It’s Official: Diddy’s With Warner
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 […]
Soldiers United for Cash (DVD)
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 lions share of the credit. It was his vision that took Southern/Bounce, and gave it a screwed-up twist. Unfortunately, Screw isnt here to see the fruits of […]
Tha Dogg Pound Gangsta LP
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 […]
Archetype
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 12s and released his friends music first on his QN5 label. Still, from his guest shots, the battles, […]
AHH Stray News: Ice Cube, Mariah Vs. 50, Nelly, Xzibit
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 Pleads Guilty
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 […]
Snoop, The Game, Steve Harvey And Others Make West Coast Peace Treaty
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, […]
Tony “CD” Kelly: Riddim Master
You may not recognize his name, but producer Tony CD Kellys 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 […]
Zion I Embarks On World Tour
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 […]
Ol Dirtys Widow Keeps DNA In Estate Battle
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 rappers estate. Icelene Jones also charged that she and […]
Russell Simmons Signs Run To New Label
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 […]
50 Cents Ideal World Is Peaceful, Rapper Explains Gorilla Unit
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 […]
Hip-Hop Summit Coming To Morgan State University
Maryland Lieutenant Governor Michael S. Steele will join the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network Chairman and Def Jam co-founder Russell Simmons, as well as a host of hip-hop executives and artists at the Maryland Hip-Hop Summit, which is taking place at Morgan State University on Thursday, April 21, 2005. Simmons will be joined by Warner Music […]
Common Launching New Line Of Hats
Rapper Common is planning to venture into clothing accessories with a line of “high-end” hats called Soji “I love hats man, I been wearing them for so long and people always ask me where I get my hats from. So, why not just design something? I want to keep it high-end and quality on the […]
The Rebirth Of Kool G Rap
Kool G Raps musical career has been a journey that most Hip-Hop aficionados could only dream of. Now the self-proclaimed Donald Goines of Rap plots a simultaneous comeback and exit from a profession he helped pioneer since the 80s. AllHipHop chronicles this expedition in THE REBIRTH OF KOOL G RAP, a reoccurring feature. Read the […]
Benzino: The Source Part 2
AllHipHop.com: Can you just talk honestly about this lawsuit filed? Benzino: Oh definitely, yes, the lawsuit was likeusually when people get fired sometimes, especially this magazine there’s been walkouts and again, journalist people, they’re a real crazy bunch of people. AllHipHop.com: [Laughs] Benzino: But um, basically Kim Osorio, we had let go, we had terminated […]
Young Gunz: 100 Miles & Gunnin’
Together as the Young Gunz, Chris and Neef have made music that dominates the airwaves. Early in their twenties, the duo continues make singles intended for all ages, while upholding a street connection and ties to State Property. After Cant Stop, Wont Stop, and Friday Night, the men have a lot to live up to. […]
Balance: Sick Rhymes & Sideshows
Many know about the New Bay sound emerging from the West Coast. At the helm of this new movement is an MC by the name of Balance. He is known as the Bay Area Mixtape King. Beyond the mic though, he seems to have some real leadership skills. Balance seems to have embodied the Japanese […]
Benzino: The Source Part 1
Ray Benzino has his hands full. Lyrical and verbal sparring with Eminem, a war against The Machine, and now sensational accusations from two former female Source employees claiming sexual harassment and discrimination – and all at once. If history is any proof, Benzino isnt one to back down from a challenge or confrontation. The past […]
Foxy Brown Appears In Court
Foxy Brown appeared in Manhattan Criminal Court today (April 11) on assault charges for allegedly punching and kicking two manicurists at a Manhattan nail salon, who claimed that the rapper refused to pay for a pedicure last summer. Brown, whose real name is Inga Marchand, is accused of assaulting the two workers, Myoung Yi and […]
