50 Cent, Whoo Kid Prepare Massacre
Before unveiling his new album St Valentines Day Massacre to the public, 50 Cent recently collaborated with DJ Whoo Kid to compose a brand new mixtape entitled 2050: Before The Massacre. The mixtape, which is scheduled to hit the circuit later this week will contain an exclusive collection of all new freestyles and will feature […]
Readers Repy: Coon Picnic
Below is my official response to many ‘questions’ or rebuttals emailed to me. As of now, I’ve received over 800 emails of varying thoughts and opinions on my article. I appreciate all of them regardless of their content. The public debate has begun and that’s most important. In order to respond to ALL of you […]
In Defense of Nas & Hip-Hop
While “Ants at Nas’ Coon Picnic” raises some thoughtful and persuasive critiques of the rapper’s diatribe against “sellouts” in media and entertainment, the author’s fundamental premise is flawed, his opinion misinformed, and his tone quite elitist. Morris O’Kelly deserves kudos for pointing out the factual errors in “These Are Our Heroes.” Nas, by saying on […]
Aaries: Only The Best
The idea of singing twins oozes of a contrived marketing gimmick, however the buzz surrounding identical twin singing group Aaries has not dissipated since their subtle emergence in 1999. You might remember hearing fellow Philadelphian artist Musiq speaking highly of Ayana and Ayinke whenever he found the opportunity. Aaries vocals can be heard all over […]
Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of The Word “Pimp”
Rappers from Snoop Dogg to 50 Cent and Nelly have used the word "pimp" in both its negative and positive subtexts in their rhymes, but controversy over "pimp" recently spilled into the courts, leading to a decision supporting the term’s usage. The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday (Jan. 4) in favor of […]
Zulu Nation’s Seattle Chapter Planning First Hip-Hop Celebration
The Universal Zulu Nation’s Seattle Chapter is hosting their first ever anniversary celebration of Hip-Hop culture which will be held in Seattle, Washington , from February 17-20, 2005. Besides celebrating the chapter’s anniversary, they will honor Black history month and attempt to unite the elements of Hip-Hop culture (emceeing, deejaying, break dancing, visual art, and […]
Nelly Donates 50k To Martin Luther King Jr. Monument
St. Louis, Missouri native Nelly presented a $50,000 check as a donation to the Martin Luther King Memorial Project Foundation. The donation will help build a memorial on the mall in Washington, D.C., in honor of the civil rights legend, who was assassinated in 1968. Founders of the project hope that the monument will educate […]
Cam’ron Stays With Def Jam; Talks P####, Flicks And Fashion
Late last year, Camron announced through the radio that he was leaving Def Jam after the presidential appointment of Jay-Z and the sale of Roc-A-Fella Recordings. But, now sources inside the label have revealed that the Diplomat chief is still with the label. While details are scarce, Cam was still contractually bound to the label […]
Pharrell Sues Reebok
Neptunes producer Pharrell Williams and his clothing company BBC are reportedly suing Reebok for $4 million in damages, alleging that the sports apparel giant violated a contract between the two parties. Pharrell’s clothing and footwear brand BBC (Billionaire Boys Club) filed a complaint in New York court Dec. 17, 2004, claiming that Reebok did not […]
Andre 3000, Mark Walberg Star In John Singleton Flick
Adding yet another rapper to his catalog of co-stars, actor/former rapper Mark Wahlberg will star alongside OutKast’s Andre 3000 in a new action-drama film. The John Singleton-directed movie centers around four adopted brothers who seek to avenge their mother’s murder. "This cast is gonna kick ass," Singleton told AllHipHop.com. "It’s a real man’s movie full […]
Demand Makes Skillz Release “04 Rap-up”
The year 2003 was supposed to mark the end of Skillz’s popular yearly “Rap Up” songs, but the Virginia native has exclusively released the 2004 to the glee of fans, DJs and other MC’s. After opting out last year, he said the public convinced him to forge ahead with the series, which explains why the […]
D-Dot: Breaking Silence With Science
When Notorious B.I.G left the planet in ’97, we were left with musical memoirs that reminded us of why he was crowned “legendary”. It wasn’t just B.I.G’s voice and lyrics that captured us, but the hypnotic beats that surrounded those vocals. Deric “D-Dot” Angelettie provided a considerable amount of those tailor-made beats to one of […]
Andre 3000s Jimi Hendrix Movie Looks Bleak
Andre 3000s upcoming biopic on rock legend Jimi Hendrix is at risk of being scrapped altogether, because the guitarists estate has forbid the directors from using music from his archives. A probable hit, the movie was to chronicle the turbulent life of Hendrix up until his tragic death at 27 years old. The movie showed […]
M.O.P, Remy Martin To Perform At Benefit Concert For Tsunami Victims
M.O.P will perform at a special benefit in New York hosted by Terror Squad member Remy Martin, designed at raising funds to aid the relief effort for victims of the Dec. 26 tsunami, which killed hundreds of thousands of people. "M.O.P is proud to be a part of this very special event," said Laze Elliot, […]
AHH Stray News: Ice-T, Eminem & The Source, TrakStarz
Ice T’s political lobbying has apparently paid off. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg signed a tax break law Monday (Jan. 3) in favor of film and television production companies that work in Manhattan. Ice T testified before the New York City Council last month to support the tax credit on TV and movie production […]
Ants At Nas’ Coon Picnic
Very recently, I asked the question as to what is a “sell-out” in today’s world. The premise of the article was to find a common ground as to the moral center of the African-American ideology and also expose the historical double-standard of how the term ‘sell-out’ has been applied over generations. In the end, I […]
Studio Owner Of Eminem’s First CD Killed
The owner of Studio 8, where Eminem recorded his debut album The Slim Shady LP, was found shot to death Tuesday (Jan. 4) inside the Detroit venue, police said. A business associate of Amjed Abdallah found the 36-year-old on the floor of the studio, according to Detective Lt. Norman Raymond. Police retrieved three bullet casings […]
Osirus (The Official Mixtape)
Artist: Ol’ Dirty BastardTitle: Osirus (The Official Mixtape)Rating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Clover Hope Given that the late Ol Dirty Bastard was best known for his rabid eccentricity, its a shockand a disappointmentthat his first posthumous release Osirus (Sure Shot) exhibits minimal instances of the ODB Hip-hop has come to accept and sometimes love. The late […]
The Dirtiest Thirstiest
Artist: Yung WunTitle: The Dirtiest ThirstiestRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Shawn Lawrence James For the better part of 2004, Hip-hop broadcasted its current object of infatuation, Altanta as the synth heavy alternative to the beef oriented platters served from virtually every other region. Boasting multi-platinum big wigs such as Lil Jon and the Eastsideboyz and Ludacris […]
Missy Elliott’s Reality Show Set To Premiere, Shows Road Manager Talks
Viewers of Missy Elliott’s new UPN reality series The Road to Stardom, premiering Wednesday (Jan. 5), will catch a strong dose of real tour life as music hopefuls compete for money and recognition on the quest for the next big sensation, said the show’s road manager Steve Lobel. "Everybody just watches TV and sees these […]
