Last Word: Bobby Brown Chased By Terrorists, a Bionic Isaiah Washington, and Michael Jackson Back In Court!
Whats happenin folks? Its been a good week, to say the least. If it wasn’t, then just be thankful you’re not facing legal trouble like Michael Vick or Remy Ma. Shout out to Lindsay Lohan for making it out of rehab, Dave Chappelle, and Kelly Rowland for overcoming their bouts of exhaustion and dehydration, and […]
Express Yourself: The Beginning
What’s up World?! Welcome to the worlds most dangerous style column! Allow me to introduce myself. I am known by many names, but you can call me The Fly Guy. I am here to be your guide through the world of all things fly, and to take you on a journey through the minds […]
Russell Simmons Speaks Out Against Mike Vick; Nike Suspended Shoe Release
Days after Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was indicted for allegedly being involved in a dog-fighting operation, Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons is putting those associated with the star player on notice, while Nike has suspended the release of an upcoming football sneaker endorsed by Vick due to the allegations. Simmons, along with the Rev. […]
Jermaine Dupri, Nelly Go Head To Head – On BasketBall Court
Atlanta rapper Jermaine Dupri and St. Louis rapper Nelly will do battle against one another this weekend – on the basketball court. The pair will square off at the Georgia State College Arena this Saturday (July 21) during Jermaine Dupri’s annual So So Def Summer Fest 2007. Dupri’s So So Def All Stars […]
Black Moon, Smif-N-Wessun, Scarface, Team For Free Shows
Underground rap label Duck Down Records is giving music lovers a reason to enjoy the summer with a trio of free concerts featuring rap groups Black Moon and Smif-N-Wessun. Performers taking the stage during the three shows include Sean Price, Dead Prez and Scarface. With our upcoming release schedule and active touring dates […]
We Gotta Have It: Twenty Years of Seeing Black at the Movies, 1986-2006
What a marvelous twenty years it has been. Weve seen Wesley Snipes canoodle with an Italian girl (Jungle Fever). Weve seen Whoopi Goldberg with sunglasses and a matching nun outfit (Sister Act) and weve even seen 50 Cent relive his life story beside Joy Bryant in two hours flat (Get Rich or Die Tryin). Through […]
Ty and Kory: Rugged and Raw
To put it bluntly, Ty & Kory are exactly whats lacking in R&B music today. With radio stations across the country bogged down with studio-engineered vocals and slapped-together dance routines, good soul music has become all too rare. Label execs everywhere try and try to manufacture success, but youve either got the instincts or you […]
Upcoming Season Of ‘Pimp My Ride’ To Be Last
MTV has announced that the upcoming season of Pimp My Ride will be the last for the network. The final eight episodes of Pimp My Ride will air this Sunday (July 22) at 10:30 pm on MTV. The hit show will be replaced with a new auto-makeover themed competition titled Trick It Out. […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: KANYE WEST RESPONDS TO BEANIE!
KANYE WEST RESPONDS TO BEANIE! Yo, this audio from Angie Ma’s show on Hot 97 starts out with this “hot” new song from Chaka Khan and Mary J. The song is BA-NANAS! Anyway, Kanye West didnt forget what Beans said about him being gay and all that stuff. Yesterday, Kanye told Angie Martinez, It really […]
Diamond D: Return to the Classics
For someone whose career is approaching the two decade mark, Diamond D is still Hip-Hops best kept secret. Starting as a DJ for Jazzy Jay back in 86, the legendary producer and MC has had, arguably, one of the longest careers in the game. One can hear the relentless producers beats on over 20 official […]
Superstar Jay : In the Midst of Controversy
The DJ game is hot right now, just ask DJ Drama. Or better yet, ask the DJ who stands next to DJ Drama as one of the most powerful mixtape DJs in the mix right now, Superstar Jay. Winner of Justos Rookie of the Year” award at the Apollo Theater, and MTV.com’s “Breakthrough DJ” in […]
Its Joe Clair! Lets Clear Some Things Up…
What up, folks. Its ya boy Joe Clair. I just got the nod from my homies to start writing for AllHipHop.com and I couldnt be more excited. I have been waiting to get some s**t off my chest, in writing, for a long ass time. So check back here periodically to see whats on my […]
Deep Cut Conversations: Rich Boy’s “Let’s Get This Paper”
Let’s Get This Paper” by Rich Boy Maybe you didn’t hear it; Rich Boy’s offering up more advice than just how to pimp your ride. The Zone 4 Alabama star vented on one of the final moments of his debut album, “Let’s Get This Paper” Overtop careful, choral production from Polow da Don, […]
Ball 4 Real: Hoop Dreamchasers
Hoops and Hip-Hop go better together than chicken noodle soup with soda on the side. Whether it’s Master P never giving up his dream, or Chris Webber banging out beats for Nasir, we’ve seen the glamorous side. But on the gritty, the Ball4Real ballers and rappers are kind of the same, both speak with […]
Too $hort Drops New Compilation, Prepping New Album
Oakland rap veteran Too $hort recently released the first compilation from his new label Up All Night Music titled I Love The Bay. The 16-track album hit stores on July 17 and features a who’s-who of Bay area rappers, including heavyweights like E-40, Keak Da Sneak, Messy Marv, Yukmouth, San Quinn, The Pack, Zion […]
1520 Sedgwick Avenue to be Recognized as Official Birthplace of Hip-Hop
1520 Sedgwick Avenue, long considered an important site in the creation of Hip-Hop, is officially eligible to be recognized as landmark by the State of New York.Organizers will hold a a press conference on Monday (July 23) announcing that the New York State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation approved an application on July […]
Nas, Sway, Others Confirmed For Chris Webber’s ‘Bada Bling’ Weekend
Detroit Piston’s center/forward Chris Webber will host his 2nd Annual Bada Bling Celebrity Weekend at Caesar’s Palace and various locations throughout Las Vegas July 20-22. The celebrity weekend, which will be hosted by comedian Charlie Murphy, raises money for The Chris Webber Foundation, Webber’s nonprofit with an objective of increasing literacy among disadvantaged youth. […]
