Def Jam And EA Renew Partnership
Def Jam Enterprises and Electronic Arts have extended an already successful partnership that will ensure the release of several video game titles exclusively over a number of years. The first game to be released under the new deal will be “Def Jam 3,” the sequel to the successful games “Def Jam Vendetta” and “Def Jam […]
TASCA To Unveil ‘Pac Statue
The Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts (TASCA) will unveil a bronze memorial statue of the late rapper on September 13 in Atlanta. The unveiling takes place on the nine-year anniversary of Tupacs death and will occupy the center of the six-acre Peace Garden, which was erected earlier this year. The ceremony will feature […]
Mark Ecko Taking New York City To Court Over Planned Graffiti Exhibit
Marc Ecko, founder and President of Ecko Clothing, is speaking out against New York City Hall’s raised concerns over a graffiti exhibit that is scheduled to be held in New York City on August 24th. According to organizers of the event, permits that have been in place since July 18, 2005, have been revoked. "It’s […]
Trey Songz: Make It Anywhere
The debut single from Trey Songz, Just Gotta Make It, has been in heavy rotation since it hit radio and BET video shows, but the Petersburg, Virginia native has been around for a while now. By the time he was only 15, Trey Songz had won over 20 talent contests in his hometown area. It […]
Merlino: Legal Hustle
While keeping it gangsta isnt a priority on Merlinos agenda, hed probably find it a lot easier than many of his Hip-Hop peers. His family had involvement with La Costra Nostra, one of historys most notorious organized crime families. The Merlino legacy goes beyond Philadelphia street storiesthe Merlinos are documented in The Last Gangster: A […]
Eminem’s Aunt & Uncle Take Rapper To Court
Superstar rapper Eminem has been hit with a lawsuit by his aunt and uncle in an unusual claim filed in Macomb County Court, a lawyer confirmed with AllHipHop.com. Jack and Betti Schmitt claim that they sold their Missouri home because the Detroit rapper wanted to maintain family ties. The lawsuit says that Eminem built the […]
Gucci Mane Denied Bond
Amid a pending trial on aggravated assault charges, Gucci Mane was denied bond after an Atlanta judge stated that the rapper has been “in too much trouble.” Gucci Mane, born Radric Davis, is accused of beating a promoter with a pool stick this past June, during which he was already on bond for a murder […]
Eminem Calls Off European Tour
Eminem has cancelled his European tour with Anger Management 3 amid reports of exhaustion and other related medical issues. The rapperâs label, Interscope Records, issued a statement revealing that the Detroit-bred rapper is currently being treated for a myriad of medical ailments. Those additional issues were not specifically named. Eminem was slated to travel to […]
The Pharcyde: Just Blazed
Since 1992, the Pharcyde has been lacing Hip-Hop heads with a conscious and alternative sound. When Delicious Vinyl dropped their debut The Bizarre Ride II, the Pharcyde established themselves as a pivotal force in Hip-Hop gaining support from not only fans but fellow artists as well although was not completely felt by critics. But it […]
DJ Quik: Justify My Thug
As the precursor for his long awaited and highly anticipated next release, Trauma serves as an ample title for the soon to be released mixtape from one of the West coasts most enigmatic pioneers. Typically trauma is a catalyst for some type of change, and with hip-hop arguably in a state of emergency, Quik aims […]
The Source’s Editor-In-Chief Resigns
Joshua “Fahiym” Ratcliffe resigned his position as Editor-in-Chief of “Hip-Hop Bible” The Source Magazine today (Aug. 16). According to Ratcliffe, the reason for his abrupt departure is a difference of opinion between himself, Chief Brand Executive Raymond “Benzino” Scott and CEO Dave Mays. Ratcliffe said Little Brothers album,The Minstrel Show, was to receive a rating […]
Murder Charges Against Cassidy Lowered
Murder charges against Philadelphia rapper Cassidy were lowered today (August 16) in court. The charges against the rapper were dropped from first-degree murder to third-degree murder, stemming from a shooting behind his Philadelphia row home. The shooting came on the heels of the rapper’s highly anticipated sophomore album, Im A Hustla, on Swizz Beats’ Full […]
Hiero Imperium Signs O.C.
D.I.T.C. member O.C. has signed with the indie label Hiero Imperium and plans to release his fifth solo album Smoke & Mirrors later this year. Described as a concept album about conflict and hypocrisy in the entertainment industry, Smoke & Mirrors is intended to finally launch O.C.’s rap career, after numerous fruitless attempts. "Knowing my […]
DMC USA American Chapter Celebrates 20 Years
The DMC USA American chapter is set to kick off their 20th anniversary of the DMC World DJ Championship. To celebrate the anniversary, the American Battlegrounds 2005 has been all over the country seeking the most talented new DJ’s. The American Battlegrounds, founded in 1986, was designed for American DJs to show and prove who’s […]
P’s & Q’s
Artist: LMNOTitle: P’s & Q’sRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Dubstin G Cali rapper LMNO (Leave My Name Out) has been on the scene for more than 10 years, dropping three albums as a member of the Visionaries, as well as two solo projects. On his latest album, cleverly titled Ps & Qs (Up Above), LMNO […]
Four Brothers (Film)
Artist: Movie ReviewTitle: Four Brothers (Film)Rating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Edwardo Jackson BIASES: late 20s black male; frustrated screenwriter who favors action, comedy, and glossy, big budget movies over indie flicks, kiddie flicks, and weepy Merchant Ivory fare On the heels of the convenience store slaying of neighborhood den mother Evelyn Mercer (Fionnula Flanagan), her adopted […]
Who’s Hard?
Artist: Big ShugTitle: Who’s Hard?Rating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Paine On every Gang Starr album since Hard to Earn, Big Shug has been good for at least one pocket-patting verse, and hes traveled religiously with Guru and Premier on their tours. Despite a string of record contracts spanning 15 years, some unauthorized mixtapes, and singles, Whos […]
The Problem
Artist: MathematicsTitle: The ProblemRating: 2 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Bill “Low-Key” Heinzelman During the heyday of the Wu-Tang Clan, DJ Mathematics was viewed as one the next big producers out of the camp. With his stellar production on Ghostface’s Supreme Clientele, Method Man and Redman’s Blackout and the Wu’s Iron Flag and The W, Mathematics has […]
AHH Stray News: P. Diddy’s New Name, The Biz, Hip-Hopera, Mariah’s Manager Disses Em
Sean “P. Diddy” Combs has announced that he is dropping the “P” from his name and will now be known simply as “Diddy.” Diddy told the New York Post that the name change wasn’t a publicity stunt. "Nobody knew what to call me,” Diddy told the paper. “I’d notice that people were uncomfortable when I’d […]
Hip-Hop Entourages – Outta Control?
As impressive as it may be to keep your circle of friends close by you when you become a ‘celebrity’, it is also foolish if they are ignorant and from the block. It is commendable that most rappers, athletes and actors bring their ‘friends’ along for the ride, but it is also stupid to allow […]
