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)