Buckshot, 9th Wonder Working On ‘The Formula’
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 […]
DMX Released From Prison, Assigned New Court Date
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 […]
Russell Simmons’ Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation Names New Executives
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 […]
Ryan Toby: Time To Shine
After he emerged as an actor/singer alongside Lauren Hill in the hit 1993 motion picture Sister Act II, Ryan Tobys 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 […]
Sales Double For Jacob The Jeweler’s Sneaker Collection
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 Investigating Black Eyed Peas’ Rapper will.I.am In Brawl
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 […]
DMX: Dog Days of Summer
E arl Simmons is many men. In one respect he is a loving husband and father of four. On another plane, he is DMX, a talented and world renown emcee that has moved millions and millions of albums. Then there is X, the volatile, Yonker’s native who unpredictable nature is legendary. When AllHipHop.com interviewed The […]
Ise Lyfe: Lyfe As We Know It
We went from fighting for freedom to goin dumb for free. Thats how Ise Lyfe begins one of the songs, Enigma, from his debut album, Spread the Word. The East Oakland representative is not against Hyphy culture by any means, but instead the 23 year old is out to challenge the youth to be more […]
Styles P: Built to Last Part Two
AllHipHop.com: Many consider A Gangster and a Gentleman a classic. Would you agree? Styles: If the streets say it, I’m riding with it. That album was a challenge for me. They were like “He’s good with the Lox, he’s hot on mixtapes, but can he make an album?” I know they didn’t expect me to […]
Styles P: Built to Last Part One
D avid Styles is a self-proclaimed problem. He’s adamant about you knowing it, absorbing it, and passing the declaration on to the next man. More often than not, listeners are overrun with gangster tales and tough talk that varies from phony album rhetoric, fabricated industry imagery, and true-to-life hood legends and trap stars that fall […]
The Games Black Girls Play: Learning The Ropes From Double Dutch To Hip-Hop (Book)
Artist: Kyra D. GauntTitle: The Games Black Girls Play: Learning The Ropes From Double Dutch To Hip-Hop (Book)Rating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Nadiyah R. Bradshaw “Oh, Mary Mack Mack Mack, Aall dressed in black black black, With silver buttons buttons buttons, All down her back back back, She asked her mother mother mother, For fifty cents […]
Lil’ Flip Leaves Sony, Negotiating With Asylum/WMG
Houston, Texas rapper Lil’ Flip announced that he is no longer signed to Sony Music Group and has inked a deal with Asylum Records/Warner Music Group. According to Lil’ Flip’s manager Sandy Lal, the rapper will leave Sony with the rights to the master recording of his new album, I Need Mine. The move is […]
Blade TV Show Featuring Sticky Fingaz Draws Record Audience For Spike TV
Spike TV’s first original scripted action-adventure show Blade: The Series drew record ratings for the cable TV network, pulling in 2.5 million viewers, making it the most watched premiere of an original series Spike TV’s history. Rapper Kirk "Sticky Fingaz" Jones is the star of the show, playing the title role as an immortal half-man, […]
Lil’ Kim Coming Home July 3, Issues Statement
Rapper Lil’ Kim will end her 366-day stint in prison on Monday (July 3) according to her publicity firm, 5W Public Relations. “I am thrilled to be coming home,” Lil’ Kim told AllHipHop.com in a statement. “I thank all my fans for all their letters, as well as my family and friends for all their […]
AHH Stray News: JD & Lil’ Jon, emceeaccident, Nas, Chamillionaire
Jermaine Dupri, DJ Drama, Kandi Burgess (formerly of X-Scape) Keion Carpenter of The Atlanta Falcons and Lil’ Jon have joined with Show Me the Way Foundation, Atlanta’s Hot 107.9, Macy’s and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Atlanta to host the first annual Wonder Land Kids Fashion Show. The event features the children of various celebrities walking the […]
Jamie Kennedy Inks Deal With Reprise/Warner To Release Rap Album ‘Blowin’ Up’
Comedian/rapper Jamie Kennedy has signed a deal with Reprise Records/Warner Bros. Records for his label Jkss Records to release his debut album Blowin’ Up which is slated to hit stores in July. Jkss was formed with Kennedy’s best friend Stu Stone, also featured on Blowin’ Up, which is described as a lighthearted rap album with […]
Busta Rhymes and Lebron James Featured in Unique Whips Third Season
Twelve episodes are slated for Unique Whips,which features various athletes, entertainers and celebrities who bring their cars into New York’s Unique Autosports for customization. The show will air on Speed, a 10-year-old cable network dedicated to motor sports and everything automotive. "We are taking season three of Unique Whips to the next level with more […]
New York Judge Issues Arrest Warrant For DMX
An arrest warrant has been issued for DMX after the rapper missed a scheduled court date on Wednesday (June 21) to answer charges of speeding and driving erratically on June 2 in White Plains, New York. DMX, born Earl Simmons, was originally due in court on June 16, but was granted a one-week extension by […]
Common Tapped To Headline Europe’s Largest Anti-Racism Festival
Chicago rapper Common has been added to London’s anti-racist festival, Rise: London United. The event is Europe’s largest anti-racism festival, taking place in Finsbury Park. The rapper, known for his conscious lyrics and positive stance, joins London rapper Sway, Killa Kela, DJ Kayper, jazz legend Roy Ayers, The Wailers, Graham Coxon, Buzzcocks, MC Inja and […]
Damon Dash Sponsors ‘Kingdome Basketball Tournament’, Giving Away Free Sneakers
Mogul Damon Dash and Pro-Keds will launch "Pro-Keds Day" on July 1 as part of a celebrity basketball tournament taking place during New York’s Kingdome Basketball Tournament. The ten-week basketball competition which is in it’s third week, features top talent from high school, college and the NBA. For the third year, Dash and Pro-Keds are […]
