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 […]
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 […]
