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http://allhiphop.comFans of rapper DMX will get a glimpse into his life when his reality show DMX: Soul of a Man debuts on BET July 12. The reality series exposes the various trials and tribulations DMX, born Earl Simmons has experienced in his past, as well as his aspirations for the future. The show follows DMX […]
R&B singer/actor Tyrese Gibson has found a well spring of support among some of rap’s elite with his rhyming alias Black-Ty. Gibson, who made his debut as Black-Ty June 25 at a recent performance in Los Angeles, is humbled by the fact his rap career is being co-signed by established Mc’s. “The way I look […]
Houston rap star Paul Wall will realize a dream come true tonight (July 5), when he throws the first pitch during a face-off between the Houston Astros and the Chicago Cubs. The game takes place at the Astros’ home field, Minute Maid Park, where the rapper/producer will throw the first pitch of the game to […]
For the past few years, very few people shamelessly announced to the universe that American Idol was TiVo’d weekly. However, last year, during the 2005 American Idol semifinals, a then-unknown Mario Vazquez coaxed the closet fans to emerge from hiding. With curly hair, pensive eyes and a voice as smooth as caramel, Mario was undoubtedly […]
The “Game Theory” is defined as “An agent or person who is faced with a set of moves he can play and will form a strategy, to best respond to his environment.” Nobel Peace Prize-winning mathematician John Nash, the subject of the film A Beautiful Mind, developed this theory to calculate an actual formula to […]
T oday’s A&R not only eats off of the artists he signs, he can become a star in his own right. Jay-Z can shout out “Lenny S” as TI brings in DJ Drama to be the ears of Grand Hustle/Atlantic. However, in the formation of Hip-Hop as we know it, one of the most unmentioned […]
Grammy Award winning producer Dallas Austin has received a pardon for possession of cocaine for personal use by a Dubai court yesterday (July 3). Austin, 34, was convicted and sentenced to four years in a Dubai prison, where he had been incarcerated since May 19, when he was caught with 1.26 grams and five-and-a-half capsules […]
Artist: Video Game ReviewTitle: Table Tennis (Video Game)Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Bill Heinzelman When Rockstar Games (of Grand Theft Auto fame) announced plans to produce an X-Box 360 exclusive title, fans jumped for joy. Then they found out the game was based on ping pong, ahem, table tennis. While Forrest Gump is the “sports” […]
Artist: Whoo Kid/Lloyd BanksTitle: Mo’ Money In The Bank Part 4 (Mixtape)Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Jamiyl “J Boogie” Samuels Lloyd Banks is still hungry for more. Having the release of his anticipated sophomore album The Rotten Apple delayed, Banks has kept busy by setting the table for his summer release with installments of his […]
At the age of 19, Philly-bred musical prodigy and accomplished singer/songwriter Jazmine Sullivan already has six years of music industry experience under her belt. From singing with musical legend Stevie Wonder to writing some of radio’s hottest new songs, Sullivan is slowly but surely making a name for her self. Jazmine attended the Philadelphia Performing […]
Rapper Lil’ Kim is now home from prison after being released early Monday (July 3) from a federal detention center. The MC, (born Kimberly Jones) carried a balloon and a bouquet of white roses as she walked out of the center at 6 a.m. wearing sunglasses and an all-white outfit. Jones got into a silver […]
Rapper CL Smooth is ending a ten-year hiatus and releasing his highly anticipated solo album, American Me. The album, which drops on Shaman Work Recordings, features production by Arsonist of the Heatmakerz, Kaygee and Tramp of Divine Mill and newcomer Mike Loe. “ American Me is about misconceptions. It’s about the things people say, the […]
Five men, including Slip-N-Slide rapper Plies were arrested in conjunction with a nightclub shooting early today (July 2) at a 238 West Nightclub in Gainesville, Florida. According to police Plies, of Fort Meyers and Baton Rouge, Louisiana rapper Lil’ Boosie were headlining a show at the club.As Plies and an entourage were performing, a dispute […]
Multi-platinum producer Dallas Austin pleaded guilty to charges of possessing 1.26 grams of cocaine yesterday (June 1) into Dubai and will face sentencing in a United Arab Emirates court tomorrow (July 3).Austin, who appeared briefly in court in jeans and a white dress shirt, was accompanied by four attorneys, one of the UAE, one from […]
Boot Camp Clik MC Buckshot and producer 9th Wonder are heading back into the studio to work on a follow up to the duo’s album, Chemistry. "Yeah, we do have that album coming out," Buckshot told AllHipHop.com. "As a matter of fact it’s called The Formula. It’s gonna be a good album, but it ain’t […]
Rapper DMX posted $25,000 in bail and has been released from prison in Westchester County, New York, after being incarcerated for missing two court dates to answer misdemeanor traffic charges. DMX, born Earl Simmons, posted bail after spending Thursday night (June 28) in jail due to a missed court date on Wednesday (June 21). The […]
Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation executives Ellen Haddigan and Tangie Murray have been named as the organization’s new board president and managing director. The appointment was made Thursday (June 29) by foundation chairman Russell Simmons and vice chairman Danny Simmons, who welcomed Haddigan’s vision as board president. "Ellen has been crucial to the growth of this […]
After he emerged as an actor/singer alongside Lauren Hill in the hit 1993 motion picture Sister Act II, Ryan Toby’s career has since soared to heights that have given him incredible status as a multi-platinum, award winning singer and songwriter. A former member of the group City High, Ryan has made some major moves behind […]
After successful spring debut, sales orders have doubled for Jacob the Jeweler’s Fall 2006 J & Co. Sneaker Collection. Jacob The Jeweler, long time provider of customized jewels to the Hip-Hop community, launched the J & Co. Sneaker Collection in June 2005 with partner SneakerLuxe, LLC with executive Kedar Massenburg and fashion entrepreneur, Brian Krauss. […]
Police are investigating Black Eyed Peas’ leader will.i.am. in connection with a brawl that broke out during an after party in Berlin, Germany. Authorities suspect the rapper/singer was part of a brawl between one of the group’s bodyguards and a security guard, in the VIP area of the 40seconds Club. According to club manager Torsten […]
