Author Kathy Iandoli Talks Prodigy Of Mobb Deep & The Plight Of Queens In Hip-Hop
One of AllHipHop’s own comes home for an exclusive interview. Kathy Iandoli talks about “God Save The Queens: The Essential History of Women in Hip-Hop” and more.
MC Hammer: Hip-Hop’s Biggest Seller Talks Michael Jackson, James Brown And The Impact Of The Bay!
MC Hammer remains an unforgettable pioneer of The Bay. He talks to Chuck Creekmur about his legacy and allthe pagentry of working with James Brown, Rick James, The Chi-lites, Prince, the Jackson 5, Barry White.
New Skool Rules Announces New Festival Dates, Expanded Conference
One of the biggest international festivals is ready for a bigger 2020 – New Skool Rules May 29th – 31st 2020!
Markuann Smith: The Mastermind Behind Godfather Of Harlem Speaks
Markuann Smith is the creative and visionary force behind The Godfather of Harlem. Check out his masterpiece.
Mysonne Talks Supporting Jay-Z, Issues With Kaepernick Protest + Hip-Hop
Mysonne’s views on Jay-Z, Colin Kaepernick, The NFL and activism may surprise you. He’s got a lot to say.
SKYE: Take A Trip Down The R&B Rabbit Hole
Skye is a unique sort of singer, the type you don’t forget. Get to know him.
Xzibit: Anchored By Hip-Hop, Flying In Hollywood
(AllHipHop Features) Xzibit has seen some of the highest highs Hip-Hop could possibly offer. That notion is quite literal and as well as metaphorical. During his powerful run in rap, Xzibit used to rocked with inebriated icons such as Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem as well as underground legends like Tha Liks and King Tee. […]
Kanye West Loses Two Big Ones & Maybe Three
(AllHipHop Rumors) Kanye West was once the leader of the new school and proclaimed something like “homie, this is my time.” But, a lot of people are telling something to the man that once proclaimed “you can’t tell me nothing.” The mess continues! Now, J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar have seemingly made commentary about Kanye […]
Making Sense Of Kanye West And Donald Trump: Good Music’s Malik Yusef Speaks
Malik Yusef is a spoken word artist, a poet, a musician, and also a key figure in Kanye West’s inner circle.
Nick Cannon’s “F##k Him” Is An Open Letter To The Ladies
(AllHipHop Music) Keep it a buck: people love to hate. They just do. For some reason, Nick Cannon – as beloved as he is – also gets hate. How? I’m not sure, but it could be that whole ubiquitous, impossible-to-define, modern day, rebellious Renaissance man thing. Regardless, Nick Cannon’s shall not be denied, haters be […]
Asking? Complaining? Who Is Ready To Be An Active Change Maker?
By Chandra Pitts, of iamthevillage.org (AllHipHop Opinion) WHO’S READY TO BE “THE SOMETHING” OUR YOUTH NEED?!? Yes. They’re killing our kids without justice. Incarcerating at a rate higher than anytime in history. The schools are failing our children. Generations are being lost to the violence of poverty. But WHAT ARE WE DOING?? First, we’re going […]
The Hip-Hop Guide To Greece: The Regal, Rugged Elegance Of Athens
(AllHipHop Features) If the Notorious B.I.G. would have lived, I think he would have sought solace in Athens, Greece. While in Greece, Biggie’s name came up repeatedly as I sparred Hip-Hop-ingly with my friend Jared Reeder, who also went on the excursion on the islands. Athens is different than the other islands we were privileged […]
#AHHPowerfulWomen: Cynthia Horner: Urban Media’s Mother Still Inspires
(AllHipHop Features) Once upon a time, in my early years of writing, I was an in-house scribe for Black Beat magazine. I promise this is not about me, but I must set this up properly. I was a new New Yorker by way of Delaware and was unable to get the ear of The Source […]
#StephonClark: Another Hashtag Or A Part Of A Diabolical Racist Plot?
“The System Is The System.” (AllHipHop Opinion) I was half watching a show on Netflix. “Collateral” is the name. I really wasn’t into it, for whatever reason. Perhaps, my brain was still thinking about the unarmed Black man that was shot 20 times in his own backyard, because police officers thought his cellphone was a […]
Opinions: Busta Rhymes Talks “The Gentrification Of Hip-Hop”
(AllHipHop Opinion) Busta Rhymes is a gem in the flesh. He did not mince words when he talked about the overt efforts to gentrify Hip-Hop, the culture that was created by people of color in The Bronx. Some have proclaimed the sentiment was a rant, but nothing could be farther than the truth. Busta speaks […]
The Hip-Hop Guide To Greece, The Splendor Of Sifnos (Part 2)
[ALSO READ] PART 1: The Hip-Hop Guide To Greece, The Wonderland Of Europe “Boat dock, only food is a fish / On the coast to Greece, where the views is the sh#t…” – rapper Nipsey Hussle (AllHipHop Features) To Nipsey’s credit, once your mind is opened to Greece, it becomes a standard. The island of […]
Black Panther 2 Is Already On The Way, Marvel Studios Pres Explains
(AllHipHop News) With the massive success of Marvel’s Black Panther, the inevitable has happened. A sequel is on the way. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed the news in a recent interview. “Nothing specific to reveal, other than to say we absolutely will do that. One of the favorite pastimes at Marvel Studios is sitting […]
Black Eyed Peas’s New Video Series Confronts Injustice Directly
(AllHipHop Features) Multi-platinum Grammy Award-winning recording artists, the Black Eyed Peas recently returned with new social and political force with a song and powerful video titled “Street Livin”. Directed by Will.i.am, “Street Livin” highlights four inter-sectional issues largely impacting communities of color – Police Brutality, Prison Industrial Complex, Gun Violence, and Immigration. The […]
#AHHPowerfulWomen:Biba Adams Takes Detroit Rap & Gives It To The World
(AllHipHop Features) Biba Adams began her entertainment industry career as an Artist Development Representative for Warner Elektra Atlantic Corporation, then becoming a Product Manager for Barak Records-home of Slum Village and legendary producer, James “J. Dilla” Yancey. Her reputation of working with Detroit’s most successful artists earned her the nickname “Detroit’s Daughter.” In the mid-2000s, […]
#AHHPowerfulWomen: Santrise Nicole Is The Genius Behind The Geniuses
Chicago Native Santrise Nicole possesses a diverse entertainment portfolio as a Music Executive, Artist Manager, Creative Consultant, Marketing Strategist, Content Producer, Writer and Director. Recognized as a cultivator of many of today’s top talent, she is responsible for transitioning unknown local artists to national and international acclaim. Before transitioning to the field of entertainment she […]
