50 Cent To Attend UK Premiere Of ‘Get Rich or Die Tryin’
Queens, New York rapper 50 Cent will attend the UK Premiere of his semi-autobiographical movie, “Get Rich or Die Tryin’.” 50 Cent will be present at a special screening for the movie on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at Empire Leicester Square. “Get Rich or Die Tryin’” premiered in the United States on Nov. 9, 2005 and […]
Tom Green, Bushwick Bill & Spice 1 Talk Collaboration
Comedian Tom Green continues to pursue his rap career with the recent release of his new album, Prepare for Impact. On Green’s website www.tomgreen.com, he details a recent run-in with Geto Boys rapper Bushwick Bill while shooting a video at a Fat Burger restaurant in Las Vegas. The site includes a clip of Green and […]
Mood Muzik 2 (Mixtape)
Artist: Joe BuddenTitle: Mood Muzik 2 (Mixtape)Rating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Bill “Low-Key” Heinzelman With no release date in sight for his anticipated sophomore album The Growth, Joe Budden said, “F**k it,” and dropped an album in the disguise of a mixtape. While Mood Muzik 2 (Can It Get Any Worse?) is another mixtape release by […]
In the Mid-Nite Hour
Artist: Warren GTitle: In the Mid-Nite HourRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Conan Milne Hardcore fans of the Wests Death Row years might struggle to accept it, but the truth is that its not 1993 anymore. The vibes of the G-Funk era sound increasingly outdated, and no-one seems more aware than one of its figureheads, Warren […]
50 Cent: Bulletproof (Video Game)
Artist: Video GameTitle: 50 Cent: Bulletproof (Video Game)Rating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Boudreaux Movies, music and whips are cool but what rapper could pass up starring in his own video game? Enter Hip-Hop most savvy self-marketer of the moment 50 Cent and his pixilated take on the ghetto superhero with guns drawn fantasy, 50 Cent: Bulletproof […]
Ms. Dynamite Charged With Assaulting Police Officer
UK rapper Ms. Dynamite was charged with assaulting a female police officer outside a London nightclub on Jan. 6. The 25-year-old rapper was celebrating her birthday with her brother and another female acquaintance. Police allegedly witnessed her kicking the front door of the Paragon Lounge nightclub in West London. When police questioned her, they claim […]
Rappers, Music Executives Converge for Panels and Southern Entertainment
Rapper David Banner, Jimmy Henchman, manager of the Game and Swisha House CEO Michael Watts will be among the panelists addressing music industry issues during a weekend of discussions sponsored by Rap Coalition and The 3rd Annual Southern Entertainment Awards. Topics for the panels include: How to Get a Record Deal, How to Build a […]
Magnificent City
Artist: Aceyalone (accompanied by RJD2)Title: Magnificent CityRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Paine Aceyalone wants to hear about Freestyle Fellowship about as much as Kool G Rap wants to pontificate about DJ Polo. Times have changed but the problem has been that Acey-alone has given audiences nothing nearly as pleasing as his early group albums. On […]
Rapper Talib Kweli Gets Major Exposure With Big Ten Basketball PSA
Talib Kweli recently teamed with Team Works Media to produce a Big Ten Conference men’s basketball Public Service Announcement as part of a two-year comprehensive marketing and promotional program developed by the league office. Kweli performs an original track he composed for the Big Ten Conference titled “Welcome to the Big Stage.” The PSA premiered […]
Black Eyed Peas Headline Honda Tour, Honda Wins Big At Auto Show
Grammy winning artists, The Black Eyed Peas will headline the 6th Annual Honda Civic Tour. The group has sold over 16 million copies of their latest album Monkey Business, powered by such hit singles as "Don’t Phunk with My Heart," "Don’t Lie," "My Humps," and the current single "Pump It.” The Honda Civic Tour is […]
Twista Injured In Early Morning Car Crash
Multi-platinum rapper Twista suffered injuries in an early morning auto accident in Chicago this morning (Jan. 7). The rapper was injured in a hit and run accident around 4:00 AM, after another driver ran into his Dodge Charger. “He is at home with his private doctor under observation,” Twista’s manager Rawle Stewart told AllHipHop.com. “Twista […]
DMX Freed From Rikers Island
Rapper DMX was granted an early release from prison, after serving a month of a 70-day sentence for parole violation. The rapper was released from Rikers Island on Dec. 30, for good behavior and because he had accrued credit for time he previously spent incarcerated. DMX, born Earl Simmons, was sentenced to jail in November […]
Young Dre: The Truth
People who emulate the truth are often feared. They dont hold back, they choose to say it as they see it. Tupac was the street educator, representing the West Coast and at the same time through his lessons he educated the world beyond LA about the meaning of street life; he spoke nothing but the […]
Nervous Records President Talks Comeback, Duck Down Reunion
Underground rap label Nervous Records is set for a return. The label, which spawned rap icons Funkmaster Flex, Black Moon and Smif-N-Wesson, will reemerge on the scene with the release of the A-Alike’s new album, I Eat You Eat. The project, according to Nervous president Michael Weiss, "poses the perfect opportunity to give back to […]
Kanye West: ‘Ye Day: Its A Celebration!
After Documentary and before Thug Motivation, it was Kanye Wests Late Registration that held Hip-Hops marvel. Bolstered by big single, Gold Digger, Kanyes follow-up became more like a follow-through on his seizure of the ears, eyes, and attitude of a culture. As Gold Digger spun on Urban stations, Heard Em Say traveled to Pop radio, […]
Diddy, Luke, Nelly, Others Face Off At ‘The Battle of the Stars Youth Football Classic’
Some of Hip-Hop’s biggest stars have teamed to present the inaugural Battle of the Stars Youth Football Classic, an event that features celebrity coached youth football teams. Snoop Dogg, Nelly, Diddy, Luke, Trick Daddy and others will participate in the event, which will take place at Dolphins Stadium on January 14. Teams representing Los Angeles, […]
2 Live Crew Co-Founder Mr. Mixx Working On LP At The Bunny Ranch
After being on the road with Afroman as his DJ and guest performer, Mr. Mixx, co-founder of the 2 Live Crew has settled down at the famed Bunny Ranch in Carson City, Nevada to start work on his solo album, VGNL MINDED. The album will be released on Mixx’s label, Mr. Mixx Recordings and will […]
Daz Announces 12 Finalists In ‘DPG Idols’ Search
In November of 2005, rapper/producer Daz Dillinger, Kurupt and Arnold White announced they were launching DPG Idols, a TV and online reality show that is seeking new artists to be included in the group DPGC. The contestants have been narrowed down to 12 finalists that represent different regions of the United States. The finalists are […]
AHH Stray News: UMG #1 Label, Jim Jonsin, D4L
Releases by 50 Cent and Mariah Carey helped Universal Music Group earn the title of bestselling label for 2005. Mariah Carey’s The Emancipation of Mimi and 50 Cent’s The Massacre sold almost 10 million copies. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the albums helped UMG snag a 31.7% percent market share. Sony BMG ranked #2 with […]
MTV2 Spotlights Hip-Hop Heavyweights On ‘Sucker Free Power Players’
MTV2 is set to air a Sucker Free Power Players special that highlights the most powerful and influential people in Hip-Hop. Hosted by DJ Clue, the Sucker Free Power Players special is a 90-minute countdown, which will showcase and profile Hip-Hop’s elite. The special will focus on artists and entrepreneurs who have reached the top […]
