Carmen Bryan: Behind Enemy Lines, Pt 2
AHHA: So if Jay-Z wouldnt have released Super Ugly, do you think that the two of you would have still been friends to this day? Carmen: We definitely would still be friends. I knew Jay-Z very well and we even spoke before the song was released. Had he not made reference to my daughter, wed […]
Jungle Grooves – Greatest James Brown Samples, Ever
Artist: James BrownTitle: Jungle Grooves – Greatest James Brown Samples, EverRating: 5 StarsReviewed by: Alvin “Aqua” Blanco Pick the greatest usage of James Brown songs for Hip-Hop samples? Impossible. We’re not even going to play ourselves and go that route. Well, it can’t hurt to at least try. 40,000 plus songs and you’d be hard […]
Murs: Murs is President
If ever I believed Hip-Hop was Dead in 2006, Murs Murrays Revenge single-handedly changed my mind. A Metro City, Los Angeles native, Murs has a story that is arguably less fabricated than your toughest gangster rapper from any coast, let alone the West. Hes seen the bullet and the damage done, the decaying communities and […]
50 Cent To Launch G-Unit Books, Meet Fans
Rapper 50 Cent will launch his G-Unit Books imprint this Thursday (Jan. 4) at Borders-Columbus Circle at the Time Warner Building in New York. Authors 50 Cent, Nikki Turner and K. Elliot will sign copies of the upcoming G-Unit Books release, Death Before Dishonor (Nikki Turner) Baby Brother , Hood (Noire) and Solider 7 and […]
Nelly Is Not Engaged
Nelly is still among the rappers in the world of single celebrities.Over the holiday break, rumors spread that the St. Louis rapper had been engaged to girlfriend Ashanti, but the rapper has dispelled the notion. Nelly and Ashanti are not headed to the wedding altar, a publicist at Universal Records told AllHipHop.com on behalf of […]
AHH Stray News: Sean Price, Steve Cropper, KKBT The Beat, Slim Thug
Boot Camp Clik member Sean Price is preparing to release his long-awaited sophomore album, Jesus Price Supastar via Duckdown Records on January 30. The album features production from 9th Wonder, who contributed five tracks, while Justus League’s Khrysis produced three songs. Other producers include PF Cuttin, Ill Mind, MoSS and Tommy Tee. The album also […]
Busta Rhymes’ Former Driver: ‘I Don’t Know What Set Him Off’
More details have emerged in an alleged incident involving Busta Rhymes and the assault of one of his drivers, who was beaten when he approached the rapper about collecting back pay. Rhymes’ former driver Eddie Hatchett, 39, filed a complaint against Busta Rhymes, born Trevor Smith, on Dec. 26. Hatchett claims that he went to […]
2006: The AllHipHop.com Alternative Year In Review
Best R&B Artist Mary J. Blige Dont call it a comeback, Marys been here for years. It just so happens that in 2006, Mary reminded us why shes still strong in the game after 14 years and seven albums. Released in December of 2005, The Breakthrough was true to its title, selling 727,000 copies […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: HAPPY DAY AFTER NEW YEAR!
Today’s rumors are sponsored by illseed, because I want to! 2007! There isn’t a whole lot going on with the rumors! It’s a new year, what can I say? Make something up? I don’t do that. They had a lot of fun down in Miami though. I’ve seen that AJ, Scott Storch, T.I., Latifah, Andre […]
Kurupt, Gail Gotti Announce Engagement
G-Unit’s self-proclaimed “Queen of the Coast”, Gail Gotti and boyfriend/west coast rapper Kurupt "Young Gotti" were engaged Christmas Day, reps for the rappers confirmed.Tha Dogg Pound rapper popped the question to Gotti on December 25 with a Schlumberger Signature Ring from Tiffany & Co., which usually sells for up to an estimated $24,000.“Words could never […]
Busta Rhymes Accused Of Assault, Police Plan Charges Against Rapper
Police are planning to charge Hip-Hop star Busta Rhymes with assault charges, after the rapper allegedly assaulted a driver who was seeking back pay, the day after Christmas (Dec. 26). Busta Rhymes, born Trevor Smith, allegedly assaulted Eddie Hatchett, 39, in Rhymes’ office on W. Broadway in Manhattan, when Hatchett attempted to collect money Rhymes […]
Tyrese Investigated for Allegedly Punching Pregnant Girlfriend
Singer/actor Tyrese Gibson has come under the microscope following allegations he punched his pregnant girlfriend twice. TMZ.com reports that authorities are conducting a criminal investigation into the incident, which allegedly occurred early Thursday (Jan.4) morning. According to police, the alleged incident happened around 5:30 a.m. That was the time Gibson’s live-in girlfriend, who is three […]
Mixtape Messiah 2 (Mixtape)
Artist: ChamillionaireTitle: Mixtape Messiah 2 (Mixtape)Rating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Felipe Delerme If the best revenge is living well, then hell hath no fury like a Chamillionaire scorned. Coming off of a platinum album, a slew of award nominations, record ringtone sales, a hit single about, of all things, racial profiling, and a landmark of pop-culture […]
The Price Of Fame
Artist: Bow WowTitle: The Price Of FameRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Latifah Muhammad Barely legal but already talking like he’s been around for years, Bow Wow’s fifth album, The Price of Fame (Sony/Columbia) is a step in the right direction from bubble gum sweet rap lyrics to the world of pending adulthood . The self-proclaimed […]
The Impossible Mission, Pt. 1
Artist: De La SoulTitle: The Impossible Mission, Pt. 1Rating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Paine Two years after the critically acclaimed, but commercial snoozed, The Grind Date, De La Soul has been laying low. They grabbed a Grammy with The Gorillaz for “Feel Good Inc,” but have apparently defected from Sanctuary Records as “Live @ The Dugout […]
Dreamgirls (Film)
Artist: Movie ReviewTitle: Dreamgirls (Film)Rating: 4 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Edwardo Jackson My name is Edwardo and I’m a “Dreamgirls”-aholic. Allow me to introduce you to the movie of the yearand now one of my favorite movies of all time. Scooped out of obscurity after a local Detroit talent show by car dealer turned promoter Curtis […]
Place Your Bets
Artist: Blak JakTitle: Place Your BetsRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Adam Thomas Blak Jak, a rapper from Decatur GA, drops his debut, Place Your Bets (Universal/Republic), an interesting album that shows a bit of everything from the young rapper. From his tough childhood, to his dealings in the trap, you get an interesting introduction to […]
Me, Myself & I
Artist: Fat JoeTitle: Me, Myself & IRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Dr. Zero Many hip-hop veterans are typically acknowledged by Hip-Hop heads for contributing one element to the art or their entire career regardless of the fan’s age. Rakim is known by many as the “God MC,” KRS-One as “The Teacha” and one of the most […]
Chemically Imbalanced
Artist: Ying Yang TwinsTitle: Chemically ImbalancedRating: 2 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Rodney Dugue The Ying Yang Twins have lived, worked, and slept in the club for the past few years, specializing in crafting rambunctious four minute sex manuals. It’s not just a party, but a bacchanalian worship of women’s assets (and more “Dangerously,” the effects of […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: HAPPY NEW YEAR – 2007!
Today’s rumors are sponsored by AllHipHop.com’s Staff, who wish you and yours a very stoopid def New Year! THE YEAR IN RUMORS! What can I say? I just want to send out a blanket thanks to everybody that helped what I do and me through the year. Also, a huge thanks goes out to all […]