Whatever Happened to Clark Kent?
Long, long ago, in a galaxy far, far away rappers had character. Or maybe rappers were characters. Emcees had colorful monikers to match their colorful personalities. Remember the Great Adventures of Slick Rick? Even the album cover with its cinema-inspired marquee evoked a view into another world; a fantasy sketched by words and beats. Now […]
Andre 3000 Preps New Album ‘Class of 3000’
Andre “3000” Benjamin is releasing a new album, featuring original songs he wrote and produced exclusively for his Cartoon Network original animated series, Class of 3000. Class of 3000: Music Volume One features the voices of the children and characters fro m the show, including Benjamin’s character, Sunny Bridges, is the music teacher on […]
G Malone Signs With Hoobangin/Cash Money Records
Weeks after being released from his recent deal with Sony Urban Music, rapper G Malone has found a new recording home at Hoobangin/Cash Money Records. Representatives for Malone said the rapper inked his deal with Cash Money president Lil’ Wayne, Cash Money co-founder Bryan “Baby” Williams and rapper Mack 10, through Mack 10’s Hoobangin/Cash […]
AHH Stray News: Flav Fights Back, Matthew Hall, So Solid, Jay-Z
Rapper Flavor Flav will file a formal complaint against a Bronx judge that ruled that he owes $1.8 million dollars to a neighbor he shot at over 10 years ago. According to the New York Post, Flavor’s attorney Charles Johnson will file the complaint against Judge Dianne Renwick. Flavor was convicted on misdemeanor charges in […]
Streets is Watching: 50 Cent Part Two
Video Editor Sam StokesVideographer Slim Upon AllHipHop.com’s relaunch, Part One of the “Streets is Talking: 50 Cent” interview ran, touching on new albums, longstanding feuds, and some label rumors. Two weeks later comes the second halfdelving deep into 50 Cent’s past, for an always candid look into the mind of Curtis Jackson. With a memory […]
Poison Pen: Pick Your PoisonThe Mark Of The East
To anyone outside of New York City, his name probably sounds like a cliché. However, those in Brooklyn know exactly who he is, Poison Pen. On this unofficial debut solo album/mixtape, Pick Your Poison: The Mark of the East, Poison gets another opportunity to introduce the world to the stylistics of Brooklyn Hip-Hop. The recent […]
Former NY Giant Famouz Enlists Bon Jovi, Bun B, E-40 On Debut Album
Making a transition from one career to another is often a challenging experience, but former New York Giants rapper Famouz is making it a little easier by enlisting some well-known friends for his forthcoming debut rap release, Ghetto Passport. The album, which boasts appearances from UGK’s Bun B (“Twist Twist”) and E-40 (“Trippin’”), includes […]
Noreaga Plans ‘Noreality’ Album, Online Reality Series/DVD
Queens rapper Noreaga will make his debut on indie, Hip-Hop label Babygrande this summer with his latest album Noreality. Inspired by his online reality show and DVD of the same name, Noreality will offer fans a little something extra as Noreaga gives fans a lyrical tour of his everyday life. Not a stranger […]
Daddy Yankee: The Big Boss
Videographer: Brian MappVideo Editor: Quadre Owens The thought of being a rapper crosses the minds of many young Hip-Hop listeners. For Daddy Yankee, these thoughts not only manifested as a childhood dream, but exceeded his expectations. Yankee has successfully transformed his love for the culture and created a new genre altogether. Selling two platinum albums […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: THE BET AWARDS RUMORS AND COMMENTARY!
THE BET AWARDS RUMORS AND COMMENTARY! The rumors are going to be slow coming in, but when they come oh yeah they are coming through like the Onyx. So, I sat in front of the TV for about four hours straight and watched TV. Now, I heard that Ja Rule and The Game were basically forbidden […]
Luni Coleone & Cool Nutz: Every Single Day
Northern California rappers Luni Coleone (formerly Lunasicc) and Cool Nutz cross paths in one of the frequent collaborative albums from street runners in the 2000s. Like so many in this niche, can this duo break out of the local and cult markets and gain recognition as storytellers, or is Every Single Day (RBC) the sort […]
Pharrell Williams Headlines Live Brazil; A Million People Expected
Hit making producer/rapper Pharrell Williams of The Neptunes will perform in front of an estimated one million people, as the headlining act during the Live Brazil Concert in Rio De Janeiro. Representatives from Live Earth announced the line up for the Brazilian leg of the 7-continent, 24-hour concert, which takes place on July 7, […]
The Heatmakerz: More than the Movement
The Heatmakerz are no strangers to change. After developing a form of music described as crack, that amassed an almost cult-like following for Dipset, The Rsonist and Thrilla were forced to change courses. The addiction to that crack spread far beyond a young, innocent fan base, and into the ears of rabid producers trying […]
AllHipHop Direct Black Music Month 2007
AllHipHop DIrect speaks about Black Music Month with Ja Rule, Salt and we get an exclusive interview of TI interviewing TIP and more!
Foxy Brown’s Manager Chaz Williams Speaks On Assault
Chaz Williams, manager of rapper Foxy Brown, continues to deny allegations that his superstar client was assaulted in a Brooklyn, NY housing project over the weekend. Brown, 27, was allegedly in the Louis H. Pink Houses early Saturday morning (June 23) when she attempted to break up with her boyfriend, upon learning he was […]
