AllHipHop Christmas 2006
James Brown once sang Santa Claus Go Straight to the Ghetto. Certainly, thats not always the case. But as many Hip-Hop and R&B stars will tell you, there are memories of all sorts. From the shoreline of Coney Island to the traps of Bankhead, AllHipHop asked various personalities to reflect on the nicer things theyve […]
Spider Loc: The Big Bang
No matter how many artist bios or magazine articles you read, one thing remains the same: the best way to connect with your favorite MCs is to pay attention to the lyrics. If you listen to Spider Locs First Degree he flatly states, West Coast classic gimmie my space / and for the record I […]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Kim Porter Name Daughters After Their Grandmothers
Music and clothing mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs and girlfriend Kim Porter received early Christmas presents, as Porter has given birth to two healthy twin girls.Porter, 36, gave birth to the twins at Mt. Sinai hospital in New York around at 7:56 am. The couple announced the news of Porter’s pregnancy in August and revealed that […]
Too Short and E-40 Celebrate Holidays with Youth UpRising Members
West Coast rap fixtures Too Short and E-40 are creating Christmas memories for East Oakland, CA. youth through their involvement with Youth UpRising’s (YU) second annual end-of-session holiday party and showcase.The rappers will co-sponsor the gathering, which will be from 4-7 p.m. on Friday (Dec. 22) at Youth Uprising, 8711 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland. Activities include […]
Tyrese / Black Ty Working On New Album
Anybody that thought rapper Black-Ty was leaving the game after one album is sadly mistaken. Ty, the Hip-Hop alter ego of singer/actor Tyrese, is already working on the follow-up of his debut alter ego, titled Black Rose, after the recent release of Alter Ego. “I’m already workin on my new Black Ty album [and I’m] […]
A Chapter from C-Murder’s “Death Around the Corner”
DEATH AROUND THE CORNER A Novel By C-Murder If I cry, his blood will be my tears. The next day, Daquan awoke with a throbbing headache, and he couldnt unknot his stomach. Even the smell of Grandma Mamas gumbo didnt give him an appetite for anything other than blood. He showered and dressed quickly, then […]
AHH Stray News: Mobb Deep Show Violence, Beat Street Closes, Cena Vs K-Fed
A recent overseas concert by rap duo Mobb Deep turned violent when an overzealous fan allegedly got into a scuffle with security at the club where the show was held. According to reports, the incident occurred Friday (Dec. 15) during a Mobb Deep performance in Belgium. The fan began fighting with security after being kicked […]
Young Jeezy Debuts Atop Album Charts
Young Jeezy’s sophomore album, The Inspiration: Thug Motivation 102, debuted at the top spot on the Billboard Top 200, selling over 350,000 units in its first week. “This album is a step up, but its still so Jeezy,” the Georgia rapper told AllHipHop.com. “It feels so good. It feels bigger and better. When people speak […]
Eminem and Kim Second Divorce Official
Rapper Eminem and Kim Mathers were officially divorced for the second time Tuesday Dec. 19, according to published reports. The pair was remarried less than a year ago and have had a historically turbulent relationship. The pair will share custody of their daughter Haillie Jade Scott, 10, and opted to split their property under conditions […]
Joe Clair’s N***afied
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" I come from N***a culture. I say that because every hero I have ever had was called a n***a at some point in their lives! My father, the other day. I have a comedian friend named James Hannah who has a line of jokes that center on the fact […]
Pursuit of Happyness, Dreamgirls Named Top Films of 2006
The inspirational rags to riches feature The Pursuit of Happyness and Dreamgirls, the theatrical version of the hit Broadway play, are among the African American Film Critics Association’s (AAFCA) list of top 10 films for 2006. Based on the real-life story of Chris Gardner, The Pursuit of Happyness stars rapper/actor Will Smith as a man […]
8 Ball: Corner Pocket
Depending on who you ask, the word 8 Ball can take on different meanings. Ask my uncle, and hed tell you hes going to sink it every time. Ask a drug dealer, and hell give you a price. But ask anyone thats ever stepped inside the world of Hip-Hop and theyd tell you hes a […]
Doug E. Fresh Launching Hip-Hop Cartoon Series, Reflects on Hip-Hop
As one of Hip-Hop’s best live performers, Doug E. Fresh can rest assured that his place in rap history is secured. Nevertheless, that hasn’t stopped the rhyme veteran from educating current rap fans on the essence of the culture through his new cartoon series Ultra Five. “It’s about the five different elements of Hip-Hop. I’m […]
Chamillionaire Talks New Album, Business Plans
With a multi-platinum selling album under his belt, two Grammy nominations and an MTV Video Music Award for his hit single “Ridin Dirty,” Chamillionaire planning a big year in 2007. He’s finishing off 2006 with a bang by offering his new mixtape, Mixtape Messiah 2, free for download on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24), on his […]
Rappers Support Auction To Combat Deadly Diseases In Kenya
VH-1 has crafted a holiday hip-hop auction to raise money to fight HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria in Kenya in 2007. Beginning Friday, December 29th, donors can place their bids on www.VH1auctions.com for exclusive hip-hop memorabilia from artists like Diddy, Chris Brown, Fat Joe, The Roots and others. All proceeds for the auction will benefit orphans […]
Nas Memorializes Hip-Hop With Concert, Dinner And Party
Last night, it appeared that Nas attempted to memorialize and resuscitate Hip-Hop at the same time with the likes of Jay-Z, actor Tracy Morgan, Spike Lee, Chamillionaire, Busta Rhymes, Ja Rule and numerous others that packed Manhattan’s club Capitale. The Queenbridge-born rapper hosted an exclusive dinner affair and black tie party to celebrate the release […]
Blacksmith: The Movement (Mixtape)
Artist: Talib Kweli Presents…Title: Blacksmith: The Movement (Mixtape)Rating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Serge Fleury Talib Kweli is one of those rare MC’s; the kind that feeds you food for thought, and doesn’t leave a nasty after taste in your mouth. Whether he’s talking about children being forced to work in Africa’s diamond mines or corrupt politicians […]
A Dipset Xmas
Artist: Jim JonesTitle: A Dipset XmasRating: 2 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Bill Zimmerman At first it appears that A Dipset Xmas may be a fun ride. The cover features a Santa hat draped over the Diplomats’ logo, the disc is emblazoned with a Christmas tree capped with the same emblem, and best of all, the liner […]
The Re-Up
Artist: Eminem Presents…Title: The Re-UpRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Sidik Fofana Let’s just give Eminem the benefit of the doubt and say that he is working with a sketchy connect, because The Re-Up (Interscope) did not reload enough. If you’re tired of South American cocaine analogies, here is the situation bluntly. Eminem is easily an […]
No Talent Required (Mixtape)
Artist: DJ PremierTitle: No Talent Required (Mixtape)Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Felipe Delerme A Hip-Hop legend in every sense of the word, DJ Premier has contributed as much to defining the New York sound as anyone. Having produced for, “Biggie, Jay-Z, and Nas,” amongst countless others, Premier is sought out by those looking for the […]
