Rhymefest Responds To S.A.S. Comments
Chicago rapper Rhymefest has addressed comments he made on a mixtape and in a recent issue of U.K. Hip-Hop magazine Hip-Hop Connection, regarding the U.K. based group, S.A.S. Rhymefest allegedly made comments about the group on a mixtape circulating and in the Dec. issue of Hip-Hop Connection. The magazine published comments Rhymefest made about the […]
Suspect Arrested In ‘Get Rich’ Movie Slaying, Canadian Official Wants 50 Barred
A suspect has been arrested for the Nov. 9 slaying of a 30-year-old man in a Homestead, Pennsylvania, after a screening of 50 Cent’s flick “Get Rich or Die Trying.” Larue Graves, 30, of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, was arrested at a hotel outside of Pittsburgh on Nov. 21, where he was registered under an alias. Police […]
PA School District Ordered To Pay Expelled 14-Year-Old Rapper
A 14-year-old rapper who was arrested and then suspended for two years by The Riverside Beaver County School District in Pennsylvania for posting his battle raps on the internet has been awarded a $90,000 settlement over his expulsion from school. Anthony “emceeaccident” Latour, member of an upcoming rap group Just Business, was handcuffed and arrested […]
Ricky Powell: Sharp Shooter
Ricky Powells lens never lies. Neither does he. Ricky Powell is one of the reasons this writer has a manual focus camera. The strikingly humble fourth Beastie Boy has been capturing numerous snaps of MCs, DJs, 70s cinema extras, and dimes since the mid 1980s. These images have developed into a visual archive of what […]
NAACP Honors Rapper Hev With Spirit Award
Rapper/actor Hev (formerly Heavy D.) will be presented with the NAACP Spirit Award at the The 16th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards taking place in Feb. Hev is being awarded for his leading role in the stage play “Medal of Honor Rag” in addition to his accomplishments in film, television and music. “Sometimes when you do […]
Adisa Banjoko Talks ‘Lyrical Swords Vol. 2
Noted author, lecturer and veteran Hip-Hop journalist, Adisa "The Bishop" Banjoko will be releasing his second book "Lyrical Swords Volume 2: Westside Rebellion" on January 15th. The book is a collection of essays and interviews about the social, spiritual and cultural trends inside Hip-Hop and features chapters on chess and Hip-Hop, martial arts, the prison […]
Radio Station Launches “Kill Tookie Hour,” Protests Mount
A Los Angeles radio station KFI 640 AM has launched the “Kill Tookie Hour,” a daily feature on “The John and Ken Show” until Stanley “Tookie” Williams is executed for murder. The station, which Daveyd.com reports is owned by Clear Channel, started the event on Monday November 21 and it is scheduled to run until […]
French Lawmakers Accuse Rap Groups Of Inciting Riots
Various rappers and rap groups in France are facing legal action after being accused by lawmakers of inciting the country’s riots through their raps. 200 lawmakers signed a petition on Wednesday (Nov. 23) that was co-signed by 152 Deputies and 49 Senators and presented to Justice Minister Pascal Clement, singling out seven rappers/groups. The rap […]
AHH Stray News: Remy Ma, AMA’s, Miami Hurricane Rappers, 334 M.O.B.B., WMG
Remy Ma is giving back to her Bronx, New York community and will give away 600 turkeys and 400 hams today in the Bronx, New York. The female voice of Fat Joe’s Terror Squad will host the event at Jessica Guzman Medical Center from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Remy’s solo effort There’s Something About Remy coincides […]
50 Cent Out Of Inc. Trial, Rapper May End Up In Court Over Murder Case
Judge Edward Korman delivered a blow to the government’s case yesterday (Nov. 22) when he ruled that 50 Cent’s May 2000 shooting was irrelevant to the federal money laundering trial of The Inc.’s Irv and Chris Lorenzo. The theory that Kenneth “Supreme” McGriff ordered Ja Rule’s bodyguard to shoot 50 Cent was ruled out of […]
In The Mix (Film)
Artist: Movie ReviewTitle: In The Mix (Film)Rating: 2 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Edwardo Jackson BIASES: 30 year old black male; frustrated screenwriter who favors action, comedy, and glossy, big budget movies over indie flicks, kiddie flicks, and weepy Merchant Ivory fare Darrell (Usher) is New York’s hottest DJ. Dolly (Emmanuelle Chriqui) is the JD-bound law school […]
Got Purp? Volume 2
Artist: Big Boi Presents…Title: Got Purp? Volume 2Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Oyama Caviness Big Boi is still reppin the A. In lie of the now defunct Aquemini Records Got Purp? Vol. 2 (Purple Ribbon/Virgin) is a compilation of Big Bois Purple Ribbon acts including Dungeon Family (DF) rappers of the new generation like Killer […]
Doujah Raze: New York State of Grind
When you think of the Hip-Hop scene in Virginia, artists such as The Clipse, Missy Timbaland and The Neptunes immediately come to mind. And while Virginia Beach has produced some of Hip-Hop’s biggest names, the rest of the state has been virtually ignored. An artist looking to change that is Doujah Raze. Repping the Northern […]
Self-Scientific: Beats, Rhymes, & Strife
One of the quiet, but well-received albums from California this year has been Self-Scientific’s Change. In many circles, the group is far from new, having released a compilation several years ago, as well as plenty guest work. DJ Khalil has since become one of Dr. Dre’s Aftermath producers, putting in work with Xzibit, Raekwon, and […]
9th Wonder Clarifies For Bun B, Preps Solo CD
It could have played out like another random rap beef, but Houston’s Bun B. and North Carolina’s Little Brother have no issues with each other. However, there is clarification. In Bun B.’s recent interview with AllHipHop.com, he admitted to enjoying LB’s music, but insinuated that, with The Minstrel Show, they may be making more enemies […]
Tom Green Launching Tour Across Canada
Tom Green is on the verge of releasing his debut rap album Prepare For Impact and in support of his upcoming release, he is planning a tour across Canada. The comedian/rapper is excited about his album and his opportunity to tour Canada to promote it. "What we want to do when we tour across country […]
Win, Lose or Draw
Artist: PrasTitle: Win, Lose or DrawRating: 2 StarsReviewed by: Bill “Low-Key” Heinzelman Somebody get Prakazrel a drink. As the red headed stepchild of The Fugees, Pras has endured years of frustration, hate and setbacks. It is never easy being the “other guy” in a superstar group, but that is what Pras has had to live […]
Chain Letters
Artist: SupastitionTitle: Chain LettersRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Jamin Warren Supastition is a self-proclaimed arrogant beast. F*ck Supa, he sneers indignantly on Jake Ones soul-strutting Hate My Face. The man is definitely posturing to be the new king of North Carolina. With Little Brothers less-than-stellar record sales from their sophomore release and a lack of […]
The Inc. Lawyers On 50 Cent Shooting: ‘Hommo Did It, Even 50 Cent Said It’
The trial of Irv and Chris “Gotti” Lorenzo on federal money laundering charges continued yesterday (Nov. 21) opening with Judge Edward Korman hearing evidence about 50 Cent’s May 2000 shooting. Prosecutors argued in closed chambers that the May 2000 shooting is related to The Inc.’s money laundering trial, because it was ordered by Kenneth “Supreme” […]
DJ Green Lantern Finds “Home” With Russell Simmons
DJ Green Lantern has found a new recording home with Russell Simmons Music Group after unceremoniously exiting Eminems Shady Records earlier this year. RSMG president Tony Austin said that Green Lanterns background and ability spoke volumes to the burgeoning company. We signed Green Lantern because he’s a prominent figure in the Hip-Hip community, Austin told […]
