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http://allhiphop.comThe two Hungarian police officers that were recorded dancing and making lewd gestures have reportedly been cleared of wrong doing and will not suffer punishment for their shenanigans.The :55 second clip titled "Bajai Hip-Hop" was recorded using a mobile phone and features the officers in police uniform, dancing to Marky Mark Wahlberg’s 1991 hit, "Good […]
Spike TV will air a documentary on rapper Snoop Dogg titled Bigg Snoop Dogg’s Youth Authority: California on Jan. 16. Bigg Snoop Dogg’s Youth Authority: California features Snoop explaining the history of the CYA, gang activity and youth violence, based on accounts from his life and and others that are featured in the 60-minute documentary.During […]
LIL WAYNE’S JAW BROKE? I heard this yesterday… rumor has it Lil’ Wayne’s jaw was broken at a tour stop this past weekend. Lil’ Wayne allegedly became involved in a heated argument with a fellow entourage member. When it was all said, Weezy caught a “left.” I heard it all ended with the argument coming […]
At first glance, Michael K. Williams’ stoic, unflinching gaze can make you think twice about approaching him. Despite any possible intimidation, ardent fans of the character Omar Little on The Wire can’t help but to express their excitement when Michael walks into a room. His ‘round-the-way appeal makes him more relatable to the streets than […]
Hip-Hop video model/television personality and actress Melyssa Ford has joined Sirius Satellite Radio as an on-air host. Ford will be a host on Sirius’ commercial free R&B/Hip-Hop station, Hot Jamz, channel 50. Ford’s first day on the air starts Monday, Jan. 15 and her show will air from 12-6 pm EST. Ford has graced the […]
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five have been inducted into the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the organization announced today (Jan. 8). Also inducted with Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five were R.E.M., The Ronettes, Patti Smith and Van Halen. The five inductees will be honored during a ceremony at the Waldor-Astoria in […]
Building an empire is no easy task. But that’s exactly what rhyme czar Ill Bill has been doing ever since he hopped on the microphone. Whether it was representing Non Phixion, one of the most underground respected and politically charged Hip-Hop groups of recent years, tackling a solo career, pushing his label Uncle Howie Records […]
Wood Harris knows about paying dues. He’s got a Master of Arts from New York University, and his acting roles range from someone’s sidekick to a crime boss, to the greatest guitarist of all time. Now he’s making his way in the world of music as well, and it’s safe to say that Wood has […]
Artist: Talib Kweli & MadlibTitle: LiberationRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Sidik Fofana Did you see Talib Kweli on that episode of MTV’s Wild N Out? When it came down to the Wildstyle segment, my man roasted every single red team member, stinging them with sharp battle couplets. It was fair and unfair at the same time. […]
Artist: Trick DaddyTitle: Back By Thug DemandRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Slav Kandyba While it is generally not a good idea to judge a book by its cover, there’s no better way to judge Trick Daddy’s seventh album than by its title. Back by Thug Demand has all the musical and topical ingredients that will please […]
Artist: Various ArtistsTitle: Grand Hustle Presents In Da Streets, Vol. 4Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Serge Fleury Getting into the music business is one of the hardest things for a person to accomplish. You are more likely to achieve a perfect score on the SAT exams than landing a solid and lengthy career in music. […]
Artist: DJ Clue?Title: The Professional, Vol. 3Rating: 2 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Claudio Cabrera “The Professional” is DJ Clue?, who for the last decade has kept his faithful salivating on street corners, or near speakers, to hear what’s dropping next, early. Remember when Clue? broke the disses between Beanie and Jada? Jay and Nas? If it […]
Artist: VoiceTitle: GumboRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Kathy Iandoli For years, the male-dominated rap world has emphasized the scarcity of talented female MC’s that could sustain “flow-tation” as they swim the mainstream. Previously, our options were sex, sex, and Lauryn Hill. Now, we have sex and sex. Of course, there is an army of independent […]
If you’re a fan of comedy, then you know Cedric the Entertainer. From his television work on the likes of BET’s Comic View and The Steve Harvey Show to his roles in the films Barbershop 1 & 2, Intolerable Cruelty and Johnson Family Vacation on the big screen, Cedric has showed us that he truly […]
Rap superstar Jay-Z is branching into the automotive world, as the Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam CEO/President has forged an alliance with automobile manufacturing giant, General Motors (GM). The announcement came during media previews for the North American International Auto Show yesterday (Jan. 6), when Jay-Z emerged from a GMC Yukon Denali SUV on stage and announced a […]
Most singers only daydream of winning of a Grammy, but Dalia Raiyen already knows what she’s doing with hers when she gets it. Her dream is to take a Grammy back to her home – the continent of Africa. Initially signed to Sony in her mid-teens, the now 23-year-old has returned to America to record […]
A new female super-group is emerging, as Bronx, New York rapper Remy Martin, Chicago, Illinois rapper Shawnna and Miami, Florida rapper Jacki-O have teamed to create an all-female rap collective, that will release an album this Spring.Rumors about the group’s existence has surfaced for weeks and sources have confirmed with AllHipHop.com that the three women […]
Rapper Paul Wall is taking his penchant for making grills to the next level.The Houston rapper has teamed with Zenetti, a global trendsetter in designer automotive accessories, to create a signature line of vehicle grills and wheels encrusted with cubic zirconium stones. The items will be available for coupes, SUVs, Chrysler 300, Dodge Magnums, Chargers […]
Rapper Snoop Dogg has been hit with a $250,00 lawsuit, claiming the rapper’s Snoop Youth Football League Foundation (SYFL) made a deal with Natural Resources Media & Technology Group to shoot a reality series, despite having a similar, preexisting deal with 20th Century Fox. The lawsuit, which was filed in New York Supreme Court last […]
Life for Anthony David has been an interesting journey. Over the last few years, the Atlanta-based singer/songwriter has served his country, rocked out with fellow headbangers and toured the world with India.Arie. All in the name of music. David’s new album, The Red Clay Chronicles, serves not only as a musical elevation from his 2004 […]
