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http://allhiphop.comA 14-year-old rapper who was arrested and then suspended for two years by The Riverside Beaver County School District in Pennsylvania for posting his battle raps on the internet has been awarded a $90,000 settlement over his expulsion from school. Anthony “emceeaccident” Latour, member of an upcoming rap group Just Business, was handcuffed and arrested […]
Ricky Powell’s lens never lies. Neither does he. Ricky Powell is one of the reasons this writer has a manual focus camera. The strikingly humble “fourth Beastie Boy” has been capturing numerous snaps of MC’s, DJ’s, 70’s cinema extras, and dimes since the mid 1980’s. These images have developed into a visual archive of what […]
Rapper/actor Hev (formerly Heavy D.) will be presented with the NAACP Spirit Award at the The 16th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards taking place in Feb. Hev is being awarded for his leading role in the stage play “Medal of Honor Rag” in addition to his accomplishments in film, television and music. “Sometimes when you do […]
Noted author, lecturer and veteran Hip-Hop journalist, Adisa "The Bishop" Banjoko will be releasing his second book "Lyrical Swords Volume 2: Westside Rebellion" on January 15th. The book is a collection of essays and interviews about the social, spiritual and cultural trends inside Hip-Hop and features chapters on chess and Hip-Hop, martial arts, the prison […]
A Los Angeles radio station KFI 640 AM has launched the “Kill Tookie Hour,” a daily feature on “The John and Ken Show” until Stanley “Tookie” Williams is executed for murder. The station, which Daveyd.com reports is owned by Clear Channel, started the event on Monday November 21 and it is scheduled to run until […]
Various rappers and rap groups in France are facing legal action after being accused by lawmakers of inciting the country’s riots through their raps. 200 lawmakers signed a petition on Wednesday (Nov. 23) that was co-signed by 152 Deputies and 49 Senators and presented to Justice Minister Pascal Clement, singling out seven rappers/groups. The rap […]
Remy Ma is giving back to her Bronx, New York community and will give away 600 turkeys and 400 hams today in the Bronx, New York. The female voice of Fat Joe’s Terror Squad will host the event at Jessica Guzman Medical Center from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Remy’s solo effort There’s Something About Remy coincides […]
Judge Edward Korman delivered a blow to the government’s case yesterday (Nov. 22) when he ruled that 50 Cent’s May 2000 shooting was irrelevant to the federal money laundering trial of The Inc.’s Irv and Chris Lorenzo. The theory that Kenneth “Supreme” McGriff ordered Ja Rule’s bodyguard to shoot 50 Cent was ruled out of […]
Artist: Movie ReviewTitle: In The Mix (Film)Rating: 2 1/2 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 Darrell (Usher) is New York’s hottest DJ. Dolly (Emmanuelle Chriqui) is the JD-bound law school […]
Artist: Big Boi Presents…Title: Got Purp? Volume 2Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Oyama Caviness Big Boi is still reppin’ the “A”. In lie of the now defunct Aquemini Records Got Purp? Vol. 2 (Purple Ribbon/Virgin) is a compilation of Big Boi’s Purple Ribbon acts including Dungeon Family (DF) rappers of the new generation like Killer […]
When you think of the Hip-Hop scene in Virginia, artists such as The Clipse, Missy Timbaland and The Neptunes immediately come to mind. And while Virginia Beach has produced some of Hip-Hop’s biggest names, the rest of the state has been virtually ignored. An artist looking to change that is Doujah Raze. Repping the Northern […]
One of the quiet, but well-received albums from California this year has been Self-Scientific’s Change. In many circles, the group is far from new, having released a compilation several years ago, as well as plenty guest work. DJ Khalil has since become one of Dr. Dre’s Aftermath producers, putting in work with Xzibit, Raekwon, and […]
It could have played out like another random rap beef, but Houston’s Bun B. and North Carolina’s Little Brother have no issues with each other. However, there is clarification. In Bun B.’s recent interview with AllHipHop.com, he admitted to enjoying LB’s music, but insinuated that, with The Minstrel Show, they may be making more enemies […]
Tom Green is on the verge of releasing his debut rap album Prepare For Impact and in support of his upcoming release, he is planning a tour across Canada. The comedian/rapper is excited about his album and his opportunity to tour Canada to promote it. "What we want to do when we tour across country […]
Artist: PrasTitle: Win, Lose or DrawRating: 2 StarsReviewed by: Bill “Low-Key” Heinzelman Somebody get Prakazrel a drink. As the red headed stepchild of The Fugees, Pras has endured years of frustration, hate and setbacks. It is never easy being the “other guy” in a superstar group, but that is what Pras has had to live […]
Artist: SupastitionTitle: Chain LettersRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Jamin Warren Supastition is a self-proclaimed arrogant beast. “F*ck Supa,” he sneers indignantly on Jake One’s soul-strutting “Hate My Face.” The man is definitely posturing to be the new king of North Carolina. With Little Brother’s less-than-stellar record sales from their sophomore release and a lack of […]
The trial of Irv and Chris “Gotti” Lorenzo on federal money laundering charges continued yesterday (Nov. 21) opening with Judge Edward Korman hearing evidence about 50 Cent’s May 2000 shooting. Prosecutors argued in closed chambers that the May 2000 shooting is related to The Inc.’s money laundering trial, because it was ordered by Kenneth “Supreme” […]
DJ Green Lantern has found a new recording home with Russell Simmons Music Group after unceremoniously exiting Eminem’s Shady Records earlier this year. RSMG president Tony Austin said that Green Lantern’s background and ability spoke volumes to the burgeoning company. “We signed Green Lantern because he’s a prominent figure in the Hip-Hip community,” Austin told […]
The Black Eyed Peas are large. Love them or hate ’em, BEP is on top. This crew went from being underground b-boyin’ MC’s to moving multi-platinum units and achieving multi-cultural success on several continents. In between all the hits these guys have been doing music for cartoons like Samurai Jack and Dexter’s Laboratory, as well […]
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, powerhouse record labels Rap-A-Lot, Swisha House and Cash Money Records are spearheading Thanksgiving relief efforts in Houston, Texas and Baton Rouge Louisiana. In Houston, Rap-A-Lot Records CEO J. Prince teams up with Swisha House Records and Houston’s celebrated Club Visions to Feed the Houston’s homeless. Hosted by Bun-B, Mike Jones […]
