Hip-Hop Rumors: Mase Goes Back To Church! Hillary’s Obama Revenge! Big L Rumors!
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! It looks like Raz B and his brother Ricky have p##### everybody off officially! Click here for why! I don’t think I can help out now. […]
2007 Rewind – Chris Brown: Legally Platinum
When Chris Brown was discovered in 2005, the Virginian represented the young, fresh and new generation of 80s babies who, having grown up emulating the moves of their favorite entertainers, now had a chance to become stars in their own right. All of a sudden, people were buying into their Goodies, whilst demanding that the […]
Barack Obama Wins Iowa Caucus
Sen. Barack Obama won the Iowa Caucus on Thursday night (Jan. 3), the first major test for the race for the 2008 Democratic nomination for President of the United States. The win dealt a blow to Clintons aspirations to be the first woman to claim president, while seriously boosting Obamas chance to be the […]
AHH YEAR IN REVIEW 2007: American Gangster All-Star Review
When you look at Jay-Zs body of work, you notice there are a few slight blemishes. Even though Blueprint 2 and Kingdom Come might have fallen below his impeccable standard, his ten album catalog is matched by few. From his classic debut Reasonable Doubt to his stellar pseudo retirement effort The Black Album; the God […]
AHH Stray News: T.I., Birdman, Russell Simmons, Lil’ Wayne
A key evidence suppression hearing that was scheduled in regards to Atlanta rapper T.I.s federal gun trial has been delayed six weeks according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Presiding U.S. Magistrate Judge Alan Baverman postponed tomorrows (January 4) hearing until February 19. T.I., born Clifford Harris, is accused of attempting to purchasing machine guns and […]
The Socialite: You Free Tonight?
As it so happens, Ive been buried under a huge rock over the past few years. Ive come to find out that people rarely go out on dates these days – unless its staged in a 26 minute segment and is paid for by a cable network. Please dont tell me that bringing flowers to […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Raz B & His Enemy? Mike Vick’s Doghouse! Kanye Beats Beyonce!
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!Read about Jay-Z’s new deal with Apple, new G-Unit members? Nas in Cali! Just Blaze clears the air!Previous Rumors! First, there was the wacky year called 2007, […]
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 […]
