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http://allhiphop.comHello folks! Another week gone by, another 15 cents made. Nevertheless, it’s been a good one, to say the least. Whether it was Fred Thompson formally throwing his hat in the presidential race, another toy recall from Mattel, the biggest upset in college football during the Labor Day weekend or the search for missing adventurer […]
As one-third of the Legendary Fat Boys, Prince Markie Dee has made a name for himself beyond the recording booth and into the boardroom. The man responsible for allowing 50 Cent to sign his first record deal has been quietly working behind the scenes, building talent and emerging as a force to be reckoned […]
Corny of me – YES! illseed doesn’t care though!
Progress is always made one step at a time; a lesson the members of Strong Arm Steady are more than familiar with. After grinding for years in the streets of California’s underground circuit independently, the collective group of Krondon, Mitchy Slick and Phil Da Agony are ready to prove to world what many West […]
Rapper Tony Yayo appeared in court today (September 6), in regards to assault charges stemming from an incident in which he allegedly slapped the teenaged son of music mogul Jimmy “Henchmen” Rosemond.The boy claims Yayo and several associates surrounded him and threatened him for wearing a Czar Entertainment shirt, a label/management firm run by Rosemond […]
N.O.R.E. is teaming with syndicated radio show host and former Rap City host DJ Mad Linx to produce a television reality show, NOREality: Independence Day, Season 1. The show, which is based off of the rapper’s Internet series of videoclips posted on his Myspace page, as well as AllHipHop.com, starts taping this weekend in […]
Rapper Eve will experience more than the glamour and glitz of the MTV Video Music Awards this weekend, as she participates in the first ever “Ballin’ and Beats” charity event, presented by the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) and Converge Entertainment. The event, which will take place from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday (Sept. […]
THE ILL PICS I don’t know how this will work, but I am going to break out these Ill Pics into their own thing. Its too much work to do them and the rumors in the same swoop. So, check them out and feel free to caption them as you see fit. ROLLING STONES, DUDE […]
Rapper Soulja Boy is riding the wave of success created by his hit single “Crank That (Soulja Boy),” which is the #1 Mastertone in the country on AT&T, Verizon and Sprint, as well as the #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 and Digital singles chart. The single has sold over 600,000 ringtones, 186,000 of […]
Popular DJ Anthony “DJ Hollywood A Bay Bay” Stewart is facing jail during his September 18 hearing, when prosecutors will seek to revoke his bail due to concerns for the victim’s safety. According to The Shreveport Times, prosecutors will seek to hold Stewart in prison until his case is tried. Prosecutors said that […]
Unlike L.A. veterans DJ Quik and MC Eiht, WC has always released material, whether group or solo, at a slower pace. Since 2004’s Def Jam one-off, the shadiest one has rebuilt Lench Mob Records with Ice Cube, and the two-thirds of Westside Connection worked hand-in-hand in crafting Guilty By Affiliation (Lench Mob Records), a polished […]
As time ticks by and we enter 2007’s home stretch, Wu fans are still awaiting the impending releases of the Clan’s 8 Diagrams (rumored to drop sometime in late ’07 or early ’08) and Raekwon’s highly anticipated Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II, which apparently is already completed and currently collecting dust at the offices […]
I’ll Ride
Kanye West will continue the worldwide promotion of his upcoming album Graduation with the launch of his “Glow in the Dark UK” tour, an exclusive series of performances in the United Kingdom. On November 1, West will kickoff the seven-date series, performing singles from Graduation, including his hit single “Stronger,” which shot to #1 […]
J.J.J.G. – JIM JONES JONES JOINS G-UNIT? I know you all are going to call me crazy! I know this! I know this, but I going to say it anyway! Yesterdy (Sept. 5), BET’s “Rap City” taped a special interview. 50 Cent interviewed Jim Jones. That’s right. 50 Cent interviewed Jim Jones!! Now, I don’t […]
Many of today’s young artists struggle to make it to the top, but for Def Jam’s new wonder boy The Dream, the scene played out like a fairytale. If you’re thinking that you haven’t quite had this dream before, think again. The songwriter turned singer, who is married to R&B diva Nivea, is the genius […]
Misogyny in Hip-Hop music will be one of many topics explored as Congress prepares to hold its first hearing on media “stereotypes and degradation” of women. According to Variety, the hearing, titled “From Imus to Industry: The Business of Stereotypes and Degradation,” will focus primarily on Hip-Hop lyrics and videos. Rep. Bobby Rush […]
Busta Rhymes trial for two assaults was postponed today (September 5), after the prosecutor and Rhymes’ defense attorney acknowledged that they were not ready to begin. Rhymes will stand trial November 7, for allegedly assaulting a fan who spit on his Maybach in mid-town Manhattan after the annual Amsterjam festival on Randall’s island. […]
An advertisement produced by fast food chains Hardee’s/Carl’s Jr. that spoof’s rap music has caused outraged amongst teachers in Tennessee. The :30 second spot aired during a recently televised Tennessee Titans football game and features a group of male students in a classroom being taught by a female teacher in a tight gray skirt. […]
