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http://allhiphop.comMisogyny 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. […]
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Skee TV speaks candidly with Talib about his album, Rock The Bells and a bonus video!
ALLHIPHOP WEEK UPDATE So, I am sure you have already looked at the AllHipHop Week run down. If you haven’t, please do, but I have to admit, there are some changes already on the horizon. One change that’s already come to life is Hurricane Chris has departed the finale concert, which features Talib Kweli, Lupe […]
Rapper Kanye West was named International Man of the Year at the GQ Awards last night (September 4) in London. The 10th Annual Awards ceremony took place at Covent Garden’s Royal Opera House in London and was hosted by music legend Sir Elton John. A panel of GQ experts selected West for the […]
Hip-Hop star The Game will stand trial on three felony charges stemming from a February incident, in which he allegedly pulled a gun on a rival player during a basketball game in South Los Angeles. According to police, the rapper became involved in an altercation with a player from the unknown team at the […]
What do Red Café, Soulja Boy and Rich Boy all have in common? They are all part of the new generation of rap artists that have establisshed an immense presence during what seems like a crisis in Hip-Hop. Red Café developed himself as a ghostwriter for some of your favorite rappers, like Diddy and Busta […]
When you hear phrases like; “a breath of fresh air”, or the most famous one of them all; “keeping it real”, doesn’t it sound just a little cliché? Well if it does, because those terms have been tossed around by many of the so-called purists of Hip-Hop. Nowadays, it’s hard to separate the who’s who […]
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R&B singer R. Kelly’s trial for child pornography has been delayed again, to an unknown date. Kelly, 40, faces 14 counts of child pornography due to an infamous, videotaped encounter with an alleged victim that may have been as young as 13-year-old. Kelly has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Jury selection was to have […]
Rap pioneer Grandmaster Flash has been named as a presenter for the Long Island Music Hall of Fame’s (LIMHOF) second annual induction gala. The event will take place Oct. 21 at the Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College CUNY, in Flushing, Queens. This year’s Queens induction venue holds a special place […]
Another song produced by superstar rapper Timbaland is in question, as rap star Jay-Z and the producer have been hit with a lawsuit over the single “Big Pimpin.” Copyright co-owner Osama Admed Fahmy filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles Federal Court, claiming that Timbaland illegally replayed portions of “Big Pimpin” note-for-note, using a melody […]
After nearly a decade in the trenches, the unwavering support of the likes of DJ Kay Slay and Busta Rhymes, and a devout following that extends from Brooklyn to the UK and beyond, Papoose already has the stripes of a hip hop notable. Boasting a $1.5 million dollar deal with Jive, the Bed Stuy […]
AHH CONCERT – SEPT 21 Featuring Talib Kweli, Lupe Fiasco, Cassidy and Hurricane Chris! Do yourself a favor, if you are going to the concert with Talib Kweli, Lupe Fiasco, Cassidy and Hurricane Chris, get the tickets now or early. The show is $20 and you know and I know that concerts don’t get that […]
Rap mogul Percy “Master P.” Miller is partnering with actor Seth Green (Austin Powers, Family Guy, Robot Chicken) to produce a Hip-Hop role playing 3-D video game titled “Play the Industry.” Miller’s Miller Enterprises teamed with Green and Matthew Senreich to make the game, which creators described as similar to the popular video game […]
Even though he might not admit it publicly, 50 Cent is looking at some serious pressure coming into Curtis (Shady/Aftermath/Interscope). His debut, Get Rich Or Die Trying, killed everything moving in 2003. As a follow up his soldiers would put up respectable numbers individually going into the G-Unit general’s follow up, The Massacre. Fast forwarding […]
