Mike Jones: The American Dream
Between Lil Flip and Chamillionaire, it was Mike Jones that helped bring Houston back to the Hip-Hop forefront. Jones was more lighthearted than Flip, and less topical than Cham, but with his Yellow Pages raps, rags to riches banter, and happy-go-lucky attitude, Who is Mike Jones? answered its own question. However since the platinum run […]
Former Def Jam Exec Hosts Fatherhood Conference
Bill Stephney, a former president of Def Jam Records and member of Public Enemy’s Bomb Squad, will play host to a day-long conference on Fatherhood to be held at The Apollo Theatre in Harlem on February 3. Stephney, who now heads up Joseph Media, said that he has seen the need to cultivate fatherhood through […]
AHH Stray News: Little Brother, Teachers Embrace Hip-Hop, Ikea, Dogg Pound
Producer 9th Wonder has departed from North Carolina Hip-Hop group Little Brother. According to published reports, the split between the producer and the remaining group was amicable. The split was due to a nonexistent relationship with Atlantic Records’ A&R and creative differences within the group. Remaining group members Pooh and Phonte are working on their […]
Katt Williams Rap/Comedy Album On The Way, New Films, TV Show In The Works
With appearances in various music videos and television shows as well as two best selling ringtones, Katt Williams could qualify as one of the busiest entertainers around. The comedian’s#### HBO stand up special Katt Williams: Pimp Chronicles Pt. 1, recently hit stores on DVD. And now the popular funnyman is preparing a new rap/comedy album […]
Timbaland Prepares New Album ‘Shock Value’
After churning out hit for the likes of pop stars Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado, super-producer Timbaland is preparing his second solo album, titled Shock Value. The first single from the album, “Give It to Me," features Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado, two artists that Timbaland has had worldwide chart success with as a producer. […]
9th Wonder & The True School Movement: True Masters
Between the old and the new, there is the true. True School has been a loosely defined term for Hip-Hop with the purest intentions, Hip-Hop that has nothing to be ashamed about. Brooklyn MC J-Live wrote a song about it called True School Anthem a few years back, Grandmaster Caz and Mele Mel talk about […]
Tru Life: Teach the Babies
As Hip-Hop fans debate on New Yorks return to the marketplace, 2007 will deal out several fresh faces. While Young Jeezy and Rick Ross have succeeded in strong debuts under The Carter Administration, Def Jam readies its homegrown talent Tru Life. With platinum pressures increasing, some already know this Lower East Side talent for reasons […]
City of Houston Honors J. Prince, Breaks Ground on New Recreation Center
Rap-A-Lot Records CEO James "J. Prince" Prince will be honored Tuesday by the City of Houston with a day of his own. Houston mayor Bill White and City Council Member Ron Green will conduct a city proclamation honoring Prince for more than 20 years of commitment and dedication for giving back to the city. The […]
Queen Latifah Starring Opposite Katie Holmes In ‘Mad Money,’ Hosts Gala
Rap star Queen Latifah will star opposite Katie Holmes and Diane Keaton in the upcoming heist movie titled Mad Money. The movie centers around three female employees of the Federal Reserve, who plot to steal money that is about to be destroyed. Latifah will play a character named "Liz" in the movie, which is based […]
Music Exec Bryan Leach Lands On Crain’s ’40 Under 40′, Building Rap Label
Music executive Bryan Leach has officially become a person to watch in the music business, with his inclusion on Crain’s New York Business‘ annual 40 Under 40 list.Leach started his career in 1995 as a director of artist development for independent label TVT Records. He transitioned into the label’s artist and repertoire (A&R) department and […]
HSAN Announces 2007 “Get Your Money Right” Tour
Russell Simmons’ Hip-Hop Summit Action Network has announced the 2007 "Get Your Money Right" tour, which will stop in various cities across the country promoting financial literacy.The "Get Your Money Right" tour kicks off on Mar. 3 at The Granville Sawyer Auditorium at Texas Southern University in Houston, TX and will feature a variety of […]
Jay-Z Helping Coca-Cola Relaunch Cherry Coke Line
Jay-Z’s push into the world of advertising and marketing continues, as the mogul’s Rocawear company will help soft drink giant Coca-Cola relaunch its Cherry Coke line of soda. According to industry trade publication Brand Week, Jay-Z will help design the can and the television commercials, in addition to appearing at the relaunch of the Cherry […]
Young Buck: Buck Stops Here
Cashville, Ten-A-Key. The fact that Country Musics reigning capital has been given a Hip-Hop inspired nickname speaks volumes about the influence of the citys newest ambassadorYoung Buck. Mayor Bill Purcell is probably not too thrilled that his city has adopted a nickname synonymous with copping cocaine at a bargain basement price, but in terms of […]
Sunshine Anderson: Brand New Day
Though her 2001 introductory single Heard It All Before may have left you with the impression that Sunshine Anderson is a perpetually angry person, chat with her over coffee and youll find that she truly is the unassuming round-the-way girl that so many other singers try to convince us they are. She could easily be […]
Diddy Invades Miami for Superbowl Weekend
Superbowl fans will have more to look forward besides the big clash between the Chicago Bears and the Indianapolis Colts.Sean "Diddy" Combs will be on hand during the weekend of the game for two star-studded affairs in Miami. The mogul will kick off the festivities Feb. 2 with his second annual "Twelve Hours of Diddy […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Mystikal – Is He In Or Out?
Today’s rumors are still sponsored by Curtis Manning – R.I.P., bro! MYSTIKAL IS FREE – OR IS HE? I told you that a big-name rapper was getting out of jail, right? Well, that person was Mystikal. As you might have read on a couple sites, including this one – MYSTIKAL IS FREE. OR IS HE? […]
Young Buck Arrested In Nashville
G-Unit rapper Young Buck was arrested yesterday for failing to appear in court on a previous violation. The Associated Press reports that Young Buck, born David Darnell Brown, was stopped when police witnessed his black Cadillac Escalade weaving in and out of traffic near downtown Nashville. Police said that Brown was cited last July for […]
Rappin’ Brands, Sizzurp Acquired By Spirits Company
Straight Up Brands has announced that is has acquired Rappin Brands LLC, a company established in 2003 that has agreements with various Hip-Hop artists to market personalized lines of alcoholic beverages.Rappin Brands experienced a banner year in 2006, earning over $1 million in sales with limited marketing, due mostly in part to Cam’ron and Jim […]
Ludacris, Queen Latifah Host 2007 Boost Mobile Zo & Magic’s 8-Ball Challenge
Billiards, not basketball, will be the game of choice during this year’s NBA All Star Weekend as rappers Ludacris and Queen Latifah team up to host Alonzo Mourning and Ervin “Magic” Johnson’s 2007 Boost Mobile Zo & Magic’s 8-Ball Challenge. The celebrity pool tournament, which takes place Feb. 15 at the Wynn Las Vegas Resort […]
Mystikal Still Incarcerated, Reps Clarify ‘Released’ Status
While the Federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed that New Orleans rapper Mystikal was “released”vlast week, fans of the rapper may be disappointed. Sources close to Mystikal told AllHipHop.com that his “released” status is correct, but that it is related to a federal misdemeanor tax conviction last year. A representative with Jive Records confirmed that Mystikal, […]
