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http://allhiphop.comCorey “C-Murder/C-Miller” Miller is alive and well AllHipHop.com has learned. The rapper was incarcerated in a prison in Gretna, Louisiana when Hurricane Katrina struck on August 29. The hurricane produced the worst natural disaster in United States history. “C is alive, he was shipped off to Angola,” a source close to Miller told AllHipHop.com. “He […]
From http://www.cia.gov The definition of a refugee according to a United Nations Convention is “a person who is outside his/her country of nationality or habitual residence; has a well-founded fear of persecution because of his/her race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or political opinion; and is unable or unwilling to avail himself/herself […]
Crack. The name alone evokes a million thoughts. Many reading these words knows someone or is related to a person that has succumbed to the drug’s hypnotic grasp. Today Hip-Hop stands in the aftermath of one of the most deadly drug epidemics to ever hit the planet. In the new book A Time Before Crack, […]
A Montgomery, Alabama man has hit Ice Cube’s Cube Vision Productions and Metro Goldwin-Mayer (MGM) with a $100 million dollar copyright infringement lawsuit, alleging the companies stole the idea for “Barbershop." Filmmaker James Davis, 31 said he copyrighted “The Shop” in 1999 as a college student, based off of his experiences in Atlanta, Georgia. The […]
KRS-One was recently booted from a scheduled lecture at Oxford University in the United Kingdom. In a recent interview with the California’s North County Times, the pioneering rapper explained the situation. "Every philosopher wants to lecture at Oxford," KRS-One said. "I got the letter in the mail and I framed it. They had a big […]
Cassidy can expect further legal hassles, as prosecutors plan to refile a first-degree murder charge against the rapper, stemming from an April 15 shooting, in which one man was killed and two wounded. Although Cassidy, 23, turned himself in on June 17 and is currently being held without bail, prosecutors are arranging for another arrest […]
Common, Kanye West, Mos Def and Talib Kweli have answered a call from Kevin Powell and have helped the journalist/ activist transport an assortment of goods directly to victims of Hurricane Katrina. Tonight (Sept. 8), Powell hosts a free benefit event at the Canal Room located at 285 West Broadway in Manhattan. While the event […]
Untitled Page We all know that natural disasters are unavoidable; you cannot fire missiles at a tornado and expect it to stop. Armed troops are as useless in a gunfight against an earthquake as they would be marching towards heaven to challenge God. Dropping a nuke on a hurricane would be like pissing in the […]
Brooklyn rapper Lil’ Kim will hold the unique distinction of being the first female to ever get a 5-mic rating from The Source magazine. The Naked Truth, the rapper’s fourth solo album, will be bestowed with the prestigious honor in the October issue of the magazine. “I think it just does great for the evolution […]
Hip-Hop superstar and business mogul Jay-Z was named International Man of the Year at GQ’s annual GQ’s Men of the Year Awards last night in London. The rapper was presented with his award by Jade Jagger, daughter of legendary Rolling Stones front man, Mick Jagger. Jay-Z appeared at the glitzy event in a white suit, […]
DJ Whoo Kid has announced the formation of The Shadyville DJ Coalition along with Hustle.’s Datu Faison, John Monopoly and Don C. According to Hustle. co-founder John Monopoly, the new coalition was formed to the premiere DJ’s making waves in radio and through mixtapes. Monopoly explained that The Shadyville DJ’s would have nationally and internationally […]
Rap mogul Marion “Suge” Knight was released from a Miami hospital late last week after being shot in the leg during a Kanye West-hosted party for the MTV Video Music Awards. Due to patient confidentiality, a rep from the Mt. Sinai Medical Center, where Knight was treated, declined to disclose further details. According to Miami […]
In more upsetting news for Murder Inc., federal investigators reportedly suspected that employees of the record label conspired with drug kingpin Kenneth “Supreme” McGriff to kill 50 Cent, according to legal documents released Tuesday (September 6). A search warrant affidavit from 2003 published on The Smoking Gun Web site revealed that the murder was allegedly […]
As the infrastructure of New Orleans washed away, and the social contract collapsed, one American institution withstood the forces of flooding, death, and violence: the taboo of race. Even as numerous reporters from CNN’s Anderson Cooper to Fox’s Geraldo Rivera broke down on television and refused to put a positive spin on the abandonment of […]
While Eminem’s annual Anger Management Tour and Jay-Z’s Fade To Black make national headlines with their three-month concert circuits, touring is a way of life for One Be Lo. The Pontiac, Michigan native has been winning fans over with his live shows ever since he was named OneManArmy, one-half of Midwestern gurus, Binary Star. He […]
Lil’ Kim is about to go away for a while. But, the pint-sized rapper isn’t leaving without leaving an indelible mark that will hold fans down until she returns from 366-day bid in prison. Kim’s new album, The Naked Truth, hits stores on September 27, and her fourth opus is already being touted as her […]
Boxer Manny Pacquiao is hitting the studio to lay down vocals with Black Eyed Peas member apl.de. ap. The song, titled “The Champion” will be used as entrance music for Pacquiao’s upcoming bout with Hector Velazquez. In addition to his upcoming bout with Velazquez, Pacquiao revealed details about his highly anticipated rematch with WBC world […]
Platinum selling rapper Twista is spearheading a concert with various members of the Chicago Hip-Hop community to raise money for victims of Hurricane Katrina. The rapper is organizing a free concert that will take place September 19 at the House of Blues in Chicago. Confirmed Chicago rappers include Da Brat, Do or Die, Shawnaa, Crucial […]
The NFL and ABC have decided to keep rapper Kanye West as a performer in the season-opening sho, despite media criticism of comments West made during a live NBC telethon to raise money for victims of Hurricane Katrina. West appeared on “A Concert for Hurricane Relief” along side other celebrities. While West was at the […]
Artist: Damian MarleyTitle: Welcome to JamrockRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Danielle Cabell The third time sounds to be a charm for roots, rap, reggae royale Damian “Junior Gong” Marley with his astounding new album Welcome to Jamrock (Universal/Motown). Months ago when the long natty’d Marley welcomed the world to Jamrock he got invited to the mainstream. […]
