Juelz Santana Opening HipHopSodaShop On 125th Street
Juelz Santana has become a financial partner in a new HipHopSodaShop opening on 125th Street in Santana’s hometown of Harlem, New York. The rapper is co-owner of the new franchise, which is licensed by parent company H3Enterprises Inc. (HTRE), a publicly traded company. "We’re gonna rip 125th up," Juelz said in a press release. "It’s […]
Luke Campbell Releasing Three-CD ‘Freaky Times’ Audio book
Miami pioneer and 2 Live Crew member Luther "Luke" Campbell is releasing a tell-all detailing some of his explicit exploits. "Uncle Luke – My Life & Freaky Times" contains two audio books from his upcoming book, written by Dara Cook, and an accompanying soundtrack. In "Freaky Times," Luke pulls no punches and reveals stories about […]
The Roots Host Third Annual Jam Session
The Roots will host their Third Annual Jam Session and the crew is encouraging vocalists, musicians, and aspiring artists to take part in the five-hour session Feb. 7 at Key Club in West Hollywood, CA. This year’s gathering will be hosted by Roots frontman Black Thought, comedian Dave Chappelle, and actor Don Cheadle. The invitation-only […]
Birdman Busted on Weapons, Fraudulent License charges
Cash Money Records founder and rapper Brian “Birdman” Williams was arrested Sunday (Jan. 29) on weapons and fraudulent driver’s license charges. The 36-year-old music mogul was charged with carrying a concealed firearm; possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; unlawful use of a license by presenting another person’s driver’s license; possession of a fraudulent […]
Discovery Times Debuts Detroit Hip-Hop Documentary, Other Hip-Hop Programming
The Discovery Channel’s subsidiary, The Discovery Times Channel, will air a documentary on Detroit hip-hop on the weekly series “Only in America,” narrated by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Charlie LeDuff, of The New York Times. The documentary, “The Real 8 Mile,” explores the underground hip-hop scene in Detroit and features three rappers from three different ethnic backgrounds seeking […]
AHH Stray News: Dave Chappelle, Ashanti, Hip-Hop Association, Pharrell, BEP
Dave Chappelle will make his first television appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show this Friday (Feb. 3) to explain his sudden disappearance last year after announcing a $50 million dollar deal with Comedy Central. Chappelle gained headlines worldwide when he suddenly disappeared from the set of The Chappelle Show last year and reemerged in South […]
Spike TV Greenlights ‘Blade’ Series
Blade, the Marvel Comics vampire slayer featured in trilogy of big-screen movies, is coming to the small screen and will star rapper/Onyx group member Kirk "Sticky Fingaz" Jones. Spike TV has green-lighted a television series based on the super hero that will serve as the network’s first original scripted series. "Blade" will follow the adventures […]
Yolanda Adams: Full Of Grace
Grammy award-winning songstress Yolanda Adams has been astounding people around the world for years with her compassionate, soulful voice. Contrary to what some might think, Yolandas phenomenal success has contributed to some decline in optimism throughout the Gospel music industry. Her unique style and unyielding presence have transcended the boundaries between mainstream music and Gospel. […]
Charli Baltimore: Immobilarity
Calling female rapper Charli Baltimore a soldier would be an understatement. The smoldering Philly beauty has dealt with her fair share of drama over the years, from failed record deals, to being the target of vicious industry rumors. After having her talent put on the back burner one time too many, this Baltimore love-thing spits […]
Coretta Scott King Knew, Do You?
How does it feel to always have to be strong? To be forced into a role as the calm in the midst of a raging maelstrom? Coretta Scott King knew. How do you share your husband with an entire people at a time when your life and the lives of your children are at risk? […]
Lil’ Flip/Sony BMG Music Found Guilty Of Copyright Infringement.
A jury in Houston Federal Court has found rapper Lil’ Flip and Sony BMG Music Entertainment guilty of willful copyright infringement. Lil’ Flip (real name Wesley Eric Weston) was sued in Nov. 2004 for alleged unauthorized use of three melodies on his major label debut, Undaground Legend. The lawsuit, filed in Federal Court in the […]
Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney’s Front Yard “Toilet Papered” With VCR Tape
Upon returning from the Sundance Film Festival early Sunday (Jan. 29), Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney (D-GA) found that her front yard had been vandalized and “toilet papered” with VCR tape. McKinney had been at Sundance to promote the documentary American Blackout, which focuses on her storied career and the continued disfranchisement of African-American voters and politicians […]
Game’s Manager Jimmy Henchmen Convicted Of Assault
James "Jimmy Henchmen" Rosemond was recently found guilty of beating a Washington D.C. disc jockey during an appearance with The Game, who Henchmen manages. A jury found Henchmen guilty of assaulting on-air personality Xzulu "The Big Lipped Bandit" at 93.9 WKYS-FM in Lanham, Maryland. “We respect the jury’s verdict but we do not agree with […]
Three 6 Mafia Gets Oscar Nod
The 78th Academy Awards were announced Monday (Jan. 30) in Beverly Hills, California and Hip-Hop received a fair share of nods, some expected and others surprising. Three 6 Mafia, mostly known for an underground sensibility, was nominated for an Original song Oscar for their Terrence Howard-executed song "It’s Hard Out Here For A Pimp” from […]
Donuts
Artist: J. Dilla/Jay DeeTitle: DonutsRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Orisanmi Burton Jay Dee aka J Dilla is your favorite producers favorite producer. The Detroit native has quietly crafted tracks for several Hip Hop and R&B groups including anyone from A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul and the Pharcyde to Janet Jackson,and Erykah Badu. His distinctively […]
Former Pimp Of The Year Busted, Police Seek Clues In Ozone Interview
Matthew Thompkins may be a high-rolling two-time Pimp of the Year, but the 35-year-old Bronx, N.Y., native has earned a new title: federal inmate. Last month, Thompkins was arrested in a nationwide federal operation called Innocence Lost, which targeted individuals who pimp underage girls. The Philadelphia Daily News reported that Thompkins and seven others were […]
Koch Announces Release Date For Album By Scarface & The Product
Scarface and rap duo the Product have teamed with Koch to release One Hunnid, the debut album from Scarface’s new venture, The Underground Railroad Movement. The Product features Bay Area rapper Will Hen and Jackson Mississippi native Young Malice. “We are very excited to work with Scarface and his [new] label Underground Railroad,” Alan Grunblatt, […]
UK Magazine Hip-Hop Connection Issues Top 100 Hip-Hop Album List
Hip-Hop Connection, the world’s longest running monthly hip-hop magazine, will release it’s 198th edition on Feb. 7. The latest issue counts down the top 100 rap albums of the past decade (1995-2005). Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon’s classic Only Built 4 Cuban Linx took the #1 position due to its lyrical content, production, and its impact […]
Diddy Planning Lavish Super Bowl Weekend
Sean “Diddy” Combs is planning a lavish Super Bowl Weekend in Detroit, Michigan. Combs will renovate Detroit’s Captain’s Bar & Grille, which holds 700 people and transform the venue into “Diddy’s House” starting Feb. 3. As part of the re-design, Combs will extend Captain’s Bar & Grille’s floor to host 2,500 VIP Super Bowl fans. […]
Snoop Shoots Video With Daddy Yankee In Puerto Rico
Snoop Dogg and Reggaeton artist Daddy Yankee shot a video for “Gangsta Zone” yesterday (Jan. 27). The video for the song, taken from Daddy Yankee’s album Barrio Fino: En Directo, was shot in the Torres Sabana projects in Carolina, Puerto Rico. The video, directed by Jesse Terrero and Carlos Pérez, features Snoop and Daddy Yankee […]
