AHH Stray News: Universal Sued, Fat Joe, Reebok, BEP Tour
Universal has been hit with a $100 million dollar lawsuit by two promoters, who claim that the label defrauded artists, including Nelly, out of money by forcing them to submit phony invoices. Promoters National Music Marketing and Majestic Promotions claim that top name artists like Nelly unintentionally paid for other artists promotion. The promoters also […]
Andre 3000 To Star In New Musical
Outkast member Andre “Andre 3000” Benjamin has been tapped to star in and produce a new untitled musical. Benjamin has partnered with Double Feature Films, the company that helped produce “Be Cool,” to produce the musical, which will focus on a man with magical powers. In addition to producing, the chart-topping rapper will also provide […]
Ice-T, 50 Cent, Others Appear In New ‘Ghetto Fights’ DVD
Ice-T, 50 Cent, Black Rob, Funkmaster Flex and other Hip-Hop notable will appear in the latest installments of the “Ghetto Fights” and “Wildest Street Brawls” series. Fall Thru Entertainment has announced they are releasing “Ghetto Fights 2” and “Wildest Street Brawls 3” – the latest installments in their popular video series. The new DVD’s continue […]
SpiderLoc: A Spider’s Patience
With all of the drama between Game and 50 calming down, the Rap world can move onto bigger and better things. One of those things, is the ascension of a former Crip turned ice cold MC by the name of Spider Loc. The one time Suge Knight prodigy has come what some might call, full […]
Pitch Black: Lighthouse
Brooklyn fivesome Pitch Black has been kept in the dark for far too long. Forming in 1994, the Hip-Hop group, consisting of MCs D.G., Fast, Devious, G.O.D., and Zakee, released a slew of underground projects before the long-awaited release of their 2004 debut album, Pitch Black Law. Despite keeping it gully on the lead single, […]
Violence In Louisiana, 5th Ward Weebie Wanted, ‘Boss Playa’ Dead
Police are seeking to question New Orleans, Louisiana rapper 5th Ward Weebie in connection with a fatal shooting in April. Weebie, born Jerome Cosey, allegedly left the scene of a nightclub shooting with an unidentified man who is suspected of shooting and killing a man at a Vacherie night club. Police seek to charge Cosey, […]
Jacki O And Foxy Brown Fight In Miami Studio
Miami rapper Jacki O confirmed that an altercation took place between her and Foxy Brown yesterday (April 24th) at Circle House studios in Miami, Florida. According to Jacki O’s account, the altercation ensued after she invited the Brooklyn rapper into the studio, known for its amenities and opulence. “I was all for the idea of […]
Angie Martinez To Host Benefit For DJ Threat
The Jason “DJ Threat” Campbell Foundation has tapped radio personality Angie Martinez to host the foundation’s third annual Scholarship and Awards ceremony at Show night club in New York. The organization was conceived by DJ Threat’s mother, Becky Campbell, after Threat was fatally injured in a motorcycle accident on May 12, 2001. Threat, 23, had […]
Who is Mike Jones?
Artist: Mike JonesTitle: Who is Mike Jones?Rating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Mark Cilantro It is not often that an artist is known for his Sprint PCS cell phone number. But that was before Mike Jones, who? Mike Jones, came on the scene. Sometimes you like an artist because of his music and sometimes you like an […]
Midriff Music
Artist: Josh MartinezTitle: Midriff MusicRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Paine Josh Martinez has crept onto the scene with several EPs and a few LPs to boot. On the intro his latest album, the Vancouver based rapper admits that hes more into small pressings; selling them, and moving on. This high paced artwork comes into the […]
O.G. Bobby Johnson
Artist: Tame OneTitle: O.G. Bobby JohnsonRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Kenny Rodriguez A friend of mine once joked that marijuana seems to be Hip-hops unspoken fifth element. Smoking weed, he explained, has prompted so many rap records, freestyle sessions, and stage shows that with the exception of reggae music no other genre can boast […]
Jermaine Dupri Preps Young, Fly & Flashy, Taps Todd 1 To Head TV/Film Division
So So Def CEO Jermaine Dupri continues to build his brand, with the release of a new compilation of southern artists and the formation of So So Def Entertainment, a new company that will lead the mogul’s foray into television. Jermaine Dupri Presents…Young, Fly & Flashy Vol. 1, is a new collection of up-and-coming So […]
Cassidy: Problem Child, Trouble Man
The music industry now boasts a rabid dog-eat-rabid dog mentality and with every passing day, new artists emerge on the road to riches like commuters in rush hour traffic. What’s an artist to do to set himself apart from the rest? If you’re Cassidy, you could make people take notice by eating an already repped […]
Game Hit With Assault Charges, $280 Million Dollar Lawsuit
Multi-platinum rapper Game has been hit with assault charges as well as a $280 million dollar civil lawsuit, stemming from an incident at a Maryland radio station in January. Prosecutors in Prince Georges County, Maryland have formally filed assault and battery charges against Game, born, Jaceyon Taylor, after a now-infamous incident in which the rapper […]
Killer Mike’s ‘Ghetto Extraordinary’
Rapper Killer Mike is preparing the follow up to his critically acclaimed 2003 album Monster. The Atlanta native’s sophomore release was originally titled Down by Law, but has been renamed Ghetto Extraordinary. The rapper’s follow-up release will feature Big Boi, Bubba Sparxxx, Juvenile and others. The new album will detail his life experiences growing up […]
Mike Jones Changes Numbers, Offers Fans New One
Mike Jones was the subject of an internet rumor where he was charged with a phone bill of $250,000 by Sprint. But, the rapper states that the gossip is close to reality than people realize. “My last phone bill was almost a quarter million,” Jones told AllHipHop.com. The rapper said he’s since changed his phone […]
The Waiting Room
Artist: EmanonTitle: The Waiting RoomRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Max Herman Emanon is one of Southern Californias best-kept secrets. This Orange County duo, comprised of MC Aloe Blacc and DJ/producer Exile, has been making music together since 1995, but until recently, only a select few have gotten their hands on their material. Following up on their […]
Shifting Gears
Artist: Z-TripTitle: Shifting GearsRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Paine For the last five years, Z-Trip has been too strongly associated with his penchant for mixing Rock records with Rap records. Even so, its been entertaining to see huge veterans like DJ Muggs or DJ Spinbad follow suit. Regardless, Z-Trip has continued to rock parties, create themed […]
AHH Stray News: Luke Sued, Bow Wow, Eminem, Opio
A Georgia man is suing Luther Campbell and Luke Records for allegedly featuring the man with two women in “Uncle Luke’s Freakshow,” Volume III. Keith Torrance filed the lawsuit in Marion County Court, claiming that two female employee’s of Luke held him against his will and enticed him into stripping in front of a crowd […]
Xzibit Bringing ‘Rhyme Night’ To Long Beach
Xzibit’s Open Bar Entertainment and Contrabandit.com have teamed together to bring the Hip-Hop talent showcase “Rhyme Night” to Long Beach, California. The event is being held at The Vault 350 on April 29th and will be hosted and broadcast live by Power 106FM’s Felli Fel. The evening will feature a performance from Planet Asia and […]
