AHH Stray News: T.I., Steve-O, Kool G Rap, Sizzla
Jackass star Steve-O is reportedly launching a career as a rapper. Contactmusic.com reports that Steve-O, born Steven Glover, claimed he was in negotiations with Universal Records during a recent performance by 80’s cover band Metal Skool in Hollywood. Steve-O reportedly displayed his rap skills in front of the audience and then dropped his pants and […]
K-Fed Settles With Thomas Dolby, Britney Files For Divorce
Kevin “K-Fed” Federline has reached an agreement with musician Thomas Dolby after Dolby accused the rapper of copyright infringement. Federline made an undisclosed cash payment to Dolby as settlement for sampling the rocker’s#### “She Blinded Me With Science” in his song “America’s Most Wanted.” “I’m going to buy a new sailboat, find a quiet anchorage […]
Raekwon Acts In ‘Coaltion’
Wu-Tang Clan rapper Raekwon will showcase his acting skills in Coalition, a movie that centers on how the New York construction industry is shaken down by minority non-union labor. Raekwon plays the role of Akey in the flick, which is described as a modern day On The Waterfront. Coalition is based on police trying to […]
Ice-T Reflects on New Album, Acting Opportunities
Ice-T can never be accused of forgetting his gangsta past. In fact, the West Coast icon is attempting to redefine the musical style he ushered in with his latest album, Gangsta Rap. “It’s gangsta rap but it’s gangsta rap from another perspective of a real gangsta that’s gone through changes and grown up,” Ice-T told […]
Like Father, Like Son
Artist: Birdman & Lil WayneTitle: Like Father, Like SonRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Sidik Fofana In a certain music genre, it is not gangsta to love your father. In fact, it is customary to forsake your pops because, oftentimes, it makes for a quality tune. Now, Birdman and his adopted son, the South’s posterboy Lil Wayne, […]
The Format
Artist: AZTitle: The FormatRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Michael P###### It means nothing to call AZ a veteran. It’s the wars he’s seen and the aftermaths he’s survived that count, and trigger the double-take every time he releases a new album. Yes, this is the AZ from “Life’s a B####.” Yes, the same AZ that […]
I’m Still Livin’
Artist: Z-RoTitle: I’m Still Livin’Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Eb Haynes “I’m 27 but I’m feelin’ 71/I pray so much I feel like I’m kin to the heavenly son.” Immediately on its opening track, the reminiscent to vintage Geto Boys tune “City Streets”, Z-Ro Da Crooked sets a bluesy mono-thematic theme of survival through faith. […]
Someday We’ll All Be Free (Book)
Artist: Kevin PowellTitle: Someday We’ll All Be Free (Book)Rating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Sidik Fofana In the rapid blood rush that is American society, very few leaders pause to make sure everyone is informed about the events that define our time. Prominent activist and former Vibe Magazine staff writer, Kevin Powell releases Someday We’ll All Be […]
Everready (The Religion)
Artist: Tech N9neTitle: Everready (The Religion)Rating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Paine With a style derived from Bay Area and Southern Hip-Hop, it’s geographically convenient that Tech N9ne hails from Kansas City. With a rapid-fire flow, an overpowering personality, and common man subject matter, Tech has spent the last decade touring endlessly, and releasing albums cherished by […]
Game Drops ‘It’s Okay’ Remix Featuring Who’s Who In Rap
The Game is redefining his latest single “It’s Okay (One Blood)” with a high-powered remix featuring a who’s who of emcees from diverse regions. Among those featured on the track are Snoop Dogg, Nas, T.I., Jim Jones, Fat Joe, Lil Wayne, Noreaga, Fabolous, Twista, Jadakiss & Styles P, Tha Dogg Pound, W.C., E-40, Clipse, Bun […]
Money, Power, Respect (DVD)
Artist: DVD ReviewTitle: Money, Power, Respect (DVD)Rating: 2 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Maiya Norton When it comes to the drug game there are a million stories to tell. Hood narrators gather around to exchange success and sob stories about the local kingpin, how he got his crown and the cause of his demise. The cliche scenario […]
Russell Simmons, Dr. Ben, Urge U.S. Citizens To Vote
The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN) has called for all young adults ages 18-35 to vote today (Nov.7) in the Congressional elections for U.S. House of Representative and Senate seats. In 2004, HSAN established a voting initiative called “Hip-Hop Team Vote” to register, educate and mobilize millions of young adults to vote each years in […]
Katt Williams Busted In LA Airport
Katt Williams was arrested yesterday (Nov. 6) at the Los Angeles International Airport for allegedly carrying a stolen, concealed weapon. According to TMZ.com, Williams was arrested around 3 p.m. in Terminal 5 after being stopped at a security check point. The unknown, concealed weapon was allegedly found in the popular comedians carry-on luggage. The LAPD […]
The Game: One Man Riot Part 1
The Game knows all too well the notion off the survival of the fittest. For Game, whose real name is Jayceon Taylor, survival is all he’s known from the days to selling drugs on the street, to getting shot up, to a highly volatile beef with one of rap’s dominant labels. As he prepares The […]
Lil’ Jon, DJ Paul Talk ‘Act A Fool’
Producers/rappers Lil’ Jon and Three 6 Mafia have teamed up to release “Act a Fool,” the latest single from Lil’ Jon’s upcoming album Crunk Rock. According to Jon, the song is reminiscent of the Beastie Boys’ 1986 hit single, “Fight for your Right to Party,” and the Internet will play a vital role in promoting […]
Snoop Surrenders, Avoids Altercation With Prince of Denmark
Snoop Dogg was booked today (Nov. 6) on one felony count of possession of a deadly weapon, after police found a 21 inch collapsible baton in the rapper’s laptop bag in September. Snoop Dogg, 35, turned himself in to authorities at the Orange County Jail to answer the charges, which stem from a September 27 […]
Bridgeport Music Files Lawsuit Against Jay-Z Over ‘Justify My Thug’
Publishing company Bridgeport Music has filed a lawsuit in Manhattan Federal Court, claiming that Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter violated copyright laws on the song “Justify My Thug.” The song, which was produced by West coast legend DJ Quik, is contained on the rapper’s 2003 hit release, The Black Album. In Sept. 2004, Bridgeport Music won an […]
Game: “I Leaked My Album”
The mystery surrounding the cause of recent leaks of the Game’s new album, Doctor’s Advocate, has been solved, thanks to the rapper himself. The Game, real name Jayceon Taylor, admitted to releasing a clean version of his upcoming release in an overt strategic move. “I already leaked my album,” Game revealed to AllHipHop.com. “I already […]
Juggaknots: Movin’ the Chains
How cool would it be to say your junior high school teacher belonged to a celebrated Hip-Hop group? Wouldnt that be awesome if your teacher could bust rhymes during recess, make a knuckle beat on the lunchroom table, or man the turntables at the high school dance? There exists three such teachers and together, they […]
Rewind the Rhyme: LL Cool J
It’s no question that presently, lyricism has taken a back seat to bouncing and snapping and “chicken noodle souping” for that matter, but there are still many artists out there old and new, from every region who consider rhymes to be an essential part of what makes a great song and an even greater MC. […]
