ATCQ Unites, Q-Tip Talks Trayvon Martin at Wireless Festival UK
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop took over the stage this year at Wireless; a three-day festival which took place at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London from July 12-14 2013. This year, the festival’s main headlining acts were Snoop Lion, Nas, A$AP Rocky, Kendrick Lemar, John Legend, Will.I.Am and many others. Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake capped […]
Yasiin Bey (AKA Mos Def) Force-fed Under Guantánamo Procedure In Short Film
(AllHipHop News) Yasiin Bey (the artist formerly known as Mos Def ) is featured in a short film where he is brutally force-fed, to protest against the conditions of Guantanamo Bay for human right charity Reprieve. The Brooklyn born rapper re-enacts the procedure of prisoners on hunger strikes, in a four-minute clip created by award-winning […]
Wu-Tang Clan to Reunite in UK for 20th anniversary
The legendary Wu-Tang Clan will reunite in the UK to mark the 20th anniversary of their classic debut album Enter the Wu-tang (36 Chambers). The group will perform on July 25th at O2 Apollo in Manchester and July 26th at O2 Academy, Brixton, London. The UK tour is part of a year-long celebration of the […]
Will and Jaden Smith Reunite with DJ Jazzy Jeff and Alfonso Ribeiro in London
Television audiences in the UK were surprised when Will and Jaden Smith, reunited with The Fresh Prince of Bel Air co-stars, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Alfonso Ribeiro to perform classics from the hit comedy series. The father and son duo, made a guest appearance on popular BBC program, The Graham Norton Show on Friday night [24 […]
Big Daddy Kane Congratulates Public Enemy on Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Induction in London
Hip-Hop legend Big Daddy Kane performed several classic joints, freestyles and tracks off his latest project, Las Supper, in London on Thursday night (April 25). During the performance, the Brooklyn-bred rapper performed songs from his catalog,such as “Raw,” “Warm it up Kane,” “Smooth Operator” and many other tracks. Kane congratulated Public Enemy on their induction […]
UK Honors Late Great Producer J Dilla
(AllHipHop News) Various tributes took place this weekend (February 2 and 3) across London, UK to honor one of the greatest producers of all time, J Dilla aka James Yancey. J Dilla passed away in 2006 at the age of 32, after being hospitalized for pneumonia whilst battling Lupus. The Detroit born and raised artist […]
9th Wonder to Attend UK Premiere of Documentary “The Wonder Year”
(AllHipHop News) The UK premiere of Hip-Hop documentary “The Wonder Year” is set to take place on December 8 in Brixton, London. The 78-minute documentary follows a year in the life of Grammy Award-winning producer 9th Wonder. The film provides audiences with a closer look at 9th Wonder’s life as a Hip-Hop producer, academic and […]
The Pharcyde Return to London to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop group The Pharcyde returned to UK capital London last night (November 30), to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde. The two remaining rappers in the group, Imani and B##### Brown, performed tracks with a live band, which included “Running” “Drop” and “Passin Me By.” During […]
Pete Rock and C.L Smooth Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Mecca and the Soul Brother In UK
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop duo Pete Rock and C.L Smooth reunited in London last night (28 October) to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their album, Mecca and the Soul Brother. During the performance, the pair performed songs from their catalog which included “T.R.O.Y” “Straighten it Out” and “On and On.” Pete Rock also played a DJ […]
