Hoping to reach a new generation of TV viewers, PBS is putting the power of Hip-Hop to use in a revamped version of its hit ‘70s show The Electric Company. The show’s executive producer, Karen Fowler, spearheaded the effort by hiring the creative team behind the Tony Award-winning musical In the Heights, as music […]
ESPN The Magazine will have a memorable Super Bowl celebration, as it has recruited former Fugees member Wyclef Jean and Grammy-nominated rap star Lil Wayne for its NEXT Big Weekend. Jean will take the stage January 30 as the headliner for the publication’s 5th Annual Next party. The private, V.I.P. event, which kicks […]
Rapper Kanye West has revealed that he would like to pose nude one day to “break every rule…of Hip Hop.”The rapper reasoned that that he wanted to challenge the norms of American and African American mores.“I definitely feel, like, in the next however many years, if I work out for two months, that I’ll pose […]
Legendary Public Enemy front man and activist Chuck D has set a 2009 resolution to rectify the marginalized representation of females in Hip-Hop culture. A swept aside issue in recent years, Chuck D argues that the lack of prominent women in Hip-Hop is causing the culture to move backward and devalue many of the […]
Closing out a week filled with the memory and legacy of his father, 11-year-old Christopher “CJ” Wallace, Jr. presided over the NASDAQ Opening Bell this in New York City yesterday morning (January 9). CJ was joined by his mother R&B singer Faith Evans and his grandmother Voletta Wallace in a promotional appearance to support […]
A week after Lil’ Kim vocalized her dissatisfaction over the forthcoming Biggie Smalls biopic Notorious, the women she attacked have responded to her comments. Both Faith Evans and Naturi Naughton responded in shock to the Brooklyn rapper’s harsh words, which Evans, for one, has said were unfounded. In an exclusive interview at the […]
Koch Records has announced that Harlem, New York rapper Jim Jones has joined the company’s executive staff, as Vice President of Urban A&R. Jones will be responsible for signing and developing new talent for the Urban Division of Koch Records, which is the #1 independent record label in the United States. “It feels […]
A new Hip-Hop themed series is coming to E! Entertainment titled Candy Girls, which will focus on women in rap music videos. The 30-minute show, which is labeled a “docu-soap,” centers around aspiring and established female actresses who work for an agency, which casts the potential models in the videos. E! ordered eight […]
Atlanta rapper T.I. has settled the matter of an overdue lawyer’s bill for the mother of his sons, in compliance with a Fulton County judge’s ruling. The 28-year-old star appeared visibly bothered by the situation while testifying in an Atlanta court room Tuesday (January 6). He told the judge that his failure to pay the […]
The Beastie Boys have confirmed via their official website the reissue of one of Hip-Hop’s greatest and most creative albums in Paul’s Boutique. Initially received as a commercial disappointment in 1989, Paul’s Boutique went on to amass a strong following due to the Dust Brother’s prodigious and intricate sampling techniques, and the savvy, pop […]
Florian Schneider, founding member of the seminal group Kraftwerk, has confirmed his departure from the band. On their official website, Kraftwerk verified the news and acknowledged Schneider’s invaluable contributions to their sound. “Florian Schneider leaves Kraftswerk after a 40 year partnership with Ralf Hutter,” the group stated in a prepared statement. “This partnership […]
Grammy winner and domestic violence survivor Queen Pen will host a press conference/rally on Friday January 16 to advocate tougher domestic violence legislation in New York. Last year, the state’s Criminal Justice division released statistics supporting evidence that 55% of female homicides are due to a domestic issue. Last January Queen Pen, born […]
Timbaland has confirmed that while there will be a follow-up to the platinum 2007 album Shock Value, fans should not expect the super producer’s third studio offering anytime soon. In recent weeks, tracklistings and alleged song collaborations have littered the internet, prompting Timbaland to clarify the anticipated album’s current status. “Man, I’m so […]
A peaceful rally in protest of the New Year’s day shooting of Oscar Grant III at the hand of a Bay Area Rapid Transit officer turned violent yesterday (January 7). A small group of protesters started rioting in the streets of Oakland, lighting a dumpster on fire and even attacking a police car. […]
AllHipHop.com has received an exclusive report that Atlanta-based producer Jermaine Dupri’s tenure as President of Island Records Urban Music has come to an end.A formal announcement of his departure from the position, which he has held for nearly two years, may come as early as Thursday (January 8).Speaking the condition of anonymity, a source close […]
AllHipHop.com has received an exclusive report that Atlanta-based producer Jermaine Dupri’s tenure as President of Island Records Urban Music has come to an end. A formal announcement of his departure from the position, which he has held for nearly two years, may come as early as Thursday (Jan 8). Speaking on condition of anonymity, a […]
Asher Roth made his first headline outside of music today (January 7), as the rookie sensation helped subdue a man claiming to have a bomb.The incident happened during an early morning, 230-passenger Delta flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles.Before the descent into LAX airport, a male flight attendant began screaming from the plane’s rear for […]
The controversial Los Angeles plastic surgeon who came under fire for his possible role in the death of rapper Kanye West’s mother Dr. Donda West, has been sentenced to a year-long prison term in California.Dr. Jan Adams will report to the Solano County jail in Vallejo, CA on February 6 to serve time for a […]
West Coast rap star Snoop Dogg is giving fans more to look forward to this year with the release of his new line of headphones. The rapper’s headphones will feature amplified bass for consumers. In addition to Snoop Dogg, famed turntablist Mix Master Mike and Super Natural will market their own line of […]
General Motors Corporation has confirmed today (January 7) plans to cancel the Pontiac G8, a 50 Cent sponsored sport truck. The two-door, six-foot bed vehicle was scheduled to debut in North America in 2010. 50 Cent first introduced the G8 sport truck last March at the New York International Auto Show. In […]
