CBS Settles With Imus Over Comments; Rutger’s Star Files Lawsuit
CBS Corporation has reached a financial settlement with talk-radio personality Don Imus, over racist remarks made about the Rutgers University women’s basketball team in April. Imus, who referred to the women as “nappy-headed ho’s,” was fired on April 12, shortly after making the racist comments about the women, which created uproar across the world […]
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Ice Cube To Star In New Thriller ’10’
Rapper Ice Cube will star in the new movie 10, an adaptation of the graphic novel written by Shannon Eric Denton and Keith Giffen. According to Variety, Ice Cube’s production company CubeVision is negotiations to produce the flick for Dimension Films. The movie version revolves around a man who receives junk mail informing […]
Controversial NFL Player Pac Man Jones Releasing Rap Album
Despite being suspended from NFL play, Adam “Pacman” Jones continues to find ways to occupy his time, as he now enters the world of music. The controversial football player, who serves as CEO of National Street League Records, is currently preparing to release his forthcoming debut rap album with music producer Spoaty. The […]
Yung Berg: Almost Famous
After a few false starts on DMXs Bloodline label and as a hype man for Disturbing Tha Peace, Chicagos Yung Berg steps out on his own with Almost Famous: The Sexy Lady EP (Epic), a six-song preview of his full-length debut Look What You Made Me, due out next month. Berg has already seen some […]
Music Producer Ty Fyffe Works With Music Mega Stars
Hit-making producer Ty Fyffe is taking part in the search for music’s next big artist and producer as he joins a group of music industry professionals for a new quarterly nationwide talent competition.The Music Mega Star talent search will take place from 8 a.m. to midnight Aug. 25 and 26 at Fyffe’s Music Factory recording […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: KANYE’S JAY-Z DEDICATION! RAY-J / LIL’ KIM TAPE? BUN B STANDS UP!
KANYE ISNT MOVING So here is the latest. Graduation is officially finished! I heard that Ye finished the album over the weekend. I also heard that the artwork for the CD was just finished yesterday and is all ready to get printed up. This is going to be crazy! I heard Jay-Z stopped by the […]
Snoop Dogg Scheduled To Perform At 28th Annual Exotic Erotic Ball
Rapper Snoop Dogg has been tapped to headline the 28th Annual Exotic Erotic Expo, a two-day event that showcases the latest products in exotic fashion, erotic art, adult products, games and websites. Snoop’s performance at The Exotic Erotic Expo will take place on the opening night of the convention, which commences on Oct. 26- 27 at The […]
Nas: Nas Favorite Things (Part 2)
Nass look and image has always remained relatively consistent since he made his debut in the early 1990’s. It is not by accident. The thirty-something rapper offers his tips for staying fit and healthy (after running down his gadgets, cars and other objects in Part 1). In addition, AllHipHop threw some Hip-Hop-related questions that really […]
Boot Camp Clik: Casualties of War
The summer of 2006 witnessed the longstanding super-group The Boot Camp Clik release their richest, most skillful work in The Last Stand. Arguably perceived as a cry for attention, the militant Brooklyn outfit made music to gain recognition after a chapter of critical and mainstream ignorance since the late 90s. As it were, the stand […]
T.I.: The Man Who Would Be King
T.I. just couldnt wait to be King. In 2006, if there were any other bidders for the crown of the South, Clifford T.I. Harris raised his hand and his voice blocking out whatever and whoever else. As his fast-selling T.I. vs. Tip album continues to find buyers, and get discovered through second […]
Yung Joc Readies Sophomore LP ‘Hustlenomics’
Block Entertainment/Bad Boy South artist Yung Joc is preparing to release his sophomore album, titled Hustlenomics.The album is the follow up to the rapper’s platinum selling debut New Joc City, which spawned hits like “It’s Going Down” and “I Know You See It.”Yung Joc’s Hustlenomics was sonically crafted by producers like Cool & Dre, Jazze […]
Nas: Nas Favorite Things (Part 1)
Nas has been one of Hip-Hops most beloved sons through the years. But, what does the rap star love? AllHipHop.com caught the Queensbridge king and conversed about what he utilizes to complement his even-evolving life. AllHipHop.com: Whats your favorite gadget and why? Nas: Like I, I mean like Im not really a gadget dude, but […]
Different Spins : Queens Finest
DJ Envy, CEO of Blok Entertainment has made his niche in the mixtape market by providing exclusive music and freestyles by the hottest rappers in the industry . Signed in early 2003 to Desert Storm Records, he released his commercial debut The Desert Storm Mixtape: DJ Envy, Blok party Vol. 1. DJ Whoo Kid put […]
Alpha Phi Alpha Members Encouraged to Stop Hiring N-Word Using DJs
The battle to ban the N-word marked a new chapter Saturday (Aug. 11) as the general president of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity urged members of Alpha fraternities on college campuses to not hire DJs who use the controversial word.”We want to go on record and tell our college brethren not to use DJs or play […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: FOXY BROWN IN AFRICA! 50 CENT NOT WORKING WIT DRE? THE JENA 6!
GAY RAP CEO IN THE A? I have been informed that this is the biggest rumor in the ATL these days. From what I have been told, one the baddest CEOs in the Dirty South is actually gay and is in a relationship with a well-known barber who is outwardly gay. Now, from what I […]
Public Enemy: How You Sell Soul to a Soulless People Who Sold Their Soul?
Why isnt Chuck D. comparable to Reverend Butts or Sharpton? Like collaborator KRS-One did with Hip Hop Lives this year, he stopped merely griping about Hip-Hops deterioration and has instead offered a compelling alternative to raps violent mainstream malaise. How You Sell Soul to a Soulless People Who Sold Their Soul? (Slam Jamz) is a […]
Lil Mo: Big Pain & Paper Business
With a previous hit single titled “Superwoman,” it would be safe to assume that it was just a mere song concept. That might not be the case with Lil Mo. Truth be told, there’s a little more to Lil Mo than a few radio hits and features. She joins the ranks of women determined to […]
Mr. Marcus: Come To Daddy
If youve ever watched an adult film from the late 90s or today, you might know who Mr. Marcus is. And if youve never seen his work, some might say there are a few things to gain from watching him in action. Known for wearing his baseball cap while performing, Mr. Marcus has been in […]
Ludacris Hosts Free Concert
Ludacris and NBA Seattle SuperSonics forward Damien Wilkins have teamed up to host a free concert to uplift and bring the community together.The Ludacris & Friends, Strength in Numbers Concert will be hosted by Wilkins and Ludacris and will focus on the positive development of the community.The concert, which will be held Sunday, September 2nd, […]
