HSAN’s Min. Ben Offers Eyewitness Account Of Foxy Brown Incident, Chastises Judge
In response to published reports regarding Foxy Brown’s alleged disrespectful behavior before Judge Melissa C. Jackson, Hip-Hop Summit Action Network’s Dr. Benjamin Chavis issued an eyewitness account surrounding the events leading to Brown being handcuffed to a court bench Friday (Dec. 23). Brown was in court scheduled to plead guilty in accordance with an agreement […]
Brand Nubian’s Sadat X Busted On Gun Charge In Harlem
Sadat X of Brand Nubian was arrested in Harlem, New York on gun charges Thursday (Dec. 22). According to police, the incident started when Sadat X, born Derek Murphy, flashed a pistol at a group of teens in Harlem on 158th and Broadway. Police said the rapper brandished a 40-caliber Beretta handgun and told the […]
Foxy Brown Handcuffed & Threatened With Arrest For Disrespecting Judge
Foxy Brown was handcuffed to a court bench today and a judge threatened to arrest the Brooklyn rapper for allegedly disrespecting the court, over chewing gum. Brown was in Manhattan Criminal Court before Judge Melissa Jackson to plead guilty to a misdemeanor stemming from an incident in August of 2004 in nail salon in New […]
B.G. Arrested On Gun Charges
Former Cash Money Records artist B.G. was arrested by police on Sunday (Dec. 18) in Detroit, after police found a concealed weapon in his vehicle. B.G., born Christopher Dorsey, was pulled over on the Lodge freeway near the Detroit suburb of Southfield for a traffic violation. According to reports, the rapper was driving with a […]
1995: A Hip-Hop Excursion Ten Years Back
A plethora of albums and singles were released in 1995, a year of diverse sounds and rhymes. AllHipHop.com assembled some of those songs, albums and artists for older fans to recall an arguable better year than 2005 and younger fans can get acquainted with some Hip-Hop they weren’t exposed to as youth. For those that […]
1995: A Hip-Hop Retrospective
Ten years can change a lot in the course of history. 2005 marks the age of technological ease, political strife across the globe, and flossy mega-entertainers. Just ten years ago, in 1995, Hip-Hop culture and music was steadily evolving with the fast-moving times. In fact, it can be argued that, compared to now, Hip-Hop back […]
Ghostface Killah Releasing Limited Edition Doll
Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah is preparing to release a limited edition run of Ghostface Killah Dolls. Ghostface and 4 Cast Limited teamed to create 1,000 hand-numbered Ghostface Killah action dolls, which come complete with a real 14k gold chain and chalice with Swarovski crystals. The limited edition 9″ vinyl figures also include an authentic […]
Various Rappers Donate Time, Effort To Christmas Causes
With the Christmas holiday approaching, various Hip-Hop artists are involved in charitable events to help families in their communities experience a great holiday season. In addition to previously mentioned efforts by Jay-Z, Ludacris, Chris Webber and David Banner have teamed up to give 250 children a Merry Christmas in Dekalb County, Georgia. The “LudaChrisMiss Holiday […]
Farewell Tookie: Food For Thought Is Better Than A Meal
“They killed the teacher!” said Snoop Dogg at the funeral services for Stanley Tookie Williams December 20 at the Bethel A.M.E. Church in Los Angeles. Rev. Jesse Jackson, Bruce Gordon, Minister Tony Muhammad, Stan Muhammad, Rev. Dr. Lewis E. Logan II, Minister Lewis Farrakhan and Tony Robbins all listened as Snoop Dogg brought the packed […]
Jay-Z Gets In Christmas Spirit; Helps During Strike, Donates Toys
Def Jam President Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter has helped to relieve New Yorkers caught in the midst of a crippling New York City transit strike and has arranged to commute people to work by chauffeured limo. With state-supervised mediation talks still under negotiation, Jay-Z commuted seven people from the Bronx in one limo, seven in a […]
Queens Reigns Supreme: Part 3 Chapter 7
After his mother’s death, an eight-year-old Jackson moved to his grandmother’s house on 161st Street in South Jamaica, where he fell under the hustlers’ spell. “I looked up to them because they had everything that we was looking for,” Jackson told New York magazine “When you grow up without finances it starts to feel like […]
Black Eyed Peas Cover John Lennon Song On New Compilation
The Black Eyed Peas have teamed Amnesty International and other top name artists to create Make Some Noise, an album of contemporary versions of John Lennon songs. Lennon’s wife Yoko Ono donated the rights to Lennon’s solo tracks to Amnesty International in 2003. BEP’s rendition of Lennon’s “Power to the People” was recorded on board […]
Voletta Wallace: Crusader For Justice
Voletta Wallace is a living Hip-Hop martyr, albeit one bent on bringing murderers to justice. Christopher Wallace, professionally known as The Notorious B.I.G., was brutally stripped of life almost a decade ago, forever wounding her soul. But there is hope for Ms. Wallace’s spirit to be mended. Healing may come as Ms. Wallace moves extremely […]
Police Probe Stabbing, Shootings At B.I.G. Release Party
Violence broke out at a record release party this morning (Dec. 21) for slain rapper Notorious B.I.G. According to the New York Daily News, detectives are seeking suspects after officers were called to Club Exit in response to a 911 call from the club, where patrons were celebrating the release of Duets: The Final Chapter. […]
Rappers Bizarre Of D12 & Young MC Take Part In VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club
Detroit rapper Bizarre of D12 and Young MC, best known for his smash hit “Bust a Move” are set to take part in a one-hour reality show in which eight overweight celebrities compete in two teams of four to lose weight. The rappers will take part in a series of competitions that involves dieting, workouts […]
Murder Inc. Bookkeeper Gets House Arrest
While The Inc.’s Irv and Chris Lorenzo were acquitted of all charges in their federal money laundering trial, The Inc.’s accountant was sentenced to six months house arrest, the sole conviction for the government. Brent was sentenced to two years probation and house arrest on Monday (Dec.19) for improperly breaking down cash deposits in amounts […]
Ludacris, Fat Joe, Karl Kani, Others Scoop Awards For Minority Businesses
Ludacris was named Artist of the Year at the 9th Annual Multi-Cultural Prism Awards (MPA) on December 17th, which took place at The Henry Fonda Theater on December 17th. The annual awards ceremony is presented by Minorities in Business, a multi-cultural business that addresses America’s small business sector. Ludacris was named Hip Hop Artist of […]
Teflon: Family First
Patience is most virtuous in Hip-Hop. Today’s rapper wants his recognition yesterday for what he promises he’ll do tomorrow. The result is rarely something that sticks to the ribs of the fans. Teflon, though his name is ironic, is lodged between the heart and the ribs of Hip-Hop. He has no intention of getting out. […]
DJ Premier: Cornerstone of Power
The iconic MC’s of the New York 1990’s had one rite of passage above all else – they had to get by DJ Premier to be great. Biggie, Nas, Jay-Z, Big L, Rakim, Jeru, O.C., G Rap, Kane and countless others all ended up in D&D Studios, building with the pride of Prairie View Texas. […]
Snoop, Jesse Jackson Give Eulogies At Stan “Tookie” Williams Funeral
Snoop Dogg and Reverend Jesse Jackson gave eulogies at a funeral service for executed Crip co-founder Stanley "Tookie" Williams today (Dec. 20) at a South Los Angeles Church. Over 1500 supporters of the late San Quentin inmate-turned-peace activist attended the funeral, which was held at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church. With police looking on, an […]
