Funkmaster Flex Announces Car & Bike Show Dates
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 […]
Paul Wall Launches New Website Dedicated To Grills
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 […]
Murder Suspect Mac Minister Captured And Arrested In San Francisco
Bay Area rapper Mac Minister was arrested yesterday (Mar. 2) in San Francisco for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. FBI agents and local police raided a home in San Francisco’s South of Market district around 7:30 pm and arrested the 35-year-old rapper. Mac Minister, born Andre Dow, was profiled on Fox’s#### television series America’s Most […]
Rewind The Rhyme: Mobb Deep
With everyone talking about bringing New York back, we continue “Rewind the Rhyme” with some cats that know a thing or two about being on top when it comes to rhyme skills. Known for dark beats and sinister rhymes, Mobb Deep is no stranger to the game. With their second album, The Infamous (1995), they […]
20/20
Artist: Dilated PeoplesTitle: 20/20Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Max Herman Dilated Peoples have always prided themselves as being artists of expansion, but on their fourth official long-runner, 20/20 (ABB/Capitol), they dont exactly push the envelope. They do, however, bring the best elements of their Hip-Hop to the forefront, including comprehensible yet razor-sharp rhymes and scorching […]
Sunglasses Is A Must (DVD)
Artist: A-TrakTitle: Sunglasses Is A Must (DVD)Rating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Robert Longfellow No, his claim to fame isnt being Kanye Wests DJ. Montreals A-Trak (Alain Macklovitvh) has been making a fresh sounding mess of cuts, scratches, flares and such since he was barely out of his pre-teens. On Sunglasses Is A Must (DVD/Audio Research), the […]
Trina Dropping ‘Live and Uncut’ DVD
Trina is preparing to release a new DVD titled Trina Live and Uncut, a new concert and DVD that features behind the scenes footage of the Miami, Florida rapper. Included on the DVD is a one hour behind the scenes documentary titled Sex, Money and Jewels, which features Trina shooting videos, recording at the studio […]
Jimmy Henchmen, Wyclef, Lend Assistance To Haitians
Jimmy "Henchmen" Rosemond is trekking to Haiti today (March 2) to visit underprivileged children from the L’Athletique d’Haiti soccer program and donate 200 pairs of sneakers and soccer balls. Rosemond, who manages rapper the Game, will also lend support to Yele Haiti, a charitable organization founded by rapper/activist Wyclef Jean of the Fugees. "The deplorable […]
Baby Phat Unveils New Watch Collection
Urban clothing moguls Russell and Kimora Lee Simmons recently premiered the latest collection of Baby Phat watches, which expands upon the popular and best-selling "kitty" logo using a variety of Austrian crystal and leather. One of the more popular international collections features the "Hello Kitty" logo in diamond-encrusted watches. "We are gonna sell a lot," […]
Snoop Dogg Unveils New Video Game League for Hip Hop Stars
Snoop Dogg and the Global Gaming League announced today (March 2) the formation of the Hip-Hop Gaming League, GGL’s newest online video game community where MCs and international gaming champions compete and showcase their skills. Snoop will serve as the league’s first commissioner, ensuring that all matches played online via Xbox Live for the Xbox […]
Genovese & Gustapo: Boot Camp
From the jump off, Yonkers rapper Genovese proclaimed Everybody want to blackball Gen, but in this game Gen aint got no friends, on the hate-fest F**k Yall from his unreleased debut My America. That statement appeared to become true when weeks before his debut was to drop in 2001, the Italian-American rapper was released from […]
Busta Rhymes Sued By Fan Over Alleged Assault
Busta Rhymes has been sued for assault in Manhattan Supreme Court by a man who claims the rapper and his bodyguard assaulted him for no reason. Melvin Smith, 37, claims Busta Rhymes and co-defendant Troy Green assaulted him without reason. Smith’s lawyer Bruce Regenstreich said his client sought an autograph from rhymes in a sandwich […]
MC Shan and Roxanne Shante’ Plan Juice Crew Reformation
Former Juice Crew members MC Shan and Roxanne Shante are seeking new talent to help reorganize the legendary Hip-Hop group. Formed in the mid 1980s by producer Marley Marl and his label, Cold Chillin’ Records, the original Juice Crew is best known for their classic, “The Symphony.” The original team included Marley Marl, Kool G. […]
Chamillionaire Tapped For Makaveli Branded Campaign
Houston rapper Chamillionaire has been tapped as the new face of the spring 2006 tribute advertising campaign for Makaveli Branded, the official clothing line of the late Tupac Shakur. Chamillionaire joins Ludacris, Scarface, DJ Quik, Twista, Chingy, the Disturbin’ Tha Peace crew and Omar Epps in the campaign, which will run in major Hip-Hop publications […]
Hip-Hop Activists, College Students Unite To Help Katrina Victims
Hip-Hop activists, recording artists and college students are looking to raise awareness of the physical and emotional destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina through the Katrina on the Ground initiative. The program is a College Student Spring Break initiative that aims to highlight the effects of Katrina and the recovery process in the Gulf region. The goal is […]
Will Calhoun: To The Core, Pt 1
Legendary percussionist and performer Will Calhoun is best known for his work with Living Colour, and has participated in a variety of side projects including Mos Defs Black Jack Johnson band. While he has received more honors and awards than one can count on a single hand, few people know Wills true expression of sound. […]
Will Calhoun: To The Core, Pt 2
AHHA: Youve worked with a lot of people, from indigenous tribes in the Amazon, to B.B. King. What have you learned over the years? Will: Each experience is a massive and educational leap. Ive learned many things, not just one. B.B. King had a very relaxed vibe – theres a lot of big respect for […]
Two Security Guards Shot At Kanye West’s UK Concert
Kanye West’s debut performance at the NEC Arena near Solihull in the UK was tainted by a shooting that left two security guards of the venue wounded. West was in town on the final date of his five-date Touch The Sky Tour, which ended with an appearance at the NEC Arena. According to police the […]
Eastern Philosophy
Artist: ApathyTitle: Eastern PhilosophyRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Jason Newman Apathys one of those emcees that always seems to be hanging around the fringes of hip-hop a guest verse here, a mixtape there but never gets the shine on his own. With Eastern Philosophy (Babygrande)¸ the Connecticut-based emcee (Yeah, they got emcees too.) […]
Turf War Syndrome
Artist: T-K.A.S.HTitle: Turf War SyndromeRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Paine Bay area radio listeners may know T-K.A.S.H. from his radio show, The Friday Night Vibe. Others may remember K.A.S.H. from Pork and Beef and Ghetto Manifesto on The Coups re-entry album, Party Music. Now aligned with the revolutionary rap legend Paris, Turf War Syndrome (Guerilla […]
