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Grouchy Greg

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.

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Black Eyed Peas Members Awarded Presidential Medal In The Philippines

Black Eyed Peas group members apl.de.ap and will.I.am were awarded the Presidential Medal of Merit today (July 27) at Malacañang Palace, home to the President of the Philippines. The Presidential Medal of Merit recognizes Filipinos and foreigners who bring positive attention to the country in literature, science, the arts or entertainment. Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita […]

Stand Up

Artist: Superiority ComplexTitle: Stand UpRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Jessica Dufresne Every now and then in the cluttered jungle of rap, an album comes along that stands out not so much because of its greatness, but because of its individuality. Stand Up> (BRU Records) by Superiority Complex is one of those. This under-the-radar trio hails from […]

Pimpalation

Artist: Pimp CTitle: PimpalationRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Dr. Zero It is a no-brainer that UGK has solidified themselves as Hip-Hop legends. At a time where East coast lyricism and West coast gangsta rhymes dominated, UGK was there to represent the 3rd Coast along with acts like Scarface, Outkast, 2 Live Crew and other talented […]

Rapper Frost Signs On As VP Of Music For Goldmark Entertainment

Pioneering Latino rapper Frost, aka Kid Frost has been named Vice President of Music for Goldmark Entertainment. Goldmark Industries, which was founded in 1989, is entering the urban entertainment business with a focus on all aspects of the genre, including music, films, television, DVD and events.Frost, who has been rapping since 1980, released his first […]

Juelz Santana Hosts BBQ In Harlem This Weekend

Harlem rap star and Diplomats member Juelz Santana will present his Fourth Annual Santana’s Day BBQ this Saturday (July 29) in Harlem, New York. The event takes place at the Battlegrounds Playground on Amsterdam Avenue, between 151st and 152nd Streets. Professional basketball player Vince Carter will host the festivities, while Funkmaster Flex has been tapped […]

Gillie Da Kid: Face Off

I t appears coincidental that “Gillie” rhymes with “Philly.” However, the former Major Figgas front-man has represented for his hometown heavily over the last half-decade. Though he’s currently without a deal, and never achieved reputable sales, the street-savvy spitter believes he has a legion of fans over six-digits in the 215 area code alone. With […]

DJ Muggs Tapped For Mackie Campaign

Cypress Hill’s DJ Muggs has been selected to represent the Mackie brand in an international campaign to promote the company’s latest products, the D.2. DJ Mixer and Mackie’s line of active loudspeakers.The campaign, which includes print and viral media advertising, was shot by well known L.A. surfer/skater/photographer Cesario "Block" Montano."Over the past 12 years I’ve […]

In My Mind

Artist: PharrellTitle: In My MindRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Eb Haynes “It’s a music maker’s album and a fan album. It’s not a huge 10 million sales thing.” Pharrell Williams’ rapping alias Skate Board P is absolutely right. In My Mind (Star Trak/Interscope), Pharrell’s first solo effort is about artistic interpretation. It’s Pharrell’s sole vision […]