Skillz Talks 2005 ‘Rap-Up’, Annual Song Released
Virginia rapper Skillz has gone back on his word and has recorded a 2005 "Rap-Up," despite saying that he wouldn’t do another installment of the lyrical year-in-review. "People only want to hear that song from me so why not do it?" Skillz told AllHipHop.com of the annual song. "There was just so much to talk […]
Rapper Pimp C Released From Jail
Rapper Pimp C, one half of rap group UGK, has finally released from prison Friday after rappers and fans lobbied via the aggressive Free Pimp C campaign throughout 2005. The Houston-bred rapper, who turned 32 on Thursday, served roughly half of an eight-year sentence. He was incarcerated in January 2002 after violating probation by missing […]
Rawkus: Best of Decade I: 1995-2005
Artist: Various ArtistsTitle: Rawkus: Best of Decade I: 1995-2005Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: aqua boogie Its tough to go wrong with a greatest hits compilation from Rawkus Records. Despite any qualms with the storied labels downfall-actually, stumble since they plan an 06 resurrection-during their reign the relatively small label released some of the best Hip-Hop […]
D4L: ‘We Have No Beef With Dem Franchize Boyz’
Two Atlanta, Georgia rap cliques riding the top of the charts have become entangled in a dispute, after accusations of dance copycatting and stage sabotage surfaced in numerous media interviews. Rap group D4L (Down 4 Life) recently issued a statement addressing "negative comments" allegedly made by Dem Franchise Boyz in various interviews. The four-man groups […]
Rapper Lil’ Flip Featured In NBC’s ‘Las Vegas’
Lil’ Flip will be featured in an upcoming episode of NBC’s television show “Las Vegas.” The episode features Delinda (Molly Simms) starring as a model in Lil’ Flip’s poolside video shoot at the fictitious Montecito Casino. The production is cut short when Lil’ Flip discovers the real diamonds used as props have been stolen and […]
AHH News Feature: Rappers Talk Patriot Act & Presidential Powers
Last week, the U.S. Senate struck a deal to extend requirements within the Patriot Act that are set to expire soon, ending a dispute between prominent Democrats and Republicans. On Dec. 21, Sen. Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) announced that Congress had reached a compromise to extend expired portions of the act until Feb. 3, 2006. The […]
Exodus
Artist: Ja RuleTitle: ExodusRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Sidik Fofana Theres always a little politics involved when someone decides that its time to drop a greatest hits album. For someone like Tupac Shakur, its just the posthumous thing to do: an album of eulogy after a lifelong legacy of hits. For someone like say Michael Jackson, […]
AHH Stray News: Jamaican Cop Raps, Eminem, Twista, Lil’ Jon, Brother J.
A police officer who was acquitted on murder charges in Kingston, Jamaica, has released a rap song called “To Protect and Serve,” claiming he will restore law and order to Jamaican streets. Human rights groups claim Senior Superintendent Renato Adams – who was acquitted by a jury last week of murdering two men and two […]
DJ Wreck: Can’t Be Hated
Never a stranger to it in his brilliantly short career, the intro to Notorious B.I.G’s “What?s Beef” asks listeners a very simple question: “Do you know what beef is?” For Biggie, it was being on the frontline of one of the greatest feuds in rap history with Tupac Shakur. For Philly’s award-winning, Number One mixtape […]
Slum Village: Critical Beatdown
Like the Geto Boys, Slum Village has had a revolving door of personnel, label drama, and a sound that wouldn’t budge in spite of it. Now down the original leader T3 and the refined lyrical entry, Elzhi, the group maintains its premium blend of soulful Hip-Hop going into their recently released self-titled album. Now fully […]
Thieves Steal Truckload Of ‘Pimp Juice’
Almost 3,000 cases of Nelly’s energy drink Pimp Juice were stolen the Thursday before Christmas (Dec. 22) in St. Louis, Missouri. Representatives for Fillmore Street Brewery, the company that manufactures Pimp Juice, said the bandits may have been caught on tape and have filed a report with local police. “Somebody’s holiday parties are going to […]
‘Pimp My Ride’ & West Coast Customs Part Ways
MTV and West Coast Customs have amicably split, ending a relationship that helped create “Pimp My Ride,” one of the most successful television shows for music television network. MTV has confirmed that the network and West Coast Customs have split amicably over owner Ryan Friedlinghause’s concerns about his company’s image. The new show will air […]
Tha Dogg Pound: A Minute to Pray…
It?s a few days before the scheduled execution of Stanley Tookie Williams. Snoop, Daz and Kurupt are in the middle of doing all they can to save a man many believe is innocent. An effort we now know wasn’t matched by those in power. Since his Pharrell single two years ago, Snoop Dogg has tried […]
Devin the Dude: Richard Pryor Tribute
Richard Pryor was America?s most provocative comedian of the twentieth century. He incorporated a totally different technique to his stand up performance, setting new standards from the minute he stepped out under the spot light. Not only was Richard Pryor infamous for his cutting-edge humor but because he overstepped boundaries with his ability to humorize […]
Another Victory For Will Smith As Man Is Sentenced For Identity Theft
A man accused of stealing Will Smith’s identity was sentenced to two years in prison today (Dec. 27). Carlos Lomax, 45, was convicted of fraudulently opening and charging over $33,000 with 14 phony accounts at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area stores in Will Smith’s legal name, Willard C. Smith. Lomax pleaded guilty in September of 2002 to […]
Patrick Swayze Working With Rap
After years of being indirectly involved with Hip-Hop music, actor/pop singer Patrick Swayze is finally experimenting with rap music. Swayze recently said he was experimenting with “rap rhythms as an emotional undercurrent for ballads.” The 53-year-old Swayze had a massive hit with the song “She’s Like The Wind” from the soundtrack to the film "Dirty […]
Pharrell, TNT, NBA Link For All-Star Promotion
Pharrell Williams recently partnered with cable network TNT to promote the NBA’s 2006 All-Star Game. Williams will appear in commercials to promote the 55th Annual All-Star Game, which takes place at the Toyota Center, home of the Houston Rockets, on Feb. 19, 2006. The commercial will air on TNT and features highlights from the NBA […]
The Game Releases Statement on Beef
Mo Money, Mo Problems, To All My Fans… I know all of my fans are wondering what the f**k is going on with The Black Wall Street. Hear it from the horse’s mouth: I was forced to switch the domain of my former website theblackwallstreet.com to therealblackwallstreet.com due to the disrespect shown towards me from […]
Big Fase 100: Change of Heart
In The Documentary’s liner notes, The Game credits Big Fase 100 for “moldin’ me into the man I am today.” However, Fase, paternal blood brother of Game, says he’s through with Black Wall Street – a company he helped found. Fase charges that he and others in his tightly knit Compton community rallied behind The […]
Will Smith Wins Rights To Domain Name From ‘Barney Rubble’
Rapper/actor Will Smith has won the rights to the domain name willsmith.tv, after the original owner failed to respond to Smith’s claims of abuse of the domain on the internet. The domain willsmith.tv was registered by “Barney Rubble” of Vancouver, British Columbia in November of 2004. In October of 2005, Smith filed a complaint with […]
