Kevin Powell’s ‘Black And Male In America’ Townhall Meeting Labeled a Success
Approximately 500 people and 25 community-based organizations turned out Friday (June 16) to support Congressional hopeful Kevin Powell’s forum "Black and Male in America…A Townhall Meeting." The event, held at the Hanson Place Church, featured five hours of discussion among attendees whose ages ranged between 11- and 80-years-old. The turnout for the event, as well […]
Loon Drop’s Sophomore Album, Takes Aim At Mase
Former Bad Boy protégé artist Loon has branched off to begin his own indie label and is gearing up for the release of his sophomore album titled No Friends. “The reason I called it No Friends is because this is the first project that I’ve put together by myself,” Loon explained. “I put it together […]
DJ Irie: Heatmaker
T he American Airlines Arena is usually jumping when the Miami Heat are playing, but its not always Shaquille ONeal and Dwyane Wade causing the excitement. The person electrifying fans is often DJ Irie, the official DJ of the Miami Heat. During the pre-game warm-up, timeouts, and intermissions, Irie transforms the AAA into one big […]
Bobbito: Halftime
If you read the liner notes to any major Hip-Hop album from early 90s on, chances are youll see Bobbitos name in the shout outs. If you a go to an New York street-ball event or Madison Square Garden halftime show, chances are, youll see Bobbito teasing the crowd with his mesmerizing handle. The same […]
AHH Stray News: The Neptunes, Dolemite Hospitalized, Russell Simmons, SynCity
Production team The Neptunes have been sued by two men who claim the platinum plus duo infringed on one of their copyrighted works. Peter and David Currin filed the lawsuit in Hartford Federal Court, alleging The Neptunes illegally used portions of their 1993 song "I’m Frontin" on The Neptunes’ song "Frontin’," which featured Jay-Z. The […]
Master P. Launches HollyHood Cinemas, Preps New Movie ‘Repos’
No Limit Records head Master P. will mark Independence Day with the release of Repos, a new DVD released on his HollyHood Cinema production company. The film, which stars P. Kat Williams, A.J. Johnson and Michael Blackston, is the first of 100 DVD movies the rapper will release by 2007. Each DVD will include a […]
Canadian Rap Star Kardinal Offishall Wins Big At MuchMusic Awards
Canadian lyricist Kardinal Offishall captured three awards Sunday (June 18) at this year’s MuchMusic Video Awards. The rapper received five nominations and took home the awards for best video and best director as well as the VideoFACT award. "This is real good right here. This is for all my Hip-Hop people from east to west," […]
Light Poles And Pine Trees
Artist: Field MobTitle: Light Poles And Pine TreesRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: John Burnett It’s been a long time coming for Albany natives, Field Mob, Shawn Jay and Chevy P. With their debut album 613: Ashy to Classy dropping in 2000, these Southern boys let the world know that they were country as hell and […]
Listennn…The Album
Artist: DJ KhaledTitle: Listennn…The AlbumRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Jamiyl Samuels Once synonymous with Luther “Luke” Campbell and bass music, the state of Florida has stepped up in the past few years as a viable outlet for Hip-Hop. Like the recent emergence of Houston, and The Bay Area before them, Miami has become a hotbed of […]
Rapper Gillie Da Kid Shot Three Times In Philadelphia
Philadelphia rapper Gillie Da Kid of Major Figgas was shot in Philadelphia last week and is currently recouperating from his wounds. Sources told AllHipHop.com that the rapper was shot last Wednesday (June 14) as he was attempting to enter his vehicle in a section of North Philadelphia. The rapper was struck three times, twice in […]
Masta Killer Enlists Wu-Tang Clan, Top Producers For ‘Made In Brooklyn’
Wu-Tang Clan’s Masta Killer is preparing to release his second solo album, titled Made In Brooklyn. The album is the follow up to the rapper’s debut, No Said Date, which hit stores in 2004. The album features appearances from each original member of the Wu-Tang Clan and boasts production by M.F. Doom, PF Cuttin, Bronze […]
Two Men Charged With Murder Of Man Who Drove Proof To Hospital
Two men in Detroit have been charged with the murder of the man who drove rapper Proof to the hospital after he was shot in the CCC club during an altercation with a bouncer at the venue. Police charged John Henry Williams II, 31 and Corey Frazier, 29 on charges of first-degree murder and possession […]
The Fast And The Furious: Tokyo Drift (Film)
Artist: Movie ReviewTitle: The Fast And The Furious: Tokyo Drift (Film)Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Edwardo Jackson After the Oscar-Felix odd couple of Walker and Tyrese sank what never should’ve been a franchise anyway with 2 Fast 2 Furious, imagine my bemused horror that Neal Moritz et. al were up for a third installment, albeit […]
50 Cent Negotiating With Apple For Branded Line Of Home Computers
Rap star 50 Cent is entering the world of technology and is currently in negotiations with Apple’s CEO Steve Jobs to produce a line of affordable home computers to inner-city residents. According to a recent article in Forbes, 50 Cent, born Curtis Jackson and his high powered manager Chris Lighty of Violator management, are negotiating […]
Bryan Michael Cox: Best Kept Secret
Ask the average music lover if they know Bryan Michael Cox, and you’ll too often get the same response: “Who?” But ask them if they’ve ever heard of Mariah’s “Don’t Forget About Us” or “Shake It Off,” Mary J’s “Be Without You,” Usher’s “U Got It Bad” or “Burn” and they can sing the songs […]
Judge Grants DMX Extension Due To ‘Prior Engagement’
Rapper DMX was supposed to appear in court yesterday (June 16) in White Plains, New York, but missed the court date due to a prior engagement. DMX, born Earl Simmons, was given a one-week extension by presiding Judge Joanne Friia on Wednesday (June 14). The request came from DMX’s attorney Murray Richman, who asked for […]
Back To The Beat
Artist: NomadicTitle: Back To The BeatRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Conan Milne It’s not uncommon for old school and new school Hip-Hop heads to disagree. Plenty of veteran fans lament, somewhat justifiably, over the current state of the genre, while newer listeners can find the praised material of more than a decade ago difficult to […]
Busta Rhymes’ Big Bang Expected To Top Charts Next Week
Busta Rhymes new album The Big Bang hit stores on June 14 and after two days on the shelves, reports stated the rapper’s 7th solo album is on pace to debut at #1 on Billboard’s Top 200 album chart next week. The album, which critics are hailing as Rhymes’ best work to date is on […]
Yung Joc Speaks on #1 Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Album, ‘Couple of Grand’ Beef
Bad Boy South artist Yung Joc has a lot to smile about. The rapper’s new album New Joc City is riding high at number one on this week’s Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Album Chart with 149,000 units sold, as well as number three on the Billboard Top 200. While Joc is appreciative of the success, the MC […]
Louis Roederer Cristal Issues Statement Denying Claims Of Racism
Louis Roederer Cristal has responded to a massive boycott over statements made about various rappers’ patronage of the pricey drink. In a special Summer 2006 article titled "Bubbles & Bling" in The Economist magazine, Rouzaud was quoted in an article stating that he viewed Hip-Hop’s obsession with the brand with "curiosity and serenity." Rouzaud also […]
