Knockout Nation: 2007 Year in Review
Welcome to the 2007 year end wrapup of Knockout Nation. In 2006, we had to suffer through declarations that boxing was dead on a mainstream level. This year proved that not only is the sport alive and thriving, but that things can be even better by continuing to pit the best fighters against each other […]
Play Hospitalized By Wounded Driver Fleeing Police
Rapper Play of legendary Hip-Hop group Kid-N-Play was seriously injured in a wild car accident that killed one person in Durham, North Carolina last weekend. Play, born Christopher Martin and a female passenger were injured when his SUV was struck by a driver on Saturday (December 29) who was shot, while attempting to flee […]
AHH YEAR END REVIEW 2007: Best & Worst
It was the best of times it was the worst of times. While musically and artistically we saw a rebirth of sorts in 2007, we also saw our fair share of disappointment, tragedy, lunacy and some would say conspiracy. We lost young lions like $tack Bundles and X-1, and grizzled veterans like the great Pimp C. […]
2007 Rewind – M.I.A.: Sri Lanka Globetrotter
Despite what your instincts might tell you, M.I.A. is not odd. As technology changes the way in which we communicate and globalization brings increased interaction between nations, more and more people are redefining the meaning of nationality and truly becoming citizens of the world. A self-proclaimed walking mixtape, M.I.A. not only combines musical influences from […]
Soul Pioneer Sues Various Rappers Over Sample
Rappers Will Smith, the estate of Tupac Shakur, KRS-One and Michael Jackson are among the defendants named in a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by R&B veteran Syl Johnson. Johnson and his Twilight Record Co. filed the lawsuit in the Northern District of Illinois, claming that the artists illegally used portions of his single “Different […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Jay-Z Off To Apple? New G-Unit MCs? Kanye Is BACK!
DISCLAIMER: All content within this section is pure rumor and generally have no factual info outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear. Read on. YESTERDAYS RUMORS! First, there was the wacky year called 2007, my round up of stupid stuff. And then there was Hip-Hop Rumors: Raz B’s Video, Roy Jones Fights […]
Fraud Accusations Surface in Suge Knight Ruling
The legal ups and downs continue to manifest for Marion “Suge” Knight as arguments were heard Wednesday (Jan. 2) in court over a legal motion that threatens to overturn a $130 million default ruling against the Death Row Records executive. As a result of the motion, Los Angeles attorney Dermot Givens is seeking to […]
R. Kelly Spokesman Responds to Ne-Yo Lawsuit
Hours after news broke concerning a new lawsuit against Grammy-winning hitmaker R. Kelly, the singer has fired back via his spokesperson. The suit, which was filed last week in Los Angeles Superior Court by R&B crooner Ne-Yo, is the latest development in the aftermath of Ne-Yos short stint on Kellys Double Up tour. […]
AHH YEAR END REVIEW 2007: What Would You Change?
Rap has been in a strange place for some time. The old guard has been holding on to the game with a vice grip, while creatively, most of the new blood hasnt offered anything strong enough to snatch the music from them. Our contemporary greats are on the brink of bowing out the game all […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Raz B’s Video, Roy Jones Fights Dogs?, Kim K Engaged To Reggie Bush?
LAST YEARS LAST RUMOR! Don’t forget “2007: One Wacky Year,” where I breeze through all the crazy events of last year in a fun way. Haters appreciated. And, if you care, read the LAST rumor of 2007. I AM ILLSEED. You like the all caps typing like my name was Prodigy. THE FIRST RUMOR OF 2008! […]
Bentley To Appear On Conan, Prepping New Single
Fonzworth Bentley will make an appearance on NBCs Late Night With Conan OBrien tomorrow night (Jan 3) on the shows second live broadcast of the new year, to promote his etiquette book Advance Your Swagger: How to Use Manners, Confidence, and Style to Get Ahead. Like many live programs, Late Night started airing immediate […]
2007: One Wild, Wacky Year
It was a great year for me in 2007! Why, these crazy people just did whatever, whenever, with whoever! With that, I decided to – pull out of my brain – the wackiest stuff to happen last year with a lil commentary. Check it out. Gimmick Dance Rapper/Singers: I have news for you. […]
Dj Sir Charles: A Radio Vet…. From Washington D.C. to New York
Just like Hip-Hop artists, there are several DJs that are under-rated and don’t really get the credit and ‘shine’ they deserve. DJ Sir Charles Dixon is the perfect example. Sir Charles, although not widely credited for doing so, changed the sound of mainstream radio as we know it today. While holding down the mixshow slot […]
Ne-Yo Sues R. Kelly Over Tour
R. Kelly was hit with a lawsuit last week in Los Angeles Superior Court, claiming that he fired superstar singer Ne-Yo without just cause, owing him a six-figure payment. According to Ne-Yo, born Shaffer Smith, R. Kelly fired him because he upstaged Kelly during the “Double Up Tour,” which Kelly kicked off in November […]
Gucci Mane: From the Trap House Back to the School House
December 18, 2007 was an important day for Radric Gucci Mane Davis. It had nothing to do with the release of his album, or with media drama about Young Jeezy. On this day he visited an Atlanta school in his neighborhood, Dobbs Elementary, to talk with students about getting good grades while rewarding them with […]
2007 Rewind – T-Pain: Open Bar
Video: Brian Mapp After a recent arrest and rumors of recording and label troubles, controversy seems to be the name of the game for T-Pain these days – but it doesnt make his success any less sweet. The self proclaimed rappa-ternt-sanga has enjoyed multi-platinum ringtone sales for his own songs and his cameos, and […]
Skillz Drops ‘2007 Rap Up’ Video; Preps New Album
Virginia-based rapper Skillz continued his year end tradition with a twist for 2007, releasing a video for his annual “Rap-Up.” The clip, directed by Chris Robinson, features appearances by comedians including D.Ray Davis and Affion Crocket, as well as impersonations of various artists who made the news in 2007, including rapper-turned-singer T-Pain and Bobby […]
