50 Cent: Calculated Steps
Tupac Shakur once rhymed that Every move is a calculated step, to bring me closer to embrace an early death. 50 Cent is a man full of calculated steps, but self-destruction aside, he appears too smart for an early death. That doesn’t mean he can’t go out in a blaze of glory as he […]
J. Holiday: Summer Lovin’ Soundtrack
Aside from getting some more sleep this summer, if J. Holiday has put you anywhere near a bed you know you’re getting more than just some Zzzz’s. A recent addition to Capitol Records, J. Holiday has serenaded women with his first single “Bed” and says his “live shows are creating a huge buzz.” With his […]
Summer Shakedown: The Best and The Worst
Hey AllHipHop.com Readers! Im Alesha Reneé host of BETs new show the 5ive. As most of you know by now, on the 5ive I bring you the hottest in fashion, sports, people, places and all things talked about. AllHipHop.com asked me to fill you all in on my 5ive favorite fashion trends, misfits, pet peeves and give you […]
Foxy Brown Surrenders In Assault Case; Leaves Def Jam
Rapper Foxy Brown surrendered to authorities yesterday (Aug. 14) on assault charges stemming from a July 30 incident, in which she hit her neighbor in the face with her BlackBerry, injuring the woman. Brown, who is currently on probation for a 2004 assault involving two manicurists, has had a long-standing dispute with her neighbor […]
UGK Locks Up #1 Slot On Three Charts
UGK’s seventh album UGK (Underground Kingz) debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top 200, R&B, and Rap Album charts.The double CD, which features appearances by rappers like T.I., Rick Ross, Slim Thug, Three 6 Mafia, OutKast, Kool G Rap, Big Daddy Kane, as well as Charlie Wilson and Raheem DeVaughn.UGK moved over 160,000 copies in the […]
Brit Rapper Estelle Signs With John Legend; Kanye, Swizz, will.I.am Featured On LP
Award winning UK Hip-Hop artist Estelle has inked a deal with John Legend’s Homeschool label and Atlantic Records and is preparing a new album set for a February 2008. Estelle is one of the most respected British Hip-Hop artists. She also produces and runs her own independent label, Stellar Ent. Her album The […]
D-12’s Bizarre Prepares ‘Blue Cheese N Coney Island’ Album
D-12 rapper Bizarre is gearing up to unleash his forthcoming album, Blue Cheese ‘n’ Coney Island.The title of the release, which features guest appearances from Tech9ne and King Gordy, carries a personal connection for the Detroit native.”I named it ‘Blue Cheese ‘n’ Coney Island’ basically because in Detroit we’re known for our Coney Islands (hot […]
The Best of E-40 Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow: The Videos
If music videos could outline the evolution of a true west coast star from slangin mixtapes out of the trunk to making hot R&B chicks like Cassie go star-struck, the DVD, The Best of E-40 Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow: The Videos (Jive/Legacy) defies the theory that rappers dont grow. Beginning with a blast through the […]
Scientists Claim Hip-Hop Helps Sharks Mate Better
Scientists at 10 Sea Life Centres in Germany recently launched a study which has reportedly found that sharks are more likely to mate, if the right music is played to them.According to the UK’s Independent, the study was launched due to a slowdown in the breeding of sharks held in captivity in the country.The experiment […]
BNDH Member Gorilla Zoe Talks New Album
Atlanta bred rapper and Boyz N Da Hood group member Gorilla Zoe is preparing to release his upcoming Block Entertainment debut titled Welcome to the Zoo. The album features production by heavyweights like Jazze Pha, Sha Money XL, Drumma Boy and others. “Back in the day, they called the city the concrete jungle […]
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Hip-Hop Rumors: CHRIS BROWN AND GABRIEL UNION? THE GAME IN BELLY 2?
THE GAME TO STAR IN MOVIE “BELLY 2” Wait a second!!!!!! You might remember that AllHipHop interviewed DMX and the Dog Father said that He and Nas were starring in Belly 2, a sequel to the Hype Williams movie. Well, now we are getting the word that The Game stars in the movie now. On […]
Swizz Beatz: One Man Band Man
Most producers have their run and their sound or style gets burned out. Usually this happens because their sound stays the same or the artists they had the most success with are no longer relevant. Swizz Beatz has leaped over both of these hurdles. Starting his career in the late 90s, he was hotter than […]
Prosecutors Build Case Against Remy Ma; Victim Recuperating
Rapper Remy Ma appeared in Manhattan Criminal Court yesterday (August 14) to learn if she has been indicted by a grand jury in regards to the shooting of a childhood friend in Manhattan in July. Remy Ma, born Remy Smith, was charged with attempted murder, assault and weapons possession stemming from an incident on […]
Its Joe Clair! B***h Ass Generation
You actin like a lil b***h right now! O-Dog in Menace II Society I know yall aint gonna like this one. But I dont care. There is a lot of b***hing goin on these days and its time we address it. By b***h I mean b***hy ways. B***hy attitude. B***hy .whats the word Im lookin for […]
AL SHARPTON RESPONDS TO DAVID BANNER
SHARPTON GROUP RESPONDS TO DAVID BANNER I told you it was about to get thick. Al Sharpton an David Banner are now officially going back and forth. Check this out…Al & crew even gets a lil’ witty with the wording. On the other side, David Banner is one of Hip-Hop’s more conscious rappers. He just […]
Jazze Pha : Southern Gumbo of TV, Internet, and Beats
Jazze Pha is easily known as one of the hardest working people in the industry. Born Phalon Alexander, the son of James Alexander, bass player of Otis Reddings Bar-Kays, and accomplished vocalist Denise Williams, Jazze Pha has the genetic make-up of a musical genius. Still, the dynamic producer pulls his own weight in an industry […]
Ode To The Motorola Pager: (aka When Kings Came From Technology)
There was a point in time, not so long ago, when Hip-Hop first began to embrace non-music related technology. This was an era when I was a mere guppie in the music industry game. At this fruit-bearing time, there was one device that effectively connected a wide-array of people and put them under an umbrella […]
