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http://allhiphop.comRhymefest is getting a heavy career jump-start. The recent turmoil of whether he wrote all, some, or none of Kanye West’s ‘Jesus Walks’ has overshadowed Rhymfest’s stellar bootleg mix, Blue Collar, and his heavy appearances on albums from Old Dirty and Mark Ronson. But there’s a reason Rhymefest is in the media blitz. He’s on […]
A rumor about J Dilla aka Jay Dee of Slum Village being in a coma has been declared false, his recording home Stones Throw Records confirmed Tuesday (Jan. 18). "He is not in a coma, and his life is not in danger," Stones Throw said in a statement released to the media. "We spoke to […]
Long time Hip-Hop staples Bootcamp Clik are preparing to release three new albums in three months, a time frame the group has labeled ‘Def Con 3.” “The albums are going to drop back to back,” Dru Ha told AllHipHop.com. “We have Mark Ecko’s design team designing all of the artwork. The next three month’s are […]
Legendary pop singer Madonna is reportedly suing R&B songstress Mary J. Blige, Aftermath producer Dr. Dre and rapper Eve for copyright infringement. A publishing company claims that Blige’s recent song "Not Today," featuring Eve and produced by Dre, too closely resembles Madonna’s classic 1983 hit "Holiday." According to court documents, the company alleges that parts […]
Andre Benjamin, half of the bestselling group Outkast, will provide a voice in Paramount’s remake of the E.B. White classic book, "Charlotte’s Web." Benjamin joins an all-star cast, which include Julia Roberts, who will lead as the voice of Charlotte, Oprah Winfrey, Cedric the Entertainer, Reba McEntire, Thomas Haden and others. The flick, which will […]
Taking time to indulge in a little decadence before unleashing his Valentine’s Day Massacre, 50 Cent is planning to bedeck his palatial Connecticut mansion with Louis Vuitton fashions and has also requested the new Dodge Charger from DaimlerChrysler. 50 Cent, real name Curtis Jackson, reportedly told the publisher of DUB magazine that he wanted to […]
Contrary to rumors that Cash Money rapper Young Turk was recently released from prison, his camp has confirmed that the former Hot Boys member remains incarcerated. "Whether or not Turk is still in jail or not is starting to become [like] the speculation of Tupac still alive," Turk’s former publicist Phyllis Pollack of Def Press […]
Artist: Big NoydTitle: On The GrindRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Jayson Rodriguez As a frequent guest of Havoc and Prodigy’s, Big Noyd is always good for a hot 16 on a Mobb Deep track. But while his high-energy flow provides a balance between the murderous duo, Noyd’s rhymes are often too scattered to hold together […]
Artist: Mannie FreshTitle: The Mind of Mannie FreshRating: 2 1/2 StarsReviewed by: David Lopez In the same vein as Kanye West and the Alchemist, it’s now the norm for producers to put out solo albums where they produce and rap. Mannie Fresh is no exception to this phenomenon and on his solo debut, The Mind […]
Today begins a new "Rap City" on BET where Hip-Hop has finally left the basement and will now reside in a brand new, modern set. Along with the set, Mad Linx will replace Big Tigger as the host of the highly rated show, starting today. "It’s a brand new set, a brand new look," Linx […]
After largely contributing to the burgeoning buzz of the reggaeton movement over the past year, Latin star Tego Calderon recently vetoed P. Diddy’s offer to model for his Sean John Spring Collection, in light of the company’s alleged use of sweatshop labor in Central America. Under the conditions of the deal, Calderon was scheduled to […]
Island Def Jam Music Group artists Ludacris and Sum 41 will appear together on next week’s edition of Saturday Night Live, hosted by actor Paul Giamatti. Ludacris will be performing his single “Get Back” with his fellow label mates. According to reps for Island Def Jam, Ludacris has always been a fan of the group, […]
DJ collective the X-ecutioners (formerly known as the X-Men), have announced a tour of the U.S. and Pacific Rim, as part of their "X-pansion" tour. According to organizers, the DJ’s will hit the Pacific Rim starting March 10, 2005 with stops in Seoul, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, three dates, in New Zealand and four […]
Miami rapper Pitbull hopes 2005 will be a banner year, having recently landed a new endorsment deal with Sean John, along side P. Diddy, Lil Wayne, TI and Lloyd. The bilingual rapper recently released a new single "Toma" featuring Lil Jon and spoke of his strong latin roots. "When I was starting out in Miami, […]
Justo Faison, founder of the annual Mixtape Awards, has set out to show the world the humble beginnings of the mixtape in his new documentary titled "Justo Presents: The Mixtape Documentary." Many mixtape DJ’s have been able to parlay their success on the tapes to record deals and full-length albums. Almost nine years and counting, […]
Nelly was thrown into the KRS-One situation a few years ago and was rushed with opposition. With scrutiny coming from Chingy, Nelly has a chance to flex his seniority, his muscle, and his mouth. But before the battle paint is spread, Nelly also takes time to reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King on his day, […]
Petite, blue-haired vixen Lil’ Mo has returned to the block, this time as a member of the southern-dominated Cash Money stable. The Long Island native who has sanctified hooks for Missy Elliot, Jay-Z and Fabolous to name a few, also paired with Ja Rule on such hits as “Put It On Me” and “I Cry” […]
Jimmy James Johnson, the man accused of punching Aftermath CEO and producer Dr. Dre at the Vibe Awards, told police that Marion “Suge” Knight paid him $5,000 to assault the producer as he accepted his Lifetime Achievement Award. Johnson allegedly told the Santa Monica, California police that Knight hired and paid him to carry out […]
West coast rapper Afroman and his label have ordered a cease-and-desist against the San Jose, CA booking agency RS Entertainment and an individual named Dol Ré for performing and promoting himself as Afroman. Dol Ré has been impersonating Afroman, whose real name is Joseph Foreman, and identifying himself as the creator and performer of the […]
G-Unit rapper Young Buck pleaded not guilty Friday (Jan. 14) to an assault with a deadly weapon charge stemming from an incident at the Vibe Awards last November in Santa Monica, California. Buck, born David Darnell Brown, is accused of stabbing Los Angeles parolee Jimmy James Johnson after Johnson allegedly punched Aftermath Records head Dr. […]
