K-OS: Breaking Old Ground
K-OS took the Hip-Hop scene by storm with his video for Super Star Part Zero. A vivid but simple look at the post-modern B-Boy even made its way to the top. Not since Choclairs debut, had so many Stateside eyes been on talent in Canada. But the album sales didnt quite match the strength of […]
Edan: Future Primitive
They dont breed MCs like Edan anymore. The D.C. area native relocated to Boston in pursuit of creating the Plymouth Prowler of Hip-Hop classic styling with technological upgrades. His debut, Primitive Plus was a buzzing record that celebrated early drum machines, boom-bap, and twisted 1988-minded deliveries. 2005 finds Edan lounging in a hotel room […]
50 Cent’s Reebok Ads Cause Stir In U.K.
Reebok’s “I am what I am” campaign has come under fire in the U.K. due to graphic images of rapper 50 Cent. The television ads feature 50 Cent counting to nine relating the number to the amount of times he was shot in 2000, while the print ads feature the rapper with finger print records. […]
Young Bucks Birthday Party Gets Out Of Hand
Last night, Young Buck of G-Unit was supposed to perform at a local Nashville club in celebration of his birthday, but the party ended abruptly when revelers unable to get in the venue rushed the doors. According to reports, about 700 people were outside of The Trap club and on-site security, which was armed, was […]
Maybe You Been Brainwashed
Artist: Clinton SparksTitle: Maybe You Been BrainwashedRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Bill “Low-Key” Heinzelman Clinton Sparks has made a name for himself by out-working the competition. Last year, the Boston native became the first DJ to have a weekly live radio show on three different stations in three different states. Not to mention his work […]
Ja Rule Hit With $ 4 Million Civil Suit, Cancels Korea Appearance
Ja Rule was hit with a $4 million civil lawsuit by Canadian man, just weeks after he pleaded guilty to an assault charge stemming from a June 2003 incident at a nightclub in Toronto. According to Rule’s lawyer Steve Skurka, the incident started when Ja Rule was provoked by patron’s at the La Rouge nightclub. […]
Nelly’s Label Prepares To Release ‘The Longest Yard’ Soundtrack
In addition to a costarring role in the upcoming movie "The Longest Yard," Nelly is also scheduled to release the movie’s star-studded soundtrack through his Derrty Ent. Imprint on Universal Records. The St. Louis rapper serves as executive producer for the movie soundtrack, set to release on May 17. The album features Eminem, D-12, Lil […]
Xzibit Nabbed In Guam For Weed Possession
Rapper Xzibit was reportedly cited in Guam on Sunday for possession of marijuana as he was scheduled to perform for fans in the country. The apprehension occurred at the Guam International Airport Authority and, according to local NBC Channel 8, the rapper admitted to having the small amount of the illegal substance. As he arrived […]
50 Cents Cousin Responds To Comments
In a previous interview, 50 Cent expressed discontent with a member of his family that had assumed the rap name 2-5, an apparent play off of the multi-platinum rapper’s name. 50 told AllHipHop.com, “I got a little cousin that’s a fraud. He raps like he me, and he ain’t start that s**t until I got […]
Soul Singer Lyn Collins Passes On; Sampled By Ludacris And Rob Base
Hip-Hop heads may not be familiar with Lyn Collins by name, but they know her work as her voice anchored the 80s runaway hit It Takes Two. Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock sampled Collins commanding voice on the 1988 song and it alone catapulted them into legend status. Sadly, Collins died on Sunday from […]
Beanie Sigel: Ma Sigel Speaks
Michelle Brown is not as removed from Hip-Hop as many Rap star mothers. As Beanie Sigels mom, she has supported him through court cases, album releases, and everything negative and positive that Beans has endured over the last few. Check it as Ms. Brown tells AllHipHop.com who is really holding Beanie down and who […]
Nelly’s Jonesboro Concert Goes On, St. Lunatic’s Young Brother Arrested
A concert in Jonesboro, Arkansas featuring Nelly, St. Lunatics and other artists ended with the arrest of a Derrty Ent. production manager and the 15-year-old brother of group member’s Murphy Lee and Kyjuan. The concert took place at the Arkansas Sate University’s Convocation Center on Saturday (March 12th) and drew controversy from the start. Weeks […]
Canibus Prepares Two New Albums
Rapper Canibus is putting the final touches on a new album, titled Mind Control. The album will showcase what his handlers have dubbed a new sound, that will reflect Canibus’ new attitude, based on his extensive travels throughout the Middle East, while serving time in the U.S. Army. The rapper will address why he joined […]
Diddy Addresses Top Tech Execs At Wireless Conference
Sean "P. Diddy" Combs gave the keynote speech today (March 14) at the CTIA Wireless 2005 convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. Combs, donned in a grey business suit adorned with yellow diamond cufflinks, addressed a suit and tie crowd of wireless executives and forecasted the future of the wireless industry. "I’m not a morning person; […]
AHH Stray News: Mixmaster S#### Update, Nas & Kelis, P.Diddy
Hip-hop newlyweds Nas and Kelis are reportedly planning their humble abode in New York City. The happy couple is said to be considering purchasing a $1.3 million 1,663-square-foot condo in Chelsea, Manhattan, according to the Financial Observer. The loft-like condo reportedly includes a large master bedroom, an open gourmet kitchen, hardwood floors, and marble baths. […]
Beauty And The Beat
Artist: EdanTitle: Beauty And The BeatRating: 4 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Jesse Fairfax Edan may be Hip-hops proverbial best kept secret. Having attended the Berklee School of Music in Boston and coming up in the same ranks as underground stars like Mr. Lif and Akrobatik, his 2002 debut Primitive Plus boasted mastery of the MCing, DJing, […]
Gutta Mixx
Artist: Bushwick BillTitle: Gutta MixxRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Paine Bushwick Bill was one of the defining variables to a classic Geto Boys album. However, Bushwick has never fared as well in his solo endeavors. While Phantom of the Rapra was the lone success, the other three albums are probably best left unmentioned. But perhaps those […]
AHH Stray News: DJ Screw, Dame Dash, Eve, 50 Cent
REL entertainment has released the documentary, Soldiers United For Cash, an exclusive behind the scenes look at the late DJ Screw and the legendary Screwed Up Click. The 2-hour DVD features footage of Screw, along with Lil Flip, Big Moe, Z-Ro, and many more. DJ Screw, a pioneering practitioner of the Chopped & Screwed style, […]
Mr. Cheeks Brings Lost Boyz Back
After a long hiatus from the rap game, the murder of one member and incarceration of another, the legendary Queens-based Lost Boyz are making a comeback with their new album “Forever,” slated for release on May 31. “It was time for me to put some LB stuff out there,” said Mr. Cheeks, the Lost Boyz […]
Nivea: It’s Okay
Where is Nivea? Her string of popular singles and her highly publicized romance with Cash Moneys Lil Wayne made her the artist to watch in 2002. After hitting the charts and earning a Grammy nomination for her hot single Dont Mess with My Man from her self-titled debut album, the then 21-year-old songstress disappeared from […]
