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http://allhiphop.comCam’ron returned from New York and is recuperating after suffering bullet wounds to both arms during a botched car-jacking attempt in Washington, D.C. Sunday morning (Oct. 23). The Harlem, New York rapper, was shot as he was leaving Washington, D.C. nightclub H20 while in town with his Diplomats crew to celebrate Howard University’s homecoming. The […]
As the money laundering and racketeering trial gets underway today (Oct. 24) against The Inc. (formerly Murder Inc.) and the Gotti brothers (Irv and Chris Lorenzo); the federal government recently provided alleged money laundering evidence against the defendants. Ethan Brown, writer of new book "Queens Reigns Supreme: Fat Cat, 50 Cent, and the Rise of […]
When you hear the name Blair Underwood, you may fondly reminisce on the 1985 classic film Krush Groove, in which he portrayed now-billionaire Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons. Or perhaps you envision the good-man banker who so desperately tried to save Jada Pinkett’s character Stoney in the dramatic film Set It Off. Whatever your first memory […]
You know that chilled-out music that DJ’s play in the wee hours of the night at lounges? Often times, we’re too preoccupied or too stubborn to ask what it is. Steve Spacek’s solo debut Space Shift is that kind of album that you wish you had ask about. The Electronic-Soul fusion finds the front-man of […]
Artist: M.O.P.Title: M.O.P. Salutes the St. MarxmenRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Bill “Low-Key” Heinzelman Whether you love or hate G-Unit, you have to be happy for M.O.P. For over a decade Billy Danze and Lil’ Fame have repped hardcore Hip-Hop to the death, only to be shunned by the mainstream. With their upcoming G-Unit debut, […]
Artist: SoulsticeTitle: North by Northwest: Solid GroundRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Kye Stephenson Mostly due to the stardom of one Kanye West, Chicago has seen the Hip-Hop spotlight shine bright on their city as of late. And though Kanye can be credited with jumpstarting the Chicago scene, it’s stellar artists such as Soulstice that have […]
Originally posted: 3:15 am Updated: 1:00 pm Superstar rapper Cam’ron was shot in Washington, DC this morning (Oct. 23) around 2:30 am sources have revealed to AllHipHop.com. The Harlem, New York native was leaving club H20 en-route to Love (formerly Dream) when three unknown gunmen approached the rapper. While details are sketchy, eyewitnesses said the […]
Rhino and Headstart Entertainment recently entered into an exclusive agreement to launch, market and distribute "Da Jammies," a multicultural Hip-Hop direct-to-DVD animated series for kids aged 6 to 16. Many stars of the Hip-Hop community have signed on to join the cast of the animated lifestyle entertainment brand for kids. The cartoon-themed DVD series is […]
Warner Music Group Executive Vice-President and Hip-Hop entrepreneur Kevin Liles will be honored by The Fortune Society, one of the preeminent ex-prisoner services and advocacy organizations in the country. According to The Fortune Society, Liles will be honored for his “hands on approach” in helping ex-prisoners "turn their lives around.” Defense attorney Myron Beldock of […]
Pharoahe Monche, M-1 and Abiodun of the Last Poets have teamed up with the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies and other international artists to perform benefit concert for youth-related causes. “One Nation Under a Groove” is the benefit concert that will raise money and awareness about issues and injustices plaguing today’s […]
The Violator All-Star DJ’s have landed a new show on Sirius Satellite Radio titled Violator All-Star DJ’s Uncut Radio. The new show will feature various Violator DJ’s showcasing their skills, new music and emerging Hip-Hop artists. Violator All-Star DJ’s is a coalition of nationally renowned DJ’s and was founded by Violator CEO Chris Lighty and […]
Despite published reports, MTV’s Network Logo – a channel that targets the gay community, has been able to acquire music licensing from Def Jam for their new TV show “Noah’s Arc” and other future projects. Logo responded to allegations that the channel had been denied use of Def Jam music because the label did not […]
Hip-Hop mogul Steve Rifkind and multi-billionaire and Florida Panthers owner Jordan Zimmerman are merging companies to create a new business that will focus on music and other business ventures. While neither Zimmerman nor Rifkind could reveal details because of the pending deal, Zimmerman said the two moguls were thinking forward. "This is way out of […]
A representative for Lil’ Kim has responded to allegations that a Washington based film company was never paid for work on a yet-to-be released video from her album, The Naked Truth. Kim, who is serving 366 days for lying to a federal grand jury about a 2001 broad-daylight shootout, worked with May 3rd Films before […]
It’s a few days before the Millions More March and Styles P is getting him mind and his mic ready to attend. Without a doubt, Styles P is one of the most well respected rappers on the streets, and the charts. His flow and his personal flavor have made him a stand out not only […]
On the eve of their homecoming, Howard University announced that Method Man has been selected to serve as the official Homecoming Ambassador and Grand Marshal of the 2005 Homecoming Parade. Under the theme “Reminiscence: Build…Treasure…Relive,” Method Man will lead one of the largest Parades on the East Coast, which also serves as a pre-cursor to […]
Field Mob’s Smoke says people have mistaken their country mannerisms for comedy – an erroneous assumption. “We ain’t no f***in’ comedians. They like to put us in that comedian [category], because we country [and] it’s taken a major toll on our career,” the Albany, Georgia native told AllHipHop.com. “Like we were proud to be country […]
Artist: Self ScientificTitle: ChangeRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Conan Milne Self Scientific captured the attention of the underground hip hop conscious with their seminal debut Self Science. Since then, there have been some big transitions for the talented duo of Chace Infinite and DJ Khalil. The group has seen their profile rise through affiliation with […]
With the blessing of the NBA Players Association, the NBA has set forth a "minimum" dress code that will be implemented starting with the 2005-2006 season. Players will also now be required to wear a sport coat on the bench when they are not in uniform. In addition, players will no longer be able to […]
Young Buck and 50 Cent recently announced two new grants that will be distributed by 50 Cent’s G-Unity Foundation. Young Buck will donate $25,000 to the Nashville Alliance for Public Education to support Advance Via Individual Determination (AVID), a nationwide program aimed at helping aspiring college students. "The Nashville Alliance for Public Education is proud […]
