New Rap Group La Coka Nostra To Make LA Debut During Unity Festival
The Soul Assassins second annual Soul Assassins Unity Concert will take place Mar. 8 in Los Angeles at the Avalon Theater in Hollywood.The concert, which was resurrected by DJ Muggs, DJ Khalil and Chace Infinite, will offer the first official Los Angeles performance by rap group La Coka Nostra. La Coka Nostra is comprised of […]
Bun B. Sells Out Museum of Fine Arts During Film Screening
Houston, Texas rapper Bun B. of UGK was honored during the "Movie’s Houstonians Love" film series at the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston on Feb. 13. The Museum, which presents the series annually, invites four popular Houstonian’s to showcase and discuss their favorite movies to the viewing public.Bun B. chose to screen Henry Chalfont’s […]
DJ Kay Slay, Whoo Kid and Mike 5000 Watts Lend Support for Justo Faison Tribute Documentary
Revered music/mixtape pioneer Justo Faison will be remembered in a new documentary by those who benefited from his work. DJ’s Kid Capri, Whoo Kid, DJ Kay Slay and DJ Mars are among the DJs lending their support for the project, which began filming in the fall of 2006. The project is a joint venture between […]
Young Buck: A Lesson in Black History
What does it mean to be Black in America in 2007? The past year watched Sean Bells murder and Michael Richards rant prove that White on Black racism in America is very much alive. But in certain lights, things are a changin. For instance, some project that Young Bucks Buck the World album could certify […]
Is History Repeating Itself� Are All Our Black Hip Hop Leaders Dead?
When I think about the assassinations of Black Leaders such as Malcolm X and Martin Luther King and reflect upon the Black Communitys reaction to these tragedies, Im compelled to question whether the deaths of Biggie and Tupac affected the Hip-Hop Community in the same manner. The length of this comparison begins and ends with […]
Musiq Soulchild: Lover’s Rock, Pt 2
AHHA: On December 25, Christmas morning, The Godfather of Soul, James Brown tragically passed away. How much of an influence has he been to you as an artist growing up and as you continue to make your music today? Musiq: I don’t think I could really put it into words. Because it’s so many things […]
Musiq Soulchild: Lover’s Rock, Pt 1
In early 2000, it was easy to fall in “Love” with Musiq upon hearing Aijuswanaseing. He is the melodic and youthful sound of an emerging class of soul. In this day and age, we call it Neo-Soul, a genre of music that forms its unique style from a combination of old school Soul, Funk, Jazz, […]
Gillie Da Kid Freed After 10 Days In Jail
Philadelphia rapper Gillie Da Kid was released from prison on Friday (Feb. 16). The rapper was arrested on Feb. 6, after authorities searched two houses on Passmore Street in Philadelphia and found more than 89 pounds of marijuana worth an estimated street value of $404,000. Gillie and four associates were charged with conspiracy and possessing […]
Foxy Brown In Florida Without Permission, NY Probation Department Seeks To Incarcerate Rapper
The New York City Department of Probation is seeking to have rapper Foxy Brown incarcerated, after she was arrested outside of a beauty supply store Thursday (Feb. 15) in Pembroke Pines, FL.Brown was sentenced to anger management classes and three years probation in Oct. 2006, for assaulting two Manhattan nail salon employees over a $20 […]
Kim Says Eminem Still On Drugs, Eminem Issues Statement
Superstar rapper Eminem has fired back at his ex-wife Kim Mathers in a statement released by his publicist today (Feb. 16). Eminem’s ex-wife Kim appeared on the "Mojo in the Morning" show this morning on Detroit’s WKQI 95.5. During the interview, Kim revealed that she had to force her children to visit Eminem, that he […]
Slum Village Teams With Chevy To Produce Child Safety Video, Song
Detroit rap group Slum village has teamed with Chevy and Safe Kids Worldwide, to produce a Hip-Hop themed safety song targeted at 8-10 year-olds, urging the youngsters to travel safely. The song and video, titled "4 Steps," was written by Slum Village members T3 and Elzhi and will be made available through a CD distributed […]
The Roots 4th Annual Grammy Jam Session
Artist: Concert ReviewTitle: The Roots 4th Annual Grammy Jam SessionRating: 4 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Octavia Bostick The power behind a jam session comes from the adrenaline of energy poured into the instruments behind the soul force of its players; and when that force is brought forth from the Roots, it can’t help but to bear […]
Arrest Warrant Issued For Author Kody ‘Monster’ Scott
An arrest warrant was issued for Kody "Monster" Scott, landing the best-selling author on The Los Angeles Police Department’s new list of ‘Top 10 Most Wanted Gang Members,’ for an alleged car jacking. Scott, also known as Sanyika Shakur, authored the autobiography Monster: The Autobiography of an L.A. Gang Member from prison, which detailed his […]
Foxy Brown Arrested In South Florida Over Hair Glue, Spitting, Incident
Rapper Foxy Brown was arrested and charged with battery in Pembroke Pines, South Florida yesterday (Feb. 15), after a disturbance broke out in a beauty supply store.According to police, the Brooklyn bred rapper became involved in a disturbance at the Queen Beauty Supply Store last night. Police said that Brown was sampling beauty products in […]
Memphis Bleek: The Misunderstanding Part Two
AllHipHop.com: After the tour, Nas throws a dart at you on the song Nastradamus. How did you feel when you originally heard that? When I saw you coming up I know you had a lot respect for Esco before that. Memphis Bleek: Man, Nas was one of the first original Gs of videos. He had […]
Memphis Bleek: The Misunderstanding Part One
At a time when rappers are bragging about tropical islands, penthouse boardrooms, and Connecticut gated communities, Memphis Bleek is making a b-line for Brooklyn. This new album is going to be so crack because Im so involved in the streets right now man, I might as well get me a brick and ride around in […]
Paris Bennett: Ready To Reign
Widely known as the cheerful 5th runner up on last seasons American Idol, Paris Bennett is following the path of other contestants from the show in preparing her debut album, Princess P. Long gone are the pigtails and oldies renditions – this time around, 18-year-old Paris is doing things her way. While her new fame […]
UMES, Police Say Violence Caused Busta/Jim Jones Concert Cancellation, Not Hip-Hop
Representatives for The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) said that a concert planned for Feb. 21 featuring Busta Rhymes and Jim Jones was canceled because of possible violence and the situations surrounding the artists. Suzanne Street, director of public relations for UMES, said that a Maryland State Police Department intelligence report connected the artists […]
Pharrell Links With Al Gore, Kevin Wall, Cameron Diaz To Combat Climate Crisis
Producer/rapper Pharrell Williams will join former Vice President Al Gore, former Live 8 executive producer Kevin Wall, actress Cameron Diaz and the MSN Network in the Save Our Selves (SOS) campaign. The group launched The Campaign for a Climate in Crisis today (Feb. 15) at the California Science Center. In addition to Pharrell, Snoop Dogg, […]
Plies Discusses Label Politics, New Album
Determined to never make himself a victim of label drama, Fort Meyers, FL rapper Plies is taking charge with a forthcoming album and his record label, Big Gates Records.The company, which Plies co-owns with his brother, represents another chapter for the lyricist. He plans on releasing a string of artists on the label, but not […]
