1995: A Hip-Hop Retrospective
Ten years can change a lot in the course of history. 2005 marks the age of technological ease, political strife across the globe, and flossy mega-entertainers. Just ten years ago, in 1995, Hip-Hop culture and music was steadily evolving with the fast-moving times. In fact, it can be argued that, compared to now, Hip-Hop back […]
Ghostface Killah Releasing Limited Edition Doll
Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah is preparing to release a limited edition run of Ghostface Killah Dolls. Ghostface and 4 Cast Limited teamed to create 1,000 hand-numbered Ghostface Killah action dolls, which come complete with a real 14k gold chain and chalice with Swarovski crystals. The limited edition 9″ vinyl figures also include an authentic […]
Various Rappers Donate Time, Effort To Christmas Causes
With the Christmas holiday approaching, various Hip-Hop artists are involved in charitable events to help families in their communities experience a great holiday season. In addition to previously mentioned efforts by Jay-Z, Ludacris, Chris Webber and David Banner have teamed up to give 250 children a Merry Christmas in Dekalb County, Georgia. The “LudaChrisMiss Holiday […]
Farewell Tookie: Food For Thought Is Better Than A Meal
“They killed the teacher!” said Snoop Dogg at the funeral services for Stanley Tookie Williams December 20 at the Bethel A.M.E. Church in Los Angeles. Rev. Jesse Jackson, Bruce Gordon, Minister Tony Muhammad, Stan Muhammad, Rev. Dr. Lewis E. Logan II, Minister Lewis Farrakhan and Tony Robbins all listened as Snoop Dogg brought the packed […]
Jay-Z Gets In Christmas Spirit; Helps During Strike, Donates Toys
Def Jam President Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter has helped to relieve New Yorkers caught in the midst of a crippling New York City transit strike and has arranged to commute people to work by chauffeured limo. With state-supervised mediation talks still under negotiation, Jay-Z commuted seven people from the Bronx in one limo, seven in a […]
Queens Reigns Supreme: Part 3 Chapter 7
After his mother’s death, an eight-year-old Jackson moved to his grandmother’s house on 161st Street in South Jamaica, where he fell under the hustlers’ spell. “I looked up to them because they had everything that we was looking for,” Jackson told New York magazine “When you grow up without finances it starts to feel like […]
Black Eyed Peas Cover John Lennon Song On New Compilation
The Black Eyed Peas have teamed Amnesty International and other top name artists to create Make Some Noise, an album of contemporary versions of John Lennon songs. Lennon’s wife Yoko Ono donated the rights to Lennon’s solo tracks to Amnesty International in 2003. BEP’s rendition of Lennon’s “Power to the People” was recorded on board […]
Voletta Wallace: Crusader For Justice
Voletta Wallace is a living Hip-Hop martyr, albeit one bent on bringing murderers to justice. Christopher Wallace, professionally known as The Notorious B.I.G., was brutally stripped of life almost a decade ago, forever wounding her soul. But there is hope for Ms. Wallace’s spirit to be mended. Healing may come as Ms. Wallace moves extremely […]
Police Probe Stabbing, Shootings At B.I.G. Release Party
Violence broke out at a record release party this morning (Dec. 21) for slain rapper Notorious B.I.G. According to the New York Daily News, detectives are seeking suspects after officers were called to Club Exit in response to a 911 call from the club, where patrons were celebrating the release of Duets: The Final Chapter. […]
Rappers Bizarre Of D12 & Young MC Take Part In VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club
Detroit rapper Bizarre of D12 and Young MC, best known for his smash hit “Bust a Move” are set to take part in a one-hour reality show in which eight overweight celebrities compete in two teams of four to lose weight. The rappers will take part in a series of competitions that involves dieting, workouts […]
Murder Inc. Bookkeeper Gets House Arrest
While The Inc.’s Irv and Chris Lorenzo were acquitted of all charges in their federal money laundering trial, The Inc.’s accountant was sentenced to six months house arrest, the sole conviction for the government. Brent was sentenced to two years probation and house arrest on Monday (Dec.19) for improperly breaking down cash deposits in amounts […]
Ludacris, Fat Joe, Karl Kani, Others Scoop Awards For Minority Businesses
Ludacris was named Artist of the Year at the 9th Annual Multi-Cultural Prism Awards (MPA) on December 17th, which took place at The Henry Fonda Theater on December 17th. The annual awards ceremony is presented by Minorities in Business, a multi-cultural business that addresses America’s small business sector. Ludacris was named Hip Hop Artist of […]
Teflon: Family First
Patience is most virtuous in Hip-Hop. Today’s rapper wants his recognition yesterday for what he promises he’ll do tomorrow. The result is rarely something that sticks to the ribs of the fans. Teflon, though his name is ironic, is lodged between the heart and the ribs of Hip-Hop. He has no intention of getting out. […]
DJ Premier: Cornerstone of Power
The iconic MC’s of the New York 1990’s had one rite of passage above all else – they had to get by DJ Premier to be great. Biggie, Nas, Jay-Z, Big L, Rakim, Jeru, O.C., G Rap, Kane and countless others all ended up in D&D Studios, building with the pride of Prairie View Texas. […]
Snoop, Jesse Jackson Give Eulogies At Stan “Tookie” Williams Funeral
Snoop Dogg and Reverend Jesse Jackson gave eulogies at a funeral service for executed Crip co-founder Stanley "Tookie" Williams today (Dec. 20) at a South Los Angeles Church. Over 1500 supporters of the late San Quentin inmate-turned-peace activist attended the funeral, which was held at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church. With police looking on, an […]
DJ Vlad and DJ Roc Raider Drop ‘Rock Phenomenon’ Mixtape
DJ Vlad and DJ Roc Raider have release the third installment of the Rap Phenomenon, but the pair has opted to unite rock-n-roll in Rock Phenomenon, a mixtape that includes Jay-Z/The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dr. Dre/ Korn, MOP/ Jimi Hendrix and many others. "I did [Rock Phenomenon] for a couple of reasons. First, I […]
Diddy Talks Notorious B.I.G., Starring In Jamster Commercial
The latest project from the Notorious B.I.G., The Notorious B.I.G. Duets: The Final Chapter, hit stores today on Bad Boy Records/Warner Music Group. The album features appearances from the biggest names in Hip-Hop including Jay-Z, Eminem, 2Pac, Big Pun, Nelly, Ludacris and others. “It’s a true representation of the love that people have for B.I.G. […]
Lil’ Kim Donates Toys To Philly Children For Christmas
Lil’ Kim is getting into the holiday spirit despite being incarcerated and has teamed with fellow Brooklyn native Zab Judah and clothing company Mitchell & Ness to donate toys to under-privileged youth in Philadelphia. This Thursday (Dec. 22), toys will be distributed to children 13 years-of-age and younger at the Francis J. Myers Recreation Center […]
FunkMaster Flex Carshow Tour CD&DVD
Artist: FunkMaster FlexTitle: FunkMaster Flex Carshow Tour CD&DVDRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Martin A. Berrios As one of the biggest DJs in the game, Funkmaster Flex made his name really pop with his signature 60 Minutes Of Funk mixtape series. More recently he has become Hip-Hops auto aficionado with his hands deep into all aspects […]
Good Music
Artist: Lone CatalystsTitle: Good MusicRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Jamin Warren Perhaps in hopes of cashing in on G.O.O.D. Musics successful namesake, the Lone Catalysts embark on their sophomore release albeit it with less profitable results. The Kanye Co. comparison, however, is apt in that it marks the two directions of undie Hip-Hop since Rawkus slow […]
