Hip-Hop Rumors: STOP THROWING STUFF ON STAGE AT RAPPERS!
STOP THROWING STUFF ON STAGE AT RAPPERS!!!!!! Somebody throws something at Rick Ross: threats. TI: price on head. Akon: Teen gets heaved off crowd into crowd. TI: Alleged mic on the dome. Now, I heard from my boy Pitch Black from Amsterdam that some fool threw something at Wu Tang in Amsterdam. This was in […]
EXCLUSIVE: Witness To Remy Ma Shooting Comes Forward
A close friend of rapper Remy Ma contacted AllHipHop.com in an attempt to explain what happened the evening the Grammy nominated rapper allegedly shot a close associate twice, apparently in a dispute over a missing $2,000. The woman, who spoke under the condition of anonymity, said she was on the scene with Remy Ma […]
Big Shug: Militant Soldier
Growing up in Bostons Murderpan sector, Cary Big Shug Guy has seen his share of struggle. At 14-years-old, Shugs mom split, leaving him and his siblings under the care of their father, who at that time cared more about drinking than raising a family. Like most teens faced with tough times, Shug hit the streets […]
Barack Obama Discusses Impact of Hip-Hop on Youth
Hip-Hop may not play a prominent role in the lives of politicians, but Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama sees the impact of the culture on current and potential voters. Obama spoke out on Hip-Hop during an interview with local reporters in Chicago on Sunday (July 15), CNNs Political Ticker reports. According to the […]
Fred the Godson: Loved by Few, Hated by Many, But Respected by All
For some, personal and physical adversity is enough to sideline any hope and dream. For others, like Bronx, New York native Fred the Godson, they are able to transform a negative into a positive. Hes been through some trying times from having to leave his familys home with his siblings due to a fire also […]
AHH Stray News: Game, Snoop, Queen Latifah, Vanilla Ice
A police officer that taped rapper The Game in a holding cell flashing a wad of money, throwing gang signs and smirking is under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department’s internal affairs division. The unnamed officer took the footage of the Compton, CA rapper using a cellphone on May 12, after The Game was […]
Jermaine Dupri Talks Janet Jackson Def Jam Signing; EMI Acquisition Talks Continue
R&B songstress Janet Jackson has left Virgin Records and has officially inked with Island Def Jam Music Group, a division of Universal Music Group. According to Dupri, who heads up Island Def Jam’s Urban Music division, Jackson is signed to IDJG’s Island imprint and her new untitled album is being overseen by IDJG’s CEO/president […]
DJ Toomp: Self-Made Legend
What qualifies a Hip-Hop producer as a legend in the game? Is it the longevity, the groundbreaking material, the awards, or the records sold? If it’s any of the aforementioned, DJ Toomp is undoubtedly a contender. Toomp doesn’t carry the flashy media image that some track wizards boast on their resumes, and you won’t see […]
Remy Ma’s Alleged Shooting Victim Speaks
The 23-year-old woman that was allegedly shot twice by rapper Remy Ma has come forward to speak about the incident, which happened outside of a New York bar early Saturday morning. Remy Ma, born Remy Smith, is accused of shooting Makeda Barnes-Joseph twice in the torso around 4:00 am Saturday (July 14), after a […]
Public Enemy: No Time for Games
Over-saturation has plagued Hip-Hop for the last decade, but it comes as a relief effort that Public Enemy has been good for almost an album year since their independency from Def Jam in 1999. Chuck D and his brethren have earned it whether these works are written and produced by Paris, whether theyre […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: DIDDY TO PAY $1.2 MILLION IN CHILD SUPPORT?
MY GIRL KELLY COLLAPSED! I just got this report from the people at Sony records:Singer Kelly Rowland collapsed on stage early yesterday (Sunday, July 15) in Lagos, Nigeria as a result of dehydration. The former Destiny’s Child star who just released her second solo album, was in the West African nation as part of The ThisDay […]
Producer Polow Da Don Launches Zone 4 Record Label
R&B artist Ciara and super producer Polow Da Don will host the launch party of his new record label Zone 4 Inc. tonight in Atlanta, Georgia. Polow Da Don’s sound can be heard on hit records like Fergie’s “London Bridge” and “Glamorous,” Ludacris’ Grammy Award winning single “Runaway Love,” the P#### Cat Dolls’ “Buttons,” […]
Have You Met Miss Jones?
Giving new meaning to exposing and entertaining (also the tag line of her popular morning show), controversial radio show host Miss Jones (nee Tarsha Jones) makes her literary debut with her autobiographical memoir Have You Met Miss Jones? (One World/Ballantine ). The tome is a personal and revealing look into the life of the outspoken […]
Soulive: Organic Sounds
Are you hungry for some Jazz and Funk mixed with a whole lot of Soul? When placing the order, your craving can be met with New York’s Soulive. On the menu since 1999, Soulive consists of Eric Krasno (guitar), Alan Evans (drums), Neal Evans (Hammond B3 organ, bass keys, clavinet) and a recently added reggae […]
Coulda Been a Contender: Presidential Underdogs
A while back I wrote an editorial titled Do Blacks Owe Democrats Their Vote that sparked a lot of comments concerning and praising Ron Paul, a libertarian who’s running for the Republican nomination for president. Reading those comments got me thinking about some of the other dark horses running in this election, most notably Dennis […]
Gadget Review: Archos 704 Multimedia Player
Archos 704 (Archos) Archos has come a long way in the last few years, and the Archos 704 could provide the fuel for the next few. The 704 is like a quadruple threat and more. This device is a multimedia player that can stream television programs from your PC, get on the Internet, […]
Remy Ma Pleads Not Guilty To Attempted Murder Charge; Released From Rikers
Female rap star Remy Ma has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and other charges today (July 15), after she surrendered to authorities yesterday for allegedly shooting and seriously wounding a childhood acquaintance during a dispute outside of a Manhattan bar early Saturday morning (July 14). Remy Ma was released from Rikers Island around 9:00 pm […]
