tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90056322032050866572012-01-19T08:54:09.749-08:00All about Hip-Hop, from beefs to mixtapes downloadsStefannoreply@blogger.comBlogger4431100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005632203205086657.post-43537693188451857792009-09-02T08:34:00.001-07:002009-09-02T08:34:09.902-07:00

Raekwon preps the release of Only Built for Cuban Linx II and releases new single "House of Flying Daggers."

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Hip-Hop star-turned Hollywood-producer Ice Cube has teamed with ESPN to created a documentary about The Los Angeles Raiders titled Straight Outta L.A. The documentary will explore the origins of the Raiders from their time as an Oakland-based team, until 1982, when owner Al Davis won a court decision allowing the team to move to Los Angeles. Additionally, Straight Outta L.A. will ?explore

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JD and Atlanta deejay Greg Street call a truce after a 3-month long disagreement over the role of deejays.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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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

Stefannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005632203205086657.post-13302096856837303462009-08-25T21:08:00.001-07:002009-08-25T21:08:24.814-07:00

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

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

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

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

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

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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

Stefannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005632203205086657.post-26659295833751391092009-08-22T18:02:00.001-07:002009-08-22T18:02:35.649-07:00

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

Stefannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005632203205086657.post-54006617512176041122009-08-21T03:32:00.001-07:002009-08-21T03:32:20.785-07:00

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

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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

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Pitbull was honored by the city of Miami yesterday.

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

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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,

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

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

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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

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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

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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

Stefannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005632203205086657.post-13472310615877381542009-08-12T07:18:00.001-07:002009-08-12T07:18:06.597-07:00

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Stefannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005632203205086657.post-82569034301404838982009-08-09T03:08:00.001-07:002009-08-09T03:08:00.992-07:00

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

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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

Stefannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005632203205086657.post-73006745081825613172009-08-08T02:06:00.001-07:002009-08-08T02:06:29.193-07:00

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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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-

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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

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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

Stefannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005632203205086657.post-66804354927361776112009-08-03T06:52:00.001-07:002009-08-03T06:52:42.862-07:00

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

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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

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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

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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

Stefannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005632203205086657.post-12591964940677067772009-08-01T06:13:00.001-07:002009-08-01T06:13:59.570-07:00

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

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Popular New York DJ/personality Funkmaster Flex is up for The National Broadcaster Association?s prestigious Marconi Award. Flex is one of only two other New York personalities up for an award at this year?s ceremony, which takes place in Philadelphia on September 24. Flex is up for the Major Market Personality of the Year for his show "Funkmaster Flex Show", which airs on Hot 97

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MC Hammer?s cousin/Hammertime reality show star Bigg Marv was arrested yesterday afternoon (July 30) on suspicion of raping a woman. Livermore, California police took Bigg Marv into custody without incident, after he failed to turn himself in to police on Wednesday (July 29), according to Lieutenant Matt Sarsfied. Police claim Bigg Marv, born Marvin Turell Grant, befriended a woman through

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Hip-Hop star Ludacris has revealed the title for his upcoming album will be titled Ludaversal. In an exclusive interview with AllHIpHop.com, the Atlanta rapper/mogul commented on a number of upcoming projects, including Ludaversal, the follow-up to his 2008 album Theater of the Mind. According to Ludacris, he also putting the finishing touches on Battle of the Sexes, a collaborative album

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Original Dipset co-founder Cam?ron has formed a new company called The U.N. and has launched a subdivision titled Dipset West. The new brand includes a film, music and DVD subdivision, which will be headed up by Omar ?Iceman? Sharif, the CEO and co-owner of the new company, which includes a new roster featuring Vado, Begetz, Fly Boyz, Charlie Clipse, Byrd Lady and Young Hustle. ?When we

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Jay-Z recently revealed his motivation for creating another Blueprint album came from his desire to establish a second trilogy of albums. ?I always wanted to finish the series because the first In My Lifetime series?you know I had three of those so I wanted to do three Blueprints,? Jay-Z said. ?I didn?t really have a direction and I didn?t want to just do it for the sake of just naming an

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The investigation surrounding the death of Michael Jackson reached a new chapter yesterday (July 27), when a law enforcement official revealed that the entertainer?s personal physician administered the drug authorities believe killed him. The official, who spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity in light of the case being ongoing, added that Dr. Conrad Murray gave Jackson the

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Queens, New York rapper Ja Rule has been forced to cancel a tour of Australia this weekend after running into issues with his visa. Ja Rule was supposed to perform August 25 at Big Top at Luna Park, but the gig has been scrapped due to ?visa processing? delays from the Immigration Department. The rapper, who has performed in Australia at least twice in the past, is hoping that immigration

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Rapper Nicki Minaj has announced that she will join the America?s Most Wanted Music Festival, which features superstar rappers Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy, Drake and Soulja Boy. The female emcee will hit the road with her male counterparts to promote her latest mixtape, Beam Me Up Scotty. "It's been hectic for the last couple of months, with me promoting my mixtape and being back in the studio,

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Vivendi Entertainment has announced a September 15 release date for the highly anticipated documentary titled Big Pun: The Legacy. The documentary tells the life story of the Grammy nominated rapper, who died from a heart attack due on February 7, 2000 due to obesity. The documentary uses unreleased concert footage, videos and interviews with rappers like Snoop Dogg, DMX, Jim Jones, Method

Stefannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005632203205086657.post-60603534546745446562009-07-27T03:20:00.001-07:002009-07-27T03:20:11.396-07:00

Creating a follow-up to his debut solo album, Checks, Thugs and Rock and Roll, proved to be a motivational experience for rap pioneer DMC, who opted for a different musical path, after visiting Japan for a series of interviews to promote the 2006 release. The result of the encounter provided the foundation for DMC?s forthcoming release, The Origins of Block Music. ?Every time the Japanese

Stefannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005632203205086657.post-54653441743180971942009-07-26T14:56:00.001-07:002009-07-26T14:56:19.680-07:00

Rapper/star NBA basketball player Shaquillle O?Neal will don his producer hat on September 8th with Codeblack?s DVD release of The All-Star Comedy Jam series. The comedy series, which was originally taped live in Phoenix, Arizona before the NBA All-Star Game, features standup routines by host Cedrick The Entertainer, Tommy Davidson, Aries Spears, Kevin Hart and DeRay Davis. O?Neal produced

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Hip-Hop star Flo Rida will be among the artists performing during the 2009 Miss Universe Competition, organized announced today (July 25). Flo Rida will perform his huge hit ?Right Round? as well as his latest single ?Jump? during the pageant, which is hosted by Billy Bush of Access Hollywood and Claudia Jordan of Deal or No Deal and The Foxxhole Radio Show. The event will be aired live on

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In preparation for the release of his new LP Last Train to Paris, mogul Sean ?Diddy? Combs has announced the formation of the new band Dirty Money. The trio consists of Combs, former Danity Kane member Dawn Richard, and songwriter Kalenna. Diddy confirmed the group?s existence and laid out the focus of the trio for his upcoming projects. ?Dirty Money is not about no drug money, illegal

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Cash Money Records and Lil? Wayne?s offshoot imprint, Young Money Entertainment, are staging a virtual coup on the industry this fall. In a recent interview with AllHipHop.com, Cash Money?s co-founder Bryan ?Baby? Williams revealed the label?s combined roster will release up to six albums between September and October of this year. Leading off the assault will be Hip-Hop?s newest star,

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A 25-year-old Norwegian rapper is making headlines, because he is claiming to be the fourth child of late pop superstar, Michael Jackson. Omer Bhatti traveled with Jackson and lived at the Neverland Ranch, after allegedly befriending the singer when he was 12-years-old. Bhatti, who sat with Michael Jackson?s family and siblings during a high profile memorial service last month, is seeking a

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UPDATE: Earlier reports of Nas having to pay over $55,000 in support have been proven false, as AllHipHop.com has confirmed the Queens emcee has been ordered to pay $39, 498.00 per month. The verdict was put in place until a September 8 hearing, when a judge will again review the monetary stipulations. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Louis Meisinger also ruled that Nas will have to pay

Stefannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005632203205086657.post-73565529234687158732009-07-23T12:44:00.001-07:002009-07-23T12:44:00.707-07:00

A day meant to pay homage to local rapper Trae the Truth ended in violence earlier today, when a shooting broke out on Texas Southern University?s campus, injuring several people. Last year, the city of Houston named July 22 ?Trae Day? due to the rapper?s work within the community. Today, the large family event at TSU Stadium parking lot, was interrupted by gunfire around 8:50 PM. At least

Stefannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005632203205086657.post-70419324437445247672009-07-22T22:36:00.001-07:002009-07-22T22:36:30.386-07:00

Immediately upon reading reports of the recent accusations brought against his client, Yung Berg?s manager and attorney contacted AllHipHop.com vehemently denying the allegations reported Tuesday afternoon (July 21). Chelsea Berry, who claims she filed a police report in an LA suburb last Thursday evening (July 16), accused Berg of assaulting her while she visited the rapper at his Woodland

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Hip-Hop star Nas revealed the name of his new son during a concert last night in New York, just hours after Kelis gave birth to the child. A visibly intoxicated Nas gave a performance yesterday in the Queensbridge Housing Projects, the housing complex that has reared a number of rappers, including Marley Marl, Craig G., Mobb Deep, MC Shan and numerous others. ?This is like the best thing

Stefannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005632203205086657.post-24972543242838592432009-07-21T21:36:00.001-07:002009-07-21T21:36:43.259-07:00

Hip-Hop star Nas is currently celebrating the birth of his son, although sources close to the rapper told AllHipHop.com that he was not allowed to witness the event. Nas' lawyer Mark Vincent Kaplan stated that Nas rushed to the hospital to witness Kelis deliver his first son today (July 21). A source close to Nas told AllHipHop.com that the Queen's rapper missed the actual child birth. ?

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Snippets from 50 Cent?s highly anticipated upcoming album Before I Self Destruct recently hit the Internet. At least four tracks reportedly taken from the G-Unit front man?s release are circulating on a 4:43 second snippet online. On one of the unnamed tracks, 50 reignites his beef with former G-Unit cohorts Young Buck and The Game, where he disses both rappers in one line. ?I?m like a

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Hip-Hop star Busta Rhymes has taken a step towards independence via a new worldwide deal with independent publisher Kobalt Music Group. According to the terms of the deal, Kobalt will administer 27 of Busta Rhymes? tracks, including all songs on Back on My B.S., which contained the hit single ?Arab Money.? In July of 2010, Kobalt will begin administering over 150 of Rhymes tracks, which are

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AllHipHop.com Breeding Ground alumni Wiz Khalifa has announced that he has left Warner Bros. Records as his recording home, after numerous delays for his debut album. Wiz, a Pittsburgh native who is signed directly to Rostrum Records, was hopeful that the Warner Bros. machine would elevate his career to another level, after the success of his single ?Say Yeah? which was a Billboard Top 25

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Producer Jermaine Dupri recently addressed footage that features him encouraging Adam ?Pacman? Jones to ?make it rain? in a strip club, shortly before an infamous shooting involving the star NFL player. Jones is slated to take the stand as a star witness for the prosecution during the attempted murder trial of Arvin Edwards. Edwards is accused of shooting three people in 2007, after Jones

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Efforts to provide aid to needy residents in Gaza were finally granted as a Viva Palestina U.S.-led humanitarian convoy entered the country on Wednesday (July 15). Among those traveling with the more than 200-member group were Dead Prez rapper M-1, New York City Councilman Charles Barron and former Georgia Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney as well as representatives from the Council on

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Relatives of a local Nashville rapper have denied a rap song about a man prepared to commit murder had anything to do with the death of NFL Quarterback Steve McNair. A song by Keith Norfleet, the ex-boyfriend of Sahel Kazemi was posted on Soundclick, a popular website used by upcoming musicians to share their music. Norfleet, who wrote the song ?Closed Casket,? was questioned by police over

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Hip-Hop star 50 Cent has denied reports that he will go head-to-head with Roc-A-Fella boss Jay-Z on September 11. Jay-Z is slated to release his highly anticipated album The Blueprint 3 on September 11, the same date he dropped the first Blueprint album, which landed in stores on September 11, 2001. It was widely reported this week that Jay-Z, who ranked #1 on Forbes richest rapper list ($35

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A just released amateur video has shed light on the 2007 Las Vegas strip club incident that resulted in the NFL suspension of Adam ?Pacman? Jones, and three individuals being shot. The video, which will be used in the attempted murder trial of accused shooter Arvin Edwards, shows Jones and Nelly throwing thick wads of cash (?making it rain?) at the various gyrating strippers in the venue.

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Reverend Run?s son Joseph Simmons Jr. plead guilty to a charge of disorderly conduct after being busted in Manhattan with marijuana in May. The 19-year-old was original was caught rolling a joint by police on May 8th, while he was in a car along the Upper West Side. Police accused the rapper of backing up and attempting to flee when he was caught, which added resisting arrest to the list of

Stefannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005632203205086657.post-89965667914961129682009-07-16T15:05:00.001-07:002009-07-16T15:05:11.488-07:00

Former Tribe Called Quest front man Q-Tip has teamed with Ballantine Books to publish Industry Rules which will contain the rapper?s thoughts on the entertainment business, fashion, love and morality. The book?s concept will expand upon a classic Q-Tip line on A Tribe Called Quest?s classic song ?Check the Rhime,? in which he states: "Industry rule #4080/Record company people are shady.?

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Popular Hip-Hop group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, producer Swizz Beatz and R&B singer Akon have been hit with a lawsuit by a Texas-based music publisher. Songster, which is located in Fort Worth, Texas, filed the lawsuit in the Central District of California yesterday (July 14). The company claims the Bone Thug's lead single from their 2007 album Strength and Loyalty illegally lifted portions of

Stefannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005632203205086657.post-9922709075036372512009-07-15T14:17:00.001-07:002009-07-15T14:17:45.775-07:00

The remaining two members of Three 6 Mafia are continuing to capitalize on their crossover success with yet another unexpected new venture. DJ Paul and Juicy J have developed a new television project which will introduce the world to their love of cooking. Cookin? Ain?t Easy will find the two longtime friends and collaborators hosting a weekly dinner party for friends, fans and celebrity

Stefannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005632203205086657.post-92115124013631018602009-07-15T02:00:00.001-07:002009-07-15T02:00:16.622-07:00

Police in Rotorua, New Zealand, have expressed their disappointment and concerns over an upcoming concert featuring Compton rapper The Game. On August 15, The Game is due in New Zealand as part of his tour across Europe. According to New Zealand's Daily Post, police are organizing a special "operation" and will have a more noticeable presence when The Game performs. "I understand [the]

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The freedom to dictate his musical direction provided the motivation for famed reggae/dancehall artist Beenie Man to align with New York-based independent record label Brookland Entertainment/Universal Republic. According to the Kingston, Jamaica native, transitioning from a major label to an independent was a no-brainer, considering his track record with well-known labels. ?Being signed to

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As his less-than-amicable divorce from singer Kelis rages on, rapper Nas has disclosed his earnings and expenses to support the fact that his financial state is not quite what his estranged wife believes it is. According to TMZ.com, the Queensbridge native reports that while Kelis? divorce petition indicated that he had received $11 million for his deal with Def Jam in 2006, he in fact only

Stefannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005632203205086657.post-68850439659068849592009-07-13T13:23:00.001-07:002009-07-13T13:23:53.739-07:00

Although two months removed from their latest effort (Guru 8.0: Lost and Found), former Gangstarr frontman Guru and producer Solar are just getting warmed up in promoting the LP through a world tour. Marketing themselves as the ?#1 Hip-Hop/Jazz act on the planet,? the group has recently completed shows in Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, and London. While the reception back home has been

Stefannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005632203205086657.post-21869131016481923472009-07-09T23:35:00.001-07:002009-07-09T23:35:15.242-07:00

The imprisoned celebrity jeweler makes a government sponsored donation as part of his plea agreement.

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Exclusive: The Grouch and Eligh speak to DX about their upcoming video and forthcoming solo projects.

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Hip-Hop mogul Sean ?P. Diddy? Combs may make a possible appearance in court in regards to a case involving MTV and its hit reality show, Making the Band. The case, which was scheduled to go to mediation this month, stems from efforts to sue MTV Networks by Soneet Kapila, a trustee in former boy band creator Lou Pearlman?s ongoing bankruptcy case. The talent manager, who?s Trans Continental

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The rapper-cum-actor sounds off on politically silent rappers, and says he doesn’t care if he’s called a “hater.”

Stefannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005632203205086657.post-74771005112856583282009-07-07T08:11:00.001-07:002009-07-07T08:11:08.091-07:00

Exclusive: Vin Rock tells DX how the Jersey trio's love of mobile devices may make them Windows Mobile's partners.

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The academy founded by the late Jam Master Jay presents a self-help resource for aspiring deejays.

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A three-year-old child was hospitalized after an accident at the home of rapper Snoop Dogg. Police in Diamond Bar, California responded to a call shortly after 10:00 PM, from the gated community where Snoop resides. The three-year-old boy toddler slipped and fell underwater into a spa, but was rescued by an adult shortly after the fall. A concerned adult called for medical treatment for

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Hip-Hop mogul Jay-Z has been hit with another federal lawsuit, stemming from his trendy Manhattan 40/40 club. The lawyer defending Jay-Z against a lawsuit filed by former employees is seeking to withdraw from the lawsuit, claiming the mogul has failed to pay the legal firm for their work. According to The New York Post, Michael DiMattia recently wrote a letter to Manhattan Federal Court

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Common has dropped out of an upcoming performance in Toronto, Canada during the Rock The Bells festival. According to reports, the budding actor?s film schedule is preventing him from making the date, which takes place tomorrow (July 5) at the Molson Amphitheater. Mos Def will fly in from the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland to fill the date for Common. Toronto?s Rock The Bells stop

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Rapper 50 Cent will release his new mixtape Forever King tonight (July 3) online. Forever King is the second mixtape from 50 Cent to be released this month. Two weeks ago on June 16, 50 Cent released the gritty War Angel mixtape, an 11-track collection from the G-Unit general. The new 12-track collection features 50 Cent rapping over 90?s classic R&B tracks provided by DJ Mister Cee. The

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BET has expressed remorse over a performance by Lil Wayne, Drake and Young Money Records that involved underage girls during songs "Best I Ever Had" and "Every Girl."The songs, which have overt sexual references, were performed during the Sunday BET Awards '09 show as a bevy of young girls danced on stage. The group of girls consisted of Lil Wayne?s daughters and her friends. In an exclusive

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Compton's Most compares his and 50's chemistry to Red & Meth's, says without beef, Detox would have released.

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DJ Big Mike has responded to the allegations of being raided at his house on May 29.

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Michael Jackson's body is set to be returned to Neverland for a public viewing, which will take place this Friday (July 3). A private funeral for the pop legend will take place on Sunday (July 5) with family members and numerous celebrity mourners who are said to be in attending. The legendary singer?s body is currently traveling in a 30-car-motorcade to a secret location. The family,

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Vh1 will give viewers a look into the personal lives of Chilli and Pepa.

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Rapper Sandra ?Pepa? Denton of Salt-N-Pepa fame has inked a deal with VH1 to star in a new untitled reality series. Pepa?s latest foray into the reality show genre will feature the pioneering female emcee looking for love after spending years being celibate. According to the New York Daily News, Pepa and three of her single girlfriends will meet each week over brunch, to discuss the past

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