Hurricane Chris: 51/50 Ratchet PREVIEW
Im sure youve heard it all before. I aint no one hit wonder. This is a movement! We not in it for the ringtones. Images of Laffy Taffy, Chicken Noodle Soup, and other disposable cannon fodder come to mind almost immediately. Enter Hurricane Chris and the Ratchet Movement. The ingredients are all familiar. Catchy club […]
Soulja Boy: Hear ‘Em Out
Seventeen year-old Soulja Boy gained attention through his dance routines, rap and lifestyle. Whether you love it or hate, Crank Dat (Soulja Boy) is a ubiquitous hit, and having amassed over 21 million hits on his Myspace page, he garnered the attention of Mr. Collipark, who later inked the youngster to a deal with Interscope […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: LL Cool J Records Jay Diss? Shawnna Sex Tape? Kay Slay Vs. Dr. Dre?
WOULD LL COOL J DO IT? The Hip-Hop nation is looking for the next big, relevant battle and LL vs Jay-Z is what people want. There are rumors abound stating that LL has already recorded a diss song to Jay, where he uses the Takeover beat. I heard that LL is revealing insider info on […]
Ya Boy f/ Cool & Dre
Ya Boy – “Holla At Ya Boy”
Depression and Hip-Hop: Are They Related?
Images of strength have dominated Hip-Hop since its inception in the early 1970s. MCs often professed superiority over other MCs with lyrical wizardry and dominance on the microphone. Weakness was not an option, especially outward signs of weakness. However, when it comes to saving your life or the life of someone you love, […]
Celebrity Style: Fall Fashion Trends
In todays entertainment world, celebrity style can run the gamut from geek to chic, leaving you either inspired or feeling tired. With Fall right around the corner, AllHipHop.com took time out to highlight the season’s fashion trends via some stylish celebs. Whether you peruse the racks or the latest fashion mags for what to rock, take a little inspiration from the […]
Rappers Mos Def, Common, More Urge Walk Out In Protest Of Jena 6
A number of rappers and activists will support Mos Def’s call for a National Student Walk-Out tomorrow (Oct 1) in support of the Jena 6. In addition to Mos Def, rappers Common, Talib Kweli, Immortal Technique, M1, Rep. Cynthia McKinney, Idris Elba, Pharoahe Monch, the Malcolm X Grassroots, the National Hip Hop Political Convention, […]
Ludacris To Help Clean NYC Park With Boost Volunteers
Grammy Award winning Atlanta rapper Ludacris will help 100 Boost Mobile RockCorp volunteers revitalize DeWitt Clinton park in New York’s Hell’s Kitchen area on Saturday, October 6. Ludacris, pro-skateboarder Terry Kennedy, pro-snowboarder Keir Dillion and 100 volunteers will painting handball courts, basketball backboards, playground areas, fences and benches in the park. Additionally, the […]
NATIONAL LEAGUE PENNANT RACE: Down to the Wire
It’s been a long season and even with two days remaining, we still haven’t set the table. The Chicago Cubs clinched the NL Central Friday with a win over the Cincinatti Reds and a loss by the Milwaukee Brewers, who dropped their third game in a row and second straight to the San Diego Padres who are […]
B-Legit Talks New Album ‘Throwblock Muzik’
West Coast rap veteran B-Legit is bringing his musical stylings back to the forefront with his forthcoming album, Throwblock Muzic. The release, which is the follow up to the rapper’s 2006 mixtape Hood Hustlin and 2005’s Block Movement, will include appearances from E-40, Mac Dre, Clyde Carson, Harm from the Rich and Levitti. […]
Percee P: Perseverance
Good things take time. In an era where half-baked rappers release multiple albums to invisible masses, Percee P bares 20 years of rhyming excellence known mostly to cult twelve-inch collectors and from hand-to-hand album sales in front of New Yorks Fat Beats. Decades after lung-collapsing lyricism on microphones shared with Big L, Pharoahe Monch, Large […]
Keyshia Cole: Just Like You
More like the queens of Soul from days past than todays more common Pop divas, Keyshia Cole can sing her ass off. While most of todays female R&B artists sell themselves with elaborate acts and top-dollar production, she is one of the few newer artists who lets her voice be the star of the show. […]
AHH Stray News: Lord Infamous, Young Buck, MTV Arabia, DJ Muggs
Former Three 6 Mafia group member Lord Infamous will release his second solo album next month titled The Man, The Myth, The Legacy. Lord Infamous, born Ricky Dunigan, was a founding member of Three 6 Mafia group and was featured on many of the group’s most popular recordings. The album is the follow up to […]
NFL WEEK 4 Picks
First off, shout-outs to both New York teams for their big wins last week. I was impressed with how both teams dug deep and played the kind of football that they are capable of playing. Keep it up. To my fantasy football family, the bye weeks have started. Pay attention to your squad so […]
Double Standard Procedures: Jena, The Matrix & The Exhibitionist
Double Standard ProceduresWithin the Matrix, whom did you deem the greater danger: the agents or the sleeper cells – those who existed in the Matrix without knowledge that the natural world had been destroyed? At first glance, the answer seems obvious, but if you dig deeper beneath the surface, a more disturbing answer awaits.While the […]
G-Unit Associates Arrested In Blood Gang Sweep
An associate of G-Unit rapper Tony Yayo who is accused of brandishing a gun at a music industry rival’s son was arrested in a massive sweep of members of the Bloods street gang last week. Police in Queens, New York rounded up 34 suspected gang members on charges ranging from narcotics and weapons possession […]
will.i.am: Songs About Girls
Most of the world knew nothing of the Black Eyed Peas until they recruited Fergie and released their third album, Elephunk. There is, however, a contingent of fans who are still waiting for the group to ditch the bird and return to their crunchy roots (or at least hope that will.i.ams solo albums will make […]
Gucci Mane Speaks Out Against His Own ‘Trap-A-Thon’ LP
Rapper Gucci Mane is speaking out against a new album Trap-A-Thon, which he claims is an unauthorized album, recorded before he left Big Cat Records. According to Gucci, the Trap-A-Thon CD/DVD release consists of old material and footage, and should not be confused with his upcoming album Back To The Trap House album, which […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Jay Warns LL? Cassidy & Gillie Make Peace? Diddy Battles Mariah?
JAY-Z WARNS LL COOL J Im really not trying to jack this quote, but I really dont know where it originated. At any rate, LL and Jay have moved one step closer to a battled that would be the biggest thing since Jay-Z and Nas. So, here is the statement that Jay-Z released: “I’ll be […]
