Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/grouchy.tv - I am Grouchy Greg. I founded AllHipHop in 1996. In addition to running the site, I enjoy breaking news stories. My stories have been cited in The LA Times, NY Times, NY Post, TMZ, Yahoo, Billboard, The Associated Press, CNN, and more.
http://allhiphop.comRap mogul Russell Simmons will share his views on hate and inequality as the guest speaker for Monday’s (Jan. 22) World Jewish Congress American Section meeting. The Hip-Hop pioneer, who plans to speak on “Unity: Fighting Our Fights Together,” will promote the need for people from all backgrounds and cultures to stand up for each […]
Artist: Various ArtistsTitle: Stones Throw: Ten YearsRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Jason Newman In 1996, Hip-Hop was in the throes of a revolution. The Golden Age, while still fresh in people’s heads, was over. A couple of years earlier, Nas, Biggie and Dr. Dre released blistering debuts, but now, the bling-hop era was slowly on its […]
Artist: Project PatTitle: Crook By Da Book: The Fed StoryRating: 2 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Martin A. Berrios Project Pat seems to have great timing on his side. Mostly known for moderate hits such as “Chickenhead” and “Ballers,” Pat got locked up before he could rightfully bask in his own shine. During the bid his Three […]
Artist: Various ArtistsTitle: Hyphy HitzRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Melanie J. Cornish One thing that can be said for TVT Records is that they are a label always willing to take a chance. Having been the driving force between the Crunk epidemic that infiltrated the nation in the early stages of the new millennium; they are […]
Artist: DVD ReviewTitle: Beat Kings: The History of Hip Hop (DVD)Rating: 4 1/2 StarsReviewed by: John Burnett Beat Kings: The History of Hip Hop (Nature Sounds) provides a much needed point-of-view when it comes to Hip-Hop music. The history of the genre has been told from various perspectives; the MC, the B-Boy and even the […]
Artist: The Ranjahz/DJ RerokTitle: Operation Awareness (Mixtape)Rating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Paine Between Bleek and Beans, it was The Ranjahz that rose under Jay-Z’s wing on Hard Knock Life, Vol. 2, The Streets is Watching, and DJ Clue’s Backstage album. However, by the time the Crown Heights, Brooklyn duo released their album, they had defected from […]
Asian American rapper Jin has released a diss record aimed at talk show host Rose O’Donnell, after O’Donnell host made what many felt were racist comments directed towards Asian Americans last month. During an episode of ABC’s The View, O’Donnell was describing how actor Danny DeVito’s drunken appearance on the show had garnered international headlines. […]
Mathematics has been in the shadows of greatness. Joining 4th Disciple as the producers to fill in for RZA, Mathematics has pounded out such hits as Ghostface’s “Mighty Healthy” and GZA’s “Labels.” Those credits, along with the Long Islander’s own album have made him a cult favorite amongst Wu fans, but relatively undiscovered to the […]
“I wanna be a muthaf**kin’ hustla!” Those were the opening words on Snoop’s classic, Doggystyle and they were voiced by a then eight-year-old Lil” Bow Wow. Strange hearing those curse words from a youngster’s mouth, but 14 years later, Bow Wow is now old enough to talk any way he wishes. Dreams of being a […]
Ludacris, Christina Aguilera, Mary J. Blige, Justin Timberlake and Carrie Underwood have been added to the list of the 49th Annual Grammy Awards, organizers announced today (Jan. 18). Ludacris and company join previously announced performers that includes Gnarls Barkley, Beyonce, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Dixie Chicks and others. Presenters during the evening include […]
Rapper Snoop Dogg and Global Gaming League (GGL) announced the official launch the Hip-Hop Gaming League’s second season today (Jan. 18). The online gaming tournament features 32 of the biggest names in Hip-Hop and professional sports competing for bragging rights and the chance to win the league’s championship title. Snoop Dogg, who is the commissioner […]
Mobb Deep fans will get a double helping of music from one half of the veteran duo as Prodigy gears up for the release of two solo albums.The first release, titled Return of the Mac, will re-team the Queens lyricist with producer The Alchemist. The beatmaker, who recently worked with Eminem on The Re-Up Mixtape, […]
Riding high off the buzz of VH1’s#### show ego trip’s (White) Rapper Show, MC Serch is planning to release a new LP titled M.any Y.oung L.ives A.go: The 1994 Sessions. The release is a “lost” album featuring songs that were recorded in 1994 for Def Jam, but were never released commercially. The vintage collection of […]
There have been and probably will be numerous articles on the January 16, 2007 RIAA raid of the Aphilliates Music Group studio and arrest of my brother Tyree "DJ Drama" Simmons and DJ Don Cannon. There have been and will be numerous articles on what the implications of this raid will not only have on […]
Superstar R&B crooner Nathaniel "Nate Dogg" Hale is seeking a legal judgment preventing bankrupt Death Row Records founder Marion "Suge" Knight from discharging an alleged $10 million dollars in back royalties. In documents released by Court TV’s website TheSmokinggun.com, Nate Dogg, born Nathaniel Hale, claims that Knight was the owner and president of Death Row […]
So you’ve just clicked on the Alternatives section of Allhiphop.com and you’re wondering, “Who is Wynter Gordon?” You don’t know me yet, but I’m hoping that you will stick around and find out for yourselves what I’m all about. I could tell you that I am a classically trained singer/songwriter and a professionally trained dancer […]
You read Part One of Dame Dash’s exclusive interview with AllHipHop.com, here’s the fiery Part Two… AllHipHop.com: You said earlier that once you reach a certain point that you have to change, evolve and expand. A lot of the criticism that I’ve heard in relation to you is that it seems like in the past […]
AllHipHop.com has confirmed that both DJ Drama and DJ Don Cannon have been released from the Fulton County Jail, where they were held overnight on Tuesday (January 16) on racketeering charges. The two DJ’s were freed on a $100,000 signature bond this afternoon (January 17). They are set for a second appearance at the Fulton […]
"You know you’re hot when you got the Hip-Hop police on your ass," said one internet poster on DJ Don Cannon’s myspace page. "FREE DRAMA & DON CANNON."The Hip-Hop community has immediately responded to the office raid and arrest of DJ Don Cannon and DJ Drama of the Aphilliates, a collective of DJs based in […]
Sean “Diddy” Combs and MTV announced open call auditions for the mogul’s fourth season of Making the Band yesterday (Jan. 16), which will search for the newest superstar boy band.Starting today (Jan 17.), music industry hopefuls will be able to audition in Los Angeles for the first round of cuts. Open call auditions will also […]
