Blog

A fire broke out at award-winning rapper/actor Ludacris’ home just South of Atlanta Wednesday night, AllHipHop.com has learned. The fire, described by authorities as a “significant fire,” destroyed the residence’s pool house, but did not affect the main structure on the property. The fire left some property damage but no injuries. According to Fulton County Fire Department spokesman Gregory Chambers, the fire was first reported by a neighbor, even before the alarm system at the home was triggered. Authorities arrived […]

After 11 years in music, dancehall artiste Vegas, born Clifford Smith, is retiring to spend time with God and his kids. He said his decision was ordained by God and it has been in the making for years. "Is just something weh a build up from inna mi from a few years back. Mi just deh somewhere and mi nuh happy. Mi a fight a battle and a do something weh mi nuh enjoy," he told THE STAR. Close to […]

As if Beenie Man does not have enough to deal with, the mother of his five-year-old son, who lives in England, has decided to air her grouses about the deejay over the popular Internet site, YouTube. In a video entitled, 'Beenie Man, mother of child responds to his lies', posted on September 19, the artiste's babymother responds to what she calls the lies that Beenie Man has said about her in an interview with British radio host Chris Goldfinger. The […]

It is within the walls of a studio that the sweetest melodies arise. In the midst of complementing instruments, inspiration sparks in the echo chambers and creates a musical fire. The Sunday Gleaner continues its series oflooking at various influentialstudios across the island. An average day at the Equiknoxx studios in Eden Gardens, St Andrew, is filled with the laughter of entertainer 'regulars' who pass through and the large Equiknoxx family. Consisting of five friends - Nicholas Deane, Derrick Coffie, […]

Los Angeles, California Hip-Hop recording artist The Game issued a statement exclusively to AllHipHop.com earlier today regarding the tragic Friday night plane crash that critically injured former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and DJ AM. "I am deeply hurt by this tragedy. Travis Barker has always been there for me when I needed him creatively. We've done many songs together," The Game told AllHipHop.com. "Just recently he appeared in my video (Dope Boyz) that he featured on. I respect and love […]

British singer/rapper Estelle has scooped five top nominations for the U.K.'s Urban Music Awards, including nods for Best R&B Act and Best Collaboration for her hit single "American Boy." The star teamed up with rap superstar Kanye West for the chart smash, and the song catapulted her into the spotlight earlier this year. And her efforts have won her recognition for Best Crossover Chart Act, Most Inspiring Act, and Best Album for Shine. But Estelle will face competition from "Bleeding […]