Hi-Five Lead Singer Tony Thompson Found Dead
Hi-Five lead singer Tony Thompson was found dead yesterday (June 1) in his hometown of Waco, Texas. Sources told AllHipHop.com that Thompson’s body was found outside of an apartment complex around 10:00 pm. He allegedly died of drug overdose, but the cause of death has to be confirmed. Thompson and Hi-Five hit #1 with 1990’s […]
Sean Price Added To Lineup Of Brooklyn Hip Hop Fest Performers
Boot Camp Clik member Sean Price has been added to the lineup of performers who will grace the stage at the 3rd Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival, organizers recently announced. Sean Price will perform selections from his critically acclaimed albums Monkey Barz (2006) and his most recent release, Jesus Price Superstar. Additionally, Sean Price is preparing […]
Freekey Zekey Sets Release Date For Solo Debut, ‘Book Of Ezekiel’
While serving a three-year jail sentence that ended in November, Diplomat Records President Freekey Zekey spent much of his time contemplating his music career and upon his release, he created Book Of Ezekiel, his solo debut album that will officially be released on July 24. Book Of Ezekiel will combine Freekey Zekeys point of views […]
50 Cent, Reps Remain Tightlipped About Earnings From Sale Of Glacéau
50 Cent’s involvement in the purchase of Glacéau is blockbuster news in the Hip-Hop community and while neither founders nor the rapper have yet to reveal the financial details, estimates about the rapper’s earnings from the deal continue to be a subject of debate. 50 Cent, born Curtis Jackson, invested in Glacéau in 2004 and […]
Young Jeezy’s Latest Album Tops The Charts
Young Jeezy’s CTE label scored its first success under a new co-venture with Def Jam, as Young Jeezy Presents USDA: Cold Summer has debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top R&B Hip-hop Albums Chart and the Billboard Top Rap Albums Chart this week. The album moved over 95,000 copies its first week in stores and […]
Twista: Staring at My Rearview
A decade ago, it was arguably Twista who first became the cliché favorite rappers favorite rapper. With his Guinness Book of World Records lightning fast delivery, the Chicago star was a well-kept secret, from the now-defunct Big Beat Records, an Atlantic company. His 1997 album Adrenaline Rush remains a cult classic, that spawned styles in […]
Grafh: Streets Raised Me
Raised by illicit codes and by men who truly epitomize bona fide OGs, this Queens subject was looked to be carrying New York Hip-Hop on his back once upon a time. To him, he still is. Utilizing what his contemporaries may consider the modern day media curse, Grafh, leaked a tester of his up and […]
Deep Crates 2
Diamond D said it best: Youve got to get your fingers dusty. For anybody subscribing the Hip-Hop sub-culture of crate-digging, Deep Crates 2 (Beatdawg Films) is the sequel within an essential documentary series told by the most respected producers. Although the first installment covered ground with Premier, Madlib, Evil Dee and the aforementioned D.I.T.C. member, […]
Björk: Volta
The metric system. The difference between Shia and Sunni. Björk. All things that your average American citizen has a general awareness of but would be hard pressed to explain if asked. Volta (Atlantic) wont help anyone remember how many kilometers are in a mile, but it is in some ways a Björk Conversion Chart. In […]
Midi Mafia Inks Deal with SRC/Universal Motown, Introduces R&B Singer Shire’
Production duo Midi Mafia’s Family Ties Entertainment imprint and SRC /Universal Motown recently signed an agreement in association with Hot City Music Group to produce new R&B artist Shire'(Sha-Ray). The singer is a former member of the R&B group Lovher, a short lived girl group formed by Dru Hill member Sisqo. The group’s best known […]
Rah Digga & Rampage: Flipped Off
Longevity is a hard thing to attain in Hip-Hop. Artists come and go while crews dissipate. There are only a select few who have weathered the storm. Its almost hard to believe that Flipmode Squad, the musical crew founded by Busta Rhymes, has been around nearly 13 years. In that span, the sound, the artist […]
The Game To Leave The Game?
Is The Game about to step away from the rap game? The firey Compton rapper claims that his third album will be the last installment of his career as a rapper, in a recent taping for QD3’s Beef IV. The rapper didn’t expound on his exodus, but stated that he’s achieved what he sought to […]
Kardinal Offishall, Belly Help Recognize Top Canadian DJ’s
Canadian rappers Kardinal Offishall, Belly, Addictiv and Jully Black have been confirmed as participants in the 2007 Rogers Stylus DJ Awards, which takes place in Toronto, Canada. Belly, Addictiv and Jr. Flo will perform during the awards ceremony, which honors Canada’s top DJ’s, rappers, musicians and record labels in 23 different categories Jr. Flo, who […]
Police Seek To Question Fat Joe As Witness To Double Homicide In Miami
Police seek to question Bronx, NY rapper Fat Joe as a witness to the fatal shooting of two people over the Memorial Day holiday weekend in Miami, a holiday hot spot. Miami Beach police arrested Jermaine “Wufgang” Chamberline who has confessed to the murders. Police believe that Fat Joe may have seen what happened, according […]
Master P., Lil’ Romeo To Release Father-Son Album
Master P and his son Romeo are planning to release Hip-Hop History, a father and son collaboration, which hits stores on the same day as 50 Cent’s upcoming album, Curtis. Rapping alongside son Romeo, Hip-Hop History will include appearances by Chamillionaire and Silkk The Shocker as well as production by Mike Diesel, Chip, and Hood […]
KRS-ONE & Marley Marl: Hip-Hop Lives
Ever since, and even before, Nas dropped his last disc it seems everybody and their mother had an opinion on the lifeline of our culture. Media outlets ate it up while rappers old and new addressed it to overkill. In a unique twist KRS-ONE and Marley Marl put their past differences aside in an effort […]
Parish Nation
In a market inundated with urban fashion, Parish Nations retro appeal is breathing some fresh life to street swagger across the country. While looking through their collection, the beat to Nas Hip Hop Is Dead runs through your mind. Vintage artistry mixed with modern fit, Parish brings the best of the old and new […]
Pretty Ricky: Four Brothers
Getting what she wants is pretty much every girls dream. It’s also one of the things that Pretty Ricky say they do best – not one, but all four of them. Pleasure P, Spectacular, Slick Em and Baby Blue are set out to do just that with their latest release from Bluestar Entertainment International/Atlantic […]
Eve: May I Have Your Attention?
When Eve Jihan Jeffers stepped onto the scene eight years ago, no one could predict what the future had in store for her, but it was obvious she was unique and destined for success. She evolved from a Hip-Hop artist to a sex symbol to an actress in both movies and television. And in light […]
New Line Targets Urban Viewers With ‘The Crib’; ‘Set It Off’ Sequel
New Line Cinema is developing a new DVD movie called The Crib, which is being co-produced by Ice Cube’s production company, Cube Vision. While details of the The Crib were not revealed, the partnership with Ice Cube’s company is part of a flurry of activity from New Line in the urban DVD world. New Line […]
