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 […]
Mister Cartoon, T-Mobile Created Limited Edition Sidekick II
T-Mobile has partnered with tattoo artist Mister Cartoon and Juicy Couture to create a limited edition version of the T-Mobile Sidekick II. Cartoon’s Sidekick II is a black ink-colored unit that features custom tattoo artwork around the 2.6 inch screen. "I am a gadget freak and my Sidekick II rolls everywhere with me," Cartoon said. […]
Renegade Foxxx: Tough Love
Renegade Foxxx is a whole other breed of artist, and he certainly shows it in an interview. In a conversation with AllHipHop.com concerning his Still Hustlin album, Renegade shares thoughts on every corner of the industry and makes some bold commentary. But if you thought it was a gimmick, the Alabama turned New Jersey […]
AHH Stray News: Sticky Fingaz Arrested, Lone Catalysts, Prince Harry, Young Jeezy
Sticky Fingaz surrendered this morning (Oct. 18) after allegedly leaving a gun in his hotel room yesterday. Local reports said that Sticky, born Kirk Jones, left a loaded 9mm in the Flatotel in Mid-town Manhattan. Housekeeping reportedly found the gun and called police. Sticky Fingaz surrendered to authorities this morning. The rapper is in New […]
Eve Tapped To Host Fashion Expo
Multi-platinum recording artist/actress Eve has been tapped to host the 2005 Philadelphia Fashion Expo at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Eve, born Eve Jeffers, will be on hand to host the event and to cheer on new and young designers. "Coming home and hosting this worthwhile event is a great honor to me," Eve said of […]
The Black Rob Report
Artist: Black RobTitle: The Black Rob ReportRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: James Johnson Who doesnt remember the joint, Whoa? It was only one of the biggest hits of 1999. Black Rob immediately solidified himself as a hood celebrity with the songs and it carried his debut, Life Story to platinum status. With Bad Boy records suffering […]
Cypress Hill’s Sen Dog & Mellow Man Ace Form Reyes Brothers
Cypress Hill’s Sen Dog and Mellow Man Ace have partnered to form a new group, The Reyes Brothers. The result of the union is a new album titled Ghetto Therapy on their own Latin Thug Records imprint. Ghetto Therapy will feature tracks with Warren G, Bishop Lamont and production from the likes of DJ Muggs, […]
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 […]
