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7 Grand Records has announced that the label will be tribute to its founder Guru with a “tribute campaign” that will take place over the next few weeks. Guru and his business partner Solar founded 7 Grand Records in 2005. They ran the label together until Guru’s death from cancer at age 48 on April 19th, 2009. According to representatives for 7 Grand, Guru’s legacy will be honored with unseen footage, behind the scenes “memories of music productions,” video shoots, concert footage, video...(read more)

(AllHipHop News) The marriage between rapper Nas and R&B singer Kelis has officially been  terminated by a Los Angeles judge. According to TMZ.com, the divorce became official last Friday (May 21st) in Los Angeles County Superior Court. A number of issues remain unsolved, including the amount of custody and spousal support Nas has been ordered to pay Kelis.Earlier this month, Nas filed legal documents claiming that the judge based the amounts he must pay on him earning $152,000 a month,...(read more)

(AllHipHop News) The real Rick Ross could face off against the rapper Rick Ross (William Leonard Roberts II) in court this summer, over the usage of the name “Rick Ross.”Rick Ross controlled thousands of workers at the height of his power in the mid-1980’s, who dealt millions of dollars worth of cocaine each day. In 1996, Ross was sentenced to life in prison for attempting to purchase over 100 kilograms of cocaine. Ross was released from prison in 2006 and attempted to reclaim his name. Ross claims...(read more)

(AllHipHop News) Actor Ray Liotta has joined the cast of 50 Cent’s upcoming movie Things Fall Apart.Liotta, who has played in a variety of popular movies classics like Good Fellas and Blow, will play a doctor in the movie. 50 Cent, wrote the script the new film with Brian Miller, is also executive producing the movie with Randall Emmett through the rapper’s Cheetah Vision Films. Things Fall Apart centers around a football running back who faces personal tragedy when he is diagnosed with cancer during...(read more)

(AllHipHop News) Super producer Timbaland has reached a settlement in a copyright infringement claim regarding the song “Throw It On Me,” from his Shock Value album. Timbaland settled with composer David Cortopassi, the original writer of the song “Spazz,” which was originally recorded by The Elastik Band. The track, which was originally released through ATCO/Atlantic in 1967, had become a cult classic after being banned and labeled one of the most “tasteless” records ever made. The song became so...(read more)

(AllHipHop News) Miami rapper Trina is diversifying her business portfolio with the official launch of Amazin’ Cosmetics this June. The platinum selling rapper’s line features the Amazin’ Lip Wear, in addition to Amazin’ Eyelashes, which are reusable, diamond studded eyelashes. The rapper’s line also includes the Amazin’ perfume line, which includes two fragrances: Diamond Doll and Diamond Princess. This Fall, Trina plans to introduce a new scent, “Pink Diamond,” which will reflect Trina’s sex appeal....(read more)

(AllHipHop News) Fans of 50 Cent who own  iPhones can download the rapper’s entire catalog for $1.99 thanks to a new app in the iTunes stores. WebTechies latest app, “The 50 Cent Song Collection,” is a sleek download containing images of the rapper, news and most importantly, access to his entire song catalog, on demand. Once the app is downloaded, users can easily scroll between screens containing each song from 50 Cent official releases, in addition to single tracks. According WebTechie’s...(read more)

(AllHipHop News) The posh Hollywood home of rapper Kanye West came off the market last week, just days after the multi-million dollar residence was listed for sale. The 4,214-square-foot, four-bedroom, three-bath home was up for sale for $3.995 million dollars. According to real estate reports, West originally purchased the property for $1.75 million shortly after the release of his blockbuster album, College Dropout. The property was de-listed on May 13th and while it is not known why it was taken...(read more)

(AllHipHop News) Atlanta rapper/producer Lil Jon is returning to the scene with a new album, along with a high profile collaboration with pop star Miley Cyrus. Lil Jon teamed with Miley Circus to remix her new single “Can’t Be Tamed.” According to reports, they recorded the song at Rock Mafia recording studio in Santa Monica, California. Miley Cyrus told her fans the remix was “rockin,” while Lil Jon told E! Online: "It's crazy, it's crazy. I think everybody's gonna really enjoy the song." “Can’t...(read more)

The Roots are set to drop their 11th album, How I Got Over, but group member Black Thought and Questlove said they also have a number of projecting comes as well. "He [Black Thought] has a project that I'm in called the Money Making Jam Boys. The support team of this album is the Money Making Jam Boys with Sugar Tongue Slim, Truck North, Dice Raw, [Porn and Black Thought]," Questlove told AllHipHop.com. "Ill Street Blues," a remake of the Kool G Rap classic, can be found on the Sugar...(read more)

Rapper Lil Kim has joined Jay-Z's management company, Roc Nation, and Kim's fellow Brooklynite will executive produce the album as well. A number of sources have reported the news, including gossip blogger Perez Hilton. No formal announcement has been made even though one is expected shortly. "Although she's seen better days, Lil Kim is ready to make a musical comeback! The rapper officially signed a record deal with Roc Nation. Jay-Z is even expected to produce her next album. Interesting,"...(read more)

“Gangsta” rap pioneer Ice-T will speak to dozens of foster youth on May 29th at the Texas Foster Youth Conference, taking place at the Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio, Texas. Ice-T will speak to the kids about his life experiences on the streets of South Central, Los Angeles, how he dealt with various trials & tribulations in the music industry and the work it took to become one of Hip-Hop’s most successful crossover actors. Ice-T was left an orphan at an early age, when both of his parents...(read more)

(AllHipHop News) The man accused of shooting and killing rising rapper Dolla was acquitted of murder charges yesterday (May 22) in a Los Angeles courtroom. A jury acquitted Aubrey Berry, 24, of the charges after less than two days of deliberating and nine days of testimony, which saw Berry take the stand in his own defense. Berry claimed that he was involved in an altercation with Dolla in a club in Atlanta a week prior to the shooting, which took place last May, near a valet section at the Beverly...(read more)

(AllHipHop News) Marion "Suge" Knight’s lawyer has denied reports that the 45-year-old mogul pointed a gun at a man during an argument Wednesday (May 19th) in Los Angeles. Knight was arrested in Gardena by a group of LAPD officers from the Homicide & Robbery Division just after 12:00 AM Thursday morning. The former head of Death Row Records allegedly pointed a gun at him in Los Angeles during the altercation. Knight was on charges of assault with a deadly weapon and driving with a suspended license....(read more)

(AllHipHop.com) AllHipHop.com has teamed with Nas and Damian Marley to create the latest episode of the series “The Next 48 Hours.” The webisodes give fans a behind-the-scenes look, as the Nas and Damian Marley promote their new album, Distant Relatives. The concept album features guest appearances by artists like Lil Wayne, K’Naan, Stephen Marley and others. Both Nas and Damian Marley expressed the importance of chronicling them as they tour the country to promote Distant Relatives. “To make it...(read more)

(AllHipHop News) The wife of former drug dealer Frank Lucas was arrested Wednesday (May 19th) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, after she allegedly sold 2 kilograms of cocaine to an informant at a hotel. Julianna Farrait, 70, was being recorded on May 11th, when she told the informant that she had two kilos of cocaine for sale and that another contact had an additional eight kilos to be unloaded. Farrait set up a second meeting in the Isla Verde and attempted to sell the two kilos to the informant. After...(read more)

(AllHipHop News) Washington, D.C. rapper Wale is being criticized by the organizers of the DC Black Pride festival for canceling his headlining performance at the LGBT event. Wale was supposed to be the headlining performer on Sunday, May 30th during the gay-friendly event, which takes place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in downtown D.C. DC Black Pride board member Earl Fowlkes claimed Wale was homophobic and cancelled his appearance at the event. ''Basically we had an agreement,...(read more)

(AllHipHop News) Pioneering, Miami, Florida rap group 2 Live Crew are working on an album of all new material being produced by Mannie Fresh and former Slip-N-Slide producer Funk Boogie. The new album is titled Just Wanna Be Heard and will be released on Nu Focuz Entertainment/Lil Joe Records, this August. In addition to original group members Brother Marquis, Fresh Kid Ice and DJ Mr. Mixx, the album will also features guest appearances by Too $hort, E-40 and The Insane Clown Posse. "We’ve been away...(read more)

(AllHipHop News) Details have emerged in the most recent arrest of rap mogul Marion “Suge” Knight. According to reports, Knight was arrested by police in Gardenia, California, after he allegedly waved a gun at another motorist while driving his white Cadillac Escalade. While details are still surfacing, Knight had an altercation with another man on Wednesday evening (May 19th) in Los Angeles, when he brandished the weapon. Knight, 45, was arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery and...(read more)

(AllHipHop news) Last night (May 19th), Queial of Da Congressmen addressed allegations that have been rampantly spreading across the net, concerning recent altercations with rappers Waka Flocka and Gucci Mane.Queial, who hails from Atlanta’s Zone 1 on the West Side, is the cousin of rapper Slick Pulla, who has a long running feud Waka Flocka.A video of the confrontation hit various Hip-Hop websites yesterday as Gucci Mane attempted to shoot a video.  The Congressmen are signed to Prestige Entertainment,...(read more)