Jacob The Jeweler Sues Rapper Scarface Over Jewels
Jacob "The Jeweler" Arabo filed a lawsuit against Scarface last week, claiming the pioneering Houston-based rapper owes over $37,000 for jewelry purchased in 2002. The famed jeweler to the stars claims that he repeatedly asked Scarface, born Bradley Jordan, to pay for the undisclosed items without success, so he filed the lawsuit in an attempt […]
Count Bass D: No Kidding Around
Above The Law once rapped about a Black Superman, and with all due respect to Hip-Hops favorite nine-man super-group from Staten Island, no MC seems to fit the profile better than Nashvilles Count Bass D. The average rapper would have you believe they really are living in the lap of luxury; in reality their powers […]
Ice-T: High Roller
Rhyme pays, but TV pays better. In 2006, Ice-T has little to no reason to still be making records. Between a leading role Law & Order: SVU and hosting Hip-Hop Honors, the original gangsta is a well-paid household name, who never lost one bit of his outspoken, street image. But for the love of the […]
Doctor’s Advocate
Artist: The GameTitle: Doctor’s AdvocateRating: 4 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Conan Milne If adversity were to be personified, its daunting presence would stand face-to-face with a weary Jayceon Taylor. Compton’s own has been through it all in the past year: label defections, family turmoil, and intense musical feuds. All as the media watched and noted. Fanning […]
The Life and Grind of ESSO #2
What’s poppin,’ people? It’s been pretty crazy since the last time we talked. It started off on Monday October 16th at Diddy’s Black Party (the Press Play release party). Puff is legendary for throwing the meanest parties goin’ back to his days in DC at Howard University, so it felt good to know that I […]
Jay-Z, Russell Simmons Team To Combat Anti-Semitism
Jay-Z and Russell Simmons have teamed up to produce a public service announcement aimed at combating anti-semitism. In addition to running his non-profit organization The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, Simmons serves as chairman of the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding. The foundation’s mission is to foster and develop positive relationships with other ethnic groups. The Foundation […]
TASF Events Celebrate Release of New Tupac Album
A week-long celebration to mark the release of Tupac Shakur’s newest posthumous release Pac’s Life kicked off today (Nov. 11) at the Vaknin Gallery in Atlanta. The event, titled All Eyez on Me: Hip-Hop’s Legendary Performers and Photographers, photographers, was the first in a series of occasions organized by the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation (TASF). […]
Gerald Levert Dies Of Heart Attack
R&B singer Gerald Levert died today (Nov. 10), after suffering a fatal heart attack. Levert, also known as “G-Bear” to his fans, is featured on Styles P upcoming album Time Is Money . He was 40-years-old. The R&B singer was working on a reality show that featured him losing weight along with 12 of his […]
Radio Jock Star Unleashing ‘Objective Hate’ in 2007
Radio shock jock Star of "Star & Buc Wild" has stamped a February 2007 release date on his autobiographical manifesto, Objective Hate. The three-part book series will detail his rise to prominence in urban radio, as well as recount the May 8, 2006, incident that led to him being fired from New York’s Power 105.1."’Objective […]
Tech N9ne Reemerges On Independent Rap Scene With New Album
Fans awaiting a new album from rapper TechN9ne can rest easy. The Kansas City lyricist has officially returned to the independent rap scene with the release of Everready, his first studio album in four years.Among the tracks featured on the disc, which is currently in stores, are "Jellysickle" and "Bout Ta’ Bubble," two popular selections […]
Hip Hop Is Dead PREVIEW
Artist: NasTitle: Hip Hop Is Dead PREVIEWRating: 5 StarsReviewed by: Robert Longfellow<font face="verdana" size="2" Again, that is not the rating, but most of y’all won’t bother even reading this line so at least wipe the foam from the side of your rabid mouths. Last night (Thursday, November 9th), AllHipHop.com was strategically inside New York City’s […]
Hustler’s P.O.M.E.
Artist: Jim JonesTitle: Hustler’s P.O.M.E.Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Maiya Norton With street credibility, a distinguished Uptown swagger and a hit single in heavy rotation, Jim Jones has little to prove. He will gladly take a white tee or a thermal or a purple label. He will show up to an interview with red eyes […]
Jury Finds Juvenile Innocent Of Injuring Cops Knee, Pens Song During Trial
Juvenile won a victory in Duval County Court in Florida yesterday (Nov. 9), after the chart-topping rapper was found not liable for injuring a Jacksonville police officer’s knee during a scuffle at a local mall in 1999. Police officer Mellisa Huxley-Bujeda filed a lawsuit against Juvenile in 2003, claiming he was responsible for her knee […]
Ludacris Tapped As Ambassador For YouthAids, Embarks On Speaking Tour
Rapper Ludacris will embark on a four-date speaking engagement that starts in Los Angeles and ends in Washington DC on World Aids Day, as part of YouthAIDS "Kick Me!" Campaign.Ludacris, who serves as an ambassador for YouthAIDS, will speak to students at UCLA, Northwestern University, NYU and George Washington University about the HIV/AIDS pandemic, which […]
Mario: Man-Hood
When we sat down with soon-to-be 21-year-old R&B singer Mario, his album title was Effortless and J Records President Clive Davis was in the process of deciding a cover. Less than a month later, an album title change to Go indicates what most consumers are now aware of – nothing is set in stone until […]
Del the Funkee Homosapien: Mid Day in a Perfect World
For several years, the whereabouts of Del Tha Funkee Homosapien were a complete mystery. Resurfacing on a few tours, including some with his Hieroglyphics brethren, Del spent the past six years learning life lessons and educating himself on the science of music. The Cali native has come an incredibly long way from his debut LP […]
Jody Breeze: Trap or Die
Jody Breeze mayve started as a boy in the hood, but hes made a successful rap career using his talents. From his humble beginnings in Macon, Georgia to the charts, Jody has seen it all. Young Jeezy, Jodys former crew-member isnt the only Trap Star either. Here, Jody breaks down the fine lined differences between […]
Schoolly D., Cartoon Network Sued Over ‘Aqua Teen Hunger Force’ Theme
Pioneering rapper Schoolly D and The Cartoon Network are being accused of copyright violations over the theme song to Cartoon Network’s hitseries Aqua Teen Hunger Force.In a lawsuit filed Nov. 7 with U.S. District Court in Eastern Pennsylvania, Terrence Yerves claimed that he co-authored the untitled song with Schoolly D in 1999, while recording at […]
Pitbull’s El Mariel Debuts Atop Indie Album Chart
Miami rapper Pitbull’s new album El Mariel debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Independent Album chart, moving almost 50,000 copies the first week in stores.The release, which features appearances from Wyclef Jean, Lil Jon, Fat Joe, Pharrell Williams, Rick Ross, Trick Daddy and DJ Khaled, also debuted at No. 17 on Billboard’s Top 200 […]
Will.I.Am Talks Michael Jackson Collaboration
The reigning Kings of Pop and Hip-Pop have joined forces. Michael Jackson and will.I.Am teamed up in Ireland recently in an apparent effort to resuscitate Jackson’s musical career.A longtime Jackson fan, will.I.am said he was shocked when he received a call from Jackson."I was like ‘No, stop playing around,’" Will.I.am told Access Hollywood. "I didn’t […]
