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http://allhiphop.comTo all the people who are trying to stop Hip-Hop, you can’t do it, because you don’t have the wherewithal to truly do what it takes. Hip-Hop is the voice of a generation, in all its violent, misogynist, deviant and self-destructive glory. We’re still here, y’all, and you posh, spicy types need an assassin like […]
Growing up in the spotlight of show business ain’t easy, just ask the cast of Diff’rent Strokes. So many child-stars have fallen quickly out-of-favou with their adoring public over the years. And in the world of music, look no further than the once-beloved Michael Jackson to see the effects of celebrity status early on in […]
The concept of established artists fronting a group effort is about as original as a duet with Akon, creating a clothing line, or dropping a DJ Drama assisted mixtape. Someone must have forgotten to tell Young Jeezy—he’s managed to release two certified multi-platinum albums and stretch his fan base as if it were one of […]
Smokin Aces, which stars Chicago rapper Common, hits stores on DVD today (Apr. 17) with an ecological-friendly twist. The DVD is one of the first released by Universal to use all-recycled material for its packaging, in an attempt to help protect the environment.The movie centers around a comedian-turned informant named Buddy "Aces" Israel (played by […]
Rapper Jim Jones has contributed a song to the upcoming documentary titled Lockdown USA, which examines a coalition of activists working to change the Rockefeller Drug Laws. Lockdown USA features those incarcerated under the Rockefeller Drug Laws, community members, mothers and various leaders from the Hip-Hop community. The screening takes place tomorrow (Apr. 18) in […]
E-40 recently spread his love of music by giving back to his old high school. The rapper, who presented a $12,000.00 check to Hogan High School on April 11, credits the school’s drum line for developing his appreciation for music. “If I didn’t have my start in the drum line I wouldn’t be where I […]
Philadelphia police union officials are outraged at what they’ve interpreted as anti-police lyrics from city fire fighter and rapper Rodney Jean-Jacques. Jean-Jacques, who goes by the stage name of Cal Akbar, rapped about turning “pigs into bacon bits” on an untitled song that was released to the Internet last week. Akbar, who is a member […]
Felicia Hamilton, girlfriend of Darnell “Belo” Smith, the Chicago rapper accused of murder, has been convicted of obstructing justice and communicating with witnesses, after she paid a witness $1,000 to lie in court. Belo is accused of murder, after he allegedly shot a man during a gang-related fight back in November of 2002. According to […]
Rapper/actress Queen Latifah will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Simmons School of Management leadership conference. The 28th annual event, which takes place May 5 at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston, MA, will include skill-building workshops and educational sessions.In addition to the keynote addresses from Latifah, CNN chief international correspondent Christiane Amanpour, […]
(AllHipHop News) An unnamed female witness claims that Ronald Tinard Washington allegedly confessed to his role in the 1995 shooting of Tupac Shakur’s associate Randy “Stretch” Walker and the 2002 shooting of Jam Master Jay at his Hollis, Queens studio.According to the Boston Herald, Washington revealed the information during his armed robbery trial for unrelated crimes. The […]
Russell Simmons will be holding a ‘closed door’ meeting with artists and executives from the Hip-Hop/urban community for a discussion on the future of Hip-Hop and how the genre can be moved forward in a positive direction.Sources told AllHipHop.com that the invitation only meeting takes place on Wednesday (Apr.18) at Lyor Cohen’s Manhattan residence.The meeting […]
Through samples, through peace meetings and through friendships The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan has been speaking to Hip-Hop for decades. Today, with his health not as certain, Minister Farrakhan speaks to Hip-Hop. Minister Farrakhan’s words at Saviours Day stressed unity – of race and religion. Though the politics may not have changed, the walls that […]
This doesn’t feel right. It just doesn’t feel right. Long after Don Imus gets his show up and running on a newly consolidated satellite radio company, Hip-Hop will still be put through the ringer over comments similar to “nappy headed hoes.” An art form, put under pressure to censor it’s expression due to an inappropriate […]
Lloyd Polite, the young singer known to most as Young Lloyd, has announced that he is moving beyond just singing by creating his own production company entitled Young Goldie Productions. Lloyd was first presented with the opportunity to create his company when he signed to Sho Nuff Records in 2006 and has started Young Goldie […]
Formed over 11 years ago, Atlanta group 112 made a name for themselves beyond their longtime Bad Boy association. Slim, Daron, Mike and Q toured the globe with the likes of Nas and Whitney Houston, selling platinum albums along the way, thanks to tracks such as “Only You,” “Peaches and Cream” and “It’s Over […]
Not Tavis, Not Reverends Al or Jesse, but a sports reporter out of Kansas City will lead Black folk to the promised land. Or, at the very least, save us from rap music. At face value, Jason Whitlock appears to be a very intelligent, thoughtful, and charismatic individual genuinely concerned with the Black American crisis. […]
Performing rights organization Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) is giving up and coming artists the chance to display their talent, as part of an urban music showcase taking place in Atlanta. Hosted by producer Jazze Pha and 107.9’s Rashaan Ali and including appearances by T-Pain, Yung Joc, and Fat Joe, the showcase will take place at […]
Today’s rumors are sponsored by Dirtball or whatever his name is. Peanuts was it – word to Charles Schultz ! WHAT CAN I SAY!?! Here are some rumors to hold you over this weekend! Yesterday was Friday the 13th. It would have been bad luck for me to do rumors on that day. I might […]
Rapper Percy "Romeo" Miller has officially signed on as a member of the 2008 Universities of Southern California Trojans basketball team. Romeo, a 5’11 All-American point guard at Beverly Hill High School, will put all of his film and TV roles on hold, while he attends USC and earns his degree in business administration. According […]
Rap-A-Lot Records CEO James “J. Prince” Prince is speaking out against a lawsuit which claims he masterminded an attack against the owner of a Houston-based recording studio.The lawsuit, which was filed Thursday (April 12), stems from a business meeting and assault that allegedly took place between the rap mogul and Ronnie Bookman, a music executive, […]
