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http://allhiphop.comIn a city where a million times deux Hip-Hop acts and other entertainers are trying to make a name for themselves, Los Angles has welcomed Colorado Springs natives, Deux Process with open arms. Up to date, MC’s Chief Nek and Vise Versa have picked up DJ Shawn Dubb, were selected for a couple of Myspace.com […]
With fans and rappers alike complaining about how New York has lost its stronghold over the game, it seems like there’s no better time to drop a follow-up to a classic that helped define an era long-gone. Raekwon is about take it there going full circle to create Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2 and […]
Olympus Fashion Week 2006 took over the streets of New York City from February 3 through February 10, bringing out every New Yorker’s inner supermodel. Outside of Bryant Park’s tents, the week-long barrage of festivities kicked off with Hot 97’s “Full Frontal Fashion” show on Friday, February 3 at Hammerstein Ballroom. This annual event hosted […]
Various rappers will help Dub Magazine kick off their 2006 Custom Auto Show & Concert today (Feb. 19) in Los Angeles, California. Auto enthusiasts and Hip-Hop lovers will see performances by Mike Jones, Paul Wall Slim Thug, Strong Arm Steady, Xzibit and a special surprise guest. Hundreds of the best customized vehicles in the United […]
Marion "Suge" Knight and Death Row Records have filed a $106 million dollar lawsuit against Michael "Harry-O" Harris and others in Los Angeles Federal Court. Harris and Wasserman Comden Cassleman and Pearson LLP are named in the lawsuit, which claims Harris, who is serving a 28-year-sentence in a California State prison for attempted murder and […]
The Supreme World Council of the Universal Zulu Nation will hold an emergency meeting Feb. 22 to address what the group feels is an imbalance of Hip-Hop played on radio and TV stations. Expected to appear at the meeting to support the Universal Zulu Nation and founder Afrika Bambataa include Hip-Hop activists Kevin Powell, Davey […]
Houston, TX police are questioning Hurricane Katrina evacuees that sought refuge in the state, in an attempt to locate five men accused of various crimes, including a man suspected in a revenge murder related to the death of rapper James “Soulja Slim” Tapp. Police are seeking Jerome Hampton, 23, for the Dec. 28 murder of […]
Artist: OmniTitle: BallyhoooRating: 2 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Starrene Rhett It’s safe to say that most artists live in their own world. In some cases, so much so, that the rest of us get lost in the midst of their expression ? take Omni for example. With his third LP, Ballyhoo (Ariel Records), it’s kind of […]
Artist: DJ Drama/Young JeezyTitle: Gangsta Grillz: Can’t Ban The Snowman (Mixtape)Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Alejandro Mojado DJ Drama and Young Jeezy are back with Gangsta Grillz: Can’t Ban the Snowman. The Atlanta based DJ originally introduced Young Jeezy to the game with the release of Tha Streets Iz Watchin’ than banged heads (pause) when […]
Rapper/actress Queen Latifah will receive the first Rosa Parks Lifetime Achievement award issued by her hometown of Newark, NJ. Latifah, born Dana Owens, will receive the award at Newark’s annual Black History Month Monday tribute on Monday (Feb. 20). The Rev. Keith Marshall of Macedonia Baptist Church will give the keynote address at the ceremony, […]
Look on any music chart these days and you can’t help but notice Atlanta’s strong presence. Usher, OutKast, Ludacris, Lil Jon, Jermaine Dupri and Dallas Austin are just a few of the mega-talents who call the Peachtree State their home. It’s certainly no surprise that up and coming artists of all ages and backgrounds find […]
Perhaps the same thing can happen in 2006 in The Bay that 2005 afforded Houston. With E-40 and Keak da Sneak’s “Tell Me When To Go” getting serious video and radio consideration, things may be on a turn around. Another Bay veteran intends to regain some of his market. San Quinn is apart of that […]
Known as the ambassador of the place he calls Northern Cali-screw-ya, E-40 is back. Not only with a new album but a whole new movement behind it. All the hype behind the Bay area’s Hyphy movement can be fully experienced on his newest single “Tell Me When to Go” featuring Hyphy innovator, Keak Da Sneak, […]
Rapper Foxy Brown has undergone ear surgery and is in the process of recovering her hearing, Def Jam president Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter has revealed. Of the Def Jam-signed artist, Jay-Z said, "She just had an operation out in L.A. and hopefully within the next couple of weeks her hearing will slowly start to come back." […]
So So Def/Virgin Records’ group Dem Franchize Boyz recently reached the one million mark in ring tune sales, just as their debut album, On Top Of Our Game entered near the top of Billboard’s Top 200 chart. The Atlanta-based group racked up 1,056,924 in sales of ring tune versions of their #1 hit “I Think […]
Brooklyn rapper Red Café was involved in a car accident this past weekend in a snowstorm that left portions of the East coast in a blanket of snow. According to his label, the accident occurred early Sunday morning as the rapper was driving his BMW. The rapper was recently released from Long Island College hospital […]
In commemoration of Black History Month, Double Xxposure and the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services (JBFCS) are sponsoring the first ever Salute to the Heroes of Hip-Hop, a one-day event celebrating individuals who have contributed to the success of Black people in the Hip-Hop industry. The one-day affair was organized to honor present-day […]
Rap star Nelly recently filed a lawsuit in Manhattan Supreme Court, alleging that a luxury car dealership in New York cheated him out of over $30,000. The rapper is seeking $37,000 from Manhattan Motorcars Inc. for breach of contract, fraud and unfair trade practices. While the filing did not specify why Manhattan Motorcars, which sells […]
Flipmode Squad rapper Busta Rhymes has garnered criticism from New York Police Department Commissioner Raymond Kelly for his silence concerning the recent slaying of one of the rapper’s bodyguards, Israel Ramirez. Kelly, who accused Rhymes Wednesday (Feb. 15) of withholding information about the slaying, complained that the silence of several potential witnesses has held up […]
Compton, Calif. rapper MC Eiht recently signed a distribution deal for West Music, a joint venture between the veteran rapper and Paid In Full/Koch. The union will produce a new album from MC Eiht titled Affiliated, which hits stores this spring. “I named it [Affiliated] because there are a lot of misconceptions in the street […]
