Compton Rapper MC Eiht Inks New Deal, Preparing Album
Compton, Calif. rapper MC Eiht recently signed a distribution deal for West Music, a joint venture between the veteran rapper and Paid In Full/Koch. The union will produce a new album from MC Eiht titled Affiliated, which hits stores this spring. “I named it [Affiliated] because there are a lot of misconceptions in the street […]
HYPHY: The Bay’s Hip-Hop Revenge
Imagine a sideshow. Visualize a place for everyone to “stunt” or to show off their high performance muscle cars with a snake-like line of about 300 cars coursing in the street. Hear the music blaring, watch car doors open (also known as ghost-riding), and see people fearlessly leap out of their cars while still in […]
Block Ent. Inks Deal With Bad Boy, New Albums From Yung Jock, Jody Breeze On The Way
Russell "Block" Spencer, CEO of Block Enterprises, recently inked a multimillion dollar label deal with Sean "Diddy" Combs’ Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment and Warner Music Group (WMG). "When Block and I first met, I realized he had an ear for the streets of the South," Diddy told AllHipHop.com in a press release. "Block brought us […]
Mos Def In Court Over Child Support
Mos Def appeared in court yesterday (Feb. 14) after filing for divorce from his wife, Maria Yepes-Smith. Mos Def, born Dante Smith, was ordered to pay $10,000 a month to support their 7- and 8-year-old daughters. The rapper has paid roughly $8000 a month since the order was issued, but said obligations to his three […]
AHH Stray News: Young Jeezy, Slick Pulla, Lethal B. & Sway, BG, Manny Fresh & Juvie
Christina Milian is preparing to release her third album, So Amazin’, due April 25. The first single from the album will be "Say I," a collaboration with labelmate Young Jeezy. A video for the Cool & Dre-produced song was shot Feb. 11-12 by director Ray Kay in Los Angeles. So Amazin’ is the follow-up to […]
Pepa, Vanilla Ice Tapped For ‘Surreal Life Fame Games’
VH1 is starting production on a new Surreal Life spin-off titled The Surreal Life Fame Games, which reunites ten previous cast members in Las Vegas. Fame Games will be a ten-episode elimination contest featuring cast members from the original series, who will have their "Hollywood survival skills challenged" for the $100,000 grand prize. The show […]
Russell Simmons, Snoop Dogg Auctioning Time On eBay For Charity
Record executive/Mogul Russell Simmons and rapper Snoop Dogg are tapping into the power of the Internet to aid youth and victims of Hurricane’s Katrina and Rita. Simmons, founder of Def Jam and CEO of Rush Communications, is taking part in the fourth annual Lunch With A Leader celebrity online auction, which started Feb. 10 on […]
Las Vegas Sheriff Wants Casino Ban on ‘Gangster Rap’ Shows
Following the murder of a Las Vegas police officer, the city’s sheriff has called for a ban on “gangster” rap artists. In a recent Las Vegas Sun editorial, Sheriff Bill Young said he doesn’t believe casinos should book certain types of rap groups because of the violence they breed. “The entertainment industry should be ashamed […]
Daron Jones: Business With Pleasure
Daron Jones isnt the sole voice of 112, but he is the man behind some of their most romantic love songs. Only You, Love Me, Hot & Wet and My Mistakes among many others, were penned and produced by Jones with heartfelt, sensual lyrics and melodies. He co-wrote and produced I Should Have Cheated by […]
Dave Mays Files Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit Against Black Enterprise, Seeks New Injunction
The Source Magazine has announced the filing of a multimillion dollar lawsuit against the Black Enterprise Greenwich Street private equity fund, claiming members plotted to steal the magazine and illegally fired Source founder Dave Mays as CEO. Mays has retained the law firm of Cole, Schotz, Meisel, Forman & Leonard P.A., to help him regain […]
Don P. Of Trillville Denies Rape Charges
Bail was set for Trillville rapper Don P, who was recently arrested, spending 10 days incarcerated for the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl. A Georgia judge set a $75,000 bail for the Atlanta rapper, born Donnell Prince, after he was charged with rape and two counts of aggravated sodomy. The incident stems from an […]
Ying Yang, Sir-Mix-A-lot, John Legend Tapped For ‘Copyright Awareness Week’
The Ying Yang Twins and Sir-Mix-A-Lot are among the entertainers taking part in Copyright Awareness Week, a new nationwide initiative that aims to educate young people about the importance of copyright laws. In addition to those rappers, Grammy Award-winning R&B singer John Legend and rock group 3 Doors Down will create public service announcements about […]
Kanye, Em, 50 Up For TRL’s ‘Man Of The Year’ Award
Fresh off winning three Grammy Awards last Wednesday (Feb. 8), Kanye West is raking in more nominations. The Chicago rapper/producer is up for Man of the Year at MTV’s fourth annual TRL Awards. The network announced nominees for the event on Monday (Feb. 13). West will compete with Eminem, 50 Cent and Gerard Way of […]
Concert Review: Eric Benet at B.B. Kings
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, it is not unusual for music’s premier balladeers to hit a stage near you to perform all your favorite love songs. Singles and couples alike often include attending a performance as part of their romantic repertoire in celebration of the season. It was no surprise when B.B. King’s in […]
Kool G Rap: Valentine’s Day Massacre
Hip-Hop heads might be more likely to seek love advice from Common or LL Cool J before they asked Kool G Rap? However, G Rap may be as poised to speak on the matter as any. Having founded his career on raunchy raps like Talk Like Sex and “Operation CB”, Kool G Rap tickled the […]
Funkmaster Flex Signs On As Spokesman For JL Audio
Hot 97 DJ and noted car enthusiast Funkmaster Flex has entered into an endorsement agreement with JL Audio, a Miramar, Fla.-based company that makes aftermarket auto sound components. Under the new alliance, Flex will be JL Audio’s top endorser throughout North America and will play an active role in promoting and marketing the company’s high-end […]
50 Cent In Final Negotiations To Star Opposite Samuel L. Jackson In ‘Home Of The Brave’
50 Cent is in final negotiations to make his second motion picture appearance in the upcoming film Home Of The Brave, opposite Samuel L. Jackson. The plot revolves around three soldiers returning from the war in Iraq and trying to readjust to civilian life. Jackson plays a doctor who unravels during the course of the […]
Rapper Mac Minister Profiled On America’s Most Wanted, Sought For Questioning In New Murder
Bay Area rapper Mac Minister was profiled on Fox’s long-running television series America’s Most Wanted on Saturday (Feb. 11). Police have been seeking Mac Minister, born Andre Dow, in connection with the May 2005 murders of Kansas City rapper Anthony "Fat Tone" Watkins and his companion, Jermaine "Cowboy" Akins. Police suspect Mac Minister and an […]
On Top Of Our Game
Artist: Dem Franchize BoyzTitle: On Top Of Our GameRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Brent Woodie Dem Franchize Boyz (DFB) have made it cool again for rappers to dance and actually look like they are having a good time. Coming from the west side of Atlanta, Dem Franchize Boyz busted onto the hip-hop scene with their hit […]
Califormula
Artist: Ellay KhuleTitle: CaliformulaRating: 2 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Jamin Warren Here’s the problem with speed rap: too much is abusive. Yes, rappers have made careers from occasional displays of lyrical speed; think Big Daddy Kane, Percee P, or even Ludacris. But all these rappers exerted quick phrases as part of a larger repertoire of styles […]
