Tupac’s Former Bodyguard Claims To Be FBI Agent
A former bodyguard for Tupac made a stunning revelation during a documentary screening for the new film Tupac: Assassination – Conspiracy or Revenge? During a Q&A that followed the screening of the documentary in Los Angeles, former Death Row bodyguard Kevin Hackie made the startling claim that he was an undercover FBI agent – […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Wayne Sublim Disses 50? T.I.’s House Arrest? G-Unit Hugs Lil’ Kim!
STOP THE VIOLENCE! Scott La Rock was killed 20 years ago. Here is the rumor, then the information. Everybody (including myself) thought that KRS-One did the song Stop The Violence after the death of Scott La Rock in 1987. WRONG. That was actually one of a few songs that would eventually make it to Boogie […]
Ray Lavender: Doing Doing
Over the years, Atlanta has introduced more than its fair share of artists into the spotlight. However, it is safe to say that there have been none quite like Ray Lavender. From the A by way of Monroe, Louisiana, this country crooner has finally surfaced for the masses with his sexy, bold, and enticingly edgy […]
Stop The Violence Movement 2007: Part 1
KRS-ONE, Ludacris, Fat Joe, Pastor Troy and more give an important message for the Stop The Violence Movement 2007!
Stop The Violence Movement 2007: Part 2
Jigsaw, Chingy, Cassidy, Busta Rhymes, Lil Wayne and more continue the Stop The Violence Message
On Lynching, Representing, and What Not to Wear on the Red Carpet
I am a reasonable person. I can laugh when it’s funny and cry when it’s not. I’m not extra sensitive about every little thing, and I can take a joke. However, after mulling over the photo of comedian Katt Williams on the red carpet at the BET Hip-Hop Awards with a noose as […]
Jamal Crawford: Fair Play
From his beginnings in Seattle, Washington to his current position as a Guard on the New York Knicks, Jamal Crawford has already had some amazing lifetime experiences. He started his professional basketball career in 2000 with the Chicago Bulls, and drew inspiration from some of the greats in the game. He moved over to the Knicks […]
AHH Stray News: Plies, Common, Lethal Bizzle
Florida rapper Plies has reached platinum status as the chart-topping ringtone for his debut single, “Shawty” Featuring T-Pain, has sold over one million ringtones to date. “Shawty” has also been at the top of Billboard’s Hot Mastertone chart for the past several weeks. The rapper has also launched BidLong.com, an online community blog for fans […]
Rakim, Ghostface, Brother Ali Hit The Road on Hip-Hop Live! Tour
Rakim, Ghostface Killah and Brother Ali will hit the road for the 1st Annual Hip Hop Live! tour, a nationwide trek kicking off this month in Los Angeles that features each MC in front of a live, 10-piece band. The tour, which starts on October 29th at the House of Blues in Los Angeles, […]
Game Review: The Orange Box
The Orange Box, released by Valve, is a collection of 5 games, including Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2:Episode One, Half-Life 2: Episode Two, Portal, and the long-awaited Team Fortress 2. Originally released as a Windows PC package, it has now being released on gaming consoles, first on the Xbox 360 and subsequently on the Playstation 3. […]
Jim Jones, Lil’ Mama, Rich Boy On Board For Stay In School Concert
Rappers Jim Jones, Rich Boy and Lil Mama will hit the stage for a purpose, when they join various entertainment and sports celebrities for the Entertainers 4 Education Alliances (E4EA) 2007 Stay in School concert tonight (October 17). The second annual event, hosted by the E4EA, New York radio station Hot 97 and leading […]
J. Period: Project Overload
J. Period would describe himself as an old school A&R, the overseer of the artists project that made sure the album got finished as well as making sure the album remained true to the artists vision. Today, A&Rs arent really known for that process. J. Period says he sees todays artists send their mixes and […]
Smif N Wessun: Wrekonize
Do the math. New Yorks own Smif N Wessun has been putting in that work for a long time. Making their introduction on Black Moons Enta Da Stage, the duo hit hard with their gritty back and forth Brooklyn hard-rock swag. Tek and Steele dropped the single “Bucktown” and instantly had the underground on smash. […]
C-Murder Re-trial In Murder Case Set For February
Rapper Corey “C-Murder” Miller will stand trial on a second-degree murder charge for the second time in February a judge ruled yesterday (October 16) in New Orleans, Louisiana. Judge Martha Sassone set a trial date of February 11 for Miller’s trial, which stems from a Jan. 2002 incident in which Miller is accused of […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: 50 Disses Wayne Again! LL Records Diss? The Game’s New D.O.C.?
IS LL COOL J GOING TO DO IT? Straight up, I heard that LL Cool J recorded a diss against Jay-Z yesterday. Now, that I got that out, I can add on to the nothing that I know. I heard that LL recorded this song in the studio of another well-known rapper/producer. If/when this comes […]
Def Jam Says No Date For Nas’ ‘N####’ LP; Imus’ Camp Supports Title
Representatives for Island Def Jam have denied that Hip-Hop superstar Nas will release an album with the controversial title N#### in December. The rapper made headlines on Friday (October 13), when he announced the controversial title and release date of December for his next album, during a show at the Roseland Ballroom in New […]
Former Friend Proceeds with Diddy Lawsuit
Despite reports of a resolution, Sean “Diddy” Combs may remain at the center of an assault rap from a man the Hip-Hop mogul allegedly punched in the face over the weekend.Steven Acevedo confirmed to The New York Post that he still plans on taking the Combs to court over the incident, which stemmed from a […]
Foxy Brown Pleads Innocent; Faces Seven Years In Prison
Foxy Brown appeared in court today (October 16) where the 28-year-old rapper pleaded not guilty to felony assault charges. Brown, who is jailed on Rikers Island for violating the terms of her probation over a 2004 fight with two manicurists, is accused of hitting Arlene Raymond in the face with a Blackberry during a […]
Jermaine Dupri Details Ups and Downs of Success in New Book
Award-winning producer/rapper Jermaine Dupri is opening up about his rise to the top and the consequences and joys of fame in a new book.Titled Young, Rich and Dangerous: My Life in Music, the book chronicles the current Island Records Urban Music president’s beginnings as an opening act dancer for the New Fresh Fest tour as […]
