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http://allhiphop.comDub Magazine kicks off its Dub Magazine Super Series Celebrity Car Show and Concert tour today (April 17th), showcasing some of the biggest names in Hip-Hop, as well as hundreds of tricked out rides. Dub Magazine, which showcases thousands of luxury cars a year between its pages, has enlisted The Game, T.I., Trillville, Fabolous, Twista, […]
The real-life bully portrayed in Eminem’s song "Brain Damage" lost his appeal to sue the rapper over the song Friday (April 16). A Michigan state appeals court ruled that Deangelo Bailey, a sanitation worker who admitted picking on Eminem when the two were schoolmates, cannot pursue a lawsuit against the rapper because of the song’s […]
DMX’s driving woes continue, as the rapper was arrested last night, after he was involved in a three-car collision involving a police cruiser Friday (April 15th). The multi-platinum rapper was driving on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx, when he hit a car, which rammed a police crusier. DMX, born Earl Simmons, was charged […]
Artist: Zion ITitle: True & Livin’Rating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Paine Zion I is the freshest new talent to come out of Oakland, California since The Coup in the early 90’s. 2000’s Mind Over Matter remains a breakthrough for the area and the duo. But with leaks and pushbacks of Deepwater Slang, the group has faded […]
Artist: Planet AsiaTitle: Jewelry Box Sessions, Pt. 1 (Mixtape)Rating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Conan Milne Frustrating. If ever there was a word that better describes California native Planet Asia’s skill behind the microphone, I’ve yet to encounter it. A versatile MC who has paid his dues through years of grinding both as a solo artist and […]
OutKast and Rosa Parks have finally settled a longstanding lawsuit stemming from Park’s objection to the rap duo using her name in a song title. While OutKast, Sony BMG Music Entertainment and two of the company’s units admitted no unlawful activity, the parties have agreed to work on projects "to enlighten today’s youth about the […]
The Prince’s Trust Nokia Urban Music festival has canceled one of two shows being planned this weekend, due to poor ticket sales, despite adding Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff to the current powerhouse line up. In addition to Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff, De La Soul, Jon B., Akon, Common and Faith Evans […]
Harvard University’s Undergraduate Council has cancelled a planned performance by Snoop Dogg next month, after local news reports suggested students objected to the rapper’s obscene lyrics. Some Harvard students reportedly opposed Snoop appearing at the prestigious Massachusetts university, according to local news channel NBC 3. The students mentioned lyrics from Snoop’s latest album Rhythm and […]
Sean “P. Diddy” Combs has formally entered his Bad Boy Records imprint into a 50/50 joint venture deal with Warner Music Group, the mogul announced today. Combs will be aligned with Warner’s Atlantic label. Under terms of the deal, Bad Boy will be able to utilize Atlantic’s marketing and promotion. “I am thrilled to be […]
Artist: DJ ScrewTitle: Soldiers United for Cash (DVD)Rating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Paine With the attention Houston has gotten the last year and a half, DJ Screw deserves the lion’s share of the credit. It was his vision that took Southern/Bounce, and gave it a screwed-up twist. Unfortunately, Screw isn’t here to see the fruits of […]
Artist: Daz DillingerTitle: Tha Dogg Pound Gangsta LPRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Bill “Low-Key” Heinzelman Even gangstas need love and Daz Dillinger is no different. While he has constructed some of the West Coast’s biggest records over the years, Tha Dogg Pound Gangsta LP (Gangsta Advisory) finds Daz moving in a different direction. Surprisingly, the album […]
Artist: Tone DeffTitle: ArchetypeRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Paine In a rare move of Hip-hop selflessness, Tonedeff has put others before himself. Besides a short-run, but much talked about debut EP, Underscore, Tonedeff has lived off of 12”s and released his friend’s music first on his QN5 label. Still, from his guest shots, the battles, […]
Rapper Ice Cube was recently honored at the annual Butterfly Ball, a swank annual fundraiser for Chrysalis, an organization dedicated to the upliftment of economically disadvantaged people. Cube was honored along with 20th Century Fox TV president Dana Walden and Disney marketing executive Oren Aviv. "Normally I’m a little skeptical about this stuff,” Cube told […]
D’Angelo has reportedly pleaded guilty to marijuana possession and driving under the influence of alcohol Wednesday (April 13), charges stemming from a January traffic stop in Richmond, Virginia. The Virginia-born R&B singer, whose real name is Michael Eugene Archer, was fined $250 Wednesday (April 13) and ordered to a 90-day suspended jail term for the […]
Conscious West Coast rapper Kam once released a song called “Peace Treaty” and yesterday, the Left Side held a landmark meeting of unity that included some of the biggest names in California. Kam’s 12-year-old song has come to life within Rap music. Those in attendance included rappers like Xzibit, Young MC, Snoop Dogg, The Game, […]
You may not recognize his name, but producer Tony “CD” Kelly’s music might be the reason why you secretly signal the plane, row the boat, and practice the heel-toe before you hit the club. “Bookshelf” riddim “Deport Dem” and “Say Wooee”, are the hits he had a hand in that made Sean Paul and Tanto […]
Oakland-based duo Zion I recently embarked on their first world tour in support of their new album, True & Livin‘, set for release a spring release. "We’ve performed around the world before, but we’ve never had our tour plans so synchronized," group member Zion said. "This record is on our newly formed label (Live Up […]
The widow of rapper Ol’ Dirty Bastard has saved DNA proof that the late rapper is the father of her three children. In a press conference yesterday, Icelene Jones, her kids and her lawyer appeared to proclaim that she was the “court appointed” representative of the rapper’s estate. Icelene Jones also charged that she and […]
This morning (April 13th) Russell Simmons formally announced his latest venture, Russell Simmons Music Group, and revealed that he’s signed his brother Reverend Run of the seminal group Run DMC. In addition to Run’s rock album, Simmons has also pulled R&B group Buddafly into his latest venture. The new imprint will be distributed by Island […]
While 50 Cent has the knack for engaging in lyrical warfare with his rap peers, the multi-platinum artist says that if he could choose his ideal world, it would be decidedly different from the way things presently are. “[My ideal world] would be peaceful,” the rapper explained to AllHipHop.com. And, even though beef seems to […]
