J.R. Writer: Writer’s Digest
There are a lot of things that can be said about growing up in Harlem, NYC. But none truer than the phrase, Harlem makes hustlers. If you dont believe that, just ask J.R. Writer. This cocky MC came up in the streets of Uptown and made it to international notoriety before his 25th birthday through […]
Rapper Nelly Opening Massive Athletic Complex In St. Louis
Rap star Nelly has partnered with NBA star Larry Hughes and the pair have purchased over 60 acres of farmland in northwest St. Louis County, to open a multi-million dollar athletic facility. Nellys company Nelly Inc. is in talks with the city of St. Louis to open the massive complex in the Maryland Heights […]
American Gangster Tour: Jay-Z
The Roc Boys take their celebration to NYC’s Hammerstein Ballroom.Two hours on the line outside with the temperature in the 40s. Two hours standing still in Timbs on a hard floor. Its already ten oclock and still no sign of Jay-Z. Brooklyn has stated their borough supremacy by being in the house for probably the […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Ill Pics with Lauren London!
LAUREN LONDON – THE ILL PICS! To The Seventh Seal (the IC homey) and all the others that have been asking for it. I am going to do the morning rumors later. Why? I did some just last night. So, check out the rumors from yesterday! PART ONE and PART TWO! On to the Ill […]
Mario: Go Time
Like most of the world of entertainment, music has always had a revolving door of relevant characters. So much that we often take for granted the artists that we have grown with. One such character is Mario. Weve watched the songbird grow from a teenager asking girls to braid his hair, to a man asking […]
Dr. Donda West’s Plastic Surgeon Under Investigation For DUI’s
The Beverly Hills plastic surgeon that performed surgery on the mother of superstar rapper Kanye West, is under investigation by the State Medical Board of California and may lose his license due to DUI convictions. Dr. Jan Adams performed a tummy tuck and breast reduction on Dr. Donda West, who died a short time […]
Alicia Keys: As I Am
They certainly broke the mold when they made Alicia Keys. While her third studio album As I Am [J Records] comes long awaited, its more than another blessed offering from the New York City songstress. As I Am is exactly as the title suggests Alicia in her barest form, much more, nothing less. Songs […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Green and Jadakiss Clash? 50 Cent’s “I Still” vid, Jay-Z Freestyle Live!
Earlier Rumors: Don’t forget the rumors from earlier today. They are way better than the ones up here! Check me out yo! Jay-Z Supports Kanye, ODB On George Bush, T.I. Bodyguard Has Friends! You have to see my ODB dedication and understand that Hip-Hop has very few stars left! GREEN LANTERN / JADAKISS RUMORS! The […]
T.I. Issues Statement To Fans
Although he currently has a lot of time on his hands while being on house arrest, rapper T.I. is staying active by working on a new album. For the rapper, the extra time represents the perfect opportunity to fully focus on the forthcoming project as well as acknowledge those who have stood with him […]
Woman Allegedly Assaulted By Da Brat Hires Attorney Willie Gary
Shayla Stevens, the Atlanta Falcons Cheerleader who was allegedly assaulted by Da Brat earlier this month, has hired prominent attorneys Willie Gary and CK Hoffler and their firm, Gary, Williams, Finney, Lewis, Watson and Sperando P.L., AllHipHop.com has learned. Gary and Hofflers high powered, Florida-based law firm will represent Stevens against not only Da […]
Cassidy: The Truth Part 1
Sway interviews Cassidy to get to the truth about the shooting involving Cassidy in 2005
BOOK REVIEW: Born In The Bronx
The average Hip-Hopper may not know the pioneers as well as he or she should, but that lack of awareness does not mean our forefathers have not been properly archived. Right, Joe Conzo? While Busy Bee, Grandmaster Caz and Grand Wizard Theodore were creating an aerie of classic Hip-Hop, Conzo was right there saying, “Cheese!” […]
Top Ten Rappers-Turned-Actors
As I was watching the repeat episode of Law and Order: SVU, the episode that Ludacris was on, I had to commend him on his acting skills. So this brought a topic to mind who are the Top Ten rappers turned actors? I decided to do a list and see if you agree or […]
Widow Of Harlem OG Bumpy Johnson Calls Frank Lucas A “Flunky”
Frank Lucas may be Hollywoods man of the moment via Denzel Washingtons portrayal of him in the film American Gangster, but the former Harlem drug lord is anything but that, according to the widow of Johnsons mentor Ellsworth “Bumpy” Johnson. In her new book Harlem Godfather: The Rap on My Husband, Ellsworth “Bumpy” Johnson, […]
Nas: Greatest Hits
Not many would argue that Nas is one of the top ten lyricists living. The rap laureates debut Illmatic put a barely known, fresh-faced MC onto the cusp of greatness. By the time he dropped his fourth album Nastradamus, a frisbee for many but still viable for his hardcore fan base, he was in this […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Jay-Z Supports Kanye, ODB On George Bush, T.I. Bodyguard Has Friends!
ROC-A-FELLA MOURNS WITH KANYE WEST “We love you Kanye. We got you. Stay strong,” Jay-Z. On the real, the Hip-Hop community is feeling for Kanye and his loss. I heard that nearly all of Roc-A-Fella Records will be flying to Chicago for funeral and memorial services for Donda West, Kanyes doting mother. Here is a […]
