The Life & Grind of ESSO Entry 8
I know its been a minute since I added an entry to my journal, but theres been a whole lot going on lately, and Ill admit I got a little bit caught up. Right now Im caught up in crunch time. My second mixtape comes out on March 26th, which is less than a week […]
Update: Tony Yayo Arrested For Assault of Teen
Tony Yayo has been arrested, as the 14-year-old son of a music industry rival is charging the rapper assaulted him. Yayo, born Marvin Bernard, and other members affiliated with G-Unit Records have been detained by New York authorities for their connection to the assault of Jimmy "Henchmen" Rosemond’s 14-year-old son. Yayo was with an entourage […]
Snoop Dogg Denied Visa, UK Ban Upheld By Home Office
Rapper Snoop Dogg has been banned from performing in the United Kingdom by Home Office Minister John Reid and his visa to enter the country has been denied. Snoop Dogg was scheduled to perform in front of more than 65,000 people at Wembley Arena on Mar. 27, along side rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs on the […]
AHH Stray News: Eminem, Bosko, Styles P., Tommy Gunz, J5
Eminem is taking his ex-wife Kim Mathers to court, in an attempt to stop her from making disparaging remarks about him in public. The Detroit Daily News reports that Eminem, born Marshall Mathers, will appear in court on Monday (Mar. 26) to file a motion seeking to prohibit Kim from making "derogatory, disparaging, inflammatory and […]
Shooter (Film)
Artist: Movie ReviewTitle: Shooter (Film)Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Edwardo Jackson Jaded patriot and retired gunnery sergeant turned reclusive mountain man Bob Lee Swagger (Mark Wahlberg) is recruited to plot a Presidential assassination attempt in order to prevent one by the shadowy Col. Isaac Johnson (Dannny Glover). Guess what setup! Bob Lee goes on the run […]
Young Buck Brings the Outlawz to Cashville Records; Planning Reality Show
While making quality music is part of his plan as an artist, Young Buck has a larger vision in mind with his record label, Cashville Records. The imprint, which is currently at the center of a bidding war between various record labels, has made a major acquisition with the Tupac Shakur-founded collective known as the […]
Lil Jons Bling Sets Guinness World Record
Atlanta’s self-proclaimed King of Crunk, Lil Jon made world record history when he purchased his ‘Crunk Ain’t Dead’ pendant from jeweler Jason of Beverly Hills. The $500,000 pendant is 7.5 inches tall, six inches wide, and one inch thick, weighing 5.11 pounds with a total 73 carats of diamonds and the total stone count is […]
Arrest Warrant Issued Foxy Brown
Legal problems continue to mount for rapper Foxy Brown. The Miami Herald reports that Florida judge Joel Lazurus issued a bench warrant Thursday (Mar. 22) for the rapper (born Inga Marchand) after she was a no show in court to answer charges related to her dispute in a beauty supply store. According to the arrest […]
Evidence: Whether or Not
Ever since Evidence signed with Capitol Records in 2000 along with Rakaa Iriscience and DJ Babu as the fundamentalist trio Dilated Peoples, theyve all wanted to make solo records. Four albums later and one finished contract with Capitol Records, the rap artist that seems to make too many references to weather is coming out of […]
Jimmy Henchmen’s Son Assaulted, Sources Claim 50 Cent, Tony Yayo Responsible
AllHipHop.com has confirmed that rumors spreading about the recent assault of the son of Hip-Hop music mogul Jimmy "Henchmen" Rosemond are true and the 14-year-old is considering charges against two of rap’s biggest stars – 50 Cent and Tony Yayo. Sources close to Rosemond’s Czar Entertainment told AllHipHop.com the assault occured on Tuesday (Mar. 20), […]
The Game Relives Rise to Fame With New DVD
Those wondering about how Compton, CA rapper The Game emerged as one of the best-selling rappers on the West Coast will get the story straight from the rapper himself in a forthcoming DVD.The Black Wall Street produced feature, titled The Game: Life after the Math, chronicles the lyricist’s rise from the streets of Compton to […]
50 Cent To Star In New Movie ‘Live Bet’
Rapper 50 Cent has signed on to star in Universal Pictures’ new heist film Live Bet, which is set in the world of underground clubs and illegal car racing, Daily Variety reports. The movie, which was originally penned by Charley and Vlas Parlapanides, is being produced by Mary Parent and Scott Stuber, along with G-Unit […]
I’ll Sleep When You’re Dead
Artist: El-PTitle: I’ll Sleep When You’re DeadRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Michelle Cavanaugh El-P, also known as Lyrical Punisher or El-p. a.k.a. El Producto and born Jaime Meline, has deep roots in the indie Hip-Hop world. As producer and rapper of the mid-90’s group Company Flow, along with DJ Mr. Len and MC Bigg Jus, he […]
Ice Cube Establishes Scholarship; Volunteers In Atlanta; Prepares For West Coast Shows
Rapper Ice Cube has teamed up with the McNally Smith College of Music in St. Paul, Minnesota to establish The Ice Cube Scholarship, the schools first scholarship to be made in conjunction with a Hip-Hop artist. The Ice Cube Scholarship, which will be awarded for the 2007-2008 school year, will be awarded to the student […]
Cle Sloan: Color Codes
In 1986, Dennis Hoppers Colors depicted gang violence in gripping terms that made people far removed from south and eastern Los Angeles see the microcosm of the ghetto. Although it introduced the world to todays stars Don Cheadle and Damon Wayans, the film bent to fit the heartstrings of a Hollywood audience. Cle Sloan […]
El-P: Insomniac Olympics
Its taken El-P four long years to complete his latest album, Ill Sleep When Youre Dead. In between scoring the soundtrack to the film Bomb the System, making his High Water Jazz record, producing with rock groups such as the Mars Volta and working with Nine Inch Nails front man Trent Reznor, as well as […]
Is Backpacker Hip-Hop Zipped Up?
Nowadays, rappers are comin half-hearted / Commercial like Pop, or underground like Black markets / Where were you the day Hip-Hop died? / Is it too early to mourn, is it too late to ride? Talib Kweli, Too Late (2000, Rawkus) Less than a month after Little Brother moved away from 9th Wonders […]
Young City Receives Community Service, Probation for Robbery
Rapper Young City has officially closed the book on a legal case involving a 2001 robbery attempt. Baltimore County Circuit Court judge Michael Finifter sentenced the rapper to two years of probation and 100 hours of community service last week. The decision was welcome news to Young City (also known as “Chopper” from MTV’s#### show […]
Russell Simmons Helps Raise $600K for Youth Arts Program
Russell Simmons and The Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation announced today that the third annual Art For Life Palm Beach benefit gala raised more than $600,000 to provide disadvantaged youth in New York City and Palm Beach County with access to the arts. The gala too place on Mar. 17 at the oceanfront estate Casa Vita […]
Rappers Saafir, Lady of Rage Star in Kody ‘Monster’ Scott Movie, Lil Monster On The Way
The life of best-selling author Kody "Monster" Scott is coming to the big screen. Bay area rapper Saafir will portray Scott in the Billy Wright-directed film, titled Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop. Scott chronicled his life as a child and young adult growing up in Los Angeles as an Eight-Tray Crips gang member in the book […]
