Latest Cypress Hill News
Soul Star Sampled By Kanye And Jay-z, Syl Johnson, Dies
Syl Johnson has died aged 85.The Mississippi-born soul and blues legend, who was dubbed the "most-sampled" artist in hip-hop, has passed away.His family confirmed: “It is with extreme sadness that our family announces the passing...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 February 2022
Rage Against The Machine Reschedule Reunion Tour For 2021
Rage Against the Machine have rescheduled their entire tour for the summer of 2021.The iconic rock group announced in November that they were reuniting for a world tour in 2020 - but they've been forced...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 03 May 2020
Dancing In Denver! Budweiser Made In America Explore Colorado's Exciting Music Scene
Budweiser Made in AmericaWe explore the diverse Denver music scene as Budweiser unveil the latest in their series of documentaries ahead of the fast-approaching Budweiser Made in America festival.When Jay-Z embarked on his Budweiser Made...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 17 July 2014
Made In Minnesota: Budweiser Made In America Documents The Best City Music Of The States
Budweiser Made In America Press Conference at Los Angeles City Hall on April 16, 2014 in Los Angeles, California - Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for BudweiserBudweiser Made in America festival is on its way...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 15 July 2014
Cypress Hill To Release First New Album In 10 Years
Rap group Cypress Hill is reuniting and releasing its first album as a trio in 10 years.Over the past few years, the Insane in the Brain hitmakers have released their own solo projects, but now...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 26 November 2013
Sonisphere Cancelled?
Sonisphere festival has been cancelled, Queen have claimed.The band - with Adam Lambert on vocals- had been due to headline the UK leg of the annual rock extravaganza but have now posted a statement on...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 March 2012
Slash Joins Cypress Hill At 20th Anniversary Concert
Rocker Slash joined hip-hop heroes Cypress Hill onstage in Hollywood on Saturday night (06Aug11).The guitarist was an unannounced special guest for the group at The Troubadour, where Cypress Hill hosted their 20th anniversary concert. Tweeting...
By WENN on 08 August 2011
Cypress Hill Win Legal Battle With Syl Johnson
Rap stars Cypress Hill have emerged victorious in a long running legal battle with soul legend Syl Johnson after his copyright case against them was dismissed.The veteran musician filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the...
By WENN on 06 June 2011
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Given The Go Ahead At Cypress Hill Festival
Rappers CYPRESS HILL have scored a coup at their upcoming SmokeOut festival in California - the owners of a medical marijuana dispensary will be in business on site.The group will take the stage alongside MGMT,...
By WENN on 14 October 2010
Cypress Hill Find Girls Hiding Under Tourbus Toilet
CYPRESS HILL narrowly avoided a fan disaster when two stowaways were discovered in the luggage compartment of their tourbus - just before a seven-hour journey to Los Angeles.The rap trio's driver had already locked up...
By WENN on 14 September 2010
Cypress Hill Stunned By Marc Anthony Collaboration
Hip-hop heavyweights CYPRESS HILL were stunned when MARC ANTHONY agreed to join them in the studio for a new track - because they thought the "Latin Frank Sinatra" would have nothing to do with them.Producer...
By WENN on 13 September 2010
Cypress Hill Faces Copyright Suit Over 1991 Song Sample
Hip-hop veterans CYPRESS HILL and Apple executives have been slapped with a copyright infringement lawsuit over a song released almost 20 years ago.The bosses of California-based Drive-In Music Company have accused the group of illegally...
By WENN on 13 September 2010
Bobo Can't Be Trusted With Cypress Hill Hash Supply
CYPRESS HILL star BOBO can't be trusted with the band's marijuana supply when he's on tour - because he often forgets where he's stashed it.The hip-hop star admits he has twice been apprehended by customs...
By WENN on 13 September 2010
Weed Lovers Cypress Hill Hate To Fly
Marijuana lovers CYPRESS HILL hate to fly - because airplanes are among the places they can't smoke weed.The hip-hop trio admit airline anti-smoking devices are so advanced nowadays they can no longer cheat the system...
By WENN on 13 September 2010
Cypress Hill Plan Marijuana Dispensary Chain
Stoner icons CYPRESS HILL are looking to cash in on the "inevitable" legalisation of marijuana in their native California by preparing to open their own dispensaries.The hip-hop trio, who are among the celebrities leading the...
By WENN on 12 September 2010
Cypress Hill Scrap Arizona Gig To Protest Immigration Law
Rap veterans CYPRESS HILL have cancelled an upcoming concert in Arizona in protest of a new state immigration law.Arizona lawmakers recently passed the SB1070 immigration bill, allowing officials to detain anyone they suspect to be...
By WENN on 11 May 2010
Cypress Hill's Vital Collaboration
Cypress Hill collaborated with Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello because they want to "stay vital".The rap group - famed for their songs in favour of the drug marijuana - said they are always...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 April 2010
Cypress Hill Commission Six-foot Bong
Marijuana-loving rappers CYPRESS HILL have commissioned Dutch company Roor to create a six-foot (1.8 meter) bong for them.The group, which recently signed to Snoop Dogg's Priority Records, plan to show off the Excalibur smoking device...
By WENN on 27 January 2010
Stars Come Out For The Deftones
MOTLEY CRUE rocker TOMMY LEE, LINKIN PARK frontman MIKE SHINODA and rap group CYPRESS HILL were among the stars who joined the DEFTONES at a benefit concert in Los Angeles on Thursday night (19Nov09).The musicians...
By WENN on 21 November 2009
Cypress Hill Plan Comeback
Rap pioneers CYPRESS HILL are back in the studio recording their first album in five years. The Insane in the Brain hitmakers have not issued a new CD since 2004's Till Death Do Us Part -...
By WENN on 03 March 2009
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