The Graffiti Bridge: Rewriting the Walls
You know its time to evaluate our collective selves when we have other folk speaking sensible truths about the plight of our culture. More to the point, when a website such as ALLHIPHOP.com posts an interview with Gene Simmons of KISS, a White ROCK band, who effectively tells us that we need to watch the […]
Dussault Ink and Gene Simmons Money Bag
When AllHipHop.com heads down to Las Vegas twice a year for the MAGIC Convention, we like to find the hottest and newest fashion trends amidst the sea of celebrities and whos who of the fashion industry. When we heard that rock legend Gene Simmons would be at the Dussault booth in the Street Wear […]
Gene Simmons of KISS: Native Tongue
Those who can remember the early 80s when Punk Rock and Hip-Hop convened in the wee hours of the night (think Blondie) know that Hip-Hop influence extended beyond Kangols and Cazals even back then. One line in the sand that appeared to be crystal clear was the division between Hard Rock and Hip-Hop – separate […]
Diddy Gets Sued Over Alleged Oscar Fight
Sean "Diddy" Combs is being sued by a man who claims the Bad Boy CEO "unlawfully attacked, assaulted and battered" him during a post-Oscar party last week in Hollywood, CA. In a lawsuit filed Mar. 2 in Los Angeles and obtained by tmz.com, Gerald Rechnitzer, 27, claims he was at Teddy’s nightclub at the Roosevelt […]
Kanye West Heads To Kuala Lumpur, Eats Like A King
Rap superstar Kanye West will head to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for a performance at Stadium Negara, on Apr. 8. West, 29, is expected to perform material from his platinum selling albums The College Dropout and Late Registration, as well as selections from his upcoming album, Graduation. The rapper will be accompanied by a female string […]
American Eagle Outfitters Taps, Ludacris, Fergie For Spring Break Performances
Grammy Award winning rapper Ludacris and Black Eyed Peas member Fergie are teaming with retail giant American Eagle Outfitters for a series of Spring Break events in both Cancun and Acapulco, throughout the month of March. Fergie will perform on the AE stage at The City in Cancun on Mar. 6. On Mar. 13, The […]
LL Cool J In Negotiations To Endorse Chapstick
Rap superstar LL Cool J is in negotiations to represent popular lip balm brand, Chapstick.The negotiations are part of a brand extension strategy for artists LL Cool J and 50 Cent, which is being launched by Violator Artist Management.According to industry trade magazine Brand Week, both LL Cool J and 50 Cent are seeking to […]
Tiye Phoenix: Phoenix Rising
With a lack of female representation in Hip-Hops front line, one woman has surpassed the generic life span of most performers. Having been immersed in drum patterns, melodies and sixteens for close to two decades and a member of the all female Soul Food Symphony, Tiye Phoenix is breaking the mold in whichever way she […]
Battle For Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s Estate Continues In Court
The legal wrangling over Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s finances continues, as two women with children by the deceased rapper appeared in Brooklyn Surrogate Court last week, to object and complain about the handling and accounting of ODB’s estate. According to The New York Post, Suzy Wong and Cheryl McCall both have 11-year-old boys fathered by ODB, […]
Tyrese Launches ‘The Alter Ego Tour’
Rapper/actor/singer Tyrese Gibson will launch "The Alter Ego Tour" tonight (Mar. 3) at BB Kings in New York City. The tour, which is presented by VH1 Soul, will feature Tyrese showcasing songs from his latest album, Alter Ego. The double album features Tyrese singing on one CD and rapping as "Black Ty" on the other. […]
Black Snake Moan (Film)
Artist: Movie ReviewTitle: Black Snake Moan (Film)Rating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Edwardo Jackson How do you follow an Oscar-nominated film about a pimp turned rapper? Why you make a film, Black Snake Moan (Paramount Classics) about a white girl chained up by a black man in the South, of course Beyond this salacious setup-and the playfully […]
Street Fame
Artist: Twisted BlackTitle: Street FameRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Paine Dallas’ rap prospects looked pretty good at the end of 2006. Big Tuck signed a multi-million dollar deal with Universal while underground veteran Twisted Black caught the attention of TVT Records. Shortly thereafter, Black caught a bad one, and it appears as though Street Fame (TVT) […]
Renaissance Child
Artist: Hell RazahTitle: Renaissance ChildRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Adam Thomas What do you get when you mix an experienced street sound with a political voice? Hip-Hop’s version of the political pundit, and contrary to what the mainstream would tell you, there are many that use their music to get their thoughts out about the […]
Kelis Arrested In South Beach
Singer/Songwriter Kelis Rogers-Jones was placed under arrest Thursday night (Mar. 1) in South Beach, Miami for disorderly contact and resisting arrest. The 27 year-old Harlem native was seen yelling profanities and attempting to charge at local police, who were taking part in an investigation and prostitution sting. After several warnings from police, Kelis was eventually […]
C-Murder Trial Postponed, Gag Order Eased
The murder trial of New Orleans rapper Corey “C-Murder” Miller was postponed, due to numerous pending pretrial motions. Miller was slated to go on trial on Monday (Feb. 28), but after a closed meeting with attorneys for both sides, Judge Martha Sassone postponed the trial and a new date has not yet been set. Miller […]
Midi Mafia Lending Support and Beats for New Deemi Album
Platinum production team Midi Mafia is spreading its wings beyond the rap circle with new R&B singer Deemi. The production duo is crafting beats for the Brooklyn-based songstress’ forthcoming debut release Soundtrack of My Life, which hits stores on Dangerous LLC/Family Ties Entertainment. The video for the album’s title track, which is also the lead […]
Timbaland To Host Fundraiser For Hillary Clinton
Rapper Timbaland is planning to host a fundraiser for Former First Lady and Presidential hopeful, Hillary Rodham Clinton this month in Miami, FL. According to The Miami Herald, Timbaland will host the fundraiser on Mar. 31, the last day of the first-quarter fund-raising period for Presidential candidates. Former United States President Bill Clinton is also […]
NYOIL: Hostile Takeover
Lynching is a word synonymous with murder. Staten Islands NYOIL, tired of seeing the metaphorical death in the eyes of shorties around his block, decided to fight back by spittin truth. Voicing his frustrations through his edutainment style of MCing brought forth the October 2006 release of NYOILs (pronounced N.Y. Oil) self-produced single Yall Should […]
Get Serius: Take It Higher
What up world! Yeah, your man is back at it again, journalizing my thoughts and internalizing my sport, hypothesizing and prophesizing theories on this outrageously turbulent game that Ive subjected myself to. So for this installment I might as well make the subject myself: Serius Jones. As you can see, Im taking this opportunity to […]
Chopper Stands Trial on Assault Charges, Wanted in Maryland
Former Bad Boy Entertainment rapper Chopper is slated to appear in an Atlanta courtroom Tuesday (March 6), the result of assault charges leveled against him. The court appearance stems from Chopper’s recent arrest in Gwinett County Ga. for an incident involving his girlfriend. According to sources, the girlfriend called her sister after arguing with Chopper […]
