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http://allhiphop.comBush’s recent (and first-time) win of the presidency should come as a surprise to no one. It has validated the belief of many that America has gotten what it deserves, even after enduring some of the most horribly abusive foreign and domestic policies in American history. The fact that it was even a close call […]
Artist: R.A. the Rugged ManTitle: Die, Rugged Man, DieRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Max Herman After being lavishly courted by a host of major record labels in the early-90s, R.A. the Rugged Man opted to sign with Jive Records only to be dropped and sued. This erratic MC simply proved to be too much to […]
Artist: LibrettoTitle: Ill-oet The Last ElementRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Jesse Fairfax When thinking of the West Coast, even the most “die hard rider” of fans will admit that it’s slumped since the famed demise of Death Row Records. The Pharcyde broke up and Ice Cube discovered an acting career, leaving us with Snoop Dogg and […]
Big Tigger will air it out with R. Kelly in an exclusive interview to discuss the demise of the “Best of Both Worlds Tour” featuring Kelly and multi-platinum rapper Jay-Z.The special interview will be broadcast on “Live in the Den with Big Tigger,” the personalities nationally syndicate radio show.The interview will air tonight (November 4) […]
The dynasty continues – according to Damon Dash.At a kick-off event celebrating Roc-A-Fella Record’s 10th anniversary Wednesday (November 3) at New York University, Roc CEO Damon Dash discounted rumors of a conflict between he and Jay-Z and spoke on the future of hip-hop’s legendary Roc-A-Fella empire.The event opened with a performance by Roc artist Rell, […]
Artist: GoretexTitle: The Art of DyingRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Matt Barone In a time of disposable albums filled with conventional methods of songwriting and all-too-familiar sounding beats, Goretex’s The Art of Dying is a rare exercise in completely unique rap music. One-third of underground revolutionaries Non Phixion (along with Ill Bill and Sabac), Goretex has […]
Da Brat, the First Lady of So So Def Records, has joined the latest cast of VH1’s “Surreal Life,” the popular show that assembles a diverse group of celebrities. Producers for the show set up cameras throughout a domicile in which the celebs’ activities are watched and recorded 24 hours of every day. In the […]
Geffen and Interscope have moved Snoop Dogg’s upcoming album R&G: Rhythm & Gangsta The Masterpiece up a week, due to internet leaks and bootlegging. The album will now be released on the November 16th, the same day as another Interscope release, Eminem’s Encore. Sources stated that Interscope may be planning to reshuffle Eminem’s release as […]
Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry has conceded the race for U.S. president to George W. Bush in a phone call early today (November 3rd). Hip-Hop mogul P. Diddy spoke on the impact of his “Vote or Die” campaign to raise youth votes. “The voter turnout overall is up,” Diddy told NBC News. “And one of […]
The mixtape phenomenon has officially crossed over to public domain with iTunes Music Store now providing legal hip-hop mixtapes for download. The online music company’s mixtape "Street Official Mixtape, Vol. 1" went up live last night (November 2). The promotional mixtape is the first of its kind—free, downloadable and completely legal. The introduction to iTunes […]
LL Cool J has scrapped his tour due to an unknown abdominal ailment.The rapper is on medication and under a doctor’s care at the present time. "I am extremely disappointed to have to cancel the rest of this fun and successful tour," LL said in a statement. "I apologize for disappointing my fans who have […]
English students at Syracuse University are about to be schooled by the pint-sized diva, rap star Lil Kim. The multi-platinum rapper will visit Syracuse Wednesday (November 3rd) to address a course about her lyrics and their social significance. The accredited course, entitled: "Hip-Hop Eshu: Queen B@#$H 101 – The Life & Times of Lil Kim" […]
Today could quite possibly be the most important day in America’s history. With the upcoming elections and the state of the world, it seems that Hip-Hop’s political consciousness, long thought to be dormant, has been reawakened. Between rapper’s making bold statements in their lyrics, grassroots Hip-Hop movements were mobilized throughout the country and the more […]
The Hip-Hop community, generations deep, has mobilized to ensure that voters are not intimidated, misinformed or deterred from voting in today’s election. Veteran actor Ossie Davis and Michael Holman, of ’80’s hip-hop show "Graffiti Rock," have produced a public service announcement to prevent voter intimidation. Davis, who was featured in the Spike Lee’s "Do The […]
R&B crooner R.Kelly has smacked Jay-Z with a $75 million lawsuit on Nov. 1 and accused the rapper of intentionally disrupting his efforts throughout their “Best of Both Worlds Tour. In a statement, Kelly accused Jay-Z and affiliates of his Marcy Projects production company of a myriad of offenses including physical assault via pepper spray, […]
Politics has a strange way of making bedfellows. Moby, a longtime Eminem nemesis, has recently announced his support for Slim Shady and the rapper’s anti-Bush single and video for “Mosh.” “You know that Eminem and I have had our differences in the past,” Moby wrote on his online Web log last week. “But this video […]
Sex is the world’s first industry and the oldest known profession. If used for the purpose of selling something, it can become a viable asset and tool for what you do. Lady Saw learned this lesson a long time ago, and she is reaping the fruits of her expertise. Having been Jamaica’s leading sex symbol […]
Roc-A-Fella CEO Jay-Z and the promoter of the Best of Both Worlds have decided to cancel the series in lieu of continuing with R&B singer R.Kelly in New York, according to reps from the rapper’s camp. Instead, the Brooklyn lyricist has decided to offer fans a “Jay-Z and Special Guests” show at the Continental Airlines […]
According to sources, Vallejo rapper Mac Dre was killed in a shooting and crash in Kansas City Missouri. Investigators revealed that two men in a car were headed north on Highway 71 near 85th Street earlier this morning when another car pulled up and opened fire. The driver of the vehicle fired upon went into […]
This year has been truly a nation wide grass root movement to remind people the significance of voting. With hot topics like the war in Iraq, a declining economy, civil liberties in jeopardy and the welfare of future generation, some of our celebrated superstars have helped bring urgency to the voting process. Hip-Hop jumpstarted a […]
