WC: The World is a Ghetto
On the should-be classic “I Left it Wet for You,” UGK’s Pimp C rhymed “All the time, I’m bumpin’ WC, ’cause it seems like he’s the only n***a makin’ sense to me.” That was almost 15 years ago. WC, approaching his twentieth year as a recorded MC is still making plenty of sense to […]
Swizz Beatz, Joe Budden, Talib Kweli and Cassidy – AllHipHop Finale Concert
JUST ADDED! SWIZZ BEATZ AND JOE BUDDEN!Venue: Nokia TheaterAddress: 145 W. 45th Street @ BroadwayTime: 8:00pm, Doors Open @ 7pmTicket Price: $20Tickets may be purchased in-person at the Nokia Theater box office.Two of Hip-Hop most respected artists have been added to the AllHipHop Rebirth Finale Concert at the Nokia Theater – JOE BUDDEN AND SWIZZ […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: The SAIGON/MOBB DEEP Scrap…
PEOPLE ARE BUGGIN! Here is what Saigon said about hitting Prodigy at SOBs He actually posted this on his myspace page and refuted the video of him hiding under a table at SOBs. I Finally Got Prodigy…. I know you all are seeing this YouTube video of like 25 Mobb Deep n##### chasing me out […]
AllHipHop’s Breeding Ground Showcase and Celebrity Rap Battle
AllHipHop’s Breeding Ground Showcase and the Celebrity Rap Battle N.O.R.E., Joell Ortiz, Willie Joe, Freeway, Crime Mobb, M.O.P., Remy Ma, Fat Man Scoop, and Mistah FAB vs Royce Da 5’9 Celeb Rap Battle WHOA
AllHipHop Week: Kids Block
AllHipHop loves the kids, and wih Wyclef and Lil Mama we had a great time!
50 Cent Reorganizes UK Tour; Kanye West Wins At MOBO’s
Rapper 50 Cent has reorganized a tour of Europe that was canceled earlier in the week due to schedule conflicts. 50 Cent will embark on an eight-date arena tour across the UK starting in November in support of his new album Curtis. The rapper will make stops in Glasgow, Manchester, London and other […]
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 […]
