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Doug E Fresh, Slick Rick To Reunite On Stage in Bronx During ‘The Show’

Slick Rick and Doug E. Fresh will reunite on stage next during “The Show,” a concert which is slated to take place next week in the Bronx, New York. In addition to being hosted by rap legend Roxanne Shante, The Show will feature performances by Slick Rick and Doug E. Fresh, Positive K., Big Daddy [...]

Jay-Z’s Memoir To Be Released This Fall

“Decoded,” the memoir of Jay-Z’s life, will finally make it to stores in November even though it has been finished for a number of years. The book, written by author and film maker Dream Hampton, will examine the history of the Hip-Hop mogul though a series of extensive interviews from Jay-Z, his family and friends. [...]

Controversial Nelly Concert Moved To The ‘Heart’ Of Branson

A controversial concert featuring St. Louis rapper Nelly will continue, after another local venue agreed to host the event. The concert, which is the first major Hip-Hop concert to be held in the popular midwestern resort, was almost canceled. Promoters wanted to hold the concert in the parking lot of The Grand Palace Theater, because [...]

Eminem and Tom Jones? DMC, Foxy Brown

Legendary singer Sir Tom Jones will become the oldest singer in U.K. history next week when he tops the charts with his latest album Praise & Blame, which is expected to dethrone Eminem from the top of the UK albums chart next week.  According to Tom Jones, who has been recording for over 50 years, [...]

Dr. Dre Sued For Millions Over Recording Studio Bill

Producer/mogul Dr. Dre is being sued for millions of dollars for breach of contract, for allegedly failing to pay the bill for recording services. Paramount Recording Studios is suing Dr. Dre, born Andre Young, for $1,220,500, for breach of contract, according to the lawsuit, which was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court yesterday (July 23rd). [...]

Wyclef Jean To Run For President Of Haiti; Announcement Next Week

Hip-Hop star Wyclef Jean will announce his bid for the President of Haiti, a source has confirmed with AllHipHop.com exclusively. Sources close to Wyclef confirmed with AllHipHop.com that the rapper will announce his bid for the country’s highest office next Thursday, on August 5th. The 37-year-old was born in Haiti, but immigrated to the United [...]

Rapper T.I., Girfriend Tiny Married In Miami Beach, Florida

Although T.I. has remained tightlipped about his martial status, the rapper was officially married today (July 30th) in Miami Beach. T.I., born Clifford Harris Jr., married Tameka “Tiny” Cottle in a secret ceremony held at a Miami Beach courthouse, TMZ.com reports. Rumors about their marriage began circulating in May of 2009, shortly before the rapper [...]

MC Hammer Launches MMA Management Company

MC Hammer has entered into the world of MMA. The rap icon won’t be the one fighting and grappling though as he has launched a full service management and promotional company for MMA fighters called Alchemist Management. “I’ve been a fan of combat sports for years,” MC Hammer said.  ”MMA is the fastest growing sport [...]

Foxy Brown Involved in Manhattan Brawl

Foxy Brown is back in the headlines. Just one week after being accused of getting into an altercation with her neighbor, tmz.com is reporting that the femcee was involved in a massive fight in the lobby of New York City apartment. According to witnesses on the scene, Brown was in an upscale high-rise in midtown [...]

Wiz Khalifa Signs With Atlantic Records

XXL 2010 Freshman Wiz Kahlifa has signed with Atlantic Records. The Pittsburgh, PA MC and his long-time independent label Rostrum Records announced the deal with Atlantic today (July 30) as well as plans to release his debut album in early 2011. After much anticipation about where the heavily recruited breakthrough artist would sign, the announcement [...]