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http://allhiphop.comRapper Gucci Mane has formed So Icey, a new record label with Czar Entertainment that will release his third album, which will be distributed by Asylum/Atlantic Records. Gucci Mane, born Radric Davis, has sold over a half million albums independently, mostly fueled by his hit 2005 hit “Icey,” which featured Young Jeezy. The […]
New Orleans rapper Chopper has inked a deal with Cash Money/Universal Records, as a result of his discontent at Bad Boy Records. After a conversation with Cash Money’s Bryan “Baby” Williams, Chopper, who also goes by the name of Young City, decided to make the career-altering switch. “It’s just one of those situations […]
The title of this book hearkens back to a fairy tale time that Hip-Hop scholars refer to as the Golden Age. A period when lyricists made their audience think first and dance second, when hemp and Africa necklaces replaced diamond-studded medallions and when artists were exposing the system instead of being pimped by it. Hip-Hop […]
The LG KE850 Prada, with its smooth interface and sharp touch screen that isn’t made to be operated by a stylus but actually by the user’s finger, lately has heard comparisons and been accused of a rip off (by non mobile world community) to Apple’s iPhone, which is kind of strange considering LG announced this […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Taylor Made Rumors!Today’s rumors are sponsored by Cheri Dennis. Stay outta trouble, baby! SHE’S A BAD GIRL! Cheri Denni, the sexy singer of Bad Boy, was arrested over the weekend. Apparently, she had some type of encounter with the police that resulted in a night in jail. She reportedly had a lil’ something […]
Super producer Timbaland was arrested on Sunday (June 10) in Cologne, Germany, after he and and other men allegedly attacked a bar patron. According to German media, the incident occurred in front of the Hotel Intercontinental, shortly after Justin Timberlake concert at the Cologne Arena. A man became visibly irate when he noticed […]
Russell and Kimora Lee Simmons will host their Eighth Annual Art for Life East Hampton Benefit next month in New York. The event, which is set to take place July 28 at the East Hampton estate of the Simmons’, will honor Judith Jamison of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and the Brooklyn Academy […]
Diplomats Records President and rapper Freekey Zekey has issued a statement concerning the death of Diplomat affiliate and Byrd Gang member Stack Bundles, who was shot and killed around 5:00 am this morning. Stack Bundles, born Rayquon Elliott, was gunned down yesterday, after attending an incident-free event at Stereo nightclub in New York. […]
In the Jive years, E-40’s Sick Wid It Records produced stars out of B-Legit, Celly Cel and Suga-T. That was 15 years ago, and the stars fell to bargain bin CD sales. With a renewed interest in E-40 in 2006, Sick Wid It strikes again with Turf Talk, an anticipated street rapper who can still […]
Where are all the female producers? The director of Lady Beat Makers, Vol. 1 (Femmixx.com), Tachelle “Shamash” Wilkes embarks on a passionate journey to answer this elusive question. Wilkes is a Hip-Hop artist and journalist with an impressive resume stemming from opening for KRS-One to contributing articles to Vibe Magazine and holds an MA in […]
Rapper LL Cool J will play the Redstripe Reggae Sumfest after all, representatives for the rapper confirmed with AllHipHop.com today (June 11). Last week organizers announced that LL Cool J would join the likes of Mary J. Blige, Elephant Man, Lady Saw, Beenie Man and Cham during the 15th Annual festival, which takes place […]
Dallas, Texas will host of this year’s semiannual Core DJ Retreat VII, which os being presented by Crest Cadillac and AP & Associates. The retreat, which is taking place August 3-6, is a quarterly reunion of industry professionals, labels and artists, designed to be an exclusive networking event, in order to introduce new industry […]
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Queens, New York rapper and Byrd Gang member Stack Bundles was shot and killed this morning (June 11) in New York. While details are sketchy, sources affiliated with the Stack Bundles told AllHipHop.com that the rapper was shot by unknown assailants in front of his home earlier this morning (June 11). Stack Bundles […]
Glofish X800 (Eten)The Glofish X800 is an extension of the original Glofish, but it now obliges users with the standard 3.5G for cell phones. This drastically reduces the time downloading broadband data, like a plethora of business emails or images from your myspace page. The newest version of Glofish comes fully equipped with Windows Mobile […]
Today’s rumors are sponsored by Stack Bundles ? RIP! Are we really going to do this song and death dance every few months/weeks? STOP THE VIOLENCE! UNCLE MURDER SPEAKS! And now onto some irony..Uncle Murder talks about NOT getting beat up. You might remember last week, new Roc-A-Fella signee Uncle Murder was rumored to be […]
Custom Made’s new EP titled Truth Be Told (Rawkus) is here to do exactly what its name states, tell the truth. Custom Made’s roster, which includes rappers Six, Bluff, Element, Scoobs and Aneek, has been making a name for itself in the streets of L.A. for years, selling over 100,000 mixtapes worldwide. From the sounds […]
Blue Scholars wear their ideologies on their sleeves. The three years between their self-titled debut album and its follow-up, Bayani (Rawkus) have been remarkably turbulent. Let it be the politics of government, cultural developments, or economic depletion, there are opinions to be had and to be shared. On their sophomore LP, MC Geologic and DJ […]
Darrin Henson may be a lot of things, but passive is not one of them. The charismatic entertainer gained worldwide recognition from his choreography and dance work, all the while planting the seeds that have developed into a formidable dramatic acting career. With television work including the popular Showtime series Soul Food and […]
NFL defensive end Charles Grant and his Charles Grant S.A.C.K. Success Foundation will host a star-studded group of celebrities during the Bayou Bling. The Edge 3M Sports and Entertainment-planned event, which takes place June 22-24 in Atlanta, will feature a free youth football clinic, celebrity basketball game, silent auctions and VIP affairs including the […]
