Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/grouchy.tv - I am Grouchy Greg. I founded AllHipHop in 1996. In addition to running the site, I enjoy breaking news stories. My stories have been cited in The LA Times, NY Times, NY Post, TMZ, Yahoo, Billboard, The Associated Press, CNN, and more.
http://allhiphop.comKnowledge is not something that can be bought, but rather attained. Over the years, Hip-Hop music has grown from a young cry of escaping the ghetto, to the booming voice of million-dollar-a-year money making industry. Through this growth and progression, the question, “Has Hip-Hop forgotten where it came?” has become a major issue. In honor […]
Artist: Movie ReviewTitle: Crash (Film)Rating: 5 StarsReviewed by: Edwardo Jackson BIASES: late 20’s black male; frustrated screenwriter who favors action, comedy, and glossy, big budget movies over indie flicks, kiddie flicks, and weepy Merchant Ivory fare “In LA, nobody touches you… We miss that touch so much, we crash into each other just so we […]
Artist: MF DoomTitle: Live From Planet XRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Kevin Polowy Let’s face it, there’s not but a handful of emcees truly worthy of a live LP. Forget the fact that listening to a live set can sometimes equate to the relative excitement of watching the Super Bowl three months later. Most Hip-hop […]
Artist: High & MightyTitle: 12th ManRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Paine High & Mighty and their Eastern Conference Records were achieving many feats five years ago that are perhaps too quickly forgotten. Their full length debut, Home Field Advantage was one of the most complete albums Rawkus ever released. It featured a pre-Dre Eminem, Kool G […]
Updated 5:13 pm– Many within the Hip-Hop nation are shocked, saddened and even in denial about the death of Justo Faison. Tragically, Faison, the founder of the successful Mixtape Awards, was killed in a car crash sometime early morning Saturday (May 14). Details remain vague, but sources confirmed with AllHipHop.com that Faison passed away in […]
Famously known for leaving a lasting impression wherever he goes, hip hop mogul Sean “P. Diddy” Combs has been awarded his own day in the city of Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada will forever identify May 14th as “Diddy Day,” further acknowledging the entrepreneur’s admiration for the popular vacation spot. "It’s a great honor that […]
50 Cent has cut a deal with prosecutors in Springfield, Massachusetts that will help the singer wriggle out of a possible stint in jail. The deal, which was negotiated today (May 13), was the result of a legal case where the Southside, Queens lyricist was accused of assaulting a pair of women and punching another […]
Juelz Santana has revealed that he will continue recording for Island Def Jam, even though Dip-Set leader Cam’ron took his Diplomat Records to Asylum/Warner Music Group. The lone Diplomat is focusing in on career longevity and taking a more front seat approach to the business. “This time, I’m hands on. I’m like ‘Whats good? Let’s […]
Wyclef Jean will host a free concert and rally on Saturday, May 21 in New Haven, Connecticut in support of workers fighting for union rights and to negotiate the impact of a proposed cancer center on the local community. Jean is the star attraction at the rally, which is co-hosted by The Service Employees International […]
Singapore’s Prime Minister has launched a nationwide campaign utilizing Hip-Hop to stop the spread of “Singlish,” a mixture of English and local dialects. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the mixing of the languages is a major issue, because it could leave Singaporeans unintelligible. Loong urged teachers to use pop songs and Hip-Hop music to […]
Zero is defined as the lowest common denominator. Many consider zero to have no numerical value to the point where they do not even acknowledge that it is the beginning of the number scale. Since his release from jail, Z-Ro has proven himself most valuable to Rap-A-Lot records, the Southern Hip-Hop community, and listeners everywhere. […]
Snoop Dogg – Apollo Theater, Harlem Monday, May 2, 2005 As light rain trickled down onto the Harlem streets Monday night, another reign was taking place inside the city’s world famous Apollo Theater. “I feel good being up in Harlem,” yelled Snoop. And Harlem felt the love. The night was an ode to old school […]
Eminem has a new DJ and Green Lanterns replacement is a familiar face to Hip-Hop. The Alchemist, normally affiliated with Mobb Deep, has accepted a position with Em as his new in-house spin doctor. Al told AllhipHop.com, “Basically, we are under the same management. My brother Neal [Maman] and Paul [Paul Rosenburg, Shady Records/Goliath Artists […]
Big Boi of legendary rap duo OutKast has announced that he has formed his own Atlanta-based record label, titled Purple Ribbon. The label will showcase a mixture of established artists, as well as up-and-coming MC’s and R&B singers, with a distinct sound. “Our sound is top notch and bad-to-the-bone, but most importantly, it’s funk-based,” Big […]
Artist: Memphis BleekTitle: 534Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Bill “Low-Key” Heinzelman Memphis Bleek will never be Jay-Z, so get over it. While early on Bleek was hailed as Hova’s retirement plan, such lofty aspirations never came to fruition, as Bleek has continually lived in Jigga’s shadow. Now with Mr. Carter’s departure from the rap game […]
Comedy Central golden boy Dave Chappelle has admitted himself into a mental health facility in Africa, as reported by Entertainment Weekly today (May 12). The comedian has been M.I.A. since last week, after Comedy Central officials announced plans to postpone production with an undetermined re-start date of the third season of “Chappelle’s Show.” Chappelle flew […]
After coming off of the highly successful and criticized VH1 show “Strange Love,” Public Enemy’s Flavor Flav is set to star a long side an eclectic group of celebrity contestants on the UK reality series “The Farm.” The show features celebrity farmhands who will face the harsh realities of life on the farm under the […]
If you like the sound of Pretty Ricky’s new music, it might not just be the video and singing. The producers behind the hit “Grind With Me,” and much of the album, have been a long time coming. After all, they were the genius behind Trick Daddy’s “Let’s Go” and Pitbull’s “Damn It.” Three hits […]
The rising genre of urban theater continues to steamroll its way into major metropolitan areas across the country, now adding Jerry Roebucks’ “Harlem Coffee Shop” to the growing roster of musical stage plays. The musical play stars pioneering rapper Christopher “Play” Martin, who rose to fame in the late 80’s and early 90’s as a […]
Young Hollywood is set to shine once again as MTV announced its first group of presenters for the 14th annual 2005 MTV Movie Awards, with a special performance by Eminem. The rapper/actor will debut his latest single, “Ass Like That,“ from the current multi-platinum album Encore, for the first time on television during the show. […]