THEATER REVIEW: Till The Break Of Dawn
Comedy meets political theory in the play Till the Break of Dawn. Written and directed by Hip-Hop theater veteran Danny Hoch, the 11 character production finds a group of friends living in New York pre-9/11. Staying true to the Hip-Hop culture itself, Hochs play running at the Abrons Art Center in New York Citys Lower […]
Twista Stopped By Police; Causes Traffic Jam
An incident involving Chicago rapper Twista stopped traffic on Interstate I-94 in Michigan. Ten police officers stopped Twista’s tour bus yesterday (September 19) which was en route to a radio appearance in Detroit to promote his album Adrenaline Rush 2007. According to sources, Michigan State Police stopped the tour bus in search of […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Saigon & Mobb Deep Fight, Young Buck & Ne-Yo Fight? Support The Jena 6!
For the other rumors of the day, click here. There are crazy pictures of Oscar De La Hoya in drag, Jay-Z, David Banner, the Royce/Fab battle and a lot more. WEAR BLACK TODAY! If you arent in the know, PLEASE WEAR BLACK TODAY! We are in the midst of a nationwide protest of the treatment […]
Rapper Jay-Z Releasing New Album ‘American Gangster’ In November
Rapper/mogul Jay-Z has announce that he will release an album full of all new material this November titled American Gangster. While Jay-Z’s version of American Gangster is separate from the official motion picture soundtrack, the new album is Jay-Z’s lyrical interpretation of the movie, which stars Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Cuba Gooding Jr. (as […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: The AHH Rap Battle, Oscar De La Hoya…In DRAG? Jay-Z’s Definitely BACK
CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR! What can I say? I was off with the Jay-Z rumor, but I wasnt totally wrong. Jay does have a new album coming out as I have been saying for the last couple of days, but its going to be called American Gangster. It is supposedly inspired by the movie with […]
AllHipHop Week Act Four: Kids Block Party and Breeding Showcase/Rap Battle
Tuesday was a day that saw two events hit NYC as AllHipHop Week continues to roll on. Earlier in the day the Kids Block event went off, showing that the AllHipHop experience does not exclude anyone, especially children. Later on that night, probably one of the most anticipated events since the schedule was announced, The […]
8Ball & Devius Talk ‘The Vet & The Rookie’ Album
Legendary Memphis rapper 8Ball of 8Ball & MJG is teaming up with upcoming rapper Devius to release their first collaborative effort, The Vet & The Rookie which is due in stores this October. The project will be released on 8Ball’s 8Ways Entertainment label through a distribution deal with RBC Records. Memphis veteran 8Ball […]
Rapper Timbaland To Appear On Soap Opera ‘One Life to Live’
Super producer Timbaland will appear in an upcoming episode of ABC’s long running soap opera One Life to Live with a small acting role, as well as a performance with Mosley Music Group artist Keri Hilson. In the episode, a character named Christine Vega is approached by a girl named Sara Roberts, who wants […]
Twista, Hurricane Chris Slated to Take Part in Jena 6 Empowerment
Rappers Twista and Hurricane Chris are among the entertainers slated to perform at the Jena 6 Empowerment Concert. The event, which will take place at 6 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Center in Birmingham, Ala. is designed to provide a platform for the hip-hop community to take a stand against what organizers […]
Kurious: A Constipated Monkey (Re-Issue)
Remember when Hip-Hop really meant something? A better question, do you remember when it was about quality rhymes, not taking life too seriously and having a good time? After an almost 14 year departure, Kurious Jorge is back with the release of his 1994 debut, A Constipated Monkey (Amalgam Digital). This collection of humorous tongue […]
Kanye #1 In The U.S., UK, Japan & Canada; Jay-Z Speaks
The official numbers are in and Kanye West’s album Graduation has emerged as the United States’ #1 album on the Billboard 200 Chart. West’s album Graduation moved over 957,000 copies its first week in stores, besting 50 Cent’s album Curtis, which sold 691,000 copies. According to Nielsen SoundScan, West also earned the largest […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Joe Budden’s Bro Shot, Kanye Wins, Cam To Open Up?
CONDOLENCES OUT TO JOE BUDDEN Last night the celebrity rap battle went off at SOB’s it wasnt quite as planned though. Early yesterday, Joe Budden found out that his brother had been shot 8 times. This made the battle iffy as it was and everybody was wondering what was going to happen. Joe stated that he […]
Deep Cut Conversations: Cormega “The Saga (Remix)
Cormega never brags how real he keeps it, and that might be the secret. The Queensbridge MC has penned and spit raps that evoke soul with the struggles of street life for almost 15 years. As an independent artist, Mega found early success in his The Realness release. Among 13 other joints, The Saga […]
Jah Cure: Born Again
With the over-saturation of Hip-Pop celebrities in the media, the UK reviving soul music, and the war on terrorism in Iraq, its easy to see how one wouldnt notice the fading presence of reggae artists in todays melting pot of music. Well after an eight year hiatus, served in a Jamaica penitentiary for an alleged […]
AllHipHop Week Act Three: The Rebirth Fashion Show
I was reborn Monday September 18th, 2007 at the ultra chic Duvet nightclub. The parents of this Rebirth were none other than AllHipHop. The AHH Fashion Show was definitely an event to remember. People lined up outside – one on top of the other – waiting in anticipation for a chance to get a glimpse […]
Rapper Fat Joe Working On 8th LP ‘The Elephant in the Room’
Rapper Fat Joe ‘s Terror Squad Entertainment has resigned a deal with EMI Music’s Imperial Records to distribute his new album titled The Elephant in the Room. The Elephant in the Room is the follow up to Fat Joe’s album Me Myself and I, which spawned the double platinum hit single “Make It Rain” […]
AHH Stray News: Diddy & Myspace Party, UTP, Talib & Kanye
Rapper Sean Diddy Combs has teamed with Myspace to webcast the VIP launch party for his new fragrance, Unforgivable Woman. The exclusive event, which will feature music provided by DJ Soul, will take place inside a $35 million dollar mansion in New York. The party will also be broadcast live via Diddy’s Myspace page (www.myspace.com/diddy) […]
AllHipHop Fashion Show The Rebirth of Fashion: Hear and Now
AllHipHop’s Fashion show hosted by LL Cool J and Liris Cross with Crime Mob, Soulja Boy, Deemii and MORE!
Hip-Hop Mogul Russell Simmons, Herbie Hancock Team For Daniel Pearl World Music Days
Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons and legendary Jazz musician Herbie Hancock are among the musicians and celebrities taking part in the Daniel Pearl World Music Days concert series which takes place October 1-15 around the world. Simmons and Hancock are among the celebrities sitting on the committee for concert series, which is described as an […]