Eminem and Nike Hook Up to Release Limited Edition Air Max Shoes For Charity
Rapper Eminem has teamed up with Nike to create a limited edition run of the company’s Air Max series shoe.The effort will go towards raising money for the lyricist’s Marshall Mathers Foundation and ninemillion.org.Eminem will design limited-edition uppers of eight different shoes in the series, from the Air Max ’87 to Air Max 360. Sixty-four […]
Rap City VJ Mad Linx To Host U.S. Open’s Arthur Ashe Kid’s Day
Rap City VJ Mad Linx is scheduled to perform and host the U.S. Open’s Annual Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day on August 26.The pre-tournament celebration for families, named after one of tennis’ most famous players, is designed to attract scores of families to Flushing Meadows Park in Queens, N.Y. to show support for tennis and music, […]
New Project ‘DPG Eulogy’ Premiering On Cable
Daz Dillinger will chronicle the history of Snoop Dogg and Tha Dogg Pound on the small screen with his new documentary titled DPG Eulogy. The project, set to debut on September 1 on Pay-Per-View, Starz, Vongo.com, and Comcast, will highlight the prolific history of the careers of Daz, Snoop Dogg and the entire Dogg Pound […]
CL Smooth: Back to the Lecture at Hand
A product of Mt. Vernon, New York, CL Smooth and former counterpart, Pete Rock, took Hip-Hop by storm with their colorful sound. The 1991 EP All Souled Out and 1992’s Mecca and the Soul Brother LP, spawned memorable cuts like They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.) and the self-titled Mecca and the Soul Brother, tagging […]
DJ Greg Street, DJ Kay Slay Connect Hip-Hop Scenes With ‘The Champions’
Atlanta’s V-103 DJ Greg Street has teamed with DJ Kay Slay to create The Champions: North Meets South, a new compilation album which hit stores August 22.The album’s first single "Can’t Stop The Reign 2006" features Miami Heat basketball star Shaquille O’Neal, Papoose and Bun B, with a remix added featuring Busta Rhymes. The video […]
Jim Jonsin: Rebel With A Cause
South Florida has long been known for its sandy beaches, beautiful women, eccentric nightlife and the indelible sounds of Miami Bass music. In 2006, the area is conquering new grounds. With several powerhouse Hip-Hop artists repping Miami such as Trick Daddy, Rick Ross and Pitbull, and production stars like duo Cool and Dre, South Florida […]
DMX Cancels Trip To Kuwait, Iraq, U.S.O. ‘Extremely Disappointed’
Rapper DMX has canceled a planned week-long tour to entertain United States troops in Kuwait and Iraq.According to the United Service Organizations, the rapper, born Earl Simmons, was supposed to depart for the Persian Gulf region on Aug. 22. DMX delayed his departure until Aug. 23, but failed to appear on time for a flight […]
Master P Creates Hip-Hop Gospel Play About Hurricane Katrina
No Limit Records founder and rapper Master P. is taking his new Hip-Hop gospel play on the road. The play, titled Uncle Willy’s Family, features Terry Miles as Uncle Willy, an ex-Vietnam vet who would do anything for his family, even the ones he doesn’t care too much for. Willy, who lives with his niece […]
AHH Stray News: 50 Cent, Diddy, E-40 & Big Rich, Sureshot Vs. Poe Boy
Rapper 50 Cent joined undefeated welterweight contender Dmitriy "Star of David" Salita at a benefit for the Tikva Children’s Home at Chelsea Piers in New York. 50 Cent was present at the event for the non-profit organization, which is dedicated to caring for abandoned and homeless Jewish children in Odessa, Ukraine. Salita, who will face […]
Bill Cosby Adresses Absent Fathers, Criticizes Hip-Hop
Actor/comedian Bill Cosby went on the offensive against rap music Tuesday (Aug. 22) while encouraging fathers to raise their children. The 69-year-old author and Grammy-winner, who spent the last five minutes of his speech voicing his displeasure of the content of rap, spoke in front of a standing room only audience at the Heritage United […]
Foxy Brown Misses New Jersey Court Date, Must Attend Next Hearing
Foxy Brown skipped another court hearing today (Aug. 23) on charges filed by a former colleague. Brown’s lawyer, Brian J. Neary, told Judge Cynthia D. Jackson that Inga "Foxy Brown" Marchand would be present to contest the two complaints filed by Rasheeda Ellis, who did not have a lawyer present. Jackson told the rapper’s lawyer […]
Angela Simmons New Executive Editor Of Word Up! Launching New Teen Publication
Angela Simmons, daughter of rap pioneer Joseph "Rev. Run" Simmons, has hooked up with Word Up! magazine to launch a new magazine for teens. The monthly publication, titled Angela’s Rundown, will target youths age 14-18 and cover teen issues, style, music and fashion while offering fashion tips and in-depth celebrity interviews. Among those featured in […]
Pharrell: I Dream in Color Part 2
AllHipHop.com: Youve already said that youre reluctant to take credit but youve played a big role in this hybrid of skateboard and Hip-Hop culture. What do you think of the fact that there are kids with trucker hats skateboarding in Harlem now? Pharrell: Yessir, it makes me proud cause I grew up like that. I […]
Estate of Slain Man In CCC Club Files Lawsuit Against Proof Estate
The family of Keith Bender Jr. filed a lawsuit today (Aug. 22) in Wayne County Circuit County against the estate of rapper Proof. The lawsuit, which seeks an undisclosed amount, is seeking damages for a fatal shootout at the CCC Club on Eight Mile Road on April 11. The lawsuit alleges Proof was responsible for […]
AHH Stray News: DMX, Ludacris, Radio One, Irv Gotti
DMX will perform for American troops stationed in the Persian Gulf region, as the rapper is preparing to embark on his first United Service Organization (USO) tour. The event, which is sponsored by AT&T, brings entertainment to troops stationed througout the world. Past guests include Master P., Lil’ Romeo, Shinedown and La Mafia. DMX recently […]
Man Who Was Allegedly Beaten By Busta Rhymes Planning Civil Lawsuit
Flipmode Squad leader Busta Rhymes will be the subject of a civil lawsuit to be filed this week by a man who said Rhymes assaulted him on Aug. 12.The incident occurred after Robert Lebron accidentally spit on the vehicle the lyricist was riding in."Me and my friends were walking across the street. I spit on […]
Street Music
Artist: DefariTitle: Street MusicRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Jessica Dufresne West Coast vet and Likwit emcee Defari comes full circle with a back-to-basics return to the level his fans have been asking for since his debut, Focused Daily. Street Music (ABB Records) is just what the title says, tailor-made not only for Cali blocks but […]
Snakes On A Plane (Film)
Artist: Movie ReviewTitle: Snakes On A Plane (Film)Rating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Edwardo Jackson Sean Jones (Nathan Phillips) witnesses the murder of a federal prosecutor at the hands of nefarious gangster Eddie Kim (Byron Lawson). FBI agent Neville Flynn (Samuel Jackson) convinces Sean to testify against Eddie in Los Angeles while under federal protection. On the […]
Mos Def To Star Opposite Jack Black In ‘Be Kind Rewind’
Mos Def has been selected to join an all-star cast for a new comedy called Be Kind Rewind, which will begin shooting in early September and is scheduled to release in 2007.In the New Line Cinema film, the Brooklyn-born emcee plays a video store employee who has to deal with a mischievous customer named Jerry […]
Tre Williams: The New Style
Tre Williams is cognizant that there may be some comparisons between him and other new era R&B singers. As a new signee to Nas Ill Will Records, Tre is determined to make his mark in R&B and music in general. Currently residing in New York, Williams grew up with his two brothers and two sisters […]
