Diplomats: The People’s Republic
The move from an independent label to a major is one most artists aspire to make, but for Harlem’s proudest representatives The Diplomats, the exact opposite took place. As a result of Cam’ron’s signing to Roc-A-Fella Records, the crew (which, at the time, consisted mainly of Cam, Juelz Santana, Jim Jones, and Freeky Zeeky) released […]
Ashanti: Princess Cut
When Ashanti Douglas exploded onto the music scene in 2002, she was introduced to the world as the Princess of R&B, designated as such by her Murder Inc. mentors. Since then, the Long Island native has worn her bequeathed crown well, from singing hooks in Big Puns How We Roll and Ja Rules Always on […]
AHH Stray News: Nelly Banned, Eminem Banned, Big Daddy Kane, Jay-Z Tour
Nelly’s “Tip Drill” video will reportedly be banned by British broadcaster BBC. Network honcho’s are scared the video is too rude and will spark unwanted controversy in the U.K. The video sparked protests in the United States, with various groups protesting the portrayal of women in the video. “It was strictly adult entertainment; it wasn’t […]
DMX Reaches Deal In Road Rage Case
According to the New York Daily News, DMX and prosecutors have reached a deal in the rapper’s road rage incident, which occurred at JFK Airport in June. DMX will avoid jail time and admit responsibility for the scuffle, which started over a parking spot. Reports said DMX and a man were after the same parking […]
TQ: Handling Business
There is a good chance that you havent heard from TQ since 1998, when he debuted on Epic Records with his genre bending album They Never Saw Me Comin. His soulful crooning was not your usual brand of love me down belting, but was rather a virtual reflection in theme and lyricism of the hard […]
We Live: The Black Samurai EP
Artist: C-Rayz WalzTitle: We Live: The Black Samurai EPRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Shawn Lawrence James When the lyricist known as C-Rayz Walz (pronounced see-ray-zee-walls) released his 2003 debut, Ravipops (The Substance) he instantly became the carnivorous cynosure of the indie powerhouse known as Definitive Jux. Known for its famished demeanor and an argosy of […]
AHH Stray News: Kanye & John Mayer, J-Live, Eminem, Mos, Pac
Hip Hop artist Kanye West, expressing his fondness of John Mayer’s songwriting, has apparently collaborated with the singer for his next album. At the recent American Music Awards, Mayer said he had just finished working with West in the studio. The two artists kept quiet on further details, but said the collaboration will probably appear […]
Krumbsnatcha: Truthfully Dedicated
While Boston native Krumbsnatcha is mainly considered a seasoned veteran in the underground scene, he sees himself as much more than that. Riding shotgun with Gang Starr since the release of the group’s Moment of Truth back in 1998, Krumbsnatcha has already issued three widely-appreciated indy records, including Respect All, Fear None for D&D Records. […]
Wu-Tang Clan Live: Continental Airlines Arena
Wu-Tang – Continental Airlines Arena. New Jersey Friday, November 12 “Who the f**k ain’t here?,” yelled Method Man Friday Nov. 12 at Wu-Tang’s first East Coast show in four years. The thousands of people at Continental Airlines Arena responded in unison: “ODB! ODB!” “There is no one man bigger than the Clan,” continued Meth with […]
MTV Censors Eminem’s Performance At European Awards
Multi-platinum rapper Eminem was reportedly banned from executing his parody of pop icon Michael Jackson for a performance at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Rome Thursday (November 18). The Detroit rapper had allegedly arranged to dress as Jackson, wearing a wig and a fake nosepiece, to perform his single “Just Lose It” off his […]
Sugar Hill Gang Files Lawsuit Against The Beastie Boys
Hip-Hop legends The Sugar Hill Gang are reportedly suing the rap group Beastie Boys for illicitly sampling the Gang’s 1979 breakthrough song “Rapper’s Delight.” The Sugar Hill Gang, who essentially launched rap into the mainstream with “Rapper’s Delight,” allege that the Beasties used parts of the song without authorization on the single “Triple Trouble” off […]
Young Buck Surrenders, Expected To Post 500k Bail
G-Unit member Young Buck has surrendered to Santa Monica, California police in connection with a stabbing at The 2nd Annual Vibe Awards. According to Lt. Frank Fabrega, the rapper turned himself in this afternoon (November 19) and is expected to post $500,000 bail. An arrest warrant was issued shortly after the incident for the Nashville, […]
AHH Stray News: Game, DITC, Remy Martin, The Eagles, Eminem
The Game of G-Unit/Aftermath recently commented on the Vibe Awards which recently broke out into violence after a man attacked his mentor Dr. Dre. “We not really talking about that right now,” the Compton native told AllHipHop.com. “We ain’t taking no shorts.” Game also dismissed that the unprovoked attack was actually an effort to get […]
Thug Matrimony: Married To The Streets
Artist: Trick DaddyTitle: Thug Matrimony: Married To The StreetsRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Martin A. Berrios With Miami on his back since 1998, Trick Daddy Dollars (He put the dollars in his pocket) has held down the MIA in a fashion that is only second to Uncle Luke. His heartfelt Thug Life testimonials (Amerika, Thug […]
Afrika Bambaataa: A Beautiful Mind
Afrika Bambaataa can tell you how heavy the bricks are in the foundation of Hip-Hop, he laid down many of them. As a living, working icon, Bambaataa still releases albums, worldwide. In the celebration of his latest, Dark Matter Moving at the Speed of Light, we discussed the need for such records, as well as […]
Snoop Teams With The Doors For Exclusive Remake
Snoop Dogg’s remake of The Doors’ 1971 rock classic “Riders on the Storm” debuted on Tuesday (Nov. 16) as the theme for the Electronic Arts video game, Need For Speed: Underground 2. The collaboration was completed at the personal request of Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music for Electronic Arts, and it unites Snoop with […]
Family, Friends, Say Goodbye To Ol’ Dirty Bastard
Family, Fans Bid Farewell to ODB Remmie Fresh Family and fans bid one last farewell to Russell “Rusty” Jones aka Ol’ Dirty Bastard, who was laid to rest at the Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn on Thursday (Nov. 18). Papa Wu (Freedom Allah), Dirty’s brother, reflected affectionately on the fallen Wu Tang originator’s more peaceful […]
Couple Charged With E-Money Bags’ Murder
A Queens, New York couple was charged with the 2001 murder of upcoming rapper Eric “E-Money Bags” Smith, who authorities say was murdered out of revenge for alleged drug kingpin Kenneth “Supreme” McGriff. Dennis “Divine” Crosby, 38, and Nicole Brown, 42, videotaped Smith’s movements from a nearby apartment for several days and allegedly planned the […]
Young Buck To Surrender
Los Angeles detectives are reportedly negotiating the surrender of G-Unit rapper Young Buck, wanted for allegedly stabbing a man at the Vibe Awards in Santa Monica, police said Thursday (Nov. 18). According to Lt. Frank Fabrega, detectives contacted Buck’s attorney in New York, Scott Leemon, who issued a press release stating that Buck, born David […]
Roy Jones, Jr: Hip-Hop, Fat Joe & Returning To Boxing
Rumors rapidly circulated about a beef between Fat Joe and boxer Roy Jones Jr. over a lyric the rapper said in Ja Rules#### New York. But the rumors arent accurate, Jones says. In the song, Joe refers to Jones knock out losses to Antonio Tarver and Glencoffe Johnson by saying even Roy Jones was forced […]
