Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/grouchy.tv - I am Grouchy Greg. I founded AllHipHop in 1996. In addition to running the site, I enjoy breaking news stories. My stories have been cited in The LA Times, NY Times, NY Post, TMZ, Yahoo, Billboard, The Associated Press, CNN, and more.
http://allhiphop.comProducer Needlz is crafting more than great beats with the launch of his new boutique store Pieces.The beat maker, who has created music for 50 Cent, Young Buck Game, Talib Kweli, Trina, Ludacris, Fabolous, held a VIP preview opening Friday (Sept. 8) for the new boutique, which will be located in Hoboken, New Jersey.A public […]
Artist: Intellekt & Dirty DigitsTitle: Intellektual Property (Revised)Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Sidik Fofana Fruity Loops and a karaoke mic. Now, these are not the semi-archaic production tools that Intellekt & Dirty Digits used to record their debut album Intellektual Property (Revised) (ATF Records), but those two items serve as an easy reminder that good […]
Artist: NicolayTitle: HereRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Anthony Carr To the average listener, the producer known as Nicolay doesn’t ring a bell, but in the underground his name is affiliated with the critically acclaimed The Foreign Exchange (Connected) project with Little Brother’s own Phonte. For those lost in the mainstream, Nicolay is considered one of the […]
Artist: Book ReviewTitle: Respect The Jux (Book Review)Rating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Sidik Fofana “When you party with crooks/You have to learn to respect the jux.” This one endorsing couplet from 50 Cent on Lloyd Banks’ single “Hands Up”, has the streets buzzing about a hood pulitzer for the urban thriller, Respect the Jux (Keeplock Entertainment), […]
Dem Franchize Boyz
The Runners don’t look like two men with their ear to the streets. The Orlando-based production duo is more GQ than they are AllHipHop. Their unapologetic fashion sense is a little flashier and more form-fitting than two men ingrained in Hip-Hop typically have. That’s a risky move in an industry that places as much emphasis […]
A lot can be said of Lil’ Jon’s patience. Years before he was the Crunk kingpin that was parodied by Dave Chappelle, revitalizing careers for Ice Cube and E-40, he was a studio rats for So So Def. On So So Def All-Stars volumes, fans hear a pre-sunglasses Lil’ Jon as well as one of […]
While most 22-year-olds are too busy making petty mistakes, Darryl Kevin Richardson II seems to have the wisdom and experience of a man who has seen much of what life has to offer. Luckily, even though the album is called Bred to Die, Born to Live, Richardson, better known as Lil’ Scrappy, is nowhere near […]
While many fans recognize heavyweight rapper Bone Crusher from his hit single "Neva Scared" and his starring role in the latest season of VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club 4 reality series, the Atlanta-bred MC is hoping to find new success in the rock world.Bone Crusher, born Wayne Hardnett, recently assembled a group of musicians to form […]
WEDR 99 Jamz DJ Khaled is out on bail following an arrest Thursday night (Sept. 7) for misdemeanor marijuana possession. According to reports, DJ Khaled and another man were in a Bentley on Washington Avenue in Miami. An undercover narcotics officer allegedly witnessed DJ Khaled pass the driver of the vehicle a vial of marijuana. […]
50 Cent was arrested Friday afternoon in Midtown Manhattan. Officers pulled him over near the Penninsula Hotel around 2 p.m., for allegedly driving his Lamborghini erratically. 50, born Curtis Jackson, was arrested for allegedly refusing to produce his drivers license. He was issued four traffic tickets including unsafe lane change, no plates, driving without insurance […]
Rapper Eve has come on board as the newest spokeswoman for M.A.C. Cosmetics’ new M.A.C Viva Glam VI campaign.Eve will join fellow celebrities Debbie Harry, Dita Von Teese and Lisa Marie Presley for the campaign. Proceeds from sales of the company’s Viva Glam VI lipstick and lipglass will be donated to the M.A.C AIDS Fund, […]
Snoop Dogg will help Nigeria celebrate its independence by participating in the first annual This Day Music Festival.Taking place on Oct. 7 and 8 in Lagos, Nigeria, the two-day event will commemorate the 46th Anniversary of Nigeria’s Independence from Britain.The festival will be marked with a series of activities and concerts aimed at promoting the […]
It’sprobably safe to say that the Wu-Tang Clan, sans actual instruments (a la The Roots), is the only group in Hip-Hop’s history to really come across as an actual band. Yeah, a band. Remember those? I know, you thought those were just for Rock & Rollers. Each member plays his respective role and serves as […]
“You know dead rappers get better promotion…” -Styles P, “We Gon’ Make It” Something many forget or refuse to recognize is that art is immortal. Long after an artist’s life is over, they continue to live through their work. Music is no exception. 2Pac and B.I.G. are perfect examples of artists who in their lives […]
As Wu-Tang week winds down, a running theme with the Clan members has been one of disenchantment. Whether it was Meth’s dissatisfaction with Def Jam, Raekwon’s pressure to meet expectations, or Inspectah Deck’s need to be heard, the brothers from Shaolin all seem to have something to talk about. And as it’s been years since […]
Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley has been a legend in the making since birth. Along with being the youngest member of the legendary Marley family, music has always been the center of his life. As a child seeing dancehall legends Shabba Ranks and Super Cat perform only further fueled and inspired his love of music. 1996’s […]
50 Cent and Sean "Diddy" Combs ended their feud Wednesday after mutual acquaintances of the two moguls persuaded them to end their beef, official sources said.Sources close to the negotiations told AllHipHop.com that the two spoke in person last night (Sept. 6) about their verbal jabs at each other on upcoming albums and mixtapes."We are […]
In an effort to keep Tupac’s worldwide legacy alive, Tupac’s protégé, Muszamil, is spearheading a petition to get the Hip-Hop legend a star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame.The on-line petition, which currently has close to 6,500 signatures, will be presented to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, as well as Johnny Grant, head of […]
N.O.R.E. (born Victor Santiago Jr.) will release his first all-reggaeton album N.O.R.E. Y La Familia…Ya Tu Sabe next Tuesday (Sept. 12) on Roc La Familia / Island Def Jam.“There are a lot of Latinos who don’t speak Spanish, and that doesn’t mean we’re not proud of our heritage,” N.O.R.E. said. N.O.R.E. Y La Familia features […]
