Miami Judges Issues In Favor Of Slip-N-Slide In Pitbull Album Court Battle
A Miami judge recently issued a 26-page opinion stating that Slip-N-Slide Records has the right to release an album that rapper Pitbull recorded prior to signing with the New York based, TVT Records. The judge ruled that Slip-N-Slide has the right to issue the album Welcome to the 305, as long as it has a […]
Floetry: Opposites Attract
Its funny how two women who used to play against each other on the basketball court in high school now are credited with making some of the most soulful music together. As different as Floetry members Marsha Ambrosius (the Songstress) and Natalie Stewart (the Floacist) seem to be, the better their music gets. The two […]
Associate Of Beanie Sigel’s Slain Stepfather Abducted
In a recent turn of events, Philadelphia police are now investigating the abduction of an Oak Lane man from his residence early this morning that may be connected to the murder of rap star Beanie Sigel’s stepfather. About 5:40 a.m. this morning, officers were dispatched to the 6700 block of North Third Street to investigate […]
The Day After
Artist: TwistaTitle: The Day AfterRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Jessica Dufresne Sometimes making it big suddenly is more trouble than its worth. Twista might know this better than anyone as he drops the follow-up to his platinum Kamikaze. Although he was already well known and respected for years before MTV cared, it wasnt until Slow […]
Rapper Noreaga Signs With Jay-Z’s Roc-La-Familia, Planning Separate Hip-Hop Album On Def Jam
Queens, New York rapper and reggaeton artist Noreaga has signed a deal with Jay-Z’s Roc-La-Familia to release a reggaeton album, while preparing to release a separate Hip-Hop album under the Def Jam imprint. "I am really excited," Nore told AllHipHop.com. "I am about to put out two different genres of music under the label, so […]
Gucci Mane Gets Six Months In Jail
Rapper Gucci Mane pleaded no contest Wednesday to striking a concert promoter in the head with a pool cue. The 25-year-old was accused of assaulting Troy Bufford in June at his label Big Cat Records in Atlanta. Judge John J. Goger of the Fulton County Superior Court sentenced the Georgia rapper to six months in […]
AHH Stray News: Wyclef, Eminem, 50 Cent, LA Symphony
Wyclef Jean has teamed with writers Danny Hoch and Seth Rosenfeld to create a comedy series for HBO based on the Haitian born rapper/singer’s life. Jean is a member of the recently reunited platinum selling Hip-Hop group, The Fugees. While the group was on hiatus, Jean enjoyed success as a solo artist, earning seven RIAA […]
Grafh Preparing New Album ‘Autografh’
Queens, New York bred rapper Grafh has teamed with Chaz Williams’ Black Hand Entertainment, Dame Dash and Def Jam to release his highly anticipated debut album Autograh. Having generated a major buzz on the mix-tape circuit, Grafh is set to release his new single and video "Ain’t No Tellin," featuring and produced by Swizz Beatz. […]
Beanie Sigel’s Stepfather Found Dead
Police sources have revealed that a body found burned and dumped in a Philadelphia alley is the stepfather of rapper Beanie Sigel. The body of Sam Derry, the stepfather of the popular rapper, was positively identified even though he was burned so badly that his race couldn’t initially determined, reports local NBC 10. Derry’s body […]
Busta Rhymes: Come Clean Part Two
AllHipHop.com: Everyone has a favorite Busta album, but in my opinion you really shine the most on remixes. Is that because coming from a group setting you had to work harder than a solo MC or is it just the challenge of being around other great MCs? Busta Rhymes: My goal when I jump on […]
Busta Rhymes: Come Clean Part One
In his illustrious career, Busta Rhymes clearly established to Hip-Hop not only that he was here to stay, but also a distinguishable force to be reckoned with. After enduring professional growth and personal pain, it was Bustas stand out performance on his verse of the A Tribe Called Quest hit Scenario that helped him to […]
Tupac’s Sister Planning ‘Madameveli ‘ Clothing Line
Tupac Shakur’s sister Set Shakur has announced the Fall 2006 launch of her high fashion urban line, Madameveli. The name of the line is based off her brothers well known alias Makaveli, which is also a clothing line. According to Shakur, “Madameveli embraces the oddities each woman possesses and accentuates the physical and intrinsic features […]
Bryan Turner Talks Ying Yang & ‘Viagra Falls’
TVT artists the Ying Yang Twins have inked a deal with Melee Productions to star in a feature film titled “Viagra Falls.” The movie is a feel good comedy that will star both Kaine and D-Roc as two brothers working at a minimum wage job, trying to save money to go to spring break. While […]
The Naked Truth
Artist: Lil’ KimTitle: The Naked TruthRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Starrene Rhett Hell hath no fury like Lil Kim scorned. The Queen Bee is back with her fourth LP The Naked Truth (Queen Bee/Atlantic). Irreverent and unapologetic, she has a stinger more like a hornets. In the midst of the usual baddest b*tch, f**k the haters, […]
The Lo-Fi Chronicles
Artist: Omega OneTitle: The Lo-Fi ChroniclesRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Jason Newman You may not know the name Omega One but if youve been following underground or alternative Hip-Hop for a minute, chances are youve heard at least one of his beats. The longtime DJ/producer, who has worked with such veterans as Aesop Rock, I Self […]
10 Rap Commandments (Mixtape)
Artist: A-PinksTitle: 10 Rap Commandments (Mixtape)Rating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Angus Crawford After the success of 50 Cent it has become characteristic for most rappers to build a street buzz with freestyle mixtapes. Hailing from Queens and a former student at Howard University, A-Pinks does not differentiate from the norm on his freestyle mixtape, P-Cutta Presents: […]
I Do What I Do
Artist: Kev BrownTitle: I Do What I DoRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Mark Cilantro My editor always gives me these types of records to review. Artists from what I like to call the neo-Native Tongue genre. Little Brother, Common, Kweli, and the like. Why? Because I am the target audience for records just like Kev Browns […]
Dame Dash Facing Assault Charge After Incident With America Editor-In-Chief
Rap mogul Dame Dash is facing a third-degree misdemeanor assault charge, after being accused of assaulting veteran journalist and America Editor/co-CEO Smokey D. Fontaine last week. Fontaine filed a police report against Dash on Thursday (Sept. 29) accusing the America publisher of punching him in the chest and knocking him over a chair, resulting in […]
DMX Facing A Weekend In Jail Over Driving Infractions
DMX will spend at least a weekend in jail for a recent driving infraction that took place in April of 2005 if he pleads guilty to the charges a Bronx judge said yesterday (Oct. 4). Yesterday, the rapper appeared in Bronx Criminal Court to answer charges of driving with a suspended license. DMX, born Earl […]
Reebok’s New Endorsee Miri Ben-Ari Seeks To Inspire
Hip-Hop violinist Miri Ben Ari, Universal Motown Records and Reebok have joined forces to produce a new music video, “We Gonna Win," which premiered last week in New York City. "In this video, it’s like I took real instruments to the next level. It’s the first Hip-Hop song where a violinist takes a verse,” Ben-Ari […]
