Pitbull Talks Hip-Hop, Miami, Lil Jon
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, […]
Mixtape Awards Founder To Release Documentary
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 : Beef & Broccoli
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, […]
Lil Mo: Real Big
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 […]
Man Who Assaulted Dr. Dre Claims Suge Knight Paid For Punch
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 […]
Afroman Orders Cease-And-Desist Order Against Imposter
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 […]
Young Buck Pleads Not Guilty In Vibe Awards Incident
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. […]
2050: Before the Massacre (Mixtape)
Artist: 50 Cent & Whoo KidTitle: 2050: Before the Massacre (Mixtape)Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Shawn Lawrence James Before the platinum certifications, clothing lines, sneaker endorsements and just about any other venture Curtis Jacksons added to his ever growing G-Unit empire, 50 initially spawned his popularity from the tested and true application of getting yourself […]
Nelly: “Chingy Has A Problem Being A Man”
Nelly has promptly responded to fellow St. Louis rapper Chingy’s dis record “We Got,” which is featured on AllHipHop.com. In the song, Chingy also takes issue with his cross-town rival and former mentor Ludacris of Disturbing Tha Peace Records. A normally cheerful Chingy spews, “I heard that song, boy; it ain’t another, boy. Better keep […]
Dead Ludacris/ T.I. Beef Lingers Online
Ludacris and T.I.s much hyped beef has taken a curious turn into the Internet domainliterally. Visitors going to ludacris.com will be surprised to instead find a slick-looking T.I. dressed in a black pin stripe suit gracing their computer screens. Thats because the site is automatically forwarded to T.I.s trapmuzik.com homepage, which takes the name of […]
Jean Grae Handles ‘Nice MC’s’ On New Tour
Jean Grae is currently trekking the nation on “The No Turntables Tour” with Chicago rapper Diverse and the female rhymester says shes already fending off emcees that want to battle. And, she admitted these mic fiends were really nice. On the first date [in Richmond, VA], these three chicks came to the show wanting to […]
2 Live Crew Member In Accident
Christopher Wongwon, a member of the legendary rap squad 2 Live Crew, was involved in a road accident Wednesday (Jan. 12) in South Dakota when a van carrying him and six others hit an icy patch and slid off a highway. The accident occurred as Ashley Grundy was driving the van, which hit a patch […]
Cruise Control Vol. 1 (Mixtape)
Artist: CopywriteTitle: Cruise Control Vol. 1 (Mixtape)Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Max Herman In the realm of independent Hip-hop, there are usually two types of MCs: those who vow to remain self sufficient for life and those who are willing to sign with what ever major label can help propel them into prominence best. The […]
AHH Stray News: Queen Latifah, Snoop Dogg, Terrestrial Vs. Satellite Radio
Grammy Award-winning actress/singer/rapper Queen Latifah has been selected to host the upcoming 47th Annual Grammy Awards, which airs on CBS Feb. 13 at 8pm ET. Latifah is also a nominee for Best Jazz Vocal Album and will perform on the prominent music awards show, broadcasted live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Latifah, a […]
Back For The First Time: Hip-Hop Comebacks Pt. 2
Right as she dropped her debut, Yo-Yo was featured prominently in John Singleton’s Boyz N’The Hood in 1991. At times juggling her Rap career, Yo-Yo continued to work in other films such as “Sister Act 2,” “Three Strikes,” and “Panther.” This past year, she joined MC Eiht as one of the many colorful, and arguably […]
Back For The First Time: Hip-Hop Comebacks Pt. 1
Yo-Yo was at one time, the voice of many. Before Kam, before Mack 10, it was Yo-Yo that Ice Cube endorsed. She was a star in his first movie, and he was all over her classic debut, Make Way for the Motherlode. This album was a touchstone for many women, who were witnessing the first […]
JT The Bigga Figga Speaks On Game LP On Get Low Records
Bay Area rapper JT The Bigga Figga recently released an album from the Game titled The Untold Story, featuring recordings made prior to signing with Aftermath/Interscope. According to JT, who released the record on his Get Low imprint with distribution from Koch, the album has moved over 100,000 copies. “Well the first month of business, […]
Big Tigger Moving Out Of Rap City
Big Tigger’s "Rap City: The Bassment," Hip-Hop’s longest running national TV show, will air the last episode featuring Tigger on Monday (Jan. 17) on BET. "I am sad to see The Bassment end. It was and has been a pleasure to bring hip hop into homes around the world for the past 5 years," Tigger […]
Shock Jock Star Stirs Controversy With Remarks About Indians
The Evil Star is up to his old antics again. Hip-hip shock jock Star, of the duo Star and Buc Wild, is drawing criticism from Philadelphia media outlets and Asian-American Associations for disparaging remarks he made about Indians during a prank phone played on Power 99 (WUSL) last month. The skit, which was featured on […]
Willie D. Talks Geto Boys Reunion
According to Geto Boys founding member Willie D., the group has changed the name of their reunion album from War and Peace to The Foundation. The trio helped put Houston, Texas on the Hip-Hop map, with legendary albums such as We Can’t Be Stopped and The Resurrection, along with classic releases from each member of […]
