Pimp C. To Be Released From Prison, Bun B. Comments
After being incarcerated for nearly five years, Pimp C. has reportedly been granted parole and could be released before Christmas. Born Chad Butler, Pimp C. is currently serving an 8-year sentence for parole violations on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge. The Port Arthur, Texas bred rapper was sentenced to prison January 28, […]
Joe Budden: The IC Interview Part Two
AllHipHop.com: We heard you got arrested recently? Joe Budden: No. No. No. No. No. No. [In my life,] I have been artested. Ive been arrested quite a few times. AllHipHop.com: For what? Joe Budden: Oh, man. Bulls**t. Suspended license here, child support there, different bullrandom bulls**t that people go to jail for for short periods […]
Joe Budden: The IC Interview Part One
Joe Budden is easily one of Hip-Hops finest lyricists. He receives the adulation of countless fans that study his art via mixtapes or Internet leaks. Hes signed to one of the juggernauts of Hip-Hop, Def Jam. The New Jersey-bred MC has remained interesting through provocative, attention grabbing leaked records, but its still been over two […]
Right About Now
Artist: Talib KweliTitle: Right About NowRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Angus Crawford Since and even before the debut of Black Star, Talib Kweli and Mos Def have been considered Hip-Hop saviors. While The Mighty Mos has made rapping his part time job, Kweli has been trying to rescue Hip-Hop and achieve fans’ unrealistic expectations for […]
Hip-Hop For Sale
Artist: CanibusTitle: Hip-Hop For SaleRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Paine Forget the Keith Murray album, Canibus is the real enigma. Since going both independent and elusive, Canibus has offered fans a steady stream of albums with unique themes and producers. Mic Club, and Rip the Jacker, largely produced by Jedi Mind Tricks Stoupe, found Canibus getting […]
Soulful Fruit
Artist: Rob SwiftTitle: Soulful FruitRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Martin A. Berrios As a culture we owe it to ourselves to show DJs more respect. People forget that Hip-Hop spawned from breaks and backspins. Queens born Rob Swift has always tried to take the art to higher planes and his album Soulful Fruit. (Fat Beats), originally […]
Young Buck Reaches Plea
Young Buck reportedly reached a plea agreement in assault with a deadly weapon case stemming from an incident at the Vibe Awards last November in Santa Monica, California. Buck, born David Darnell Brown, stood accused of stabbing Los Angeles parolee Jimmy James Johnson after Johnson allegedly punched Aftermath Records CEO Dr. Dre, as was accepting […]
Em, MTV, MTV2 & Showtime Team For Hip-Hop Filled Week
MTV and Showtime have teamed up to present an exclusive 75 minute concert featuring Eminem to support his upcoming album, Curtain Call. MTV and MTV2 will air "Eminem: The Final Countdown," on Dec. 3 at 8:30pm EST, while a concert Eminem taped last August titled "Eminem Live From New York City," will air on Showtime […]
Hip-Hop Video Director Dave Meyers Teams With Mecca For Ad Campaign
Hip-Hop and urban apparel company Mecca recently announced that music video director Dave Meyers have reunited to shoot and produce their 2006 spring line advertising campaign dubbed “Jetsetters.” Mecca and Meyers are creating a still photo advertising campaign that will highlight Mecca’s new spring line. Meyers has created award worthy videos for artists Outkast, Jay-Z, […]
SPIT DA TRUTH: Trial and Triumph of Irv and Chris Gotti
Victory Against Hip-Hop Profiling: Trial and Triumph of Irv and Chris Gotti December 2, 2005, New York City: The Federal jury that unanimously cut Irv and Chris Gotti free of bogus money laundering charges sent a tumultuous shockwave up the prejudicial spine of the government prosecutors who were confident that this latest case of “Hip-Hop […]
Jury Acquits The Inc.’s Irv & Chris Lorenzo On All Charges
Jurors in Brooklyn have acquitted The Inc.’s Irving and Christopher Lorenzo of all counts of federal money laundering. After two days of deliberation that cast the brothers’ fate in doubt, jurors sided with the defense and acquitted the Lorenzo’s on all charges of money laundering. The acquittal of the Lorenzo’s ends a two year investigation […]
BG In Talks With G-Unit, Cuban Link False
G-Unit Records may be signing Southern staple B.G. to its burgeoning roster of artists. While the deal is not completed, Sha-Money XL, a G-Unit executive who helps manage 50 Cent, confirmed that B.G. is in talks with company brass. "We are in talks with B.G. to sign him to Buck’s G-Unit South label," Sha-Money XL […]
AHH Stray News: B.I.G., Kanye, X-Clan, DMX
Dec. has been deemed "B.I.G. Mobile Month" in support of the late rapper’s Notorious B.I.G. Duets: The Final Chapter. Over 60 custom-made ringtones were released to the public on Thursday, according to a press statement. The ringtones were derived from the duets album as well as Biggie’s past hits like Ready to Die, Life After […]
Smoke & Mirrors
Artist: O.C.Title: Smoke & MirrorsRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Starrene Rhett Where theres smoke theres O.C., and where theres O.C. there are mirrors and hes holding them up to himself and the entertainment industry. One of the most slept on MCs in the game is back with his fifth album, Smoke & Mirrors (Hieroglyphics […]
Various Rappers Rally To Save Tookie Williams
A host of rappers have convene to craft Redemption – Hip Hop United 2 Save Stan "Tookie" Williams. The album highlights talents like stic.man (of dead prez), P.O.W., Paris, Kam, Shorty (of Da Lenchmob), WC, Tank, RBX, Kid Frost, Gangsta Ridd of the Boo Ya Tribe), Frontline and others. The rapper efforts recently became more […]
Melyssa Ford: The Ultimate Hustler
With her petite frame and womanly curves, Toronto native Melyssa Ford is fully-equipped to turn heads and make people melt to their knees. After appearing in videos by high-caliber artists such as Jay Z and 112, Ford did something most scantily-clad women in videos seem to fail at. She marketed herself and her name, making […]
Lone Catalysts: Ones We Miss
The Lone Catalysts arent the only independent group causing a change in Midwest Hip-Hop. But they may be one of the most under appreciated. Theyve toured in Japan and all over Europe, in places where the people cant even speak English, but know their lyrics. However on American soil, the group just cant seem to […]
Lil’ Flip: Spearhead of the Lone Star
In Hip-Hop, every year is major, and the year is not over yet. Its the fourth quarter; 4th and inches, so only the star players are shuffling in the game to tally those critical points necessary to put the nail in the coffin. As Mike Jones, Paul Wall, Slim Thug, Chamillionaire, and Bun B got […]
Dilated Peoples Have 20/20 Hip-Hop Vision
Dilated Peoples return with a new album, 20/20, a work that is full of diverse styles from the West Coast rhyme vets. "Back Again" will be the first released single from Dilated’s new album titled 20/20, and features some atypical sounds. "We weren’t worried about the whole album…if we had two love songs and one […]
Donell Jones: Direct Connection
The R&B Underrated Artist of the Millennium goes to… Donell Jones. If such an award were to exist, Donell Jones would be its most deserving recipient. A writer, producer and critically acclaimed solo artist, Jones got his start after penning hits for the likes of Usher and 702. His 1996 debut solo album My Heart […]
