Prodigy Talks Prison, Plans For H.N.I.C. 2
Mobb Deep member Prodigy will begin 2008 by starting a 3 1/2 year prison stint, on January 9th, after he pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a loaded gun. Prodigy, born Albert Jackson, announced today (December 25) that his second solo album H.N.I.C. 2 will be released worldwide via a distribution deal with Voxonic […]
Yung Joc Released On $50K Bond
Atlanta rapper Yung Joc was released from an Cuyahoga County, Ohio jail yesterday (December 24) on $50,000 bond, after being arrested for allegedly carrying a gun through an airport security checkpoint. Yung Joc was arrested on December 23, after security found a fully loaded firearm and ammunition in his carry on luggage, as he […]
BREAKING NEWS: Jay-Z Leaves Def Jam
After months of speculation, Hip-Hop mogul Jay-Z announced on December 24 that he will officially vacate his position as President of Def Jam Records at the end of his term.The 38-year-old rapper issued a statement today (December 24) stating he will step down as president in 2008.Ive been incredibly fortunate to have served as President […]
R&B Singers, Rappers Wrap For Christmas
The Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes Foundation’s second annual Celebrity Gift Wrap and Fundraiser came to a close this weekend, ending its three-week run at the Mall at Stone Crest in Lithonia, GA, just east of Atlanta. Celebrity volunteers Case, Donnell Jones, Slim of the group 112, Ronnie Devoe, Jagged Edge and others were on […]
Flo Rida: How To Flow
Sometimes, a rappers induction into the mainstream appears so fated that people mistake it as effortless. After all, Carol City native Flo Rida had the support of heavyweights such as Rick Ross and the music of sought-after production duo The Runners to help deliver him into the national limelight. And for his record Low, the […]
Yung Joc Arrested With Gun In Airport
Grammy nominated rapper Yung Joc was arrested in Cleveland, Ohio this morning, after he allegedly attempted to pass through an airport security check point with a fully loaded handgun. According to police, Yung Joc attempted to pass through a security checkpoint at the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, when police found the fully loaded firearm. […]
Rick Ross: Pusherman
Rick Ross’ album got pushed back to February ’08 but it’s only giving him more time to preach his gospel of the hustle.Not many rappers can attest to getting a cosign from Jay Hova, moving over a million units, and becoming the first artist to attain platinum status off the strength of ring tone sales, […]
AllHipHop Staff Picks12.23.07
Live and direct I don’t need no mic check. Remember mommy told me Peedi, you ain’t write that. It started in the bathroom taking a dump, listening to Ultramagnetic ego trippin you won’t Pressure my word I’m the urban version of you chump. Stomped on a different ground, sound second to none. Synthesizers tweet to improvise […]
NFL WEEK 16 Picks
Grand Opening: Its been hard to pick one thing to talk about this week. So I figured with Christmas being next Tuesday, I would share with you my Christmas list. Hopefully, Ive been a good boy this year and Santa fills up my stockings with goodies. 1) The NFL finds a way for at […]
Beanie Sigel, Bill Cosby March For Peace
Rap star Beanie Sigel generated talk of a different kind during Philadelphias Peace Week 2007, when he walked hand-in-hand with actor/comedian Bill Cosby, during an anti-crime march. The pair, who marched alongside each other on Thursday (December 20), spoke earlier that day to 30 at risk youths at William Penn High School in Philadelphia. […]
Rick Gonzalez: Balancing Act
When Brooklyn native Rick Gonzalez appeared in 2005s inspirational film Coach Carter, fans immediately latched on to him for his very memorable hair. At that point he was already five years in to his television and film career, and he was determined to make sure that people recognized him for his talent as […]
Next Level Training: The Chubby Chronicles
So youre a guy that really wants to lose a little weight? You can’t be the only person, because obesity in the United States is affecting more than 34 million people. You have tried diets and they don’t work, you have tried workout routines, but the weight comes off too slow. What can you do? Well, the first thing you […]
