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. […]
Deelishis: Flavor In Your Ear
When you stand out you stand out, and London Charles stands out. Known as Deelishis from the VH1 reality show Flavor of Love: Season 2, she’s sparked a lot of attention lately. Numerous photos and rumors have surfaced about her, but the truth is her sincerity, captivating personality, and voluptuous physique all attribute to why […]
AHH Stray News: Hip-Hop Wife Swap, Nelly, Coco, Flavor Flav
ABC’s#### television series Wife Swap is looking for “Hip-Hop families” to star in the new season of the reality show. Wife Swap takes two families from different backgrounds and swaps the matriarch of each household. The families experience life with people they would normally have no contact with. Wife Swap is seeking families who live […]
Ja Rule, Russell Simmons, Irv Gotti Host Celebrity LIFE Camp Benefit
Rapper Ja Rule is teaming with Russell Simmons, New York Giants’ Michael Strahan and Irv “Gotti” Lorenzo, to put on a Celebrity LIFE Camp Benefit for at risk youth. The benefit will support the year round LIFE Camp program for at risk youth, who are on the fast track to incarceration. The program aims to […]
‘Trick Luvs Da Kids’ Launches Christmas Gift Drive With KB Toy Store
Miami rapper Trick Daddy will bring a little Christmas cheer to underprivileged youth through a new alliance between his Trick Luvs Da Kids Foundation and KB Toy Store. Trick Daddy’s nonprofit was founded to inspire, aid and encourage youth to achieve a better quality of life through educational, social and musical development. Through the venture, […]
Kanye Crashes MTV Europe Awards Stage
Kanye West had another awards show fit last night (Nov. 2) and this time it was staged at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Copenhagen, Denmark, after he lost the best video honor. The Chicago rapper crashed the stage when the trophy was being presented to Justice and Simian for their song, “We Are Your […]
We Don’t Die, We Multiply: The Robin Harris Story (DVD)
Artist: DVD ReviewTitle: We Don’t Die, We Multiply: The Robin Harris Story (DVD)Rating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Robert Longfellow Genius too often is only fully appreciated in hindsight. Robin Harris for years mastered his comedic trade underneath Hollywood’s nose and was on the cusp of achieving the mainstream recognition he so deserved. But at the age […]
Rapper Beanie Sigel Hospitalized In Philadelphia
Rapper Beanie Sigel was admitted to a Philadelphia area hospital Wednesday (Nov. 1) to be treated for a double hernia. The rapper woke up in pain and went to see a doctor, who discovered the hernias after a medical examination, sources told AllHipHop.com. Sigel is not exactly sure how he sustained the injuries, sources added, […]
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five Vying For 2007 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The year 2007 could mark a milestone for Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. The legendary Hip-Hop group is among the nine nominees that are under consideration for induction into the 2007 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum in Cleveland. Chic, Van Halen, R.E.M., Patti Smith, the Dave Clark Five, the Ronettes, Joe Tex […]
John Legend: One Mo Gin
Whether he is crafting songs for others or writing to fuel his own passion, John Legend has had critics raving about his abilities for the whole of 2006. Although his new album is entitled Once Again, it is more like a second wind in a musical race he was already winning. Fans know the music […]
One Chance: Perfect Combination
A name can say a lot about you – it can have strong meaning, and it can define your purpose. After facing numerous obstacles in their search to stardom, the group One Chance auditioned in Atlanta for Usher two years ago. They ended up living up to their name by becoming the first group signed […]
Omar Cruz: Angels and Demons
For Omar Cruz, Hip-Hop was not just some temporary escape from his torrid reality of the ghettos of the West Coast. It was a form of self-expression and the key to a way out. Cause you see, when the only support you have is the streets, then you literally have to adapt a do-or-die mentality. […]
Jim Jones: New York Giant
Since the Diplomats first got noticed, Jim Jones was respected as a street entrepreneur, but rarely recognized for his song-making. While Certified Gangstas relied on plenty of lyrical help for the first album, We Fly High marks Jones first big unassisted hit. The Uptown anthem has bled its way onto the charts all over the […]
Snoop Charged with Felony Weapon Possession, Wins At MTV Europe Awards
Snoop Dogg has been charged with one felony count of possession of a deadly weapon, stemming from a September incident at the John Wayne International Airport in Orange County, California. The Orange County District Attorney charged the rapper because he allegedly walked through an X-Ray machine with a 21″ collapsible baton concealed in his laptop […]
Rapper Blahz Still Standing After Car Explosion
Former Blahzay Blahzay rapper Blahz is counting his blessings after surviving a recent car accident. The Brooklyn rhymesayer was on the New Jersey Expressway when he discovered odd sounds coming from his Cadillac SUV. The car soon stalled, prompting Blahz to pull onto the shoulder of the expressway. After calling a close friend to pick […]
Houston Rapper Z-Ro Promotes New Album Despite Incarceration
Incarcerated rapper Z-Ro will release his album I’m Still Livin Nov. 7 on Asylum/Warner Bros. Music. The Houston rap veteran, born Joseph McVey, said the new set explores a more melodic side to his rhymes, which he wrote during his last stint behind bars. The album also features fellow Houston rapper Big Hawk, who was […]
North Carolina Police Bring Defamation Suit Against The Game
More than a year after being arrested at a Greensboro, N.C., mall, the Game has been brought into another defamation lawsuit. The Greensboro News and Record reports that five of the police officers involved in the arrest filed the suit at the Guilford County Courthouse against the Compton rapper and his associates. In the suit, […]