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http://allhiphop.comRapper Ja Rule’s manager Ron “Gutta” Robinson of Murder Inc. was arrested and indicted on money laundering charges Wednesday (Nov. 17) as federal prosecutors continue an investigation into the record label’s possible involvement with drug dealers. Federal investigators allege that Robinson, 29, conspired with unknown suspects to filter over $1 million for five years. The […]
Ol’ Dirty Bastard will be laid to rest tomorrow (Thursday) November 18th at the Christian Cultural Centre in Brooklyn, New York. A private ceremony will take place for the family and friends of the rapper, followed by a public memorial service, in which thousands are expected to attend. According to the deceased rapper’s handlers, his […]
So Solid Crew rapper Megaman is wanted for questioning over a fatal shooting in South London. According to police, a 24-year-old man was gunned down in early November, in what police labeled a gangland slaying. One person affiliated with Megaman has been arrested in connection with the shooting, but police have been unable to locate […]
Queens-bred rapper Ja Rule recently turned the heat on US President George W. Bush and commented on the gay p### scandal involving G-Unit’s Lloyd Banks in an interview with Miss Jones of Hot 97. According to Ja, people shouldn’t have dismissed the allegations of Banks appearing in a gay p### on just the word of […]
Television’s newest reality superstar, Toccara, was recently eliminated from Season Three of Tyra Banks’ popular show, America’s Next Top Model. Regardless, that is not going to stop the Ohio native from achieving her goal of becoming the first plus-size super model of the world. Although naturally bodacious Toccara had to endure weeks of constant critique […]
Respect goes a long way in this world, and having it breeds success in its own right – even if the accolades are minimal. R&B veteran Jon B definitely has respect, and with nearly ten years in the game he has created an impressive trail of hits and a legion of loyal fans. Having collaborated […]
In today’s industry, R&B artists still in their teenage years typically follow the same mold as those before them: either being thrown into a marketable group aimed at breaking young girls’ hearts, or enjoying solo exposure while singing about typical heartbreak stories and generic ballads. Regardless, after one listen to the break-through single “Where Were […]
The Santa Monica Police Department seek to arrest G-Unit rapper Young Buck for the alleged stabbing of a Los Angeles man at the Vibe Awards, which were taped on Monday evening. After viewing the show footage, taped by several cameras, police charged that the 23-year-old rapper (real name Darnell Brown) stabbed 26-year-old Jimmy James Johnson […]
The one producer in Los Angeles who broke the titanium wall of Hip-Hop namesake producers on the west is Fred Wreck. Like Dre and Quik, Fred has garnered success putting music behind a variety of people in an array of places. From MC Eiht, to KRS-One, to Snoop Dogg, to producing Game’s first track, Wreck […]
Artist: Snoop DoggTitle: R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta)Rating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Jozen Cummings Let’s forget all the hyperbole about Snoop’s illustrious 12-year career in Hip-hop; it has no place in an album review, it belongs in a Hip-hop history book. Rather, let’s stick to current events. Snoop Dogg has a new album, R&G Rhythm and Gangsta: […]
Artist: Kutmaster KurtTitle: Redneck GamesRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Bill Low-Key Heinzelman Best known for his work with the legendary Kool Keith, artist/DJ/producer Kutmasta Kurt has long been revered as one of the underground’s hidden talents. While he has dabbled in the limelight by producing classic remixes for the Beastie Boys’ “Body Movin” and Linkin […]
Artist: Handsome Boy Modeling SchoolTitle: White PeopleRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Jesse Fairfax Prince Paul has been long revered for his zany humor and creativity which knows no bounds. He’s the mastermind behind De La Soul’s golden days, MC Paul Barman’s It’s Very Stimulating EP, and the concept albums Psychoanalysis and A Prince Among Thieves; […]
Artist: NasTitle: Street’s DiscipleRating: 4 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Matt Barone Already an undeniable great in Hip-hop’s still growing annals, Queensbridge veteran Nas has consistently elevated the lyrical bar over the past decade. Even when his albums came under question (like 1999’s conceptually-misguided Nastradamus), his verses rarely came under scrutiny. Having arguably KO’d Jay-Z in one […]
Suge Knight has dismissed allegations that he was involved in a melee during the 2nd Annual Vibe Awards, which took place in a hangar at the Santa Monica Airport in Santa Monica, California. A fight broke out near the stage as Snoop Dogg and Quincy Jones were set to honor Dr. Dre with Vibe’s Legend […]
Entertainment Weekly recently named Eric B. and Rakim’s Paid In Full as the greatest Hip-Hop album of all time. The magazine listed their top 25 albums in the current issue and the Long Island duo snagged the top spot. Fellow suburbanites De La Soul landed the number two slot with 3 Feet High And Rising. […]
Rapper Krumbsnatcha of the Gang Starr Foundation was wounded in a hit and run following a dispute at a club outside his native Boston and is now filing a civil lawsuit against police present at the scene. According to Krumb, born Sharief Haqquani, the episode occurred in front of state troopers and the Leominster Police […]
The 2nd Annual VIBE music awards were marred by violence according to sources at Santa Monica Municipal Airport in Los Angeles, a fracas that resulted in a temporary stoppage of the event. While the details are vague, Dr. Dre was slated to receive the Vibe Legend Award for his achievements and contributions to Hip-Hop over […]
In addition to plotting a reunion with The Fugees, rapper Pras has snagged the rights to produce the story of legendary author Robert “Iceberg Slim” Beck. The film will be an adaptation of Iceberg Slim’s book “Pimp: The Story of My Life,” which was originally released in 1969. The movie was originally set to star […]
Living Legends group members The Grouch and Luckyiam are preparing to release their second album together, as group CMA, Cool Man Association. The album, titled All Over, was produced by Eli, The Grouch, J-Thrills and DJ Epik. “We’ve been trying to make another album for a few years,” Luckyiam said. “But we’ve been so busy […]
Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons, co-founder of Def Jam Records clothing company Phat Farm & Rush Communications, is plotting a return to the music industry with a new label, The Russell Simmons Music Group (RSMG). "I love music and I love the artists," Simmons told AllHipHop.com. "I’m looking for a place where I can really fit […]
