AHH Stray News: DMC, James Brown, TI, John Cena
Rapper Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of Run-DMC fame, will host the “Women and Aids in Africa” benefit dinner and silent auction on Thursday (May 12th). The dinner will help support Harvard’s Aids Initiative’s (HAI) effort to combat the AIDS pandemic in Africa, where nearly half of the 25 million women in sub-Saharan Africa are infected with […]
Zion I: Sunrise Over Oakland
Dont check for Oakland duo Zion I, consisting on MC Zion and producer Amp Live, to be all over the radio taking advantage of McDonalds recent offer to drop pesos for Big Mac mentions. With over 14 years invested in their friendship and three albums collectively recorded, the Bay Area Hip-Hop heads have come to […]
Jayo Felony: Truce’d Up
For ten years, Jayo Felony has been San Diegos fire-starter. As one of Def Jams first California artists, he dazzled a cult audience with his delicate wordplay and driving delivery. As respect was divyed to some of his peers, Jayo developed a heavy chip on his shoulder. This attitude brought about Bullet Locos fierce criticism […]
Bizzy Bone Explains Shocking Interview In Houston
Over the weekend, reports of Bizzy Bone’s antics while at Houston’s KPFT FM radio studio reached the Internet news media. Audio was made available to the public revealing a Bizzy Bone that spoke about various issues, specifically the importance of praising God. "It is my pleasure to praise God outwardly," Bizzy told AllHipHop.com early this […]
Busta Rhymes Teams With Stevie Wonder To Produce Video For Visually Impaired
Rapper Busta Rhymes has teamed with Stevie Wonder to create a second video for Wonder’s latest single “So What The Fuss” for blind people or those that have low vision. Director Paul Hunter shot two version of the video. The first is the traditional video that will be serviced to various music channels, while the […]
Rap Mogul Suge Knight: ‘I’m Serving Death Row Its Last Meal’
Marion “Suge” Knight has come forward to speak about his recent decision to file for protection under federal bankruptcy laws. Knight’s new counsel, Larry Nagelberg and Laurence Strick, said Knight and Death Row Records sought protection because of a $107 million default judgment awarded to Lydia Harris, ex-wife of imprisoned drug boss Michael “Harry-O” Harris. […]
Mixtape Magazine Launches
Since the beginning of Hip-Hop, the mixtape has been an unseen integral part of the music business and now, a new magazine will be published to highlight new DJ’s, artists and industry elite.Mixtape Magazine will be published by Luigi Agostini of E. Entertainment Group & Publishing. The pocket size, 100 + page, four-color magazine will […]
Lawyer For Lil’ Kim Responds To Songwriters Lawsuit
Representatives for Lil’ Kim have come forward to deny allegations she swindled two songwriters out of royalties for writing several songs for the rapper. Kim’s being represented by noted entertainment attorney L. Londell McMillan, who shot down the charges levied against his client. Anthony Jefferies and Vincent Hart filed a $100,000 lawsuit against Lil’ Kim, […]
Open Letter from Assata Shakur
My name is Assata Shakur, and I am a 20th century escaped slave. Because of government persecution, I was left with no other choice than to flee from the political repression, racism and violence that dominate the US government’s policy towards people of color. I am an ex-political prisoner, and I have been living in […]
Itstrumental
Artist: Prince PaulTitle: ItstrumentalRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Brolin Winning A card-carrying member of the “all time greatest producers” posse, Long Island legend Prince Paul has dedicated nearly 20 years of his life to making incredible, game-changing albums. From his early days with Stetsasonic, through the formative De La Soul era, onto horrorcore pioneers the […]
National Anthem
Artist: The Away TeamTitle: National AnthemRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Chris Yuscavage Riding alongside fellow North Carolina residents and Justus League members Little Brother, it is almost too fitting that The Away Team, consisting of emcee Sean Boog and producer Khrysis, would take the role of younger siblings on their debut album National Anthem (6 Hole […]
UK Police Seek Members Of Goodfellas
Police are seeking to question two members of rising UK Hip-Hop group Goodfellas in connection with a shooting that left one man with gunshot wounds to the stomach. Karl “Karma” Morgan, 20 and Ambassador “Aristocrat” Enweremadu, 21, may have knowledge about an attack the left a 45-year-old man with various injuries. Detectives allege that four […]
Jackie Robinson Launches ‘HipHopSodaShops’ In Las Vegas
H3Enterprises has announced the establishment of a HipHopSodaShop franchise that will open 30 HipHopSodaShops in the Las Vegas metro area over the next three years. The deal is in partnership with RLW, a Las Vegas-based group headed by Hall of Fame athlete and entrepreneur Jackie Robinson, not to be confused with deceased Hall of Famer […]
M.O.P. Departs The Roc/Dash Music Group
At first it was unclear where M.O.P. would find a recording home after being seemingly torn between the newly-formed Damon Dash Music Group and Jay-Z-helmed Roc-A-Fella Records. The Brownsville Brooklyn team and Dash initially revealed they would embark on a label deal through DDMG, but now group manager Laze E. Laze says the group will […]
Al Green: Dropping Gems
Do you know that Suge Knight is rumored to lift weights to Al Green everyday? Clearly, RZA, Kanye West, and even Ganja K have proven that Al Green is required in any producers listening exercises. In the privacy of cars and showers, we all mimic one of the greatest voices in musical history. With the […]
Yara: Heart’s Desire
Frankly, todays up-and-coming R&B divas seem to be cut from the same never-ending cloth. Their back-stories rarely differ from those of their peers, sticking mainly to either earning stripes as part of a group or through a co-sign from an industry heavyweight. Thankfully, newcomer Yara is far from typical. The 21-year-old singer/model sports a bio […]
Bump J: Chi City Chief
Kanye Wests classy style and Commons uplifting conscious have you thinking that Chicago is butter-soft? First, make sure your medical insurance is straight, and then venture to the Windy City and make such a bold statement to any member of the Goon Squad. Led by Atlantic Records recent acquisition Bump J, the Goons have made […]
Russell Simmons Says ‘Get Your Money Right’
Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons is planning to school youngsters on money management, teaming up with financial guru Suze Orman for a six-city tour called “Get Your Money Right.” Eminem and “American Idol” champ Fantasia Barrino have already signed on to support the summits, which teach young people essential financial tools such as basic banking, managing […]
Lil’ Kim Hit With 100K Lawsuit
Rapper Lil’ Kim has been hit with a $100,000 lawsuit by two men who claim they wrote portions of her La Bella Mafia album but were never compensated. Songwriters Anthony Jefferies and Vincent Hart allege they helped write the songs “Can You Hear Me Now?” “Hold It Now” and Kim’s hits single “The Jump Off.” […]
TI Speaks To Atlanta Youth
First he declares peace with Lil’ Flip and now rapper T.I. has gotten bit by the philanthropy bug. So, the Atlanta rapper has collaborated with the “It’s Cool To Be Smart” Single Parent Initiative to further his good will. On April 27, the rapper and his Grand Hustle Management spoke to over 150 youth at […]