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http://allhiphop.comThe estate of Christopher “Big Pun” Rios has jump started a new clothing line in memory of the late Bronx rapper in hopes of generating funds for the family. The launch of Big Pun Clothing Line coincides with website BigPunShop.com where the clothing can be found exclusively. Presently, the line consists of several screen printed […]
Brooklyn rapper Maino will tell you he recognizes what is real and what isn’t. When it’s the only thing that you know, you have no other choice. Not only is Maino determined to keep his music in the streets, but also hustle the game for everything its worth. AllHipHop.com spoke with Maino about running through […]
Grammy Award winning rapper Lil’ Kim will drop her fourth solo album titled Naked Truth in September, just one week before she will surrender to authorities for lying to a federal grand jury about her knowledge of a broad daylight shoot out. The rapper has tapped an all-star line up of producers for the album […]
Artist: Little BrotherTitle: The Chitlin Circuit 1.5Rating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Conan Milne It seems that, at least nowadays, mixtapes are rarely breathtaking releases. Minus the odd exclusive that the listener has been itching for, the mix CD’s that flood the market seem oversaturated with filler. Let it be known, then, that Little Brother’s latest is […]
On the morning of July 7th 2005, over 700 London commuters were injured and at least 56 were killed when terrorists set off bombs in three subway trains and on a bus. Two weeks later, Londoners were struck again by four more attempted bombings and just today (July 27), four men were apprehended for their […]
BabyGrande Records has announced a partnership with Wu-Tang affiliate Dreddy Kruger and his Think Differently Music Group. Together they are planning three immediate releases. Coming first will be an album pairing some of the Wu’s finest with numerous independent artists called, Think Differently Music: Wu-Tang meets the Indie Culture. The unique album will feature appearances […]
Eastern Conference Records, Inc. and its principals, DJ Mighty Mi and Eon, are disturbed by Cage’s recent published comments about us. His remarks are particularly disturbing because we had a personal as well as a professional relationship with him. We’re known in the business as an open, honest, and tell-it-like –it-is operation. In that vein, […]
AZ, like a class of others, arrived to win in 1994. Through the Nas association, he garnered a deal through the seemingly deep pockets of EMI. “Sugar Hill” resulted as an anthem, and AZ’s arrival was punctuated with a Gold single and plenty of fans. The following decade between then and now was neither cruel […]
Artist: Slim ThugTitle: Already PlatinumRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Clover Hope While T.I. has established himself as the King of the South, Slim Thug is likewise solidifying his boss status, proving why he’s notorious in his Houston stomping grounds and why out-of-towners should take notice. With his debut album Already Platinum (Geffen), recorded after his original […]
Artist: GuruTitle: Guru version 7.0 The Street ScripturesRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Dev1 One of the most prevalent acts of the Hip-Hop music’s “Golden Age” was and is Gang Starr; DJ Premier and GURU. After seven classic albums with Primo and the solo trilogy of Jazzmatazz, Guru (Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal) has, once again, attempted to […]
KING is mostly known for scantily clad women, but Jermaine Dupri has tossed some disparaging words at comedian Chris Rock in the latest issue of the men’s magazine. The comments to the “illest men’s magazine” come under the premise of a mock bachelor party for the Virgin Records president, who is also singer Janet Jackson’s […]
Missy Elliott, Kanye West, John Legend and Ciara were all nominated for multiple awards at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards. The 22nd annual awards show is being held in Miami, Florida for the second year in a row, and will be hosted by Sean "P. Diddy" Combs. Kanye West is also slated to perform […]
Neptunes producer Pharrell Williams has signed on to score and produce the soundtrack for the upcoming film Voltron: Defender of the Universe, based on the popular 1980s cartoon. Debuting in 1984, the television series “Voltron” coincided with the prevalent Transformers toys and both grew to epidemic proportions. Like the TV series, the plot of the […]
There comes a time in every individual’s life when a person looks in the mirror and asks, “Do I like what I see?” While not many expected it, Cage has gone through an epic transformation in which he drastically changed his lifestyle, his music, his attitude and even the way his blood streams in his […]
Jacob York, the co-owner of Big Cat Records has addressed the recent arrest of Radric "Gucci Mane" Davis. Davis is an artist on Big Cat and was recently arrested in Miami, Florida. Davis was arrested last week on an outstanding aggravated assault warrant stemming from an earlier, alleged altercation with a promoter from Atlanta, Georgia. […]
Hustle & Flow, a hopeful tale about a pimp/rapper, entered the weekend box office at No. 7, an impressive debut considering the film was in fewer theaters than top dogs like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Wedding Crashers. The film pulled in $8.1 million and appeared in just over 1,000 theaters. The movie stars […]
Three-time World Champion boxer Floyd Mayweather is quickly transitioning into a new trade – the music industry – and he’s already recruited a rapper to rep his imprint. “My label Philthy Rich Records is coming soon and I got my man H-Flow, who is straight out of Cleveland,” Mayweather told AllHipHop.com. “He’s the punch line […]
SMACK White Entertainment, that company that is responsible for the popular SMACK DVD Magazine series, has inked a deal with Koch Records. The union will produce a special edition DVD/CD combo titled The SMACK Album: Volume I. The CD will feature exclusive tracks ranging from established artists to upcoming rappers.The DVD will include the next […]
Two Source employees were reportedly arrested early Saturday (July 23) following a shooting outside a New York City bar that left three men injured. Leroy Peeples, The Source’s general manager, and Alvin Chiles, who works in the hip-hop magazine’s sales department, were detained immediately after the shooting, New York Newsday reported. The incident took place […]
Asylum Records has announced a multi-faceted marketing and distribution deal with ColliPark Music, helmed by Mr. ColliPark, formerly known as DJ Smurf. Mr. ColliPark, born Michael Crooms, signed Ying Yang Twins in 1997 and guided them throughout their career. Mr. ColliPark also produced two of the Ying Yang Twins biggest singles: “Say I Yi Yi,” […]
