GrandWizzard Theodore Hosts 30th Annivesary Of The Scratch
Turntablist enthusiasts will be treated to all-star DJ jams over the summer, thanks to Shure Recording Needlez, Rane, Serato and Tools of War. “Turntablist Sessions” at Rufus King Park and Crotona Park will bring together three decades of legendary DJs to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the creation of “scratching.” DJ Red Alert, Grand Master […]
AHH Stray News: Man Admits Stealing From DMX Fund, Outkast Sued, Gay Hip-Hop Fest, Iceberg Slim
The former director of a New Jersey SPCA admitted in court yesterday that he stole more than $6,000 from a fund created by DMX. Robert Nesoff admitted that he wrote checks against the fund for his personal use. The $15,000 fund was originally created as a condition for DMX’s parole for animal cruelty, after officials […]
RZA Launches Wu Tang Latino
The RZA has teamed up with Ray Acosta, former VP of Musica Latina and Marketing at UBO, to launch a new label, Wu-Tang Latino. "Wu-Tang Latino is the perfect fusion between Hip-Hop and Reggaetone," Acosta, President of Wu-Tang Latino, told AllHipHop.com. "I felt it was necessary because we [as Latinos] love Hip-Hop but in the […]
George Clinton Wins Rights To Four Landmark Albums
George Clinton and his George Clinton Enterprises won a major victory last week, when a court granted Clinton complete rights and control of four influential albums, which he claimed were swindled from him. On Thursday, United States District Court Judge Manuel L. Real returned rights and control to four albums produced: Hardcore Jollies, One Nation […]
Diddy Hosts Vibe MusicFest
Sean “P. Diddy” Combs will host the opening event of the first Vibe MusicFest, one of the summer’s most highly publicized music events taking place June 10-12. Combs will grace the stage at the Georgia Dome, Friday June 10 during the festival’s opener, and will participate throughout the night’s performances. Free, co-host of BET’s “106 […]
AHH STRAY NEWS: The Game, CL Smooth, John Legend, PETA
The Game seems to be preparing part two of his offensive against 50 Cent and G-Unit. The Compton-bred rapper has stated that he’s prepping a song that will “kill mother f***ers this time around.” Via his Black Wall Street site, Game stated, “About a week and a half from hittin’ the net [is] the title […]
Swizz Beatz: Ol’ Dog, New Tricks
Admit it; you didn’t think Swizz Beatz could do it. After taking the industry by storm in the late 90’s with his unique production, you expected Swizz to fizzle out like every other hot producer of the moment. However, to Swizz’s credit, he overcame the odds and now in 2005 he is back on top. […]
Brett Ratner Talks ‘X Men 3’
Director Brett Ratner has been hired to replace Matthew Vaughn as director of the anticipated third sequel in the "X-Men" film series. Vaughn dropped the project less than a week ago for personal reason. A comic book fan, Ratner appeared eager to take the helms of such a huge film. He was ironically among the […]
Young Buck To Stand Trial
On Monday, a Los Angeles judge ruled that rapper Young Buck would stand trial for an alleged stabbing during the 2004 VIBE Awards. Superior Court Judge James Dabney told the court that enough evidence was presented to warrant a jury trial. The ordeal was captured on several television cameras as VIBE prepared to present Dr. […]
Scratch Magazine Gets Jerry Barrow As Editor-In-Chief
Scratch Magazine has a new captain steering its ship. Beginning on Monday, June 6th, former AllHipHop.com contributor Jerry Lawrence Barrow will take over Editor in Chief duties at the year old magazine, ending his three year tenure at The Source Magazine. Launched in 2004, the bi-monthly Scratch (published by Harris Publications, home to XXL Magazine […]
Hip-Hop Theater Festival Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary
The Hip-Hop Theater Festival heads to New York City for one week to mark it’s 5th year anniversary, June 11th – June 18th. This year’s festival will highlight work developed from Hip-Hop artists over the past year and includes live music, theatre, dance, spoken word, various workshops and the premieres of two productions by acclaimed […]
MC Lyte Dropping Book Aimed At Teens Entitled “Just My Take”
Legendary rapper MC Lyte is preparing to release a new book aimed at inspiring readers entitled “Just My Take.” “Just My Take” includes poetry and words of inspiration from Lyte herself, words she hopes will inspire teenagers and young ladies from the ages of 14-22. “Every morning I’d wake with the anticipation of writing down […]
Russell Simmons Launches Def Jam Mobile
Def Jam Enterprises and AG Interactive have launched Def Jam Mobile, a provider of wireless services for the Hip-Hop consumer.The new channel is available through ten US wireless carriers and includes AllHipHop.com daily news, Reverend Run’s Daily Affirmations, Russell Simmons’ Hip Hop Laws of Success and Simmons/Lathan’s History Makers. Def Jam Enterprises is a subsidiary […]
Bad Boys Shawn Prez Connects DJs With The Power Call
DJs on cusp of success, dont worry, youre just one call way. Former senior director of promotion for Bad Boy Records, Shawn Prez, has created the Power Call, a weekly conference call consisting of the industrys top turntablists, as well as upstart wax handlers and guest speakers, in an effort to give voice to the […]
Reprogram
Artist: Boom Bap ProjectTitle: ReprogramRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Clover Hope How many of yall ever heard of Boom Bap Project yall? a hypeman screams before an imagined live audience. After this intro inquiry, Destro proceeds to deliver a few bars in case you havent heard yet. The Seattle-based Boom Bap crew, consisting of MCs […]
The Game Taunts 50 Cent, Jay-Z Returns At Hot 97s Summer Jam
Aint no love in the heart of the city. At least when The Game comes to town. The West coaster lashed out against G-Unit members yesterday (June 5) during Hot 97s Summer Jam concert nearly overshadowing a surprise appearance by the god MC Jay-Z in Games first New York performance since 50 Cent […]
Take London
Artist: The HerbaliserTitle: Take LondonRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Jason Newman London duo The Herbaliser, aka producers Jake Wherry and Ollie Teeba, may not be household names among many hip-hop heads, but over the course of ten years, theyve been responsible for some of the most innovative and diverse instrumental hip-hop youll ever hear. Alternating between […]
Return of the Prodigal Sunn
Artist: Prodigal SunnTitle: Return of the Prodigal SunnRating: 2 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Paine The Sunz of Man debut, The Last Shall Be First remains a relative classic in the Wu spin-off catalog. With a strong RZA presence and notables like Tony Touch filling in, Killah Priest, Hell Razah, 60 Second Assassin and Prodigal Sunn made […]
DJ Hi-Tek: Moving Something
DJ Hi-Tek is too oft forgotten since his came into Hip-Hop attached to Talib Kweli as Reflection Eternal. Although Tek was largely responsible for Black Star, it is Train of Thought that remains a popular bid for the best album in the last five years. Easily put, Hi-Tek is to Cincinatti what Kanye West is […]
Jermaine Dupri’s ‘Cafe Dupri Opening In Atlanta, Dupri Planning New Hotel
Jermaine Dupri’s dream of bringing healthy food to Atlanta’s population will be realized tomorrow (June 6) when the mogul’s Cafe Dupri officially opens for business. The 22 hour-a-day cafe is based in Atlanta and the menu features healthy cuisine and desserts. "It’s not your typical southern food," Dupri told AllHipHop.com. "I opened [Cafe Dupri], because […]
