AHH Stray News: Kid Rock Hit With Lawsuit, Original 50 Cent, G-Unity, Ludacris
Rap/rocker Kid Rock has been hit with a $500,000 lawsuit stemming from an altercation with a DJ in a Nashville, Tennessee strip Club. DJ Jay Campos, born Jeremy Campos, filed the lawsuit in Davidson County Court. Kid Rock was arrested in February of 2005, after he allegedly punched Campos over the selection of music. Local […]
All Or Nothing
Artist: Fat JoeTitle: All Or NothingRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Martin A. Berrios With over ten years in the game, Fat Joe has yet to get his just due as one of the few rappers to continuously step up his master of ceremony game. He has developed the once sophomoric delivery first heard on Represent, into […]
Cappadonna Launches New Record Label, Preps New Album
Former Wu-Tang member Cappadonna has launched his own record label entitled Hood’ LLC and is preparing a new solo album. Cappadonna who was once a part of the infamous Wu-Tang Clan announced that his new album would be the first release under Hood LLC. "I am looking at putting out a record around August," Cappadonna […]
Common Narrating Movie On Harold ‘Noonie’ Ward
Common has teamed with directorial team Coodie and Chike to narrate their first motion picture on former Gangster Disciple Harold "Noonie" Ward. “The Noonie G. Story” portrays Ward’s ascent into Chicago’s entertainment, business and political worlds. Ward is a former high-ranking member of the Gangster Disciples, one of the largest criminal organization in the U.S. […]
Yukmouth: Dial A Thug
In the movies, mobsters cut off the pinky ring, with the finger still attached, of their nemesis and give it to the Boss as proof that the task at hand has been dealt with. In Hip-Hop, the infamous medallions known as bling that represents the family the said rapper is a part of seems to […]
Sway Dasafo: Union Jack of All Trades
Spitting straight out of London, Sway comes packing an above average rage of ability and abundance of charisma. Building off the momentum and credibility that Dizzie Rascal and The Streets have brought to the UK Hip-Hop scene, Sways debut solo album This is My Demo is set to drop in Europe in September. As Sway […]
Cam’ron Launching Upscale Clothing Line
Cam’ron’s fashion forward way of thinking has altered the style code of Hip-Hop from pink to purple to airbrushed Airforce 1’s to fur coats with that distinct Harlem swagger. Now the Diplomat CEO is about to bring his approach to his own clothing line called Vavali. “My clothing line is still coming out and I’ve […]
Destiny’s Child Calls It Quits
Continuing in the tradition of countless female groups, Destiny’s Child has finally decided to call it quits after months of denying disbandment rumors. The popular, platinum-selling female trio headed by Beyoncé Knowles announced their separation on stage Saturday night (June 11) during the European leg of their Destiny Fulfilled … And Lovin’ It Tour. The […]
Three 6 Mafia: How High
Whats more American than rugged individualism, ambition, drugs, popular culture and the aggressive pursuit of happiness? The Three Six Mafia represents the good, the bad and the most illicit residue of stateside culture. But thats what makes the team of Juicy J, DJ Paul and others like Crunchy Black so interesting we can live vicariously through […]
Eve, Fat Joe Sign On To Endorse Boost Mobile
Boost Mobile continues to push for the Hip-Hop audience with the addition of Eve and Fat Joe as celebrity endorsers. The two Hip-Hop stars are shooting advertisements for Boost Mobile this month that build off of the company’s previous “Anthem” campaign that featured Ludacris, The Game and Kanye West. "It’s an evolution," Lisa Spiritus, Senior […]
Tupac Shakurs Center Opens To Public
Afeni Shakur-Davis, the mother of slain rapper Tupac Shakur, officially opened the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts on Saturday June 11. Representatives of platinum selling artist Ludacris were present as well as Shock-G from Digital Underground and a bevy of friends, fans and relatives. During the event, Sekyiwa Shakur, Tupacs sister, offered a […]
Bishop Don Juan Lands Advice Column In Elemental Magazine
Elemental Magazine has announced that Archbishop Don quot;Magic" Juan has been tapped to do a monthly column helping readers lay their "game" down proper. Debuting in their July issue, the Archbishop will council "game challenged" readers and those seeking guidance. "I’m giving it to you straight, no chaser," declared Don. "In order to be a […]
V-103 And Greg Street Partner For Atlanta Celebrity Garage Sale
Atlanta, Georgia radio station V-103 and Hip-Hop Jock Greg Street are teaming up with various celebrities to hold the First Annual Celebrity Garage Sale on Sunday June 12th. The Celebrity Garage Sale will feature gently used designer items, including tour outfits and vintage jewelry, previously used equipment, car accessories and sports memorabilia. Atlanta bred artists […]
Ice Cube Featured On ‘A Conversation With…” Talks New Movies
Hip-Hop veteran and celebrated actor Ice Cube is joining the ranks of Laurence Fishburne and Jeffrey Wright by being featured at this year’s "A Conversation With…", sponsored by Time Warner. "A Conversation With…" is a 45 minute on-stage interview with a celebrated actor that gives the audience a candid, penetrating, and insiders view into the […]
Reggaeton Artist Tego Calderon Inks Label Deal
Latin rap superstar Tego Calderon, who has long been the face card of the Reggaeton explosion, has inked a long term deal with Atlantic Records for his imprint Jiggiri. After being courted by Atlantic president Craig Kallman for close to two years, and with other willing suitors in tow, the decision to join the Atlantic […]
Rick Gonzalez: Mane Attraction
Inside Hollywood there is an array of young actors that dare to be different, try to find their niche, and master their craft. You can definitely put 25-year-old Rick Gonzalez into that category. A native of New York, Bushwick to be exact, Rick definitely does his thing on the silver screen. From playing Timo Cruz, […]
Lina: True Inspiration
At a time when women are seen as objects and not companions, soul singer Lina has set out to prove that it’s what inside that truly makes you beautiful. Raised in Dallas-Ft.Worth, Texas, Lina grew up in a music-loving family with roots in Gospel and Jazz. She began singing in her local church at the […]
Krayzie Bone: Boiling Point
Enough is enough! After dealing with ten years worth of frustrations, Krayzie Bone is sick and tired of Bizzy Bone’s “antics.” While the friction between Bizzy and Bone Thugs was made public during Bizzy’s controversial appearance at a Houston radio station last month. According to Krayzie, the problems with Bizzy are deep and complex, and […]
Bizzy Bone: The Understanding
Straight up, Bizzy Bone is confounding. But when he interviewed with a Houston-based radio station earlier this year, his enigmatic mystique grew in monolithic proportions. Bizzy, once was a member of Bone Thugs N Harmony, attempted to explain his seemingly erratic, odd and even daunting behavior that day. But, the world didnt seem to acknowledge […]
In Defense of Bizzy Bone – One Fans Plea
This kid has sold nearly 50 million copies. This kid has no business not having his money. This child has absolutely no business not having his paper and he has no business not being happy – Bizzy Bone, May 3rd 2005. Now imagine if every rapper had to hand in a resume before releasing an […]