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http://allhiphop.comIn a year full of huge announcements comprising deaths, press conferences, arrests, and big album releases, these are the biggest news headlines in terms of reader volume. Not necessarily the biggest stories, but the most read headlines of 2007. Sit back, relax, and review the year that was, in headlines. Details Emerge In Pimp […]
Sincerity is something missing in a lot of musicians who delve into the mainstream side of the art nowadays. Many artists get caught up in the “act” they put on and become that “alter-ego,” forgetting whom they actually are. That’s not the case with Fergie though. She’s kept a level head and is more than […]
2007 Ill Community Wrap-Up Mixtape
Going from drug kingpin to film producer is not the mid-life epiphany that it seems to be when you meld the two worlds. Anthony “Tone” Gonzalez’ experience running the Bronx streets in the ‘80s serves as prime fodder for his films. In his latest documentary, Superfly: The Untold Story of Frank Lucas, […]
Let’s get the New Year started off right! This message is for Sandra from Rainier! Pabe, Will You Marry Me? Love Panson. THE LAST RUMORS OF 2007! How nice of Rainier to propose to his future wife right here? He is now officially a part of AHH History! Here […]
The estate of Wu-Tang Clan member Ol’ Dirty Bastard has entered into an agreement with Long Island, New York based company MerchDirect, to produce a new line of Ol’ Dirty t-shirts, posters and other accessories featuring the late rapper’s image. According to Newsday, Ol’ Dirty Bastards widow Icelene Jones entered into an agreement with […]
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Nobody predicted how successful the song “Ice Box” was going to be; not even Omarion himself. The song that propelled his sophomore album 21 straight to the top of the charts is now commanding attention across the world. It isn’t shocking though, since the charismatic triple-threat has earned his stripes in this game as a […]
Rapper/actor Mos Def will host the “Sneakers Required New Year’s Eve Ball 2008” at La Terra in San Francisco tomorrow (December 31). Contrary to the normal dress code restrictions often placed upon Hip-Hop fans at various establishments, organizers are requiring attendees to wear their most fashionable pair of sneakers. Those who attend are also being […]
In 1935, Wiley College, a small Black college in Marshall, Texas defeated defending national champions University of Southern California in a debate. In terms of Black History, this story ofAfrican-Americans breaking the color barrier in competitive debate is a small victory. Many civil rights milestones, which need not be named, have shadowed this […]
Performers from the worlds of Hip-Hop and R&B have come out to show support for celebrity fitness trainer Darius Miller, who was beaten into a coma early Wednesday (December 26) morning. Miller attempted to stop a group of men from videotaping Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin’s two daughters outside of a downtown Atlanta club. […]
Saturday Night Special: 12-29-07, 8:15 pm, CBS, NBC, NFL Network Game of the Week, Pt. 1 New England Patriots (15-0) vs. NY Giants (10-5) Location: Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ *Spoiler Alert* Since all of the media outlets are making a big deal about tonight’s game, I decided to write a whole […]
YESTERDAY’S RUMORS Hip-Hop Rumors: Raz B Update, The Rich Rappers, DTP’s New MC and a bunch of other crap? Yes! Crap! TODAY’S RUMORS DID YOU REALLY WANT THIS RUMOR ON THE PAGE? Honestly, did you really want this on here? OK, fine. I ignored it, but you wanted it. Gossip mongers have recently spread around […]
When one hears the term “war hero,” many historic names come to mind – from King Leonidas of the mighty 300 to “Stormin’ Norman” Swartzkopf to… Bone Crusher? That’s right, you read correctly, because this February, Bone Crusher’s fitness DVD Battle of the Bulge will invade a store near you. The video […]
AllHipHop gets exclusive interviews with Denzel, Forest and other cast members and an inside look at “The Great Debaters”
A father in Volusia, Florida was shocked to find out that the Disney Channel Hits CD purchased for his 6-year-old daughter as a Christmas gift was filled with unedited songs from the Diplomats. While typically filled with music from such Disney acts as Hannah Montana, the Disney Channel Hits CD Jay Scott contained […]
Yung Joc hasn’t said much since his arrested at a Cleveland airport, but the rapper has broken his brief silence and now claims that the media and the public has it all wrong. “I have the utmost respect for the laws of this country and would never deliberately commit an act that would jeopardize […]
As Jay-Z vacates his post as Def Jam president, another Def Jam legend is vying for the high-level music industry position. Chuck D of iconic group Public Enemy says he is the person for the job. “After 10 years looking on the collapsing of the record industry, and upon hearing the news of […]
