Bethlehem NAACP President Denounces Ludacris Performance; Says Rap Is ‘Lousy’
The leader of a local branch of the Bethlehem, PA NAACP has denounced the Musikfest concert taking place this Saturday (August 4) featuring Grammy Award winning, Oscar-nominated rapper/actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges. According to Esther Lee, president of the Bethlehem NAACP, Ludacris should not be a featured act on the Musikfest concert, which is being […]
BREEDING GROUND Part 2: What Do A&R’s Look For In An Artist?
The A&R’s We have Lenny S, Vice President of A&R at Rocafella/Def Jam who has been a staple of the Roc since its inception in 1996. Having worked on every album the Roc has put out; there is just no denying Lennys appreciation and dedication for the culture in which he is submersed. Riggs Morales, […]
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Producer 9th Wonder Gears Up for Solo Debut
Former Little Brother member 9th Wonder is preparing to assume a new role, as he takes the spotlight for his debut solo album Dream Merchant Vol. 2. The release is the latest achievement for the beatmaker, who has remained in the background, while creating music for artists like Jay-Z, Destiny’s Child, Mary J. Blige, […]
Bethlehem NAACP President Denounces Ludacris Performance
The leader of local branch of the Bethlehem, PA NAACP has denounced the Musikfest concert taking place this Saturday (August 4) featuring Grammy Award winning, Oscar-nominated actor/rapper Chris “Ludacris” Bridges. According to Esther Lee, president of the Bethlehem NAACP, Ludacris should not be a featured act on the Musikfest concert, which is being sponsored […]
Hip-Hop Writes McDonald’s A Letter
Dear McDonald’s, What it is, what it do and what is gon’ be? This is Hip-Hop. You know me. I just wanted to drop you a line real quick, because I saw that you dropped Twista from the McDonald’s Live tour. I have to admit that Twista can be a bit raw and aggressive, but […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: T.I. GETS REVENGE? FLAVOR OF LOVE 3? GHOSTFACE IN IRON MAN!?
TI VS TIP: THE REVENGE. A NEW ALBUM! Thats right, everybody. Somebody lit a fire under T.I. and he is about to come back with a vengeance. One of my esteemed writer friends interviewed T.I. and T.I.P. said hes going to return with a new album called T.I.P vs T.I: The Revenge! Guess what? He […]
Wild Style @ 25: Crazy Legs
The Rock Steady Crew is a testament to all the possibilities Hip-Hop has to offer, besides just rocking a microphone. As the legendary b-boy crews President, Richard Crazy Legs Colón is its most prominent member. Getting down with Rock Steady in 1979, just two years after its inception, Legs’ graceful moves and soulful struts have […]
The Last Word: Gary Coleman Goes Gangsta, R. Kelly Goes To Trial, and Timbaland Goes To Celine Dion!
Whats the word folks? Its that time again, so I wont dwell too much. Thoughts and prayers go out to those who lost someone and those searching for people still missing in that tragic bridge collapse in Minneapolis, as well as those who got injured. Shout outs to Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds for […]
David Banner Off 2007 Rock The Bells Tour
Mississippi rapper David Banner has resigned from the Rock the Bells North American Festival, due to “creative and promotional differences” with the festival organizers, a representative for the rapper told AllHipHop.com The tour kicked off July 26 in Boston, Massachusetts and is slated to wind down September 1 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Banner’s cancellation […]
Wild Style @ 25: Fab 5 Freddy Video Retrospective
We tried to get at Fred Fab 5 Freddy Brathwaite, for real we did. But he never got back. There is no love lost though. When the foundations of Hip-Hop were being laid, Fab 5 was there as participant and orchestrator, hob nobbing it up with the likes of Basquiat, LEE Quinones and even Blondie. […]
Garcia: From the Ground on Up
As Houston artists like Trae, Lil’ Keke or Z-Ro finally saunter into the limelight they deserve, one can often wonder about other Southern cities. As the most decadent city of the South, Miami rappers have often adorned major label deals muchlike the diamonds on their neck. Even with Pitbull and DJ Khaled, on TVT […]
The Roots, Cypress Hill, Others Get Ecologically Responsible
The Roots, Cypress Hill and Lyrics Born will join a superstar cast of artists participating in The Echo Project’s annual eco-responsible music and arts festival, which is taking place in October on a privately owned 1250-acre farm just outside of Atlanta. Stephen Marley, The Killers, Phil and Friends, moe., Michael Franti and Spearhead and […]
Lil’ Jon Takes Over World’s Largest Biker Bar
Motorcycle enthusiasts attending the 67th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota will get a burst of energy, thanks to chart-topping rapper Lil’ Jon. The rapper’s Crunk!!! Energy Drink has been named official energy drink of The Full Throttle Saloon, known as the world’s largest biker bar. The annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally takes […]
