J. Period Teams With Lauryn Hill For ‘Best Of’ Mixtape
Mixtape master J. Period has teamed up with Hip-Hop diva Lauryn Hill to present "The Best of Lauryn Hill" (hosted by Lauryn Hill). The mixtape, a double CD collection, features over 80 tracks of remixes, concert performances, personal commentary and interviews from Lauryn herself. J.Period explained that it wasn’t so simple to get a hold […]
Def Jam and Lyor Cohen Win Ruling, TVT Vows Appeal
Def Jam and its former chairman Lyor Cohen won a victory in court yesterday, when a court threw out a $54 million dollar damage awarded to TVT Records, over an unreleased album by Ja Rule. The U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals found that TVT’s claims of unsavory business tactics, including the charge of fraud, […]
ESPN’s Block Party Returns With Funk Flex, Bobbito, Others
ESPN2’s chunk of sports and entertainment programming aptly titled Block Party is making a comeback Tuesday nights this summer, with hip-hop and sports stars at center stage. In addition to new episodes of the returning show, Streetball: The AND 1 Mix Tape Tour, three new series are slated to air: a televised form of the […]
Brookyn Hip-Hop Fest Preview
Just ask any street corner of Hip-Hoppers what their favorite Hip-Hop drinking song is. 2Pac, Nas, DJ Quik, Three-6-Mafia, and of course The Liks come to mind. For me, its always a toss up between King Tees Beerstand and KMDs Sweet Premium Wine. But there is no toss-up in saying that live Hip-Hop and libations […]
Jacob “The Chancellor” York: Defending Gucci Mane
Over the years, Hip-Hop has been no stranger to the words, beef and controversy. Many of these situations start off as small disputes usually being resolved on diss tracks or battles. Unfortunately, sometimes they escalate into unneeded violence. What is one to do when the industry erupts like an earthquake between two friends? AllHipHop.com spoke […]
Young Jeezy: Primetime
Young Jeezys name has skyrocketed in the last year, and into overdrive the last month. He is the opposite of what the New South has come to signify. His depth betrays the simplicity of his words, and his flow make his tales of survival that much more real. He has no doubt about who he […]
Two Men Dropped From Civil Suit Against Notorious B.I.G.
David Mack, a former LAPD officer, was accused of helping orchestrate the 1997 murder of Notorious B.I.G. in Los Angeles in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the Wallace family.
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 […]
