African Documentary ‘Hip-Hop Colony’ Takes Top Honors At H2O Film Fest
The 4th Annual H20 (Hip-Hop Odyssey) International Film Festival closed out this past week in New York and presented awards in over nine different categories. One major winner was the documentary film "Hip-Hop Colony," which took home two major awards. The film received the Best Feature Documentary award and the Heineken Emerging Filmmaker Award. The […]
2 Live Crew Member Files Lawsuit Against Jay-Z & Ice-T Over ’99 Problems’
Mark “Brother Marquis” Ross, formerly of pioneering Miami, Florida rap group 2 Live Crew, hit Ice-T and Jay-Z with a lawsuit over the lyrics to Jay-Z’s#### song “99 Problems.” The original version of the song was featured on Ice-T’s classic 1993 album Home Invasion, with a cameo from Brother Marquis. In his lawsuit, which was […]
50 Cent Launches G-Unit Books
50 Cent is launching G-Unit Books with a new line of novellas, or short books featuring his G-Unit cohorts, Pocket/MTV Books announced. The new line of books will feature Tony Yayo, Young Buck, Lloyd Banks and Olivia as characters in the series, which will be published in 2007. "These tales will tell the truth about […]
Kanye West: Sky High
Kanye West’s “Touch The Sky” tour is yanking the heavens to terrestrial venues across the nation and a tremendous effort has gone into the performance. The self-proclaimed "international a**hole" takes a moment to talk tours, censors, clothing and acting. AllHipHop.com: Speak on the “Touch The Sky” tour. Kanye West:We are doing a lot of groundbreaking […]
Wendy Williams, Tony Touch, Tyson Beckford Host AIDS Dance-A-Thon
WBLS 107.5 FM DJ Wendy Williams, Hip-Hop legend DJ Tony Touch and super model Tyson Beckford are among the special guest scheduled to serve as hosts of the Move Against AIDS Dance-a-thon, which will take place at the Manhattan Center on December 3, 2005. Williams, a long-time advocate of AIDS awareness, will act as host […]
KOCH Announces Deals With Legit Ballin’, Real Talk Ent.
KOCH Entertainment has inked deals with Mid-West record label Legit Ballin Records and Northern California Real Talk Entertainment. Legit Ballin was founded in 1999 by Chicago rapper Twista and is run by CEO “White Boy” James Frasier. The label has released four albums, Legit Ballin Vol. 1,2 & 3, with installment #4, The Truth, slated […]
Wyclef Jean and UN Announce Food Program For Haiti
Wyclef Jean’s Yéle Haiti and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) announced the launch of a new joint food distribution program in two of Haiti’s worst neighborhoods today (Nov. 14). Cité Soleil and Bel Air rank among the poorest slums in Haiti, which itself is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. To add […]
After Taxes
Artist: Sheek LouchTitle: After TaxesRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Martin. A. Berrios As one of the few rappers to step their lyrical game up each season, Sheek still needs to prove himself. As the third member of the LOX, he has always been in the shadows of his cronies Jadakiss and Styles P. Additionally, his 2004 […]
The Warriors (Video Game)
Artist: Video Game ReviewTitle: The Warriors (Video Game)Rating: 4 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Boudreaux The Warriors, the quintessential Hip-Hop flick with no actual Hip-Hop in it, save for a graffiti tagging character named Rembrandt. When word of its getting the video game treatment initially spread, a mixture of excitement and dread hit most aficionados of the […]
T-Pain: Feels Good
As convoluted as the world of up-and-coming artists can be, there are a few standouts every year who get our attention. T-Pain hit the airwaves with the soothing, bass-heavy track Im Sprung, and swiftly became one of the most talked-about artists in 2005. Hailing from Tallahassee, Florida – thus the name, which is short for […]
Chris Rob: Ready For The World
Chris Robs resume reads like a compilation of the best in popular music. He has performed with powerhouse artists including Stevie Wonder, Prince, Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, John Legend, Lauryn Hill, and Jill Scott, to name a few. While his piano playing ability is an industry standard, Chris Rob says he is ready for people […]
Diplomats Win Group Of The Year At Vibe Awards
Harlem, New York rap group The Diplomats were named Group of the Year at the Third Annual Vibe Awards, which was taped last night (Nov. 12) in Culver City, California. The group bested nominees Destiny’s Child, 112, The Black Eyed Peas and The Ying Yang Twins. The evening was hosted by actor Anthony Anderson and […]
Chamillionaire Auctions Day On eBay
With his major-label debut The Sound Of Revenge set for release on Universal Records, Chamillionaire is offering a fan a chance to spend his debut album release day with him. Universal Records, in conjunction with eBay, is offering the auction winner and one (1) guest to accompany Chamillionaire as he promotes his new CD across […]
International Beef Heats Up Between Rhymefest & Dipset’s S.A.S.
The Dec. issue of U.K. hip-hop magazine Hip-Hop Connection has caused a stir within the UK Hip-Hop scene. In an interview with the magazine – which features 50 Cent on the cover – Rhymefest has words for North London rap group S.A.S., labeling the group’s career as "all an act.” In the same issue, Dipset […]
Lil’ Flip Talks New Album, Signs Sqad Up
Houston’s Lil’ Flip recently released his new single "What It Do" from his forthcoming album, I Need Mine. The new single is produced by former Cash Money Records producer Mannie Fresh, who concocted a unique track that Flip feels will be another sure-fire hit. "I wanted a song with energy, the way ‘Game Over’ has […]
BEP Playing NY Eve Bash, Fergie Starring In Sopranos Episode
The Black Eyed Peas are scheduled to perform at the one of the world’s largest 21-and-up New Years Eve bashes, "Giant Village 2006." Going on its sixth year, "Giant Village" is returning to Wilshire Boulevard in downtown Los Angeles. After last year’s sold-out event, the party will be expanded by two blocks, for an even […]
Beanie Sigel’s Finances Scrutinized In Court
After being jailed for non-payment of child support, Beanie Sigel was released within an hour of posting more than $27,000 in back child support and $2,000 in fines yesterday (Nov. 10). The Philadelphia Weekly reports that Sigel seemed almost entirely unaware of his own financial status, and the rapper claimed to have made little income […]
50 Cent Movie Pulled From PA Theater After Fatal Shooting
A man was shot and killed Wednesday night (Nov. 9) at the Loews Waterfront movie theater in Homestead, Pennsylvania, after viewing 50 Cent’s new movie, "Get Rich or Die Tryin’. " Shelton Flowers, 30, was shot after a confrontation between him and three other men in the movie theater’s bathroom. According to reports, Shelton had […]
Robert Simels: A Case For Murder Inc.
New York criminal defense attorney Robert Simels is a legend in legal circles for having represented everyone from Southeast Queens drug kingpin Lorenzo “Fat Cat” Nichols to mobster Henry Hill, the real-life mobster who was the inspiration for Goodfellas. Until recently, he was also the attorney for Kenneth “Supreme” McGriff and he spoke exclusively with […]
Jermaine Dupri, Nelly, Destiny’s Child Honored By HSAN
The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network is honoring Jermaine Dupri, Destinys Child, Nelly and Chrysler Financial for their work in the community at annual awards benefit. The 3rd Annual Action Awards Benefit Dinner is an exclusive fundraising celebration that will help support HSAN work to utilize the power of Hip- Hop for positive social change. “I’m […]
