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 […]
AHH Stray News: More McDonalds, Bizzare, Diddy, Lauryn Hill
Continuing its efforts to infiltrate its Big Mac sandwich into Rap music, McDonalds has joined with House of Blues for a three-week "Are You MAC Enough?" sweepstakes from April 12 through May 2 beginning with two concert events. Fabolous will perform tracks from his latest album Real Talk at the Chicago concert tonight (April 11). […]
Zoe Saldana: Sky’s The Limit
A lot has changed in the life of Dominican beauty Zoe Saldana. From her break-out role as the best friend of pop princess Britney Spears in Crossroads, to playing a sexy siren who got to slap the taste out of co-star Johnny Depps mouth in Pirates of the Caribbean, there is something about Zoe that […]
Thara: Next Up
Doing a double take on Thara? Cant put your finger on how you know that face? Well, it could be a number of things, because this half-caste beauty has been in numerous videos, commercials and print ads. She is also the first lady of DJ Clues Desert Storm label, and with a bit of help […]
Accusations Fly In Sexual Harassment Suit Against The Source
Kim Osorio, former Editor-In-Chief of The Source, and former vice president Michelle Joyce have filed a lawsuit charging that they worked in an environment that was wrought with sexual harassment and gender discrimination. The 8-page lawsuit was filed inside a Manhattan court today and the pair seeks an undisclosed amount of money. “After dedicating five […]
Brawl Ends Da Brat’s B-Day Bash
A brawl abruptly ended a birthday party for Chicago rapper Da Brat early Sunday morning (April 10) after uninvited guests attempted to enter the party at the Harold Washington Cultural Center. At around 1:30 a.m., two men allegedly shoved past security guards at the venue, Chicago police spokeswoman JoAnn Taylor told South Florida’s Sun Sentinel. […]
Outkast, Jay-Z, Kanye West Make Time’s Most Influential People List
Time Magazine has named Outkast, Jay-Z and Kanye West as three of the world’s 100 most influential people. The list features an eclectic mix of people who made an extreme impact on the world and in addition to the rappers includes inventors, political strategists and even terrorists. The magazine’s managing editor told the associated press that the […]
Ty James: Born Supremacy
For Ty James, soul just runs in the blood. Like many other children whove lost their fathers, Ty has certainly grieved. But unlike many others, the aspiring rapper mourned with the world when her father Rick James passed away in August 2004. Though being the daughter of a legendary funk rocker comes with all the […]
NAACP Denies Filing Lawsuit On Behalf Of C Miller
The NAACP has denied filing a lawsuit on behalf of Corey Miller, who is appealing a 2nd degree murder conviction to the Louisiana Supreme Court. “The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has not authorized a lawsuit on behalf of Corey Miller,” NAACP Interim General Counsel Angela Ciccolo told AllHipHop.com. “While the […]
Benzino Resigns From The Source
Ray Benzino, the Chief Brand Executive and Co-owner of The Source magazine, has resigned from his position at the company today (April 8). “If me leaving the source is gonna help the magazine then I’ll do it,” the rapper told AllHipHop.com.”The Source is an institution and is part of history; I want my kids and […]
