M.O.P. Salutes the St. Marxmen
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, […]
North by Northwest: Solid Ground
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, its stellar artists such as Soulstice that have […]
Rapper Cam’ron Shot In Washington, DC
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 […]
New Hip-Hop Cartoon For 6-16 Year-Old Coming To DVD
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 […]
Kevin Liles Honored By The Fortune Society In New York
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 Monch, M-1 Support London Youth
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 […]
Violator All-Star DJ’s Land Show On Sirius
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 […]
LOGO Responds To Kanye West Music Licensing Controversy
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 […]
Steve Rifkind & Billionaire Jordan Zimmerman Merging Companies
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 […]
Lil’ Kim’s Reps Respond To Bounced Video Check Allegations
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 […]
Styles P: Fear of a Black Poet
Its 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 […]
Method Man Gets Down With Howard University For Homecoming
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: ‘We Aint Comedians’
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 […]
Change
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 […]
NBA Bans ‘Hip-Hop Dress’, Players, Coaches React
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, 50 Cent Make Substantial Donations For Education
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 […]
Ne-Yo: Unplugged
Singer/songwriter Ne-Yo is entering the entertainment industry strongly – slowly perfecting each angle of the game. Although he is only 22, Ne-Yo is not a newcomer to the scene. Growing up in a musical household in Las Vegas, his talents were engrained in him from birth, and he began honing his crafts in his teens. […]
Jha Jha: Afro Puffs
Its been a bit of time now since Jha Jha joined the fold of Dipset as their official first lady, yet, we still havent heard a great deal for her. That is all soon to change. She recently contributed So Gangsta, which is featured on More Than Music, the solo debut album from Dipsets Duke […]
The Source Defends ‘G-Unot’ Issue, 50’s Manager Chris Lighty Speaks
The recently released November issue of The Source features a sensational cover story on 50 Cent and G-Unit with the headline "G-Unot! Is Corporate Rap’s Top Unit Fading Fast?" Although insiders have speculated that the article is fueled by a feud with Interscope Records, 50 Cent & his G-Unit crew, The Source’s Editor-In-Chief Dasun Allah […]
UN Backs South African Hip-Hop Summit, Guru Headlining Concert
The United Nations will host the first ever Global Hip-Hop Summit in South Africa tomorrow (Oct. 20) in an effort to achieve their Millennium Development Goals. The UN’s Millennium Development Goals include the upliftment of millions of youth around the world using Hip-Hop music. The summit will take place in various areas of The Newtown […]
