Exclusive: Jay-Z Talks Rocawear’s ‘ I Will Not Lose’ Ad Campaign
Rap mogul Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter is gearing up for the launch of a new multimedia ad campaign promoting his new line of Rocawear clothing. The campaign, titled “I Will Not Lose,” is meant to inspire consumers while promoting Hip-Hop culture and the lifestyle surrounding it, Carter told AllHipHop.com. “The ‘I Will Not Lose’ […]

Mother of Teen Speaks Out On Alleged Tony Yayo Incident
Cynthia Reid, the mother of a 14-year-old boy that was allegedly assaulted by G-Unit rapper Tony Yayo, has lashed out at his decision to plead not guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge, claiming Yayo now believes he is “above the law.” Tony Yayo, born Marvin Bernard, appeared in court Tuesday (July 24) and rejected […]

AHH Stray News: Al Sharpton, will.i.am, Ice-T, Jay-Z/DDP
The Reverend Al Sharpton continues his mission of holding entertainment companies responsible for the effects their products have on consumers, this time by targeting New York’s state pension fund. According to CNN, Sharpton’s National Action Network is forming a plan to target the pension fund, which currently has over $3 billion dollars in investments in […]

Camp Lo: Black Hollywood
Why arent Camp Lo rap superstars? Was it producer Ski letting Jay-Z rock some of those beats instead? Is all that slick rhyming with the ultra-cool deliveries just passé? There arent any real answers to the questions posed but thankfully for their fans, the duo of Geechi Suede and Sonny Cheeba return with their third […]

Prince: Planet Earth
To be a Rock artist is one thing, but to be a true Rock Star is another. The first step towards the latter category often begins with creating a persona thats not only larger than life, but larger than even the imaginations of the audience. Prince has certainly done that, but after thirty-plus years, its […]

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Who Controls Hip-Hop?

St. Laz Ft. Chozen Few
Frozen

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Spit It Clearly

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Straight Cash

Marc Billz
Murda You All

Camden Police Pressure Swizz Beatz; Rapper Clarifies ‘Snitching’ Stance
Police in Camden, NJ have threatened to pull their support for a “Peace on the Streets” featuring hit producer Swizz Beatz, because of the lyrics contained in his song “It’s Me Snitches.” Camden Police issued a statement on Tuesday (July 24) calling for Swizz Beatz to renounce his “anti-snitching” statements, claiming the song, and […]

Hip-Hop Rumors: KANYE, JAY-Z, JD, OPRAH, AND DIDDY’S NEW ASSISTANT!
IS JAY-Z AND JD TOO BIG FISH IN A TOO SMALL POND? I remember not so long ago, Jay-Z and JD did that song Money Aint A Thang. Man, they were the coolest dudes. Now, that they are both working at Island Def Jam, it would seem that things arent as cool. Now, this isnt […]

Streets is Talking: Just Ice
While many media sources attribute the dawn of rap gangsterism strictly to the West Coast, are they not overlooking the pioneers of the East? Given his track record, swirled with rumors of shotgun-toting, record label office blasting, exec duffing, and keeping enemies in fear, Just Ice may’ve created the thug image that so much […]

Kanye West Ft. Young Jeezy
Can’t Tell Me Nothing (Remix)

Loud Selects Three Rappers To Battle For $100k
Loud.com’s first 10-week competition is complete and three semifinalists have been chosen to battle for the contest’s grand prize, $100,000. Over 25,000 hopefuls entered their best battle rap to Loud.com’s website attempting to win the grand prize of $100,000 and a recording deal with SRC, home to rappers like David Banner, Akon, Remy Ma […]

Russell Simmons Announces New Season Of Def Comedy Jam
Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam has been green lighted for two new seasons from HBO, with a new season that starts taping in September in Los Angeles, California. While Simmons remained tightlipped about the upcoming season’s host, he did reveal that the popular series has set a new standard for cable pay channel HBO. […]

Hip-Hop Rumors: BEYONCE TAKES A SPILL!
BEYONCE TAKES A SPILL! These Destinys Child children and their falls! Sheesh Now, this isnt hatred on my part, because I would never hate on DS. I actually like how Beyonce pleaded with the audience not to post the video on youtube. FAT CHANCE! Im sure all these links will be dead after the internet […]

Fat Joe, Yung Joc, Lil’ Wayne To Take Part In Ozone Awards
Rappers Fat Joe Yung Joc and Lil’ Wayne are among the artists set to participate in this year’s Ozone Awards. The second annual event, which is scheduled to air Labor Day weekend on MTV Jams, takes place August 10-12 and honors the best in Hip-Hop music and entertainment from the South and beyond. […]

Rick Ross Gives Back; Launches Rick Ross Be Out Day
Miami rapper Rick Ross has teamed with Magic Johnson’s Burger King Restaurants to host the 1st Annual Rick Ross Be Out Day on August 8 at Miami Carol City Senior High School. The 1st Annual Rick Ross Be Out Day is designed to prepare students for the upcoming school years by providing backpacks, pencils, […]

Different Spins With Hi-Tek and Needlz
Cincinnati producer, Hi-Tek, is proof that good things happen to talented people. Being slighted on one of his first musical projects still landed him in the right place at the right time. The right place to meet Talib Kweli and later spawn the duo Reflection Eternal, which greatly contributed to the branding of Rawkus Records. […]