The Beat Of Urban Art (Book)
Artist: Justin BuaTitle: The Beat Of Urban Art (Book)Rating: 4 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Sidik Fofana Justin Bua is getting closer and closer to being immortal. The Beat of Urban Art (Harper Collins), assembles all of the New York bred artist’s captivating artwork reflecting the inner city Hip-Hop experience into a colorful, well-crafted book. The release […]
Jay-Z Rep On Child: ‘There Is No Truth To These Ridiculous Rumors’
For some time now rapper Jay-Z has been the subject of numerous rumors surrounding his personal life. There are the on and off rumors of Jay Z’s unfaithfulness to his current girlfriend Beyonce with Def Jam artist Rihanna, but the most controversial of all these rumors is the one involving 26-year-old Trinidadian model Shenelle Scott. […]
Lil’ Kim Hosting Online Celebrity Auction
Rapper Lil’ Kim is sponsoring a national online celebrity charitable auction, which will support various homeless, HIV/AIDS and abuse organizations.Lil’ Kim, along with the James Family, Ludacris’ Ludacris Foundation and FOX, will launch the auction online starting Apr. 12 – Apr. 15.Ludacris, LeBron James, Mo’Nique, Ludacris, Dr. Phil, Mary J. Blige and Kimora Lee Simmons […]
Murs Goes Major, Inks Deal With Warner Bros, Preps ‘Murs For President’
Independent Hip-Hop artist Murs has inked a major label deal with Warner Bros. Records and is preparing his 7th album titled Murs For President. According to Murs, he plans on recording 50 new tracks and will then select the best 15 for the album.Murs, who hails from Mid-City, Los Angeles, has worked with artists like […]
Pharrell Williams Tapped To Design Pepsi Can
Pepsi has turned up the heat on rival Coca-Cola in the latest battle to conquer the multi-billion dollar soft drink market, by signing rapper Pharrell Williams to design a can. Williams, along with music stars Big & Rich and the All-American Rejects, are taking part in Pepsi’s global re-branding efforts. While the familiar Pepsi logo […]
Mayday! Miami Heat
Mayday is a lot more than your average Hip-Hop group with keyboards, bass guitars, turntables, and mic-stands. The duo can deliver thought-provoking rhymes and danceable, head-noddin rhythms accepted by both regular nine-to-fivers and buttoned-up bottle poppers. A feat that many try to accomplish but few succeed; and rumor has it that they have plenty of […]
Stack$: Rich Boy
While many independent artists have sought project funding from various places, from corporations to street entrepreneurs, Miami MC Stack$ has been able to keep his business in the family. The blossoming SoBe Entertainment label has released albums for singers Brooke Hogan and Urban Mystic, while 21-year-old Stack$ has honed his rap skills as the labels […]
Joe Hound: Hound’s Up
Hip-Hop has always had a fascination with the culture of Miami. Many rappers today seemed to be obsessed with the story of a young Cuban refugee named Tony Montana who rises to power in the Miami underworld. Todays lyricists litter their tales of drug dealing with references about South American drug cartels who filter their […]
Three 6 Mafia Shoot For Playboy, Prepare For Reality Show Debut
Southern rap collective Three 6 Mafia recently took a break from the mic to get behind the camera as the newest celebrity photographers for Playboy.com.Oscar-winning group members DJ Paul and Juicy J made the most of their time with the model, Playboy cyber girl Jennifer Korbin, as they invaded Playboy’s Santa Monica studio for the […]
Original ‘Biggie Smalls’ Dies
Ever since Notorious B.I.G. made his way on to the rap scene in the early 90’s he was a man of many names. Among Notorious B.I.G.’s numerous aliases was Biggie Smalls, a name he captured from the 1975 film Let’s Do It Again. Unfortunately, Calvin Lockhart the actor behind the role of Biggie Smalls passed […]
Guilty Simpson: Guilty As Charged
If Guilty Simpson was to stand trial, his charge would be something along the lines of providing musical connoisseurs with a USDA product. Coming out of the Motor City, which is rich in musical history yet starved of a promising economy, you can understand why for artists like Guilty, making music overrides making money. But, […]
Jay-Z Endorses Ace of S#### Champagne
Months after boycotting Louis Roederer Cristal, Jay-Z has found a new bubbly to enjoy.According to reports, the rap mogul is close to signing a deal to endorse Ace of S####, an Armand De Brignac champagne featured in the rapper’s video for his hit song "Show Me What You got."Jay-Z also mentions Ace of S#### in […]
50 Cent Says Young Buck May Be Out, Violator Says He In
50 Cent sparked controversy when he appeared on the "Miss Jones in the Morning" show on Hot 97 yesterday (Apr. 4) and spoke candidly about his relationship with various artists on his G-Unit label, confirming that R&B singer Olivia had been dropped and that other artists on the label may not have his full support. […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: G-Unit Rumors Day
Today’s rumors are sponsored by AHH’s CEO Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur, who says Hip-Hop owes women an apology. Click the picture to read the editorial and see if you agree/disagree. MORE 50 CENT STUFF! A number of people have expressed that they didn’t appreciate a comment 50 Cent said. I didn’t hear it, but I guess […]
Carol City Cartel: Miami Life
Its not a new phenomenon that Rick Ross is the Boss. Since his first release, Hustlin, Ross has left a strong presence in Hip-Hop letting everybody know how Miami can get down. With gritty rhymes about living the Scarface lifestyle in the cocaine capital and working with everyone from DJ Khaled to Fat Joe, hes […]
Ludacris Performs Exclusive UK Date; Booked In Tribeca Film Festival
Rapper Ludacris will make his only UK appearance on Apr. 14, during a performance at a popular nightclub. The rapper will perform one date at Zenn nightclub, which will be followed by a meet and greet with VIP fans. Promoters said that Ludacris, born Chris Bridges, was seeking to promote himself in England and the […]
‘White Rapper’ Persia Speaks Out Against Young Jeezy ‘White Girl’ Promotion
White female rapper Persia has spoken out against Young Jeezy & USDA’s plans to create an all-white street team to promote the group’s new single “White Girl.” According to Persia, the promotion is nothing more than a gimmick that could have unneeded racial undertones, and didn’t fit the song’s true subject matter – cocaine. “Is […]
The Outlawz Hit Bahrain; Tupac Film Festival Dates Announced
The memory of slain rap star Tupac Shakur will be honored overseas, in a tribute concert headlined the by the deceased rapper’s close affiliates the Outlawz. The New Jersey-based collective will take the stage for the Tupac Still Breathing Tour, which kicks off May 3 at the Marina Club in Manama. The outing is promoted […]
AHH Stray News: 50 Cent, Disco D, Nas, Jeezy’s ‘White Girls’
Superstar rapper 50 Cent will be a guest on tonight’s (Apr. 4) episode of Tyra Banks’ hit reality show America’s Next Top Model. The episode features the various contestants at a celebrity filled party in the Hollywood Hills. During the show, one of the models gets too close to 50 Cent and winds up getting […]
Hip-Hop Owes Women An Apology
APOLOGY: a·pol·o·gy (_-p_l’_-j_) pronunciation 1. An acknowledgment expressing regret or asking pardon for a fault or offense. An apology can mean so many different things for people, both the giver and recipient(s). So, I’ve been thinking a bit. I believe it’s high time that Hip-Hop offered an apology to its women, in particular the females […]
