Rapper Trick Daddy Hosting Halloween Party For Victims Of Hurricanes
Trick Daddy will give back to the Miami community this Halloween, as the superstar rapper is hosting the Trick Luv Da Kids Spooktacular Halloween Fundraiser later this month. The event is part of a broader partnership the rapper’s non-profit struck with Single Parent Initiative and the Boys & Girls Clubs in Mississippi and New Orleans […]
Domination: What’s Beef?
Even with the tinted windows rolled up on his all-black ride, people are waiving at his car on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. Domination is really in the hood. There is a stack of posters in his the backseat to promote the release of the recently released God Giveth, God Taketh Away. With Bang Em Smurf […]
Lost Boyz: Pounds Up
It has been ten years since the Lost Boyz stormed on the scene with Legal Drug Money. With Mr. Cheeks and Freaky Tah leading the way, the LB Fam carved their own niche with their creative party jams and energetic street anthems. Utilizing the formula that Naughty By Nature made popular, the Lost Boyz’ run […]
Court Documents Reveal The Inc.’s Hardships, Plot To Kill Irv Gotti, More
AllHipHop.com reveals the hardships Irv Gotti and The Inc. are having after the feds accused him of laundering drug money! Read more!
Kardinal Offishall Talks ‘Fire & Glory’
Toronto, Canada rapper Kardinal Offishall is preparing his second official release, Fire & Glory. The rapper recently parted ways with his former label, MCA and will release the album through a unique, Canada only deal with Virgin, EMI. Offishall released Firestarter Vol.1: Quest for Fire for MCA, which produced two hits, “Bakardi Slang" and "Ol’ […]
T.I. Denies Being Boyz-N-Da Hood Member
Atlanta, Georgia rapper T.I. has issued a statement to AllHipHop.com, denying that he is a new member of Boyz N Da Hood (BNDH). Last week, BNDH founder Blok confirmed that Young Jeezy had left the group and that New Orleans rapper Lil’ Wayne was the newest member. Representatives for Atlantic immediately dismissed T.I.’s inclusion in […]
RZA, Xzibit Star In ‘Derailed’ With Clive Owen, Jennifer Aniston
The Wu-Tang’s RZA and MTV’s “Pimp My Ride” host Xzibit will star in supporting roles in the upcoming movie “Derailed.” The movie is based upon the best-selling novel by James Seigel and was directed by Swedish filmmaker Mikael Håfström. RZA ("Winston") and Xzibit ("Dexter") will star alongside Clive Owen and Jennifer Aniston in the flick, […]
Sean Paul: Just Cause
Sean Paul is known to sing during his interviews. In fact, he never stops singing or writing, his music being the obvious outlet for everything he has to say. But what do we really know about this Dancehall maestro, who has had a hand in bringing Jamaican music back to its glory days reminiscent of […]
NaSha: Straight Up
The road to a singer following their dreams of becoming a household name is often long-traveled. For Nasha it has been a struggle all the same, and the path to an already bright career. Growing up in Columbus, Ohio, she fell in love with music as a child, listening to everyone from Aretha Franklin and […]
Reef The Lost Cauze: Fourth and One
Reef the Lost Cauzes Feast or Famine is an ultimatum. The Philadelphia MC delivers his first nationally distributed album under self-created circumstances all or nothing. From a feared reputation in New York and Philly battles, to his role on his group, Juju Mobs Black Candles earlier this year, Reef has stayed devoted to his […]
Farrakhan Addresses Hip-Hop Community At Millions More Movement
The Nation of Islam’s Millions More Movement took place Saturday (Oct. 15, attracting leaders from Cornel West to Jim Jones. Buses, trains, and car loads of people from across the country descended on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the 10-year commemoration of The Million Man March. Hundreds of vendors lined Constitution Avenue […]
The Basics EP
Artist: Bisc1Title: The Basics EPRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Paine Often times, Hip-Hops most talented MCs got their first Rap checks designing logos and doing murals. Miamis Skam? and El Da Sensei can testify to that. Bisc1 is the Connecticut born, Brooklyn learned designer behind logos for Def Jux and Eastern Conference. The artist listened, […]
The Reggaetony Album
Artist: Tony TouchTitle: The Reggaetony AlbumRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Max Herman When Tony Touchs latest, The Reggaetony Album (EMI International), dropped this past summer, reggaeton had already made its way onto American pop radio and video rotation. With a few key hitsnamely NOREs undeniably catchy Oye Mi Canto and Daddy Yankees Gasolinathis danceable blend […]
Talib Kweli, Mos Def Headling ‘Breed Love Odyssey’ Tour
Hip-Hop tag team Talib Kweli and Mos Def and who famously formed Black Star in 1998, are heading out on the road late October and next month to co-headline the Breed Love Odyssey Tour. Sponsored by Sony PlayStation, the tour takes place mostly in small, "intimate" venues, with exclusive giveaways and gaming opportunities, including PSP […]
Young Jeezy Exits Boyz N Da Hood, Lil Wayne Joins, T.I. Denies
Updated at 4:22 pm Lil Wayne has signed on to become an official member of Boyz N Da Hood (BNHD) and Young Jeezy has exited the ranks, according to sources. Lil Wayne, President of Cash Money Records will join the Atlanta-based super-group along with existing members Big Duke, Big Gee, Jody Breeze, a representative for […]
Hip-Hop Artists Unite For ‘One Million Strong Vol. 2’
In an effort to commemorate the Millions More Movement, Isonic Media Group and Bungalo Records will release One Million Strong Volume 2, the official soundtrack to the Millions More Movement. The stellar CD features compositions from some of Hip-Hop’s biggest stars who have contributed to the soundtrack album as a show of their support and […]
AHH Stray News: Eminem & Apple, BEP, John Singleton, Common
Eminem and Apple have patched up their relationship and the chart topping rapper, who was reportedly released from rehab for addiction to pain killers, is featured in a new advertisement for the iPod. On Wednesday (Oct. 12) Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced a new iPod that plays TV shows and videos. Eminem’s image is featured […]
Jin: History Repeated Part Two
AllHipHop.com: Right, Ive heard The Emcees Properganda, and it seems to really be you getting back to the essence of MCing. Its seems so organic. Jin: I love that word that you just saidorganic. And I think thats the sound I wanted to get. Even the wholeif I can clear it up alsoa lot of […]
Jin: History Repeated Part One
After his much-anticipated Ruff Ryder debut The Rest is History pretty much tanked sales-wise, Jin metaphorically hung up the mic, leading most fans to think he had retired forever and renounced the game. Quite the contrary. The Queens-bred MC simply felt the need to address certain issues in Rap, particularly the lack of quality MCs, […]
21 Quest Shuns
It brings me the utmost pleasure on this day to tack on another homage to the countless barrage commending the man, the myth: Christopher Columbus. I have my own rendition of 21 questions and things that make you go ‘Hmm….’ (throwback to my man Arsenio Hall!) regarding his American lore. This guy, half-man-half-a-racist, has been […]
