Gumsole Beatdowns #2: Verses From The Abstract
This edition of Gumsole Beatdowns had actually been in the works for a long minute. But, my partner in musical beatdowns broke out (Best of luck Pistol Paine, sincerely), while others on the Internets quickly dropped appreciative ATCQ posts in lieu of the whole Lupe acting Flaco in the mental drama. Thus, it seemed a […]
Shooting Mars Trey Songz Show; ATL Police Seek JT Money
Several sources have revealed to AllHipHop.com that the Atlanta Police are looking for rapper JT Money in connection with a shooting that took place last night (October 11) outside of Opera Nightclub, leaving one man injured. According to Atlanta Police Department Public Information Officer Ron Campbell, two black males were involved in a verbal altercation, which […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Jay-Z Links With Stringer Bell, Mary’s Wig Is Back! 50 Cent Day
ATTENTION: Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan will address issues within the Hip-Hop community during a private, invitation-only brunch for hundreds of music industry professionals this weekend in Atlanta. The event, which is sponsored by AllHipHop.com, is scheduled to take place at 12 p.m. on Sunday (Oct. 14) at an undisclosed location in […]
Ras Kass Officially Off Capitol Records
West Coast MC Ras Kass has officially been released from Capitol Records as of yesterday (October 11th). The rapper, who has made his grievances with Capitol public since 2006, has finally reached an agreement with the recording label to be released under undisclosed terms. Ras Kass is however, free to seek out deals […]
Streets is Talking: Pimp C
Outside of Kanye and 50, only Chad Butlers name has rung as hard in the Rap game in the last month or so. Better known as Pimp C, dude has caused a steady stream of controversy with his off the wall interviews and colorful commentary. In his Ozone Magazine sit down Pimp spazzed out and […]
The Last Word: Bobby Brown’s Fake Heart Attack, Ginuwine’s Fake Record Deal, and Janet Jackson’s Fake Marriage
Hey young world. Whats good? The week has passed and were talking about Fred Thompsons Republican debate performance, DC sniper Lee Boyd Malvo regretting his role in the sniper killings, New York Yankees manager Joe Torre waiting to see if he will still have a job, and the 14-year-old student who police discovered with a […]
Game Review: Trauma Center: Second Opinion
Game: Trauma Center- Second Opinion Publisher: Altus Platform: Nintendo Wii Exclusive Release Date: 2006 Rating: 4 out of 5 Trauma Center: Second Opinion is the best medical game Ive ever played. It is superbly inventive with the format, a combination of action / puzzler. If you recall the old board game Operation […]
Bryan-Michael Cox: Unseen Heat
In a time filled with people concerned about whether Timbaland, Missy, or Pharrell produced a track, rarely do people stop, open a CD booklet and see who actually wrote the song. If they did, one name would show up often; that name is Bryan-Michael Cox. Cox has written songs for everyone from Bow-Wow to Whitney […]
Exclusive: “Crank That” Banned From Homecoming; Mr. Collipark Responds
Rapper Soulja Boy’s “Crank That” – the most popular song in the country – has been banned from being played at a high school’s homecoming dance in Mason, Ohio. The single was banned after some parents and students complained to Mason High School principal David Allen, who printed out the lyrics to the popular […]
Q-Tip Opens CMJ Music Festival; Peforming At Apple Store In New York
A Tribe Called Quest frontman Q-Tip will headline the 2007 CMJ Music Marathon and appear at The Apple store in New York next week, to promote his highly anticipated album, The Renaissance. The rapper will open the annual festival with a performance at The Blender Theatre at Gramercy on October 16th. Other rappers […]
Keyshia Cole: Media Killer
Keyshia Cole keeps it 100% real at all times, though some may say “too real. Cole expresses growth and maturity in her newest project with the sophomore release Just Like You. Leaving a place of hurt, this project is themed around retrospective thoughts and lessons learned. With a smash single on the radio and a […]
Min. Louis Farrakhan To Address Rappers This Weekend In Atlanta
Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan will address issues within the Hip-Hop community during a private, invitation-only brunch for hundreds of music industry industry professionals this weekend in Atlanta. The event, which is sponsored by AllHipHop.com, is scheduled to take place at 12 p.m. on Sunday (Oct. 14) at an undisclosed location […]
Jim Jones Signs New Deal with Columbia Records; Maintains Partnership with Koch
Dipset rapper Jim Jones will have more than one record label pushing his next album, thanks to his new deal with Columbia Records. Through the new alliance, which doubles as a partnership with current recording home Koch Records, Jones will benefit from the two companies, as Koch will continue to handle marketing and radio […]
Jay-Z: Gangster Musings 2.0
It’s not really a make it or break it situation for Jay-Z. Still, the Def Jam president’s tenth album, American Gangster, is critical in terms of his legacy and remaining relevant in a burgeoning era of T.I.s , Lil Waynes and Kanye Wests. The late 30-something boss is calm and collected much like the infamous […]
Young Jeezy, T.I., Bone, Nominated For American Music Awards
Atlanta bred rappers Young Jeezy and T.I. and Cleveland’s Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and join chart dominators Beyonce, Akon and Justin Timberlake as nominees for the American Music Awards, which were on announced on Tuesday (October 9). Young Jeezy, Bone and T.I., who have two nominations, will also go head-to-head with Beyonce, Linkin Park, Justin Timberlake […]
Rappers Face Jail Time In UK Under Proposed Gay Rights Law
Rappers and musicians in the United Kingdom will face jail time under a new law being created which will outlaw hateful lyrics against homosexuals. According to Justice Secretary Jack Straw, the proposed law will cover gay men, women and bisexual people, as well as transsexuals and disabled people. “It is a measure of […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: New Jay-Z Rumors! Illseed Rides For Tribe! Common Gets Kerry?
Never Fear – Jim Jones is still – BALLLLLLIN! The deal is in stone and its a joint venture. Look for the story in the news. JIM JONES BALLIN TOO SOON?We heard the chit-chat that Jim Jones had signed some super duper dope deal with Columbia and Rick Rubin and the gang were ready to […]
