New Card Game ‘Legend of the Cipher’ Teaches Players How To Conquer The Real Rap Game

(AllHipHop News) Today (March 30th) is “International Tabletop Day.” A day, promoted by popular YouTube channel Geek & Sundry, that is dedicated to building bonds with friends and family by playing card and board games at home and at local events across the globe. So how can Hip-Hop help celebrate having fun on “Tabletop Day?” One self-financed start-up company […]

XXL Editor Explains Chief Keef & Logic Selections For 2013 Freshman List

(AllHipHop News) One of the most anticipated and debated Hip-Hop magazine covers every year is XXL’s Freshman Class edition. The issue’s purpose is to highlight ten rising rap stars that have created substantial buzz over the previous twelve months. Like with any subjective list there is the possibility that people will question why a certain artist […]

Kendrick Lamar, Black Hippy & Earl Sweatshirt To Play Downtown Music Festival

(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop collective Black Hippy (Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, Jay Rock) and Earl Sweatshirt of Odd Future were just announced as part of the lineup for the annual Downtown Music Festival sponsored by Downtown Records. The west coast emcees will join Sky Ferreira, DIIV, Palma Violets, Trash Talk, Beach Fossils, Teengirl Fantasy, Ducktails, […]

Behind the Scenes of XXL’s Freshman Class 2013 [VIDEO]

(AllHipHop News) Since it’s inception, XXL’s “Freshman Class” cover has sparked debate. This year’s classmates are no different.  Action Bronson, Schoolboy Q, Travi$ Scott, Trinidad James, Ab-Soul, Joey Bada$$, Kirko Bangz, Angel Haze, Logic and Dizzy Wright and Chief Keef are set to blow this year. Check out the behind the scenes.

Hip Hop Mogul Michael Williams’ “Guns 4 Greatness” Begins, Includes Life Mentoring

(AllHipHop News) This Saturday (March 30th), Brooklyn will witness its first-ever public and private sector gun buyback initiative for the New York City public called “Guns 4 Greatness” [ALSO READ: Hip-Hop Mogul Proposes “Guns For Greatness” Program Featuring Tickets To Beyoncé & Jay-Z Concerts] The initiative was envisioned and is spearheaded by legendary Hip Hop manager Michael “Blue” Williams. […]