C-Rayz Walz: Mind of a Lunatic
Napolean Bonaparte once said, “There is only one step from the sublime to the ridiculous.” Almost 200 years later, C-Rayz Walz may be living evidence of such within Hip-Hop. The Uptown anthem-maker was ripping apart battles and releasing twelve-inches long before he garnered a major spotlight through MTV’s Made. Street-lore suggests that long before the […]
Firewater
Artist: The AlkaholiksTitle: FirewaterRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Bill “Low-Key” Heinzelman Tha Alkaholiks surely live by the motto if its not broke, don’t fix it. For 13 years, the trio of Tash, J-Ro and E-Swift has provided rowdy liquor filled and weed scented party tales for all to love. With their fifth and final album […]
Something New (Film)
Artist: Movie ReviewTitle: Something New (Film)Rating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Edwardo jackson BIASES:30 year old black male; frustrated screenwriter who favors action,comedy, and glossy, big budget movies over indie flicks, kiddie flicks, and weepy Merchant Ivory fare Despite a high powered job as a tax attorney and a new home in LA’s upscale black enclave of […]
Madame Tussauds Immortalizes Tupac Shakur In Wax
Madame Tussauds wax museum in Las Vegas, Nevada will immortalize rapper Tupac Shakur on Apr. 5 as part of its new “On Stage” attraction. A wax figure capturing the famous image of a shirtless Shakur wearing a bandana and showing his tattoos joins superstars such as James Brown, Mick Jagger, Elton John, Prince and others […]
Paul Wall And Wife Expecting First Child
Platinum-selling Houston rapper Paul Wall and his wife Crystal have revealed that they are expecting their first child in May. “This year has been such a prosperous one already,” Paul Wall told AllHipHop.com. “It’s a boy. We are gonna name him William.” Wall already owns a successful custom jewelry business with Houston’s jeweler “TV Johnny.” […]
DMX’s Wife Busted For Driving 106 mph
Driving issues continue to plague DMX and his family, as the platinum-selling rapper’s wife was charged on Sunday (Jan. 29) with driving 106 mph in North Castle, N.Y. Police stopped Tashera Simmons, 34, after they clocked her driving north in a 2000 Mercedes-Benz, driving 106 mph in a 65 mph zone on Interstate 684–the same […]
Russell Simmons, HSAN Honored By Newark, NJ Mayor
Russell Simmons and the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN) will be honored tomorrow (Feb. 2) by Newark Mayor Sharpe James and TRI, Inc. for inspiring and uplifting young people across the country. Chaired by Simmons, HSAN is a non-profit coalition of artists,entertainment industry executives, and community leaders who advocatepositive social change through hip-hop. The group’s […]
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 […]