NYOIL: Hostile Takeover
Lynching is a word synonymous with murder. Staten Islands NYOIL, tired of seeing the metaphorical death in the eyes of shorties around his block, decided to fight back by spittin truth. Voicing his frustrations through his edutainment style of MCing brought forth the October 2006 release of NYOILs (pronounced N.Y. Oil) self-produced single Yall Should […]
Get Serius: Take It Higher
What up world! Yeah, your man is back at it again, journalizing my thoughts and internalizing my sport, hypothesizing and prophesizing theories on this outrageously turbulent game that Ive subjected myself to. So for this installment I might as well make the subject myself: Serius Jones. As you can see, Im taking this opportunity to […]
Chopper Stands Trial on Assault Charges, Wanted in Maryland
Former Bad Boy Entertainment rapper Chopper is slated to appear in an Atlanta courtroom Tuesday (March 6), the result of assault charges leveled against him. The court appearance stems from Chopper’s recent arrest in Gwinett County Ga. for an incident involving his girlfriend. According to sources, the girlfriend called her sister after arguing with Chopper […]
Russell Simmons to Launch Publicity Tour for New Book ‘Do You!’
Russell Simmons has teamed with Gotham Books to publish his new book Do You! 12 Laws to Access the Power in You to Achieve Happiness and Success. Slated to hit stores on Apr. 24, Do You! discusses the laws that helped Simmons build Rush Communications, a half-billion dollar music and fashion empire that arose from […]
Mike Bruno Shares Max B’s Views on Jim Jones, Life Behind Bars
Life behind bars has turned in to a moment of reflection for rapper Max B. The Byrdgang member faces 30 years to life in prison if found guilty of charges related to a September 2006 robbery and murder that he is accused of masterminding, Max B is speaking out on being locked up, as well […]
Cocaine Cowboys (DVD)
Artist: DVD ReviewTitle: Cocaine Cowboys (DVD)Rating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Sidik Fofana Apparently, the real Noriega owes Rick Ross a hundred favors. But while we determine whether or not the Miami rapper’s lyrics are fictitious or not, let’s direct our attention to the rap Noreaga who personally endorsed the film Cocaine Cowboys (Magnolia Enterainment) in a […]
Foxy Brown Pleads Guilty To Violating Probation, Avoids Jail
Foxy Brown pleaded guilty to a probation violation today (Mar. 1) for leaving New York without permission from her probation officer. Brown, born Inga Marchand, was arrested in Pembroke Pines, FL on Feb. 15, after becoming embroiled in a dispute with a beauty store owner.In Oct. 2006, Brown was sentenced to anger management classes and […]
Saigon Pleads Not Guilty To Harassing Ex-Girlfriend
Rapper/actor Saigon appeared in Clarkstown Justice Center in New City, New York yesterday (Feb. 28) and pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges of second-degree harassment and disorderly conduct, stemming from an incident in Dec. 2006.In a complaint filed with Clarkstown police, Saigon, 26, is accused of pouring a beer over the head and face of […]
Philadelphia Phillies Shortstop Jimmie Rollins Launches New Label, Making Business Moves
Jimmy Rollins may be a three-time all-star, but the Philadelphia Phillies shortstop is gearing up to lead a new team as the CEO of his new entertainment company Rollins Entertainment. The company, a subsidiary of Rollins’ recently formed umbrella company Bay Slugga’s Inc., has joined forces with Bigg Swoop and Bright Riley of Eyecon Music […]
Young Jeezy Headlines First Tour, Planning USDA Album
Roughly three months after the release of his platinum-certified album, The Inspiration, Atlanta’s trapper turned rapper Young Jeezy will soon hit the road for the Street Dream Tour and release a new album.The two month long tour will feature appearances by a number of Hip-Hop heavies including Jim Jones, Baby, Lil’ Wayne and Fat Joe […]
And Justus For All
Artist: Little Brother/Mick BoogieTitle: And Justus For AllRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Martin A. Berrios When you take into heavy consideration the great make up of Little Brother, you notice that the math just doesn’t quite add up. As the heirs to the Native Tongue dynasty, the North Carolina troop has dropped plenty of dope material […]
K-Os: Morning Sickness
My friends dragged to me to a club on a snowy Saturday night, when I would have likely just stayed home, selfishly reading or digitizing dusty vinyl. The DJ was spinning the usual suspects of Jim Jones, M.I.M.S., and T.I., when all of a sudden, Howler Monkey (the peculiarly named DJ) threw on The Man […]
Slim Thug & Killa Kyleon: Boss Hogg Outlawz
Stars pull from the pack. Shawnna started out as a member of the short-lived Infamous Syndicate, while Busta Rhymes was a Leader of the New School, and Young Jeezy was a Boy in the Hood. With the exception of N.W.A. and The Juice Crew, no group has ever had a full roster of stars, and […]
Plies: Mum’s the Word
Plies tagline is Im not a rapper, Im a hustler who can rap. That said, amidst talk of Hip-Hops death, does anybody want to buy an album for 1-900-Hustler-like tips? Plies thinks so, offering his experiences as potentially life-changing to the listener. The Ft. Myers, Florida rapper claims that his raps are non-fiction, and hes […]
Collaborations
Artist: Jill ScottTitle: CollaborationsRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Aja In an effort to ward off zealots, the release of the compilation Collaborations (Hidden Beach) is sure to appease the hankerings of even the most passionate Jill Scott fans. As a bona fide collection of some of Jill’s most eclectic works, the trauma of having to purchase […]
Elisabeth Withers: Good Things
Hailing from the city of Joliet, Illinois (right outside Chicago) Elisabeth Withers never imagined that all shes accomplished would transpire so quickly. Growing up in a household where her siblings saw her singing as a mere fantasy, Elisabeth knew one day shed live her dreams. Like many aspiring artists, Elisabeth decided to see if she […]
AHH Stray News: Ed Lover, Ice Cube, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
New York radio station Power 105.1 will debut "The Ed Lover Show with Egypt & Ashy" tomorrow (Mar. 1), from 6-10 am. Ed, who has been with the station since it launched in Mar. of 2002, will hit the airwaves as the station celebrates it’s fifth anniversary. Power 105.1 hopes that Ed Lover can boost […]
‘Life Support’ Starring Queen Latifah Debuts In Detroit Tonight
HBO, Comcast, and the Detroit Chapter of the National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS will host the Detroit premiere of the Jamie Foxx produced film, Life Support, starring Queen Latifah. The invitation only screening takes place tonight (Feb. 28) at the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts in Detroit. The night will also feature […]
Big Tigger Selected As National Spokesman For Courvoisier
Nationally syndicated radio personality and popular VJ Big Tigger has been selected to be the spokesperson for one of the world’s leading cognacs, Courvoisier. According to representatives for Courvoisier, Tigger was chosen as national spokesman of the brand because of his endeavors on television as former host of BET’s 106 & Park and the long-running […]
Redman Wants To Design Women’s Shoes, To Open New Store
On 1996’s “Soopaman Luva 3,” Reginald “Redman” Noble rapped I’ve got these h**s spreaded/from Japanese to diabetics/Toes stay painted because of my f##########… Now, over a decade later, the rapper’s passion for women’s shoes and his flair for men’s kicks has led to plans for a shoe store in Staten Island, NY. “I always been […]
