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Grouchy Greg

Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/grouchy.tv - I am Grouchy Greg. I founded AllHipHop in 1996. In addition to running the site, I enjoy breaking news stories. My stories have been cited in The LA Times, NY Times, NY Post, TMZ, Yahoo, Billboard, The Associated Press, CNN, and more.

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DMX Car Case Adjourned

DMX’s case was adjourned today (Oct. 11), as the rapper faced charges of violating the conditions of his release after he was involved in a car crash last year at Kennedy Airport in New York. Under terms of a conditional discharge, DMX could be sent to prison if he receives any violations within a year. […]

Man Arrested For Beanie Sigel Step-Father Murder

Police have arrested a man in connection with the murder of Beanie Sigel’s step-father, according to published reports. Kevin Green, 22, was charged Monday (Oct. 10) with shooting Sigel’s stepfather, Samuel Derry, Jr., then setting him on fire, police said. Derry’s body was discovered last Tuesday (Oct. 4) in Cedarbrook, Philadelphia. Green is currently incarcerated […]

Flambey: Hustler Rapper

Rising rapper Flambey is more than a businessman; he’s a Business, man! This self-taught CEO has just inked a distribution deal with Arizona-based 101 Distribution, one of the major independent distributors in the country. Though the road has not been easy, his tenacity and ability to think outside of the box has gotten his singles […]

Mr. Excitement

Artist: U-GodTitle: Mr. ExcitementRating: 2 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Danielle Stolich Last heard in 2004 when he released the LP, Ugodzilla Presents: The Hillside Scramblers, original Wu-Tang member U-God recently released his second solo album, Mr. Excitement (Free Agency). Best known for his trademark baritone as well as his unique delivery, U-God returns with an album […]

Better Your Life

Artist: J-LoveTitle: Better Your LifeRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: N. Context J-Love, mixtape DJ and producer from Queens, NY, has been bubbling on the underground circuit for quite some time now. Mostly known for his “Best Of” series of CD’s (Ghostface Killa Hidden Darts, Nas’ Finest and Rakim Legends, to name a few), he’s also […]

The Drought

Artist: Big ToneTitle: The DroughtRating: 2 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Paine Remember after Snoop, when it seemed like everybody in Long Beach got a record deal? While Warren G and Jayo Felony thrived, others like Twinz and Lil’ ½ Dead fizzled out. The same may happen in Detroit by way of Slum Village. As Phat Kat, […]

Yo Gotti: Hustle Then Flow

B.G. and Mobb Deep’s Prodigy joined forces years ago to create a song called, “Young Black Entrepreneur.” A lot of new artists claim to be just that; however, when you do a background check or examine current affairs, few actually measure up. Created in Memphis, comes an independent workaholic, Yo Gotti. Gotti swears he doesn’t […]

Si*Se: Chameleons Of Sound

If you mixed Sade’s sweet voice with a little of Portishead’s edginess and a Latino swing, you still wouldn’t have enough genres to describe Si*Se’s sound. Formed by DJ Carol C. and U.F.L.O.W. (Cliff Cristofaro), the six-piece group has evoked just about every type of music and instrumentation into their sophomore effort, More Shine, which […]

Ras Kass: Long Way Back

Ras Kass has been out of prison for ten months. Rumors have swirled that he’s on the verge of signing to G-Unit, that he’s swinging vocal jabs at The Game, and that he’s tucked away recording a classic. Last month, Ras released a mixtape-album, Institutionalized that has critics smiling, and the industry ducking for cover. […]

Rodney O: Still Don’t Hear Me Tho

Rodney O & Joe Cooley’s “You Don’t Hear Me Tho’” was the group’s energetic opus to being snubbed by radio DJ’s, and became their biggest hit. With other animosity-driven records like, “F**k New York,” it’s easy to understand why the Riverside, California duo may be misunderstood. Before the tumultuous early 90’s, which saw many rappers […]

Hip-Hop Producers Battle For Cash In Connecticut

On October 8th, one upcoming producer will receive state-of-the-art equipment, their own website and $10,000 as the winner of “The Architect”, the first 3-day competition in Connecticut where hip-hop producers will compete and network among celebrities and industry A-listers. Presented by the Connecticut Music Alliance (CTMA), the competition will take place October 7th-8th at Central […]

Loon: Full Circle

Loon’s back, but not in the manner that he wanted to return. The former Bad Boy, who has sought greener pastures with his own Boss Up Entertainment, was pursuing a career in acting. Then a chance interview with a New York radio station raised the ire of Ma$e, the Harlem entertainer that helped get Loon […]