Vintage
Artist: All NaturalTitle: VintageRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Christopher Yuscavage Hailing from the Southside of Chicago, DJ Tone B. Nimble and partner-in-rhyme Capital D are, as Masta Ace once called himself, all natural like a case of Snapple. As the collective All Natural, the pair has co-signed two previous records, No Additives, No Preservatives and […]
Live From Rome
Artist: SoleTitle: Live From RomeRating: 2 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Paine For almost a decade, Anticon (Alias, Sole, Doseone, Jel, et. al.) has grown into garnering one of the most serious underground Hip-hop cults, ever. Still, many people throughout the industry will give you an, Anticon, who? when the name comes up. The reason is not […]
Jadakiss Denies Being Threatened
Jadakiss has refuted the notion that four men were arrested last night (March 9) in an effort to threaten him after an event honoring the murder of Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace. “Those were actually fans that got arrested,” he said to radio host Wendy Williams. "[They shouted] D-Block, f**k 50! They brandished their hammer from […]
Lil’ Kim Takes Stand, Says She Doesn’t Recall Seeing Gunman
Lil’ Kim took the stand today (March 10) in her federal trial for allegedly lying to a federal grand jury about a 2001 shootout in front of Hot 97 in New York. Kim portrayed the two gunmen, former manager Damien “D-Rock” Butler and associate Suif “Gutta” Jackson as greedy thieves who could not be trusted, […]
Jadakiss Responds To 50 Cent
Rapper Jadakiss has struck back at his new rival 50 Cent on a recently released track that has hit the internet. The record is already being played on national radio airwaves in the United States. The dis track is Jadakiss’ response to 50 Cent’s dis record Piggy Back, which took shots at Jada, Fat Joe, […]
Head Of Animal Shelter Charged With Stealing DMX Money
The troubled former president of the Teterboro Animal Shelter in New Jersey was arrested yesterday (March 9) and charged with stealing money from a fund set up by rapper DMX to settle animal cruelty charges. Prosecutors have charged Robert Nesoff with stealing at least $5,500 from a $15,000 educational fund, which DMX was ordered to […]
Hezekiah: Boldly Brand New
In the past few years, there have been numerous artists representing the city of brotherly love and its unique sound. Electric pianos and soulful singers often encompass thought provoking laid back rhymes. But perhaps the next step for the city will come from nearby Delaware. Soon to drop his debut album, Hurry Up and Wait, […]
AHH Special: 50 Cent And Games Truce
Aint no hell up in Harlem, its all peace. 50 Cent and The Game formally announced their truce at The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture during a press conference announcing their charitable donation to the Boys Choir of Harlem. Howard Dobson, the Director of the Schomburg Center, began the press conference by speaking […]
Hip-Hop Community Honors B.I.G.
The Hip-Hop community will pay tribute to one of the most enduring rapper’s of all time, Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G." Wallace, who was gunned down 8-years ago today (March 9) in 1997. B.I.G.’s former DJ, Mister Cee will host a tribute to his Brooklyn, New York alumni tonight on Eminem’s Sirius satellite radio station, Shade […]
The Game And 50 Hold Press Conference Today To End Dispute
50 Cent, The Game and their respective camps have decided to lay their beef to rest and will make a formal announcement at a press conference today (March 9). This morning The Game called into Hot 97 with Angie Martinez to reveal the plans. "It’s going to be a positive thing for both sides," said […]
Omarion: Gettin’ Grown
Growing up is hard to do, and it’s even harder when you are growing up in front of millions of people. For some who start a career as a child or teenager, the stardom comes and goes and the chances of a lasting career are even slimmer when you are in a group of […]
Biggie Remembered: A Poem
A legend, Christopher Wallace a.k.a. The Notorious B.I.G. is considered by many to be one of the greatest MCs to ever touch a mic. Involved in the most infamous rap beef to date, he was brutally gunned down on March 9, 1997. Like his friend turned foe Tupac Shakur, his death was a shock to […]
Biggie Remembered: A Look Back
Frank White. Biggie Smalls. The Notorious B.I.G.The King of New York. Christopher Wallace assumed many monikers and the Brooklyn native been many things to many people. Through the eight years since his murder Biggies stories, songs and style have lingered over Hip-Hop like a holy cherub. March 9 is a sad day for Hip-Hop, but […]
Scarface Fronting ‘Formaldehyde Funk’ Band
Houston, Texas native Scarface is known for his eclectic taste in music and now the rapper is fronting his own group, Scarface and The Formahdahyde Funk Band. The group received rave reviews at a recent performance at club Numbers in Houston, Texas, where Face and the band ripped through a number of his classic Hip-Hop […]
AHH Stray News: Bow Wow, Beanie Sigel, Coolio, Scratch DVD
Bow Wow is coming to the WB Network, as the rapper’s half-hour pilot titled “Bow” has been green lighted. The comedy features Bow Wow playing himself as a rapper coming of age, attempting to gain control of his business. The show is executive produced by Teresa Caldwell and Michael Mauldin, father of Virgin Urban Music […]
Foxy Brown Surrenders On Assault Charge
Foxy Brown turned herself in to police last night (March 7) on a misdemeanor assault charge due to an incident with a manicurist in Manhattan nail salon last year. The incident occurred at Bloomie Nails in August of 2004. Brown’s lawyer stated that the incident started when Brown requested a manicure and a pedicure, but […]
More Junior M.A.F.I.A. Members Testify In Lil’ Kim Trial
As Lil Kim’s perjury trial continued today (March 7) in New York City, another rapper testified that Hot 97 instigated the ordeal by booking Kim and her rivals for interviews on the same day. Antoine “Banger” Spain was part of Lil’ Kim’s entourage that left Hot 97 on February 5, 2001 after an on-air interview […]
Ja Rule Pleads Guilty To Assault
Ja Rule pleaded guilty to assault in Toronto, Canada and was fined $1,500 for punching a club patron in the eye. According to the Associated Press, Ja said, I just want to say I apologize to the city of Toronto, I am just sorry for my actions.” The Grammy-nominated rapper was initially charged with charges […]
Rev. Al Sharpton Calls On FCC For Action After Violent Incidents Involving Radio
The Reverend Al Sharpton plans to ask the United States’ Federal Communications Commission to issue a 90-day television/radio ban on any artist that is engaged in violent altercations. Sharpton told The New York Daily News that airwaves were being used to romanticize urban violence. "There has to be a way to step in and regulate […]
Ja Rule Goes To Court
Ja Rule is reportedly scheduled to appear in court today (March 7) in Toronto, Canada on charges of assault causing bodily harm. The charge stems from an incident in June 2004 at the La Rouge nightclub in Torontos entertainment district. Rules lawyer, Steve Skurka, said the charge was the result of an alleged punch, which […]