Luther Vandross Passes
R&B crooner Luther Vandross passed away today (July 1), due to complications brought on by a stroke the singer suffered in 2003. The singer suffered a serious stroke in April of 2003, shortly before his fifteenth album, Dance With My Father hit stores. Vandross, born April 20, 1951, sold over 25 million records and influenced […]
Kokane: Down for the Upstroke
Im G-Unit, period, is what Kokane told AllHipHop.com last month. We wanted to capture one of the West Coast legends on his way to his overdue recognition. The fifteen plus year Funkster/MC/Preacher has much to be happy about. We looked at his early years, the state of the unified West Coast, his time with Death […]
Gucci Mane: Black Boy Lost & Found
When Gucci Mane laughs, you can see the innocence in him. At the moment, hes in between press engagements and a promotional run across the nation to promote his new album, Trap House. However, laughing at jokes the of Fat Cat Records co-owner Jacob “The Chancellor” York might exude the simple nature of Gucci, but […]
Jay-Z’s Nephew Killed In Auto Accident
Colleek D. Luckie, the nephew of Def Jam President Jay-Z, has died tragically from injuries sustained in an auto accident occurring on Route 220 in Pennsylvania, representatives from Def Jam confirmed. According to sources, Colleek was traveling with friend Roscoe G. Neely, 20, of Brooklyn, New York on Tuesday (June 28) when Neely-who was driving-drifted […]
The Hear After
Artist: J-LiveTitle: The Hear AfterRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Paine J-Live has quietly remained at the top of the independent Hip-hop community. Regardless of where hes signed or whether he releases EPs, LPs, or singles, J-Lives reputation endures for his careful blend of creative concepts and soft-spoken but lethal punchlines. Over two years ago, his […]
Rize (Film)
Artist: Movie ReviewTitle: Rize (Film)Rating: 4 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Edwardo Jackson BIASES: late 20s black male; frustrated screenwriter who favors action, comedy, and glossy, big budget movies over indie flicks, kiddie flicks, and weepy Merchant Ivory fare Allow me to share my secret shame: I love to dance. Salsa, merengue, hip-hop the faster, the […]
AHH Stray News: Young Jeezy, Ice Cube, The Delfonics, P. Diddy
Def Jam is preparing a new version of Young Jeezy’s solo album Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101, after portions of the rapper’s album was bootlegged. Jeezy went back into the studio and recorded four new songs, after an unmixed and unmastered version of Let’s Get it was stolen from an Atlanta studio. One of […]
Eve Hires P.I. To Track Down Sex Tape Culprit
Rapper/actress Eve has hired a private investigator to find out who leaked a 30 second clip of her having sex with ex-boyfriend, producer Stevie J. Representatives for Eve, who was just 21 years-old when the video tape was recorded, said she was devastated and that couldn’t figure out how the tape found its way to […]
Eastwood: Game Recognize Game
Like a plethora of artists that came before him, Eastwood learned the hard way that Death Row Records was not a place where he could succeed. After riding with Suge Knight and company, Eastwood finally left Tha Row last year in order to get his career back on track. With his debut album sitting on […]
Just Another Black Girl Lost
Most times, if the news fails to cover a compelling minority story, we as a people are the first, if not the only, to call much needed attention to events that seem to conveniently fall through the cracks. What incenses us as African-Americans is seeing one story from our community ignored for a similar story […]
Teairra Mari: Crown Jewel
What good is a dynasty without a reigning queen or perhaps a princess in the case of Roc-A-Fella Records? Meet Teairra Mari, a 17-year-old Detroit native who is the sole female artist on the label, and is currently the only R&B act. She may not be old enough to vote yet, but don’t get it […]
Charlie Wilson: Outstanding
This summer heat calls for barbequing, and in the list of essentials, The Gap Band records come only after the homemade sauce. For well over 30 years, Charlie Wilson has kept the Gap Bands name moving, as well as crucial drops on Hip-Hop records like Snoops Upside Ya Head – but perhaps the best work […]
Raghav: World Tour
For most artists, going platinum is the ultimate measure of success. It keeps the label happy, and ensures that the royalty checks will be rolling in. For Raghav, who is still an unknown among the mainstream U.S market, going platinum is already a done deal. One of the few global breakout stars of this generation, […]
Easy Mo Bee Talks ASCAP Award, New Tupac Album
Celebrated producer, Easy Mo Bee, received an ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Award for his production on "Runnin (Dyin’ to Live)" which featured the late-great Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls. The award is the second time Mo Bee has received an ASCAP award for his groundbreaking work and this time around is being presented to him […]
Wyclef Officially Launches Refugee by DIA Clothing
Former Fugee’s star and Haiti native, Wyclef Jean, has just announced the launch of his new clothing line called “Refugee by DIA Clothing.” DIA has created a stir in Europe with its unique fashion sense and in teaming with Jean the two hope to promote unity and cultural awareness. Says Wyclef: “People buy Sean John […]
Big Pun Chain Being Auctioned On eBay, Family Struggling
Big Pun’s widow Liza Rios, is auctioning off the deceased rapper’s diamond and gold ‘Terror Squad” pendant on eBay. Pun originally paid $100,000 for the chain, which features yellow and white gold and has over 1,900 diamonds. According to the official post on eBay, Rios has received just $8,000 since the rapper passed away in […]
Big Daddy Kane, B.I.G. Honored At VH1 Hip-Hop Awards Show
In its second year honoring hip-hop pioneers and legends, VH1 will pay tribute to rappers Big Daddy Kane and Notorious B.I.G. during their annual Hip Hop Honors show on September 22. "Our first Hip Hop Honors proved to be an incredible success not only for the channel but also within the hip-hop community," the show’s […]
Russell Simmons On As American G8 Producer, Mogul Talks Hip-Hop, Africa
Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons has joined the long list of celebrities contributing to the Live 8 Show held this Saturday in Philadelphia. Simmons has signed on as a producer to the concert, which is being held to pressure the world’s richest countries-the G8–to cancel Africa’s massive debts and double the aid for the continent. “This […]
Trillville Preparing New Group Trilltown Mafia
Hip-Hop group Trillville is introducing a new group, Trilltown Mafia, which recently inked a deal with Rap-A-Lot/Asylum. “My group Trilltown Mafia just got the deal,” Don P. told AllHipHop.com. “The album comes out in September.” Don P. said the deal came about after having a round of talks with Rap-A-Lot’s CEO, J. Prince and Asylum’s […]
Jermaine Dupri, Kanye, Ludacris Win Big At ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Music Awards
The influence of Hip-Hop on the music industry was recognized last night (June 27), at the 18th Annual ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Music Awards. Jermaine Dupri and Alicia Keys snagged Songwriters of the Year Award and both won four awards each, while Ludacris and Kanye West won three each. “My first big song was written […]
