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http://allhiphop.comRapper DMX missed another scheduled court date in White Plains City Court yesterday (Apr. 10). The rapper, born Earl Simmons, failed to appear at a pretrial conference related to various driving violations related to a June 2 incident in which the rapper was stopped for driving his SUV at high speeds. DMX was also ticketed […]
One year after the death of D12 rapper Proof, a new movie featuring the slain lyricist will hit theaters. The documentary, titled Time A Tell, provides a look at the Detroit Hip-Hop scene, while featuring Proof and DJ Jewels in the studio as they put together a complete 18-track CD full of original lyrics and […]
East New York, Brooklyn is one of New York’s most struggling cities, with an unemployment rate more than twice New York City’s average and a high school graduation rate of less than 45 percent. Brothers Russell Simmons, Joseph "Rev Run" Simmons and Danny Simmons hope this will change with the opening of Rush Philanthropic’s East […]
Rapper Snoop Dogg was officially charged with gun and drug charges today (Apr. 10) Los Angeles County prosecutors announced today. The charges stem from an Oct. 26 incident at the Bob Hope airport by Burbank police at the Bob Hope Airport. Police approached the rapper for parking in a passenger pickup zone and discovered marijuana […]
DROP YAYO?There is a lot of wrangling behind the scenes with this Tony Yayo / 50 Cent protest. I don’t know how true this is, but I heard people that are protesting are demanding that 50 Cent drop Tony Yayo. Remember how kind of did that with Public Enemy and Professor Griff? Anyway, I don’t […]
Officials in Charlotte, NC believe a man charged with killing two police officers may have been influenced by a song performed by rapper Pastor Troy titled "Murda Man."Demeatrius Antonio Montgomery, 25, is charged with fatally shooting Officers Jeff Shelton, 35, and Sean Clark, 34, on Mar. 31 during a struggle outside of an apartment complex. […]
By the mid 1990s, Mayor Giuliani had already begun his mission to clean up Times Square. A few p### theaters and peep shows remained (Show World Center hadn’t yet been turned into a comedy club), but the remnants of the world depicted in Martin Scorcese’s Taxi Driver were swept away. Grindhouse (Dimension Films), the new […]
Artist: Brother AliTitle: The Undisputed TruthRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Alex Thornton When an MC isn’t right for the gun-toting d-boy image but doesn’t want to carry around a backpack full of spoken word poetry either, what does he rap about? Typically, he simply raps about rapping, harping on how much better he rhymes than […]
When an MC isn’t right for the gun-toting d-boy image but doesn’t want to carry around a backpack full of spoken word poetry either, what does he rap about? Typically, he simply raps about rapping, harping on how much better he rhymes than everyone else in the history of language. That tactic is great for […]
Artist: Movie ReviewTitle: Grindhouse (Film)Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Stracy Wilson By the mid 1990s, Mayor Giuliani had already begun his mission to clean up Times Square. A few p### theaters and peep shows remained (Show World Center hadn’t yet been turned into a comedy club), but the remnants of the world depicted in Martin […]
Rapper Omillio Sparks may be reunited with Roc-A-Fella Records in the coming weeks sources told AllHipHop.com. Sparks, born Kenneth Johnson, was signed to Roc-A-Fella Records by CEO’s Jay-Z and Damon Dash and was part of the State Property rap group, which featured Philly rappers Beanie Sigel, Freeway, Oschino Vazquez and Omillio Sparks, and the Young […]
T.I. may be faced with a lawsuit from Duke University, after the rapper arrived late and walked off the stage early during the university’s Cameron Rocks! concert that took place on Saturday (Apr. 7). According to Duke’s student newspaper The Chronicle, T.I. was paid $70,000 to perform for a full hour at the Cameron Indoor […]
Considering that he’s built like a fullback, it’s only fitting that Phat Kat was the co-founder of a group named 1st Down. Long before the legion of hipsters bought their “Dilla Changed My Life” t-shirts, Kat and a virtually unknown Jay Dee teamed up to become the first Hip-Hop act from Detroit to secure a […]
It has been three years since Joe has graced the charts, but it’s still not long enough for us to forget his music. His R&B and Hip-Hop inspired tracks take us back to the days of “I’m in Luv,” “All the Things (Your Man Won’t Do),” and “Still Not a Playa.” Times when we […]
South Bronx, NY rapper Remy Ma has officially been released from her deal with Terror Squad/SRC/Universal. Remy Ma first requested that she be released shortly after the release of her debut album, There’s Something About Remy , but due to legal hang-ups and bitter negotiations her status as a free agent was not made official […]
Hip-Hop may be one of the hottest genres in music, but it has received a chilly reception in the world of ice dancing. However, that may change if four-time U.S. ice dance champions Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto have a say. Belbin and Agosto are recognized world-wide as one of the top American couples in […]
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger teamed up with rapper Xzibit to "pimp" a ’65 Chevy Impala on an upcoming episode of MTV’s#### show Pimp My Ride. Schwarzenegger, Mad Mike and the crew of Pimp My Ride give the Impala an ecological make over on the show’s season premiere, which takes place on Earth Day (Apr. 22)."I […]
Adult film actress India is gearing up to make strides in the mainstream with a little help from rapper Yung Joc. The Block Entertainment artist is featured on "2am," the new single from India’s debut Hip-Hop album Role Play. The Black Widow/ Warner Music Group release represents a new chapter for India, whose love for […]
By now, most people are aware of the YouTube video circulating of Dallas Austin discussing some interesting aspects in the career of Joss Stone. When AllHipHop.com Alternatives interviewed Stone, a very slight part of our discussion included her ill feelings toward Dave Gates and his involvement in her project. Dallas Austin’s name was mentioned, which […]
Houston Hip-Hop has never been shy about its hustling roots. Being shunned for years and finally receiving your shine has that effect. Hip-Hop’s own king of shine, Houston’s Paul Wall, has his imprint on the tongue of many an artist, from T.I to Nelly with his famous grills . Not just a master of the […]
