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http://allhiphop.comSmokey Fontaine stepped down as editor-in-chief of America magazine to fill the editor-in-chief position of mens bi-monthly, Giant magazine. America, billed as the first-ever high-end Hip-Hop publication, was established in 2004 by Smokey Fontaine, an accomplished author and former editor at The Source. The upscale quarterly was intent on capitalizing on Hip-Hop’s lavish terrain and […]
Atlanta rapper T.I., the self-proclaimed King of the South, recently unveiled plans to launch a new unnamed clothing line. “I’m working on my fashion line right now; we’re just looking for the appropriate distributor to team up with,” T.I. told AllHipHop.com. “I’m stepping into another industry that I really don’t know much about. [So] I […]
NBA basketball star Carmelo Anthony has launched a new label, Kross Over Entertainment. Anthony, who was recently selected for the USA Basketball team, has signed Atlanta rapper Berg. The label’s first single is Berg’s “Hold UP,” which features Houston Hip-Hop group UGK,. In addition to Berg, Kross Over Entertainment has signed producer/artist “Soundz,” and R&B […]
Three days after legally changing his name, currently incarcerated rapper Shyne will head to court for the first day of his civil court trial. Attorney Oscar Michelen will represent the former Bad Boy rapper when he appears before Judge Howard Ruditzky tomorrow (March 7) at Kings County Supreme Court in Brooklyn, N.Y. Shyne, born Jamaal […]
Children’s author Michael P. and illustrator Doug Cunningham, along with animation house Rebel Static, are launching a new Hip-Hop cartoon series based on the critically acclaimed children’s book Turntable Timmy. The online micro-series will revolve around Turntable Timmy and his crew, The Arrowtown Rockers, as they battle a corporate crook named Chip Staka, and his […]
Sony Ericsson and DOSE Magazine are teaming up with The Stylus Group to present the first-ever Canadian nationwide DJ Awards show. The 2006 Stylus DJ Awards will take place May 29 at 8 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) at the York Event Theatre in Toronto, Canada. The event will be hosted by Mark Strong […]
He has sold over 10 million records. He has three Grammy awards, 33 Stellar awards and nine Dove awards. He is the biggest selling Contemporary artist in soundscan history. Who is this man that has had such a profound impact upon the gospel music industry, while gaining substantial criticism from many of his colleagues and […]
AHHA: You have stretched the boundaries of gospel by adding elements of Hip-Hop and R&B, but the lyrical content has always been gospel. Was it one of your goals to change the traditional face of gospel? Kirk Franklin: No, I was just doing what the Lord called me to do. I was doing what was […]
An uncharacteristically exuberant Three 6 Mafia won an Oscar Award at The 78th Academy Awards last night (Mar. 5) in Los Angeles, California. The awards took place at the Kodak Theatre and were televised with a 5-second delay on the ABC network. Three 6 Mafia, made history as the first rap group to ever perform […]
F ans of West Coast music and Hip-Hop aficionados can remember Techniec introducing himself to the rap world by ripping a guest spot on “Keep It Real” from Snoop Dogg’s Tha Doggfather LP back in 1997. Brief stints on Doggystyle and Hoo Bangin’ Records that were ended due to creative differences and industry politics left […]
AllHipHop.com: A lot of people feel like you and 50 have your own legal situation, a lot of people feel that you know, you kind of put a battle in Game with that to be your vocal piece. Jimmy Henchmen: No. No, all I did, all I did was assist in the battle in the […]
J immy Henchmen’s name has been met with equal parts fear and contempt since Tupac venomously barked the emerging mogul’s name on “Against All Odds,” a creative highpoint of the rapper’s Makaveli album. A decade later, Jimmy Rosemond attempts to shake the negative notions about him in exchange for the numerous positive strides he’s made […]
Artist: VakillTitle: Worst Fears ConfirmedRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: illseed Darkness is what’s missing from Hip-Hop and that isn’t in reference to the complexion of the rappers doing it. These days, Hip-Hop is one big happy-go-lucky circus of confection, whether your love is killing your own people, doing drugs or just ignoring social issues. Vakill isn’t […]
A New York Supreme Court judge ruled to uphold a temporary injunction against Black Enterprise and Textron Financial Corp. in the on going battle for The Source magazine on Friday (Mar. 3). Judge Richard B. Lowe III upheld a temporary injunction granted last month, preventing Mays and Scott’s shares of the company from being sold. […]
DJ Muggs’ Angeles Records has announced a deal with San Diego rapper Mitchy Slick to release the rapper’s sophomore album, Urban Survival Syndrome. The album is the follow up to Mitchy Slick’s 2001 debut Triggeration Station and will feature production by Fredwreck, DJ Muggs and DJ Khalil. According to Mitchy Slick, his association with DJ […]
Queen Latifah and John Travolta have been cast to star in New Line Cinema’s upcoming remake of the 1988 film, Hairspray The musical, which takes place in 1962, is set to begin production in Baltimore and Toronto, Canada in Sept. and will be directed by Adam Shankman. In the original version, which was a non-musical […]
Rapper Cassidy was released from a Philadelphia prison yesterday (Mar. 2) after serving eight months. The rapper, born Barry Reese, had been incarcerated since June 2005, when he was preparing to release his sophomore album, I’m A Hustla. He was eventually put on trial for his role in the murder of Desmond Hawkins, 22, and […]
Lupe Fiasco is bringing more to the rap game than show-stealing cameos and great lyrics. The 23-year-old product of Chicago’s west side, whose debut album Food and Liquor drops this spring on Atlantic Records, is also pushing street clothes, a radio show and a record label. Fiasco co-founded the label, 1st and 15th, with a […]
Funkmaster Flex and Team Baurtwell recently announced the lineup and tour dates for the 5th Annual Funkmaster Flex Custom Car and Bike Show Tour. The veteran DJ and car enthusiast will make eight stops along the eastern seaboard of the United States, backed by performances from LL Cool J, Juelz Santana, Rev. Run, Pitbull, Jim […]
Houston rapper Paul Wall recently showcased his newly expanded grills collection at BET’s Rip the Runway fashion show. The line, which is offered through Grills by Paul Wall, features new colors and intricate designs, including silver, gold, platinum, pastels, flags and specialty designs. "I just did an all pastel [grill] for Kelis [and] I just […]
