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http://allhiphop.comMikey D is a Queens legend dating back to 1982. Long before he was a Main Source frontman, Mikey “Destruction” was a notorious battle MC in the parks of his borough. Though he and LL Cool J had duo plans that never hatched, Mikey is one of the select few who was blessed to work […]
The Black Wall Street label owner The Game was arrested today (Oct. 28th) in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Game, whose real name is Jayceon Terrell Taylor, was shopping and greeting fans in the Four Seasons Town Center in a Halloween mask Authorities were unaware of the reason for the commotion and approached Taylor and allegedly […]
Despite his tragic and untimely death nine years ago, the legacy of the late rapper Tupac Amaru Shakur continues to live on through his inspirational music, spoken word projects and movies. Thanks to his close friend Gobi (also director of his last three music videos), a book entitled "Thru My Eyes: Thoughts on Tupac Amaru […]
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in the United States has arrested 30 members of the self-named Black Mafia Family (BMF) and has seized over $3 million in money, assets, 2 ½ kilograms of cocaine and weapons. The DEA labeled BMF a large-scale cocaine and money laundering operation operating in Detroit, Michigan, Columbus and Atlanta, Georgia, […]
50 Cent reiterated earlier this week that super producer Dr. Dre will not be collaborating with The Game on The Doctor’s Advocate, the Compton neophyte’s second album. In an interview with Miss Jones and the Hot 97 morning show, 50 Cent drastically countered claims by The Game, who has already started on his sophomore effort. […]
In New York to promote his latest album Tha Carter 2, Cash Money President Lil’ Wayne dropped more than a few bombs before the big release. The New Orleans rapper announced that he was in love with none other than the Diamond Princess, Trina. "Yep, I’m in love, in love, in love", he told AllHipHop.com […]
The year is 1994 and New Year’s is creeping up upon us. An MC from Queensbridge named Nas is currently keeping the streets on fire from coast to coast. Many brothers on the block, as well as Rap critics acknowledge Nas’ debut LP Illmatic to be one of the greatest solo debuts of all time. […]
Jay-Z warned everybody that he was “getting the itch” for a good show in New York, and the rapper came out swinging with the first of a pair of concerts initially to air his grievances with rival rappers. The highly publicized event, which was sponsored by New York’s Power 105.1, eventually became somewhat of a […]
Nas protégé and Ill Will/Columbia artist Quan was arrested Tuesday (Oct. 25) in Hampton Virginia and hit with various charges, including felony assault and battery on a police officer. According to published reports, authorities were responding to a call to a local motel in regards to complaints of a heavy odor of marijuana coming from […]
“What is Jay-Z going to do tonight?” The question appears to be the primary query on the minds of Hip-Hop fans as the Def Jam President and his “Carter Administration” will perform at the Continental Airlines Arena tonight (Oct. 27). Last month, the rapper/mogul told Power 105’s Ed Lover, “I gotta put [my adversaries] in […]
Ending months of speculation, Atlanta producer/rapper/mogul Lil’ Jon announced that his BME Recordings has reached a deal with 50 Cent’s G-Unit to cross-promote BME and G-Unit artists. “Me and 50 struck a deal to work together on selected BME and G-Unit artists,” Lil’ Jon confirmed with AllHipHop.com. While the terms of the deal are still […]
The Editor-in-Chief of The Source magazine turned himself in yesterday (Oct. 26) to face vandalism charges, after he admitted to spray painting in a Jehovah’s Witness assembly hall in Harlem, New York. Dasun Allah, who is scheduled for arraignment today (Oct. 27) in Manhattan Criminal Court, said he spray painted various markings with religious connotations […]
Sean “Jay-Z” Carter opened his 40/40 Club in Atlantic City, New Jersey on Tuesday (Oct. 25), adding another piece to his business empire. Construction started on the new $4 million dollar, 15,000 square foot sports bar and lounge in July of 2005. The new club is a part of the retail, dining and entertainment district […]
Former Hot Boy group member Tab “Turk” Virgil has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, after being convicted of three weapons charges stemming from a Jan. 2004 shootout with Memphis, Tennessee SWAT Team members. In August, the 24-year-old was convicted of being a felon, a drug addict and a fugitive in possession of a […]
Deep within the mass of beats and rhymes found on the Minneapolis based label, Rhymesayers, Atmosphere’s , You Can’t Imagine How Much Fun We’re Having, is already grabbing critics attention. In Slug’s lyrical content that travels the path from mind to mouth, you’ll find analogies of himself, alcohol and his favorite topic: women, to coincide with the background […]
Despite a very loud single, Ludacris has had a rather quiet 2005. But don’t for a minute think it wasn’t planned that way. Luda worked his executive game by branding Bobby Valentino and signing Field Mob. He also impressed people outside the realm of Hip-Hop with two major acting roles. But if you thought Rap […]
Paul Wall probably won’t be hooking up with females on the internet, as chronicled on his song “Internet Goin’Nuts.” The Houston bred rapper quietly got married in a low-key ceremony in his hometown over the past weekend, a representative for the rapper confirmed with AllHipHop.com. The identity of his bride was only disclosed as Crystal, […]
A death warrant was signed on Monday (Oct. 26) that clears the way for Stanley “Tookie” Williams, co-founder of the infamous Crips Gang, to be executed at San Quentin prison in mid-December. Superior Court Judge William R. Pounders signed the death warrant on October 24. The judge rejected requests by Williams’ attorneys to delay the […]
Artist: JinTitle: Emcee’s PropergandaRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Robert Longfellow The Emcee…ahem…Jin can’t win for losing. In a matter of months we’ve seen the Asian rap superhero throw in the white flag with an early retirement, get knocked the fugg out at a Fight Klub battle and reclaim his freestyle battle crown, technically, at the […]
Jay "Young Jeezy" Jenkins was ordered to turn over financial records of his earnings during a child support hearing on Tuesday (Oct. 25). The Boyz N Da Hood former front man and Def Jam artist is having his earning scrutinized, as the mother of his 9 year-old son, Nicole D####, is stating that the rapper’s […]
