TI Comments On Altercation With Lil’ Flip
Atlanta, Georgia rapper TI recently appeared on Atlanta’s 107.9 and confirmed that a physical confrontation took place between him and rival rapper, Lil’ Flip. A feud between the two rappers reached boiling point last Thursday, after TI appeared on Houston, Texas radio station 97.9, commenting on the growing tension between the two rappers. Later in […]
AHH Stray News: C-Murder, Will Smith, P. Diddy
C-Murder’s lawyer Ron Rakosky has been restricted from bringing any materials to jail meetings except for a pencil and pad under a March 16 agreement, the AP reported. Pens were prohibited because of their hollowness and ability to hold song lyrics, according to Sheriff Harry Lee’s attorney. C-Murder recently irked Louisiana authorities after he recorded […]
Eazy E Tribute: MC Eiht
Eazy Es vision pointed all eyes to Compton. As a result, everybody benefitted. One of the biggest beneficiaries was Eazys friend and peer, MC Eiht. Comptons Most Wanted remains a group with a 20 year history of representing the neighborhood alongside NWA and Eazy E. Although he never signed with Ruthless, MC Eiht remained a […]
The Game Remembers Eazy-E
A full decade has passed since the death of Eric Eazy-E Wright, the influential rapper that helped pioneer the subgenre of gangsta rap. The Game has revealed his plans for remembering the fellow Compton resident, who personally affected him at an early age. The 10th anniversary, the thing that I’m going to do is go […]
Eazy E Tribute: Lil’ Eazy E
Ten years ago, Hip-Hop lost one of its most influential pioneers. Eazy E may not have invented Gangsta Rap, but damned if he wasnt The Godfather. Somehow his legacy has been forever shadowed by many for reasons undeclared. AllHipHop.com wanted to pay proper tribute to Comptons finest. Yesterday, we featured a rare 1989 interview with […]
will.I.am Helps With Tsunami Relief
Black Eyed Peas member will.i.am and his will.i.am foundation are increasing their tsunami relief efforts by joining forces with Malaysia’s Force of Nature nonprofit. Will.i.am’s first collaborative effort with Force of Nature, a Tsunami Aid concert March 18 in Malaysia, saw the reunion of ex-Fugee members Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean. A portion of the […]
AHH Stray News: Lil Jon & AOL, 50 Cent, Boondocks
Lil Jon and The East Side Boyz will team up with AOL Music Live! On April 12 for an invite online performance from Webster Hall in New York City. Other special guests are expected to attend the event, which will also be broadcast via AOLmusic.com. No tickets are being sold for the event, but tickets […]
The Beat Thieves Compilation Vol. 1
Artist: IlwilTitle: The Beat Thieves Compilation Vol. 1Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Jesse Fairfax Ilwil [not to be confused with Nas deceased partner in crime] hailing from Cincinnati, is reflective of what partnership and a determined work ethic can bring about. Taking the name from its members Ilyas and Donwill, the two started off in […]
Feelin’ Earatik
Artist: Earatik StatikTitle: Feelin’ EaratikRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Max Herman In Chicago, Earatik Statik is considered to be a trio of Hip-hop vets. Sure, its taken them quite a few years to get an album on the shelves, but their official debut, Feelin Earatik (Gravel), is a testament to the dues theyve paid along the […]
Sources Say Lil Flip And TI Have Physical Confrontation
According to sources, a brewing feud between T.I. and Little Flip has allegedly resulted in a physical confrontation in Houston, Texas. Sources stated TI appeared on 97.9 earlier in the day making negative remarks and stated on air that they were heading to Flip’s Cloverland neighborhood.” After hearing TI’s remarks, they met at a detail […]
From the Vaults: NWA ’89
AllHipHop.com begins to honor the tenth anniversary of Eazy E’s death as we continue our “From the Vault” series with a rare 1989 interview conducted by Davey D and Keith Moerer. [Note: Out of all the interviews I’ve done.. this had to be the most intense. Both NWA and myself were very passionate about our […]
Memphis Bleek Says Its Do Or Die
Memphis Bleek has been a staple in Hip-Hop music long enough to be considered a veteran and the Roc-A-Fella soldier said his upcoming album, 534, may be considered his last stand. This is four times [albums], man. How many chances is the label gonna give me? Jay my man, but at the end of the […]
AHH Stray News: Jadakiss, Fat Joe, Diddy, Nas
Jadakiss reached a plea agreement with the Cumberland County Court yesterday (March 24) at a misdemeanor hearing stemming from an incident in North Carolina, that ended with the rapper being hit with marijuana and gun possession charges. Kiss was given deferred prosecution after he passed a drug test and under the agreement, the Yonkers, New […]
Nellys Sister Passes From Leukemia
Sadly, Nelly has lost his sister Jackie Donohue to a years-old bout with leukemia. Donohue, 31, died Thursday morning after the cancer came out of remission. "We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Jackie Donahue, 31, who lost her 3-year battle with leukemia this morning," the family told AllHipHop.com in a statement. "We […]
Xzibit And Dre Win Copyright Lawsuit
A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday (March 23) that a copyright infringement lawsuit against rapper Xzibit and Aftermath producer Dr. Dre was frivolous. Aspiring Philadelphia songwriter, Michael Lowe could incur a severe penalty for filing the lawsuit against Xzibit, several record companies and Dr. Dre, who is credited as one of the author’s of the […]
Cory Gunz: Young Gunna
If it wasnt for the Bronx, this rap s**t probably never would be going on“…Those were the famous words uttered by Peter Gunz in the now classic summer anthem Deja Vu. Now seven years later, a grown man is here to prove that the now infamous words spit by his father are not just a […]
Celly Cel: Return of the Mack
Back in 1994, the Hip-Hop scene experienced a new sound coming out of Vallejo, California. It wasnt the usual Cali sound talking about, F**k the Police No, this sound from the Sik-Wid-It camp came with new slanguistics that would forever establish Vallejo as one of the trend setters of Hip-Hop. Celly Cel who was a […]
The B. Coming
Artist: Beanie SigelTitle: The B. ComingRating: 4 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Matt Barone Not many MCs can introspect as poignantly as Beanie Sigel. Treating his albums like free-flowing journals, Sigel clearly pulls no punches in the booth. On The B. Coming (Dash Music/Def Jam) Beanie Mack removes the inner filter completely, bringing listeners so deep into […]
“Lil’ Kim: The Ladies Speak up on Verdict” Response
The following is an educated opinion with a few references of common sense so if you are offended…you should read it twice. I am responding to the article, “Lil’ Kim: The Ladies Speak up on Verdict”. While the well written display of solidarity is pleasing and Lil’ Kim’s situation may provoke sympathy, we can not […]
Beanie Runs “Documentaries” On TV
Before Beanie Sigel drops his latest much-anticipated album B. Coming on March 29, a pair of Dash Film-produced documentaries featuring the currently incarcerated rapper will air on MTV2 and BET. A half-hour special titled “The Trial: Beanie Sigel,” produced by Damon Dash’s film company Dash Films, airs tonight (March 23) at 7: 30 p.m. E.T. […]
