Striking Similarities: Rappers Vs. Bush
Hypocrisy is funny if not ironic. When confronted with it, hypocrisy is a paradox that can cause a mature person to reevaluate themselves and their belief systems. However in an emotionally stunted person, it can invoke disgust and anger when two seemingly contrasted viewpoints are brought beyond the surface. For example, when we have third […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Cam’ron’s Vengeance, Tigger To Sue Superhead? 50 Cent’s White Friend!
SCHOOLS IN SESSION! I am back! Snapping necks and cashing large checks like EPMD! What it is, people? I peeped in and saw the subbies had done their thing a lil bit on the rumors side, even if they fell slightly shy of your expectations! Theyre new what do you expect. Im back and […]
Lil’ Kim To Host Celebrity Basketball Game
Rapper Lil’ Kim will host a celebrity charity basketball game this December, to raise awareness about various health issues plaguing various minority communities. Lil’ Kim and actor JD Williams (The Wire, The Kill Point) will be among the celebrities participating in the festivities, which will take place at Essex County College in Newark, New […]
Omillio Sparks: The Payback
Officially Omillio Sparks’ first solo release, The Payback (Colossal Entertainment/Koch) might make you yearn for a State Property reunion. But, listen longer and youll realize that Sparks shines brighter on his own. The album is no-frills with guest appearances kept to a minimum (only two) and production handled by newcomers Versatile Dilemma and Black Key. […]
Yung Joc: Hustlenomics
Welcome to Hustlenomics 101, today we learn to get it done by any means necessary. That pretty much sums up Yung Jocs latest Hustlenomics (Block Entertainment/Bad Boy South)lying, cheating, stealing, and genuinely being sly are the building block to any successful hustler. And Joc plays an amazing hustler because he sure did a great job […]
Polow Da Don: The Truth and Nothing But
Polow Da Don may not have reached the pinnacle of success that some of his peers have, but the colorful producer is well on his way. Unless you have been living in a hole for the past two years, you have at some point jammed to the hard-hitting bass, heavy synths, unconventional horns and other […]
Erika Rose: Musical Gardner
Arriving at a fork in the road, an artist hears two voices: one desiring to travel a secure road, and the other yearning to express creativity. In some cases, the two voices work together to create monstrous experiences. Singer-songwriter Erika Rose personifies the duality of listening to both and the ability to travel down both […]
Missy Elliott Teams With Doritos In New Ad Campaign
Rapper Missy Elliott has teamed with Doritos in a new multimillion dollar ad campaign promoting the Doritos’ Collision brand of chips. According to reports, the commercials debut September 17 and feature Elliott in the studio creating a “mash up,” while eating Doritos Collision chips, which contain two distinct flavor of chips. An online […]
Walking With a Panther: The REAL Blueprint
1989 was the number. Another summer. De La Souls 3 Feet High and Rising was leading the Daisy Age charge in full force along with The Jungle Brothers Done By The Forces of Nature for the first wave of the Native Tongue movement. Peripherally, Queen Latifah followed Lakim Shabazzs Pure Righteousness and dropped All Hail […]
M.I.A.: Kala
It literally took about thirty drummers to get the gigantic sound of the bizarre dance masterpiece Bird Flu, and the effort shows. Unlike her debut (which was recorded in a relatively contained and personal fashion) M.I.A.s Kala (Interscope) traveled the world with her, all the while taking on bits and pieces of India, Liberia, Jamaica […]
John Singleton: The Minds Eye
John Singleton has brought some of the most thought-provoking stories of African American life to the mainstream. From the coming-of-age films like Boyz N The Hood and Baby Boy, historical gems like Rosewood, dramatic ventures like Poetic Justice and action flicks like Four Brothers, the veteran director/producer has more than made his mark. […]
Police Find Half-Pound Of Suspected Drugs In DMX’s Home
Police who raided the Cave Creek, Arizona home of superstar rapper DMX have revealed that they have found a half-pound of suspected illegal narcotics, adding to to a list of charges that could be possibly filed against the rapper. Officers in Maricopa County raided DMX’s house on Friday (August 24), after neighbors complained to […]
Dallas Austin Launching Rowdy Clothing Line
Super producer Dallas Austin is preparing to launch his new clothing line Rowdy, named after the record label he launched in 1992. Austin, who has produced hits for Madonna, Ciara, Bjork, Janet Jackson, TLC, Monica, Da Back Wudz and many others, hopes the new street couture line will be just as successful as his […]
DMX Home Raided; Police Seize 12 Pitbulls, Carcass
Police in Maricopa County, Arizona raided the home of rapper DMX, removing 12 distressed pitbulls from the rapper’s home. Officers also made a gruesome discovery when they dug up the rapper’s backyard, recovering a burned, buried carcass of one of the dogs. According to reports, police also recovered a large cache of weapons […]
Russell Simmons Steps Down As CEO Of Phat Fashions
Russell Simmons has stepped down as CEO of Phat Fashions, the company he founded in 1992, that launched the popular Phat Farm brand of clothing. Simmons sold Phat Fashions to Kellwood for $140 million in cash in January of 2004, but stayed on as CEO, managing the day-to-day operations of the company, including the […]
Diddy Boosts Burger King’s Bottom Line; Mogul Tapped For New Macy’s Ad Campaign
Burger King’s sales rose more than 11% over the past year due to strong late night sales, promoted via a popular advertising campaign featuring Hip-Hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. Combs, who recently placed at # 3 on Forbes’ list of top earning Hip-Hop artists by earning $28 million in 2006, was featured in a […]
AllHipHop Direct: Summer In The City
This summertime edition has Snoop, Kia Shine, Rocsi and other talking about Hip-Hop in their city plus Hip-Hop speaks on the Remy Ma situation!
