EA Announces Release of Def Jam: Icon, Russell’s Diamonds Gets Support From Celebs
Def Jam Interactive and EA Sports recently announced a March release date for the musically interactive street brawler fighting game, Def Jam: Icon. The game, which infuses Hip-Hop music, culture, and lifestyle into gameplay, is due for release in North America and Europe. Gamers live out the life of a Hip-Hop mogul who goes from […]
Music Exec Mark Pitts Promoted to President of Urban Music at Zomba Label Group
Seasoned music executive Mark Pitts was named President of Urban Music of the Zomba Label Group, ZLG CEO Barry Weiss announced today (Feb. 26). Pitts launched his career in 1992 with Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Bad Boy Records. He managed Notorious B.I.G. and as an A&R executive, Pitts has worked with artists like Usher, Chris Brown, […]
Attorneys Prepare For C-Murder Retrial
Attorneys for No Limit Records rapper Corey "C-Murder" Miller will have another chance to prove their client’s innocence, as the rapper’s retrial for murder is scheduled to start today (Feb. 26) in New Orleans.Miller is accused of shooting and killing Steve Thomas, 16, at a nightclub in 2002 during an argument. After a controversial trial, […]
Fabolous: Back II Burn
Its been over two years since Brooklyns own Fabolous has dropped his last album, Real Talk, a lot of breathing room. Atlantic Records chose the thunderous street anthem Breathe as a first single and it was well received by audiences but not as much as it was when found its way onto the mixtape […]
Ludacris’ Father Passes Away
Wayne Bridges, the father of Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, died from unknown causes early this morning (Feb. 25) in Atlanta, GA. Bridges died just two weeks after Ludacris won two Grammy Awards on Feb. 11, for Best Rap Album (Release Therapy) and Best Rap Song (“Money Maker.”) That night, he dedicated both wins to his father, […]
Trina Appearance Interrupted By Gunshots, Seven People Wounded
A 17-year-old was arrested early this morning (Feb. 24) for shooting and wounding seven people outside a Pompano Beach, FL strip club, shortly after rapper Trina arrived for a scheduled appearance. According to Broward County police, a fight broke out inside of the Synn City nightclub, shortly after Trina arrived. One shot was fired inside […]
Impeachment Campaign Seeks To Oust President Bush And Vice-President Cheney
With the 4 year anniversary of the Iraq War coming upon us on Mar. 17, groups of protestors have decided to take action against the current administration by launching Impeach ’07. The campaign to pursue the immediate impeachment of George Bush and Dick Cheney through widespread public protest, creative dissent, media activism, education, and coordinated […]
G-Unit Artists Picked For FreeStyle Street Basketball Music Team
Sierra Online, a division of Vivendi Games, has enlisted the help of G-Unit members Lloyd Banks, Young Hot Rod, and Sha Money XL to create an in-game soundtrack for their newest online game FreeStyle Street Basketball. With an impressive 30 million players in Asia alone, FreeStyle Street Basketball combines music, fashion, and out of this […]
Jermaine Dupri Partners with Travis Barker for So So Def Clothing Line
Famed 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. […]
HSAN To Educate Youth In Houston During ‘Get Your Money Right’ Tour
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 […]
Busta Rhymes Arrested For Driving With Suspended License
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 […]
MC Serch: Back to the Grill
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 theres more to Serch than just his past, theres his future. Next month, he will release a new project, Many Young Lives Ago: The 1994 Sessions, which […]
Killer Mike: Time is Money Part Two
AllHipHop.com: Youre from Atlanta. Im 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 aint dead its growing. A lot of people in Hip-Hop are getting old theres nothing […]
Killer Mike: Time is Money Part One
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 Outkasts 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 […]
Chuck D Talks Music and Race at SXSW Conference, Public Enemy Hits The Road
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 Judge
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 […]
Music World Mourns Death of Audio and Mix Engineer Ethan Willoughby
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 […]
Lil’ Kim, DMC, DMX Host Children Uniting Nations Gala
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, […]
Redman: Coming of Age Part Two
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 […]
Redman: Coming of Age Part One
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 […]