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http://allhiphop.comHip-Hop legend Rakim and Chicago rappers Common and Rhymefest are among the artists taking the stage Thursday (June 8) as part of Marc Ecko’s Save the Rhinos second annual benefit concert. The event, which takes place in Central Park’s Rumsey Playfield, will be hosted by DJ Kid Capri and includes performances by Lupe Fiasco, DJ […]
A St. Louis man is suing Chingy and Trak Starz LLC, alleging the platinum-selling rapper broke his recording contract in order to sign with The Trak Starz, who in turn landed him a deal with Ludacris’ Disturbing Tha Peace label. In a lawsuit filed in St. Louis County Court, Ronald Gavin claims that Chingy breached […]
Florida artist Khia is set to drop her long awaited sophomore release Gangstress, her first album in four years. The Thug Misses Entertainment/Warlock Records disc set will arrive in stores on July 11 and features self-production from Khia, who hit big with the single “My Neck, My Back” in 2002. The first single, “Snatch The […]
O ne year ago, Smitty released his single “Diamonds on My Neck.” Though it promoted an album that’s still unreleased, the knocker affirmed a buzz that the Miami native, born Varick Smith had been building for five years. Still on a journey that paired him with Dr. Dre, P Diddy, and Jay-Z for different periods, […]
An all-star lineup of Hip-Hop artists turned out for radio station Hot 97’s 13th Annual Summer Jam concert yesterday (June 4) at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. A pre-festival show was held in the parking lot before the main event, featuring performances by Beanie Man, Naughty By Nature, and Baby Cham. Three 6 Mafia […]
New Orleans rap mogul Master P. has announced his own reality show America’s Next Hip-Hop Stars, which will offer the next big rapper and group a $50,000 recording deal. According to Master P., born Percy Miller, twelve solo artists and six groups will perform various Hip-Hop songs to be critiqued by a panel of celebrity […]
Rapper DMX was arrested and charged with various driving violations on Friday (JUne 2) after police pulled the rapper over in White Plains, New York for speeding. Police stopped DMX for driving his 2001 Chevy Suburban at high speeds. He was also ticketed for making an unsafe lane change. According to police, the 35-year-old rapper […]
Hip-Hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa will be among those honored with a permanent street sign in a Bronx Week Walk of Fame induction ceremony taking place later this month. Bambaataa, a Bronx native, will be recognized along with legendary Broadway producer Manny Azenberg, best selling suspense author Mary Higgins Clark, football hall of famer Art Donovan […]
Actor/rapper Will Smith is re-teaming with Columbia Pictures to star in three new movies. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Oscar nominee has signed on to appear in Seven Pounds, where he will portray a man who inadvertently falls in love with a woman while attempting to kill himself. In addition to his starring role, […]
S ometimes people get very close to their dreams, and realize that their current path is not the right one. After opening a show for Pastor Troy and Lil’ Scrappy in 2004, Spark Dawg was allegedly courted by Scrappy’s management. The Atlanta up-and-comers were impressed the rapper from central Texas. The 22 year-old says he […]
DJ Khaled believes he was born to be an entertainer. That’s understandable, considering that the 30-year-old New Orleans native has spent more than half of his life DJing. Even his birth name, Khaled Khaled, makes it seem like his life was never intended to be ordinary. For the past 15 years, that predestined entertainer has […]
With four Grammy nominations and his monopolization of the top three spots on the April 2006 charts with Nelly’s “Grillz,” Chris Brown’s “Run It” and Beyonce’s “Check On It,” it’s no wonder the industry is buzzing about songwriter/producer Sean Garrett. With a solid background of singing and composing, he made huge noise in 2004 with […]
Jeans are a gift from the heavens. They are the perfect item of clothing for both men and women because they are versatile, comfortable and timeless. Jeans look good at the club, in the grocery store, on a date, at the park, running errands…almost anywhere at any time. Boot cut, straight leg, relaxed fit, flare, […]
Rap duo Youngbloodz were arrested on Thursday (June 1) and charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of firearms, after police found a half pound of marijuana hidden throughout their tour bus, as well as two guns. Group members J-Bo, born Jeffrey Grigsby and Sean Paul Joseph were arrested after police […]
Cash Money Records founder and CEO Bryan "Baby" Williams and his star artist Lil’ Wayne have signed on to star in a new independent movie titled Cut Throat City. The heist story starts in New Orleans’ rough 9th Ward, also known as "Cut Throat City." The movie is being shot by music video director Aaron […]
Artist: E.S.G.Title: Screwed Up MovementRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Brandon Edwards It seems like a long time coming for Texas’ “Everyday Street Gangsta” E.S.G., a living legend to many and stranger to most. It doesn’t get any thicker as far as hood credibility goes; the g’d up dboy stacked paper after being birthed in the trap, […]
Sick Wid It Records rapper E-40 will be the newest addition to this year’s And 1 Mix Tape tour. The event, sponsored by the And 1 shoe company and Mountain Dew., showcases the nation’s best playground basketball players in arenas across the U.S. The tour kicks off June 4 at the Home Depot Center in […]
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) will honor LL Cool J, born James Todd Smith, at its 19th Annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards on June 26, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. The invitation-only event will honor the songwriters and publishers of the most performed ASCAP songs on the […]
Wu-Tang Clan’s Method Man is preparing the follow-up to 2004’s Tical O: The Prequel with a new album titled 4:21. The first single from the album is titled "Say" and features Lauryn Hill of the Fugees. Method Man’s latest album also boasts guest appearances from Styles P., Fat Joe and others and features production by […]
Artist: T.I.Title: T.I. Reigns at The Apollo (Concert Review)Rating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Danielle Stolich “Before me, there was no such thing as the ‘King of the South’!,” declared a lively T.I. to a packed house at Harlem’s famed Apollo Theatre Thursday night (June 1). Hundreds of fans braved the stormy weather to see the self-proclaimed […]
