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http://allhiphop.comHip-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 […]
Hip-Hop artist Common is joining with Viacom Inc. and the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation to present a series of motivational public service advertisements (PSA’s) encouraging HIV testing as part of the KNOW HIV/AIDS campaign. The "Knowing is Beautiful" PSAs, which launched in June, seek to educate young people on the importance of HIV testing, […]
XXL magazine snagged an exclusive cover interview with Eminem for their 5th Annual Love/Hate year end double issue, which hits stands December 7th. The interview is Eminem’s first public statement since his video “Just Lose It” caused major controversy. In the video he mocks celebrities such as Madonna, Pee Wee Herman, MC Hammer and Michael […]
Artist: L.G.Title: Industry Co-Sign II (Mixtape)Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Jayson Rodriguez The Lords Gift has blessed us with his presence. L.G., as hes otherwise known, is a Brooklyn upstart who toes the line between the Boot Camp Clik and Black Star. Armed with a gruff flow, the Source Magazines Unsigned Hype alum is equally […]
Artist: DeclaimeTitle: Conversations With DudleyRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Kenny Rodriguez Declaime (alias Dudley Perkins) is living proof that simply knowing the right people can do wonders for a rap artists career. Having the good fortune to grow up alongside siblings Otis and Michael Jackson now known as Madlib and Oh No when Declaime […]
Outkast took home three American Music Awards last night (November 14th), topped only by Usher, who snagged four awards. The rappers took home awards for Favorite Pop/Rock Band and Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop album for their double CD Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. They also won Best Rap/Hip-Hop group. During their acceptance speech, group member Big Boi paid homage […]
Rapper Crooked I is preparing to release a documentary chronicling his rocky relationship with his record label, Death Row. According to Crooked I, Death Row and Suge Knight have prevented him from releasing his album due to contractual obligations with the label. In order to pacify eager fans, the rapper is working on a DVD […]
Luther “Luke” Campbell is opening what he hopes will be the first national “urban” strip club franchise, Luke’s Cabaret. Luke will combine his name and entertainment connections with an upscale gentleman’s club that will target successful and affluent African-American and Latino Males. “I am going to be highly involved in the management of these clubs- […]
Death Row Records is entering the wireless world and has just inked a deal to provide fans with ringtones, wallpapers, video tones and videos of Death Row artists. The exclusive content features material from Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Tupac and Kurupt and will be distributed on a global basis. The deal worldwide deal was brokered […]
Wu-Tang Clan member Ol’ Dirty Bastard passed away today (November 13). While details are sketchy, sources told AllHipHop.com that the rapper collapsed and died in a Manhattan recording studio. Ol’ Dirty had complained of chest pains, but the cause of death was not immediatley known. The rapper was two days shy of reaching his 36th […]
After serving a bit of jail time which erupted into a nationwide prison controversy, T.I. is preparing to return to his roots of rap, with a new album Urban Legend, slated for a November 30th release date.”It is a very diverse album with everything on it,” T.I. told AllHipHop.com. “I am serious; I got more […]
With an album just completed and a special performance at Howard University’s Homecoming last month, Dana Dane gave his thoughts on the recent VH1 tribute to hip-hop and spoke on the future of the industry. Performing their classic hits, hip-hop pioneers Sweet Tee, Special Ed, Whodini, Grandmaster Melle Mel and Scorpio and Busy Bee were […]
Stat Quo refers to himself as the “Rap Lebron James” but perhaps he should consider calling himself the “Rap Magic Johnson” because he is a rookie walking into a championship situation. After dropping three volumes of his now infamous Stat Quo Presents: Underground Atlanta mixtapes, he was heavily recruited by the Shady/Aftermath team. Now that […]
Rapper/Producer Qu’ran Goodman, formerly of Philadelphia rap trio Da Youngstas is preparing to launch his solo career and developing his new production company, Face Off Entertainment under Sony Urban Records. Goodman’s last name should ring bells for Hip-Hop historians. His parents are Lawrence and Ann Goodman, owners of the first Hip-Hop label in Philadelphia, the […]
Miami Heat basketball star Shaquille O’Neal is financing a new record label, which recently landed a distribution deal with KOCH Records. KOCH will handle the marketing and distribution for the label, DEJA34 Records. Mark Stevens, a long-time friend of Shaq is the CEO, while mixtape king DJ Kayslay has been named head A&R of the […]
Tyran “Ty Ty” Smith, a longtime friend of rapper/mogul Jay-Z, has been arrested for allegedly pepper-spraying crooner R.Kelly at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 29 during the Best of Both Worlds tour. A press statement, which was released by Kelly’s camp, charges that Smith has been subsequently apprehended and formally charged with misdemeanor assault violations […]
Cuba Gooding, Sr. definitely has many things to be proud of. He has over 40 years of entertainment on his astute resume, including being a member of the legendary soul group The Main Ingredient. He is the doting father of Cuba Gooding, Jr., who won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in 1997, and two […]
Ludacris has been both media darling and media devil, but all of the fanfare is just a testament to the Atlanta native’s fortitude as a budding Hip-Hop icon. Despite selling millions, Luda is still the property of Hip-Hop. With that, he’s building businesses, battling rappers, taking out critics and emerges triumphant with The Red Light […]
Artist: EminemTitle: EncoreRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Matt Barone Without a doubt one of the games all-time grand lyricists, one of Eminems superior strengths throughout his illustrious career has been the uncanny ability to bring listeners into his turbulent psyche, one loaded with violent baby mama drama, parental neglect, and shameless insults. But on his fourth […]
Artist: JinTitle: The Rest is HistoryRating: 2 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Robert DeGracia There are few tougher tasks in Hip-hop than selling your written raps to an audience that has grown accustomed to your success in the freestyle forefront. The Rest is History, is an attempt to pickup where Miami-native and freestyle champ Jin left off […]
