Hip-Hop Pioneer Marley Marl Releasing Memoirs
Producing pioneer Marlon "Marley Marl" Williams is ready to tell his life story in an autobiography called "Vapors," a memoir named after the famous Biz Markie song. "You know [the book] is like the song. Whatever the song is about, my book is about," Marley told AllHipHop.com. "It’s about true things that happened, the ups […]
Public Enemy Strikes Wireless Distribution Deal For New LP
Legendary group Public Enemy and Chuck D.’s label SlamJamz has partenered with Boston-based m-Qube to help promote their new album New Whirl Odor. Through the venture, a package of mobile offerings will be available for download. "As an independent label, we are always looking for ways to expand our distribution network," said PE frontman Chuck […]
50’s ‘Bulletproof’ Kept Off Australian Shelves, Rapper Allowed Into Canada
The Australian Office of Film and Classification (OFLC), has refused to rate 50 Cent’s new video game “50 Cent: Bulletproof,” effectively keeping the video game out of stores down under. The game was deemed to be excessively violent by The OFLC. The organization cited the ability to kill victims who moaned or begged for their […]
Inc. Attorneys Rest Their Defense, Closing Arguments Tomorrow
Attorneys for The Inc.’s Irving and Christopher Lorenzo rested their defense of the brothers today (Nov. 29) after only two hours in a federal money laundering probe of the Hip-Hop label. Irv and Christopher Lorenzo are facing up to 20 years in prison over claims they helped launder millions in drug proceeds for Queens, New […]
Young Jeezy Reaches Temporary Settlement With Ex
Young Jeezy and his former girlfriend have reached a temporary agreement in an on going child support case in Houston, Georgia. On Monday (Nov. 28), Houston County Superior Court Judge George Nunn ordered the rapper to pay $1,400 a month in child support to his 9-year old son. Jeezy, born Jay. W. Jenkins, came under […]
Canibus Talks Cloak-N-Dagga’s ‘Def Con Zero’
Rapper Canibus has teamed with longtime/collaborator Phoenix Orion as Cloak-N-Dagga and the duo recently released the album, Def Con Zero. The title is a reference to a nation’s Defense Readiness Condition and according to Canibus, the album reflects the rapper’s stint as a member of the Army’s Stryker Brigade. “I spent my teen years learning […]
Prosecution Rests In The Inc. Trial, Detective States Hit Out On Ja Rule
After a series of critical setbacks, New York Federal prosecutors rested their money laundering case Monday (Nov. 28) against the hip-hop recording label, The Inc., as the trial winds down. The center of the government’s case revolved around the theory that convicted drug kingpin Kenneth "Supreme" McGriff provided the seed money to start up The […]
LOVE AND BASKETBALL
A Womans Fashion Sense on the NBA Dress Code… I love a man in a suit! No offense to the short brothers out there but there is nothing like a tall specimen of a man, draped in something tailored, pressed and pinstriped. Egyptian cotton shirt and silk tie, Ferragamos on his feet – you just […]
D4L: Candyshop
By now you might have heard yourself humming – if not, flat out singing – the chart-climbing song by D4L, Laffy Taffy. The metaphoric reference is a favorite but is it a bit push-pop? D4L frontman, Mookie B has his own opinions. The rapper chimed in with AllHipHop.com to discuss the little known, but […]
AHH Stray News: Diplomats Sued, Arthur Ash Sneak, Illadelph Records Murder Update
The Diplomats, Roc-A-Fella Records, Island Def Jam Music Group and Universal Music Group have been sued by music publisher Jamie Music Publishing. Jamie claims The Diplomats song “I’m Ready” from 2003’s Diplomatic Immunity infringes upon Barbara Mason’s#### “Yes I’m Ready.” Jamie Music Publishing owns the rights to the song, which was first released on […]
Crips Co-Founder Gets Private Clemency Hearing
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced Friday (Nov. 25) that he will hold private hearing on whether or not to grant clemency to convicted killer and Crips gang co-founder Stanley “Tookie” Williams. While Gov. Schwarzenegger is not legally obligated to hold a public or private hearing, he has agreed to a Dec. 8th meeting with Williams’ lawyers […]
Jazze Pha, Cee-Lo Talk ‘Happy Hour’
Sho ‘Nuff Records CEO/producer Jazze Pha and Goodie Mob group member Cee-Lo have linked up with Capital Records to release their debut collaboration Happy Hour. "It was inevitable that we would do a project," Jazze Pha told AllHipHop.com. “When we came together to do Happy Hour, we both knew exactly what the other was wanting […]
What the Game’s Been Missing!
Artist: Juelz SantanaTitle: What the Game’s Been Missing!Rating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Brent Woodie The Dipset movement is now moving at full steam. Under the wing of CamRon since the age of 14, Juelz Santana has played a vital role in the crews growing popularity. Since being named Vice President of Diplomat Records, Juelz has developed […]
Juelz Santana: Crack Music
Juelz Santana has long been lumped between the success of Camron, and the character of Jim Jones. But as the youngest of the Diplomats shot-callers, Juelz is out to fix that. With his sophomore album, What the Games Been Missing! – Juelz has seen more buzz off of two hit singles, than his debut arguably […]
Benzino Hit With Tax Charges, Planning New Diss Track
Raymond "Benzino" Scott, embattled co-owner of the Source Magazine, has been charged by the United States attorney’s office in Massachusetts with failing to file tax returns in 1999 and 2000. Scott plead innocent in a U.S. District Court to willful failure to file tax returns on Oct. 28. Scott is accused of not reporting an […]
T. Pain Planning A Return To Rap
T.Pain is a unique sort of crooner, who brands his R&B style "Hard & B," for its reality-based approach. But, Pain has only been singing roughly 9 months and the Tallahassee, Florida native was a rapper beforehand. Despite the success of his hit single “I’m Sprung,” T. Pain reckons he’ll return to Rap music on […]
Justin BUA: Reflection Eternal
In Hip-Hop, image is paramount component of the culture. Whether it’s a video, hood regalia, or diminutive speech; image solidifies an artist’s position among his or her peers. Imagery stands as a physical rendering of the intricate thought patterns and mental perceptions one hopes to elicit. Incredible reflections of life come in the form or […]
Vertically Challenged EP
Artist: Lady SovereignTitle: Vertically Challenged EPRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Jamin Warren When UK teen Lady Sovereign dropped Random this past spring, bloggers on both sides of the pond collectively freaked. The single brashly took aim at Yankee rappers and the 19-year-old wunderkind was, apparently, the new Queen of Hip-Hop. The Fader Magazine blessed Sov with […]
Charnier T. Corey: The World Through A Rearview
Part of the mystique in Ras Kass’ Van Gogh album was its portrait cover. Hip-Hop sees itself as meaningful, like we endear our musical artists. This is why there’s something so visually pleasing in seeing talented painters, photographers, and sculptors devote their energies to Hip-Hop’s beauty. Charnier Corey is a Fort Wayne, Indiana native who […]
Rapper Busta Rhymes Cuts Dreads After 15 Years
After 15 years, Busta Rhymes has officially cut off his long dreadlocks. Busta Rhymes, born Trevor Smith, cut off his trademark dreadlocks during a recent photo shoot in a New York barbershop. “I started growing these sh–s in December ’89. I was 17,” Busta stated. “I signed my [record] deal and said I aint combing […]
