,...(read more)

Slum Village Continues Tour; Possible Cause Of Baatin's Death Revealed

Hip-Hop group Slum Village is remaining resilient despite dealing with the sudden death of 35-year-old group member Titus ?Baatin? Glover. Baatin was found dead on Saturday (August 1) on Anglin Street in Detroit. Police confirmed today (August 2) that the rapper?s death is not being treated as a homicide and there was no trauma found on his body. While the cause of death has not been released due to pending toxicology reports, a source close to Baatin told AllHipHop.com...(read more)

BREAKING NEWS: Baatin of Slum Village Dies

AllHipHop.com has confirmed that Baatin of Slum Village has passed away. While no details are available regarding cause of death, friends of the rapper have already began sending out condolences via Twitter. ?R.I.P. baatin of slum village forever,? wrote singer Dwele on his page. In a summer filled with celebrity deaths, producer 9th Wonder advised fans to remember artists while they are still living. ?RIP Baatin of Slum Village; let?s celebrate our people while...(read more)

EXCLUSIVE: Daz, Snoop Former Death Row Acts Launch Neu-Ro Records

The artists responsible for the success of Death Row Records in the label?s hey day have found a new recording home. Daz Dillinger revealed to AllHipHop.com that he has aligned with London based entrepreneur and former worldwide Death Row partner Ron Winter for a new joint venture called Neu-Ro Records. The label will be focused on releasing music from former Death Row as it works to produce and re-release material from the Death Row catalog as well. In addition to Dillinger,...(read more)

Exclusive: DJ Drama Replies To Jeezy; Blames Gucci Mane Feud

DJ Drama has issued a detailed response to an upcoming article in XXL magazine in which Atlanta rapper Young Jeezy refers to the DJ as a ?b**ch? who changed up after achieving success. ?After reading Jeezy's unprovoked insults in that XXL article, it seems like the guy's pretty emotional if you ask me,? DJ Drama told AllHipHop.com. ?Maybe he's dealing wit some things in his career, I don't know. He did an interview a few months back with Elliot Wilson on RapRadar.com and...(read more)