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http://allhiphop.comFamed music producer/songwriter Jermaine Dupri is unleashing a different type of creation on consumers with his new So So Def clothing line. The limited edition collection, which will include co-branded hooded jackets, t-shirts, hats, belts and belt buckles, will be sold at 200 better specialty and boutique stores across the United States beginning in April. […]
On Saturday March 3, 2007 the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN) returns to Houston to kick off the “Get Your Money Right” tour. Joining Co-Chairman Russell Simmons and Dr. Benjamin Chavis will be Hip-Hop stars like E-40, Chingo Bling and Slim Thug, as well as R&B/ pop stars Ciara and Monica, Mathew Knowles, super producer […]
Rapper Busta Rhymes was charged with driving with a suspended license in Manhattan yesterday (Feb. 22) morning. Police stopped the rapper for allegedly running a red light around 5:30 am this morning and took him into custody. Rhymes, born Trevor Smith, was charged with driving with a suspended license. If convicted, Busta Rhymes could face […]
Hip-Hop culture is definitely something Serch knows well. The Jewish MC released four albums in his career and executive produced Nas’ first album, the critically acclaimed Illmatic. But there’s more to Serch than just his past, there’s his future. Next month, he will release a new project, Many Young Lives Ago: The 1994 Sessions, which […]
AllHipHop.com: You’re from Atlanta. I’m from New York. You killed Hip-Hop. Speak on it. Killer Mike: [Laughs] If I killed Hip-Hop, what the f**k did the jiggy era bring to the game? [Laughs] Let me tell you something, Hip-Hop ain’t dead – it’s growing. A lot of people in Hip-Hop are getting old… there’s nothing […]
An old adage warns procrastinators “Time waits for no man.” Atlanta born and raised MC Killer Mike has lived this first hand. After guest appearances on his mentors Outkast’s Stankonia LP and Grammy Nominated “Whole World,” time seemed to stand still. That was, of course, until 2003 when he, along with Bonecrusher and T.I., turned […]
Race and music will be the topic of discussion when Public Enemy founder Chuck D. joins a panel of music insiders for this year’s South by Southwest Music (SXSW) conference.The rapper, along with rocker/writer Garland Jeffreys, and Alejandro Escovedo, will lead the panel, titled "Say It Loud, I’m What? And I’m Proud."The discussion, which is […]
Beanie Sigel’s probation lengthened by JudgeProsecutors extended probation for Philadelphia rapper Beanie Sigel yesterday (Feb. 21), due to what a prosecutor deemed a “technical violation” of his supervised release on gun and drug charges, stemming from a police chase in April of 2003.According to the Philadelphia Daily News, Sigel, 32, failed to inform his probation […]
Ethan Willoughby, a Grammy award nominated audio and mix engineer, has died. The father of two, who worked with various artists such as Busta Rhymes, Common, the Game and the Black Eyed Peas, was killed Sunday (Feb. 18) after being hit by a drunk driver. "Ethan was one of the few people I trusted with […]
Billboard and Children Uniting Nations (CUN) will come together on Oscar weekend to present the 8th Annual CUN Academy Awards celebration. The black tie event, which will be hosted by rapper Lil’ Kim, acknowledges the 2007 honorees for the “Inspiring Our Children to Dream Awards.” Beginning on Friday, February 23rd, Lil’ Kim and CUN founder, […]
AllHipHop.com: Where do you rank yourself in terms of lyricists. I always had you in the Top Five, Top 10 easily… Redman: I’m in the Top Five. I don’t brag on myself. It depends. Even y’all [AllHipHop.com] muthaf***as, you gotta ask yourself, “What the f**k is the qualities of being a lyricist?” Now, how many […]
For years, Redman was once regarded as the king of consistency with albums like Whut? Thee Album, Dare Iz a Darkside, Muddy Waters and Doc’s Da Name 2000. The New Jersey native blazed through the ’90s with a rap style that exuded lyricism, created mosh pits, caused laughter and even allowed b-boys to two-step on […]
CNN will examine the cultural value of Hip-Hop in an hour long special dubbed "Hip-Hop: Art or Poison?" tonight (Feb 21.) Anchor Paula Zahn will host a discussion about Hip-Hop music and its impact on African-American society with Russell Simmons, Chuck D., Eve, and a panel of special guests. The guests will examine whether Hip-Hop’s […]
With words of empowerment and a knack for finding peaceful resolutions to beefs among rappers, Minister Louis Farrakhan has become an inspirational force within the Hip-Hop community. So much so that Houston rhymesayer Paul Wall is voicing his appreciation for the revered leader. "From start to finish, the journey of Minister Farrakhan has been unbelievable. […]
Artist: Joe Buddha Presents: KlashnekoffTitle: Lionheart: Tussle with the BeastRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Anna NathansonKlashnekoff is widely regarded as one of England’s most talented lyricists, and this, his second album to date, has a long time in the making, coming three years after his debut. Originally scheduled for 2006 release, the agonising wait for UK […]
The New York Chapter of One Hundred Black Men Inc. is planning their 27th Annual Benefit Gala on Feb. 22, which will honor rapper Kanye West, NFL player Curtis Martin, The Hon. Charles Rangel, gospel singer Kirk Franklin and others. One Hundred Black Men, which was founded in 1963, has over 106 chapters worldwide with […]
M.O.P.’s latest single "7:30" has been picked up by CBS Sports and The New York Knicks and the song will be included in various promotional spots. The song is taken from M.O.P.’s upcoming G-Unit release reportedly titled Yearly Physical, which is slated to hit stores in May 2007. The video for the song is being […]
Since signing with G-Unit Records in June 2005 M.O.P. has been seated comfortably in the biggest crew in Hip-Hop, and also relatively unheard. While Billy Danze, Lil’ Fame, and producer/manager Laze E have released street albums like 2006’s Ghetto Warfare, the Brownsville, Brooklyn veterans have not come close to that “Ante Up” / “Cold As […]
Busta Rhymes rejected a plea bargain offered by prosecutors today (Feb. 20) in Manhattan Criminal Court. The rapper, who is facing two assault charges, is accused of kicking and punching former driver Edward Hatchett in a dispute over back pay on Dec. 26, 2006.He’s also accused of assaulting 19-year-old Robert Lebron, a fan who allegedly […]
Despite controversy surrounding his views on the Duke University Lacrosse scandal, rapper Common is still slated to headline the school’s Last Day of Classes concert on April 25. “We obviously do not condone or endorse anything he said at the time, but we did book him and sign a contract that is legally binding on […]
