Will.I.Am of BEP: The Big Payback
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 […]
Hip-Hop Labels Spearheading Thanksgiving Drives
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 […]
Florida School System Bans ‘Frowning Snowman’ T-Shirt
Atlanta, Georgia rapper Young Jeezy’s frowning snowman logo on a t-shirt has caused a stir in the United States and now the shirt has been banned from the Polk County, Florida Public School system. Superintendent Gail McKinzie alerted principals in the school system last week about the t-shirt, which features a frowning snowman, usually followed […]
Don Cannon: First To Bomb
Over the years, people have come up with more than a few different recipes for success. But one thing that is always included is perseverance, believing that, some day, your efforts will pay off. Despite only being in his mid-twenties, DJ Don Cannon, knows a thing or two about perseverance; probably more than many of […]
Elliott Wilson: Mighty Healthy
XXL has had a banner year. From a comprehensive expose of Jay-Z’s move to the Carter Administration, to a plethora of XL ratings on numerous major and indie releases, now to their very own CD, 2005 watched XXL fly high. However, some critics argue that if Interscope Records is doing good, it’s only natural that […]
Melisa Morgan: Doing It Again
There you are in a big old empty room, staring somebody down. The first thing that may come to mind is Princes Do Me Baby. But after the Purple One penned the song for his 1983 album, Controversy, a little known artist named Melisa Morgan recorded a version in 1986 that made the song an […]
Montana DeLeon: Sexpert
Mesmerizing, Orgasmic, Naughty, Tantalizing, Arousing, Notorious and Addictive. Put it all together, and you’ve got one sexy acronym for Montana. There are thousands of pretty faces on the net, and if you do your research, you may just find some real talent. Aside from her beauty, voluptuous body and a freaky mind, Montana has extensive […]
Lawyers To Argue Over 50 Cent Shooting Evidence
During federal prosecutors ongoing trial against The Inc.’s Irv and Chris “Gotti” Lorenzo tomorrow (Nov. 21), prosecutors will present evidence regarding a May 2000 shooting involving 50 Cent, according to a source close to the trial told AllHipHop.com. Lawyers are expected to allege that Kenneth "Supreme" McGriff ordered Ja Rule’s bodyguard Robert "Son" Lyons to […]
AHH STRAY NEWS: The Aphilliates, Swizz Beatz, Kanye West
DJ Drama of the The Aphilliates has released Gangsta Grillz: Respect The Game, a DVD version of the popular mixtape series. The DVD features an abundance of interviews including Bun B, Jae Millz, Killer Mike, Lil Jon, Lil Scrappy, Lil Wayne, Ludacris, Nelly, Paul Wall, Pitbull, P$C, Stat Quo, T.I., producers and other tastemakers. The […]
Veteran Rapper DMC Leaves Adidas, Endorsing French Brand Le Cog Sportif
Veteran rapper Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, formerly of pioneering rap group Run-DMC, has ended his 20-year affiliation with Adidas. The rapper has joined on to promote the Upscale French-owned brand, Le Coq Sportif. DMC said he came across the brand on his quest to find a comfortable sneaker, after many years with Adidas, whom he once […]
The Sound of Revenge
Artist: ChamillionaireTitle: The Sound of RevengeRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Bill “Low-Key” Heinzelman The city of Houston has owned Hip-Hop the past year. From the mainstream success of Paul Wall, Slim Thug and Mike Jones, to the overlooked releases of the Geto Boys and Z-Ro, H-Town is officially the newfound hotbed of Hip-Hop. But for […]
DMX Sentenced To 70 Days In Jail
DMX was sentenced to 70 days on Rikers Island today (Nov. 18) at a sentencing hearing in Queens, New York. Criminal Court Judge Dorothy Chin-Brandt sentenced DMX to 70 days on Rikers Island for violating his probation and showing up three hours late to court yesterday. DMX, real name Earl Simmons, was facing a 60-day […]
Juelz Santana Says Cam Won’t Cooperate
According to an article in today’s (Nov. 18) Washington Post, police are fed up with rapper Cam’ron and his lack of cooperation in relation to an Oct. 22 shooting that left the rapper with gunshot wounds. Police said they have still not been able to locate the rapper to question him, but are looking for […]
Diddy Responds To The Lox
Sean “Diddy” Combs, the founder and CEO of Bad Boy Entertainment, got the opportunity to explain his side of the publishing squabble with The Lox Thursday after the two parties were embroiled in a heated argument on Wednesday, during an interview on New York City’s Hot 97. After much prodding by radio host Angie Martinez […]
Casual: Breaking Down Town Biz
When the legendary Bay Area crew Hieroglyphics as first formed, Jive asked me to write Casual’s bio. I went to meet him at Domino’s house, suprised to meet a tall, semi-husky kid playing Shinobi, on a video game console. Those were different times. Now fast forward a decade and some change. When AllHipHop.com called me […]
Sadat X: Modern Man’s Hustle
Sadat X has stayed relevant to Hip-Hop for fifteen years. Outside of his legendary status with Brand Nubian, the New Rochelle MC has made classics such as “The Lump Lump” and “1-9-9-9” on his solo endeavors. In 2005, he was courted by Missy Elliot and Beanie Sigel to appear on major label releases ages after […]
New Entertainment Company Boast Shows With Nelly, Fat Joe, Eve & More
Troy Carter, Tony Davis and Julius “Jay” Erving have started a new entertainment company, the Coalition, which boasts management clients like Nelly, Eve, Fat Joe, Floetry, Kelis, Lil Wayne, Mario, Jazzy Pha, Tatyana Ali, Famlay, Murphy Lee and the St. Lunatics and others. The fledging company specializes in talent management, film production, television production and […]
The Inc. Trial Continues, Government Witness Gives Flawed Testimony
The second day of dramatic testimony took place today (Nov. 17) as the money laundering trial of The Inc.’s Irving Lorenzo, who dropped the “Gotti” moniker from his name and his brother Christopher, continues. Celebrities such as Damon Dash and Ja Rule attended the high-profile trial taking place at Brooklyn U.S. District Court in Brooklyn, […]
Ludacris Responds To Confederate Flag Flap
Ludacris has responded to the outcry that resulted after the Atlanta, Georgia rapper donned a Confederate Flag during his performance Nov. 12 at the 3rd annual Vibe Awards. For the show’s finale, Ludacris performed the new song "Georgia" with Bobby Valentino and Field Mobb. Luda said he wore the flag to make a statement and […]
Paris Not Dead, Member Of The Coup Killed
While rapper Paris was exercising, the Bay area rapper received about a half dozen phone calls wondering if he was alive. The internet and California Hip-Hop community was abuzz upon hearing that the politically charged lyricist was brutally murdered in some type of home invasion. DJ T-K.a.s.h., an artist signed to Paris’ Guerilla Funk label, […]
