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http://allhiphop.comR&B musician and producer Charles "Express Yourself" Wright will honored today (Feb. 9) for a music career that spans five decades. Wright, a lyricist noted for being the founder and leader of the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band, will be in good company as honorees include legendary singer/musician Stevie Wonder, former Los Angeles Mayor Tom […]
North Carolina Central University (NCCU) launched a new Hip-Hop initiative today (Feb. 9), which aims to provide opportunities to at risk males and prepare students academically as they transition into their professional careers. The new program has four components: a class called “Hip-Hop in Context” taught by 9th Wonder and Christopher “Play” Martin, a lecture […]
Voletta Wallace, mother of Christopher "Notorious B.I.G." Wallace, is expanding the slain rapper’s Brooklyn Mint clothing line with the launch of Notorious B.I.G., a full collection of mens, young mens and boys apparel. The launch of the line commemorates the 10-year anniversary of B.I.G.’s death and according to Ms. Wallace, the clothing is inspired by […]
O n February 10th 2006, Hip-Hop lost one of its true innovators when James “J Dilla/Jay Dee” Yancey passed away due to complications from Lupus. In a relatively short span of time J Dilla created an extensive body of work consisting of finessed beats and off the cuff rhymes with and for the likes of […]
A little more than four months after being arrested with three other men, D-Block member Jadakiss was indicted Thursday (Feb. 8) on gun and drug charges. The Associated Press reports the rapper (born Jason Phillips) pleaded not guilty to charges of possessing a loaded handgun and marijuana in a Westchester County courtroom. He was arrested Oct. 7 […]
L ong before Hyphy blew, Milano was blazing the streets with his own style of lyrical dope, and well after the Hyphy hype dies down, Milano will stand tall with the Bay area heavyweight’s who have been reppin for the Yay area from day one. The Bay area has been reveling in the attention that […]
Best known as the official DJ for the Game, DJ Skee is doing much more than counting off Game’s 300, 600, or whatever other number of bars he’ll have coming. Recently selling his shares in his Hype PR marketing firm, DJ Skee has his eyes set on breaking new ground in mobile video services which […]
Block Entertainment rapper Yung Joc has been tapped to star in a new national ad campaign promoting Rockport’s Established 1971 collection. Launching in the Spring of 2007 in select magazines, the print ads also features R&B singer Lyfe Jennings, actor Wood Harris and MTV television personality, Coltrane Curtis. “I’m pleased to be in a position […]
Miami Heat’s DJ Irie and adidas have joined forces to re-release an adidas classic, the EQT B-Ball shoe. As the first officially signed DJ of the NBA and the first DJ to hold an NBA Championship ring, DJ Irie is an avid basketball fan as well as an evolving businessman. “My involvement with the Miami […]
Rap trio Onyx is planning a long-awaited return to the scene with a new clothing line. The group, comprised of Sticky Fingaz, Fredro Starr and Sonee Seeza, will launch Madface clothing, a new line consisting of jeans, hoodies, T-shirts, hats and accessories. The clothing, which will be available in lines for men, women and children, […]
Philadelphia born rapper Gillie Da Kid was arrested on Tuesday (Feb. 6), after authorities learned he was allegedly running two drug houses. Gillie and five associates were arrested, after authorities received a tip and searched the houses on Passmore Street in Philadelphia. Police confiscated 89 pounds of marijuana worth $404,000. All five were charged with […]
“I was born with music inside me. Music was one of my parts. Like my ribs, my kidneys, my liver, my heart. Like my blood. It was a force already within me when I arrived on the scene. It was a necessity for me, like food or water.”– Ray Charles By nature I am a […]
It’s a quiet night in the “Z” room at Sony Studios in midtown Manhattan, where various engineers and Czar Entertainment representatives are milling around in anticipation of Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane’s arrival. The silence is broken by a commotion at the door. Debbie, Gucci Mane’s full-bodied and outspoken manager, storms in with Gucci and friends […]
Mississippi’s place in the pantheon of Black music is well-documented. Jazz, Gospel and the Blues all trace their roots along the dusty paths and dirt roads of the Magnolia State. Hip-Hop has heard from this area in the country before. Boo’s brand of Hip-Hop is hard-edged, forceful and delivered with the sound and spirit of […]
As a stylist to the stars, Misa Hylton’s name might not be familiar, but her work is hard to forget. Lil’ Kim’s “Crush on You” video is ten years old, but the vivid outfits and matching wigs still maintain an influence today. Misa’s imaginative style and designs have been seen on Hip-Hop and R&B icons […]
Artist: Tru Life/J-LoveTitle: Tru York (Mixtape)Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Rodney Dugue This is a pretty cute mixtape, cover and all. Well, that’s if lime-green hyper-extended male thongs are your type of thing. Sure, the added linen strips and the blonde wig and any horrifically placed couture alignment make for a gussied premium w####. But, […]
Days after being honored for giving back to the community by the city of Houston, James “J. Prince” Prince is leading the charge to educate youth about the importance of HIV education, prevention and testing. The Rap-A-Lot Records and Prince Complex CEO has partnered with the Pink Rose Organization, Special Treasures, The African-American State of […]
Today marks the seven year anniversary of the death of Bronx, NY rapper Christopher “Big Punisher” Rios. Pun, born Nov. 10, 1971, died on Feb. 7, 2000 of a fatal heart attack. He is survived Liza Rios, his two daughters and his son, who now raps under the moniker “Baby Pun.” Pun’s son is signed […]
Rapper N.O.R.E. has confirmed with AllHipHop.com that he has severed his ties with Def Jam and will no longer record for the label. The tumultuous relationship was marked by a studio album that was never released and in the past, N.O.R.E. voiced his displeasure about the lack of promotional support of his previous projects, including […]
The Rated X Vixens, a group progressive women from across the country, have joined together to create a sisterhood for women making a name for themselves in all areas of entertainment. The group, founded in 2005 by XM radio’s DJ Nina 9, represents a collective group of female managers, artists, DJ’s, writers, on-air personalities, publicists, […]