Once, the despondent feeling of unabashed loneliness overwhelmed Clifford “Quan” Peacock. As he stood to face the judge, the rapper’s tailored reluctance and apprehension mimicked his Italian crafted suit. The penetrating concept of being caged for life ricocheted through his psyche, causing mental carnage. Seated in the front row of the gallery, his family showed […]
This weeks Footage Fa Dayz features none other than Hip-Hop’s most famous hype man, Public Enemy’s Flavor Flav. In this clip, Public Enemy was taking part in Rap Sheet’s annual convention in Atlanta, Georgia, along with other rap stars like Jermaine Dupri, Luke Campbell and The Roots. Champtown caught Flavor Flav right before […]
In the Hip-Hop world the tough “street thug” persona is one that some try to embody and one that many fans are drawn too. In a few cases, certain rappers have had their credibility questioned for many reasons. The most the important is when secrets from their past arise that totally contradict their “thuggish” nature. […]
There is a saying that goes, “You should never meet your heroes.” It looks like rapper Chamillionaire found this out the hard way. These days he looks towards Barack Obama for inspiration, but at one point, he looked to none other than basketball great Michael Jordan as an idol. But, the rapper was […]
Over two years have now passed since Cashville’s finest Young Buck released his studio album Buck The World. When speaking to him it becomes immediately clear that he has matured during this time, perhaps unsurprisingly after having to overcome a number of career obstacles throughout this turbulent period. Following the constant stream of rumors circulated […]
In crafting the McDonald’s Flavor Battle, the fast food leader was aiming to capture the “energy and excitement and recognizing the creativity of one of this country’s underappreciated art forms – The DJ experience.” To bring that experience to college campuses around the country, the company put a slight twist on the Battle as it […]
Lil Wayne and his cup were a big deal in the not-so-distance past. At the time, right as the Carter 3 started to heat up the streets, there was significant worry that Lil Wayne was indeed drinking Sizzzurp or something similar to what contributed to the deaths of Big Moe, DJ Screw, Pimp C […]
A staple in the Detroit Hip-Hop area, hexmurda has been a source of strength and inspiration for many in and outside of the D. The city rallies for their own and now there is a benefit concert for him now that he is faced with serious health issues. If you can, attend and contribute to […]
“The truth is Hip-Hop, and with Hip-Hop the bigger you get or if you really want get big, really, you got to get small.” – KRS-One Legends are made not born. It takes a lot of hard work dedication and sacrifice to be able to put yourself in the position to be regarded as one […]
Miss boom bap? Are you feeling out of step with today’s mainstream Hip-Hop sound? Enter Marco Polo and Torae, the answer to all your Hip-Hop woes. For those missing that gritty, sample-driven Hip-Hop should have picked the critically acclaimed Double Barrel LP that dropped over the summer. The album has been the culmination of over […]
The BET Hip-Hop Awards was a balanced event showcasing the underground, mainstream, and past stars of Hip-Hop culture. As a nominee for top Hip-Hop Site honors, AllHipHop.com was right there on the red carpet to take in all of the festivities. Too many to name, but the founders took many images to capture the moments […]
International recording star Wyclef Jean is the focus of this week’s Footage Fa Dayz. We take you back to 1999 in the clip, which features Wyclef at Studio 54, during the 2nd Annual Yahoo Awards in 1999. Clef and artists like Public Enemy, Seal performed during the evening, which concluded with a 30 […]
Hip-hop’s Diamond Princess is back on the scene, gearing up for the release of her fifth studio album, Amazin’. Female rappers are a rare species these days, and ones that have lasted for nearly a decade? Almost extinct. But Miami native Trina seems to have a secret success formula that perhaps some of […]
In a recent interview, AllHipHop.com got up with DJ Drama in Atlanta where the mixtape legend chronicled his formative days as spin maestro and how he established himself as a prominent force in the industry. The early years started in his native Philadelphia, Pennyslvania, where he would call local stores and pass out free […]
Who is hotter in the streets than OJ Da Juiceman? If you have a long list of names, perhaps you aren’t quite in tune with what is going on in the seedy underbelly of Hip-Hop. Otis “OJ” Williams Jr. has been doing it for the ‘hood since his 2003 hit “Black Tee.” Since, then […]
Many new artists aspire to enter the music business with dreams of selling millions of records and performing in front of millions of adoring fans. A lot of new artists spend time and money perfecting their songs, their sounds and their image. But how much time goes into perfecting a live performance? There are many […]
(Editor’s Note: Mike Bigga (aka Killer Mike) will bring appear at the AllHiphop Social Lounge on October 17 (with Saigon, Raekwon and others) in Newark, NJ at the NJPAC Center. Click here for details and to purchase tickets.) Although he dropped “killer” from his moniker, Mike Bigga (formerly known as Killer Mike) says his killer […]
The “sophomore jinx,” the idea that a group or artist’s second offering is unlikely to be as successful as their debut release, is a thought that likely preoccupies the majority of artists in Hip-Hop today. Especially in a climate where not only do most record labels lack the resources to properly support new releases, […]
Much of the Hip-Hop community has grumbled internally that there is a lack of positive artists in the trenches crafting more positive forms of the music. Even singing legend Gladys Knight Weighed in and chastised rap music without looking beneath the surface. Jasiri X is a rapper that hails from Pittsburgh and he’s been […]
In this week’s Footage Fa Dayz, we go back in time to 1999 and check in with Newark, New Jersey bred -rapper, Redman. It’s almost hard to believe that it’s been almost 20 years since Redman stormed upon the scene in 1990, with his debut performance as a member of EPMD’s#### Squad on the […]
