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 […]
America’s Next Black Leader: The Online Reality Series
If you get a room full of Black folks together to talk about the condition of our community, you can bet that the hottest topic of the evening will be “What the heck is wrong with Black leadership?” Many would probably argue that all Black leaders need to be but put on the unemployment line, […]
KRS-One, Marley Marl Say ‘Hip-Hop Lives’ With New Album
One of the most legendary feuds in Hip-Hop history will come to an end with the May 22 release of Hip-Hop Lives, created by two pioneers and former rivals, KRS-One and Marley Marl.The pair’s now legendary beef started in 1985 with MC Shan’s classic record "The Bridge," which paid homage to Shan’s place of birth, […]
New Textbook For Educators Teaches Hip-Hop To Kids
The Hip-Hop Association, a national organization dedicated to the movement of Hip-Hop as a culture, has announced the release of The Hip-Hop Education Guidebook: Volume One.Conceived by the Hip-Hop Association’s Education Initiative, The Hip-Hop Education Guidebook: Volume One is a textbook that documents the history of Hip-Hop music and culture as a product of the […]
Max B: The Caged Byrd Sings
N o stranger to the prison system, Dipset affiliate Max B, (government Charly Wingate), had just returned from doing a seven-year bid when he descended on the rap game in 2005. Fast becoming a fixture on both Jim Jones solo albums and Byrdgang mixtapes, the rapper and singer also known as Bigavelli wowed fans with […]
TextType Test 2: shopallhiphop
Ok, So, if you aren’t freaked out by my changing of the blogs (click here and relax), check this out. Say we are doing a story and we want to drive people to the store front. Like Consequence’s new album is in stores now. To Purchase, Click Here and have it linked? And the commands are […]
AllHipHop Classic Skin
So, I have been fooling with the various templates. To show everyone an example, I have simply changed this blogs behavior settings to show how each area can be customized. I notice that the content nav areas magically format into any of the above skins, which appear to be out of the box. True9, can […]
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This awhat happens with an audio link def50 Cent – The Bomb. Also, OD, notice how the community can be “folded” and “expanded”. Is that unique to being logged in or can anyone do this? Also, if people fold, can we utilize the space when it’s totally folded to show a new ad? I will […]
Consequence Talks Album Sales, Offers Fans Special Deal
Following the Mar. 6 release of his solo debut Don’t Quit Your Day Job, G.O.O.D. Music recording artist Consequence is issuing a challenge to those doubting the quality of his album: he is offering to issue a refund to anyone who doesn’t find a song they like. Consequence said those wishing to claim the refund […]
Alleged Killer Of Soulja Slim Avoids Third Murder Indictment
After more than three years, the man accused of murdering rapper Soulja Slim has yet to be indicted for the slaying.The rapper’s murder is one of three first-degree murder cases prosecutors have refused to bring against Garelle Smith. The 25-year-old was arrested but never charged in the Nov. 26, 2003 murder of Soulja Slim.Prosecutors originally […]
AHH Stray News: Ice-T, Chamillionaire, J-Bo
Popular rapper/actor Ice-T will speak at Teachers College at Columbia University, one of the United States’ leading graduate schools. The rapper will be featured during a two-day gathering called "Teach, Think, Play: Popular Culture in the Classroom." According to organizers, the conference is designed to explore challenges and power of integrating pop culture into the […]
August Trial Set For Black Mafia Family
For two decades, the Atlanta-based Black Mafia Family (BMF) allegedly ran a cocaine ring that produced an estimated $250 million, but after years of investigation they were busted in 2005. The case will go to trial in August 2007. Over 30 members of BMF were arrested and three million dollars in cash, two kilograms of […]
