Lil Kim Sentenced To Prison Time
Platinum selling rapper Lil’ Kim was sentenced to one year and one day in prison, fined $50,000 and sentenced to three years probation by a federal judge today (July 6), after being convicted on federal perjury and conspiracy charges. Lil’ Kim was escorted by rappers Freddie Foxxx (Bumpy Knuckles), Maino and a fortress of security […]
Rev Run Finishes First Ever Solo Album
Former Run-DMC member Reverend Run has announced the completion of his first ever solo album, Distortion. The album was produced entirely by Run and Whiteboy. The first single from the album, “Mind On the Road,” will be featured in EA Sports’ popular football title, “Madden 2006.” Run, born Joseph Simmons, is the younger brother of […]
O.C.: It Takes Two
Some artists truly do get better with time. Jay-Z and Masta Ace proved that last year. Quietly, O.C. may be showing 2005 what hes made of. At the top of the year, O.C. released the import, Starchild, but only 20,000 copies were made available. Still, the work was strong enough to attract Pete Rock and […]
U.S.A. (United State of Atlanta)
Artist: Ying Yang TwinsTitle: U.S.A. (United State of Atlanta)Rating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Clover Hope Whether or not their rhyme skills are up to par, the Ying Yang Twins are always up to party, providing hilarious, innovative rhymes to complement their eccentric personalities. On their senior set, U.S.A. (United State of Atlanta) (ColliPark/TVT), the explicit twosome […]
Ge-ology Plays Ge-ology
Artist: Ge-ologyTitle: Ge-ology Plays Ge-ologyRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Orisanmi Burton If youre a connoisseur of Hip-hop, chances are youre an unwitting fan of Ge-ology aka G-YOUNG. This highly imaginative DJ, instrumentalist and visual artist is perhaps one of the cultures best kept secrets. His foray into Hip-hop began in the late 80s when he and […]
Self Destruction
Artist: I Self DevineTitle: Self DestructionRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Paine The Micranots are often remembered for their breakthrough album a decade ago, Return of the Travellahs. If Atmosphere is the heart of the Rhymesayers crew, The Micranots are the backbone. However, the two following albums never equated to the cult success of the first. As […]
The Final Countdown (Mixtape)
Artist: Che GrandTitle: The Final Countdown (Mixtape)Rating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Jesse Fairfax As Hip-hop continues to age, its pool of new talent seems to get younger, with music primarily geared towards the 106 and Park audience. Che Grand repping Brooklyn by way of Virginia was a Freestyle Friday contestant himself but his music isnt made […]
Baton Rouge Rapper Beelow Shot In Dispute
Beelow, a local rapper from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is in the hospital after being shot in the head in a dispute over bootlegged CDs. Beelow, who worked with such artists as Juvenile, C-Murder and David Banner and opened for such acts as 8Ball & MJG, Master P, and Silkk the Shocker, was allegedly accused […]
Pitbull Added To Eminem’s ‘Anger Management’ Tour
Miami MC Pitbull has been added to the lineup for Eminem’s 39-city Anger Management Tour. The summer tour starts in Indianapolis, Indiana on July 7, runs through August, and features performances from Eminem, 50 Cent, and G-Unit among others. "This tour gives me a great opportunity to reach all my fans and hopefully make some […]
McDonald’s In Talks With Hip-Hop Designers For Uniforms
McDonald’s has already tapped into Hip-Hop music to help sell their food and promote their brand and now the fast food giant is in talks with Sean John, Rocawear and Fubu to give employee’s uniforms a makeover. McDonald’s has hired music mogul Steve Stoute, who runs Translation Consulting and Brand Imaging to oversee the project. […]
Ludacris, Cheney: Language double-standard
When Ludacris insisted that he had "hoes in different area codes," the country didn’t take it too well. Bill O’Reilly blasted him. Pepsi fired him. Women’s groups all over the country called for a boycott against him. The objection to Luda’s lyrics was widespread and long-lasting. But on the other side, no biggie. O’Reilly alluded […]
Authorities Investigating Suge Knight’s Role In Las Vegas Assault
Authorities are reviewing surveillance camera footage, after an altercation between a group allegedly associated with Marion “Suge” Knight and a taxicab driver took place Sunday morning (July 3) in Las Vegas, Nevada. According to local reports, the incident occured in front of the Palms Hotel and Casino, after the woman was placed into a cab, […]
Russell Simmons, Annan Urge African Aid To Double
On Saturday June 2, over one million fans gathered across four continents for 10 concerts to help put an end to poverty in Africa. Calling upon the globe’s biggest artists and celebrities, Live 8 was a worldwide spectacle dubbed by activist Bob Geldof as “the greatest concert ever.” The concerts, which took place in London, […]
Shyheim: The Man In The Mirror
A lot has changed in the life of Wu affiliate Shyheim since he first debuted on the scene. At the age of fourteen, his precious antics matched with his innocent face captured the hearts of Hip-Hop heads and teen girls everywhere. After releasing his debut album The Lost Generation and performing countless guest spots along […]
Just Blaze To Be Honored At Producers Convention
Dynamic Producer, an international support organization dedicated to the advancement of Hip-Hop and R&B music producers, is honoring super producer Just Blaze at their 4th Annual Producers Conference July 27th-30th with the 2005 Impact Award. Just Blaze will join the conference for an up close & personal conversation about his journey in the music industry. […]
Luther Vandross Passes
R&B crooner Luther Vandross passed away today (July 1), due to complications brought on by a stroke the singer suffered in 2003. The singer suffered a serious stroke in April of 2003, shortly before his fifteenth album, Dance With My Father hit stores. Vandross, born April 20, 1951, sold over 25 million records and influenced […]
Kokane: Down for the Upstroke
Im G-Unit, period, is what Kokane told AllHipHop.com last month. We wanted to capture one of the West Coast legends on his way to his overdue recognition. The fifteen plus year Funkster/MC/Preacher has much to be happy about. We looked at his early years, the state of the unified West Coast, his time with Death […]
Gucci Mane: Black Boy Lost & Found
When Gucci Mane laughs, you can see the innocence in him. At the moment, hes in between press engagements and a promotional run across the nation to promote his new album, Trap House. However, laughing at jokes the of Fat Cat Records co-owner Jacob “The Chancellor” York might exude the simple nature of Gucci, but […]
Jay-Z’s Nephew Killed In Auto Accident
Colleek D. Luckie, the nephew of Def Jam President Jay-Z, has died tragically from injuries sustained in an auto accident occurring on Route 220 in Pennsylvania, representatives from Def Jam confirmed. According to sources, Colleek was traveling with friend Roscoe G. Neely, 20, of Brooklyn, New York on Tuesday (June 28) when Neely-who was driving-drifted […]
The Hear After
Artist: J-LiveTitle: The Hear AfterRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Paine J-Live has quietly remained at the top of the independent Hip-hop community. Regardless of where hes signed or whether he releases EPs, LPs, or singles, J-Lives reputation endures for his careful blend of creative concepts and soft-spoken but lethal punchlines. Over two years ago, his […]
