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http://allhiphop.comThe man who shot Freekey Zeekey and helped kill an associate was convicted yesterday in a New York court. Chauncey Dillon, 30, was found guilty of assault, attempted robbery, gun charges and second-degree murder. Zeekey’s associate Eric Mangrum was killed in the shootout. Dillon faces 25 years to life. Prosecutors in the case argued that […]
Sean “P. Diddy” Combs lost his court battle with the mother of his first child, fashion stylist Misa Brim and has been ordered to pay $35,000 a month in child support. The decision was released in a 13-page decision by a Westchester County, New York Family Court judge yesterday (October 5th). The ruling is based […]
It appears that this election year the actions of our President and the current world situation have energized everyone, even the usually apathetic, to become involved in the political equation. Whether you disagree or agree with our Presidents decisions in the last four years, our country is collectively galvanized to express their political voice, especially […]
Slim Thug is the absolute embodiment of the hustler mentality. Not only does he tell you that he sees Hip-Hop only as a means of getting cash, he actually out-hustles those who steps in his realm and eats better than most off the land that he cultivates. The Houston native loves his cash more than […]
Jill Scott is a combination of intriguing beauty and flawless emotion. Combined with an array of talent and a smile that illuminates every place she graces, Jill has proved time and again that she is one of the world’s most contagious souls. Her latest opus, Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2, is titled perfectly, […]
Turntable group The X-ecutioners changed their lineup, adding two new DJ’s, while DJ Rob Swift has departed the group after 7 years to concentrate on solo projects. Grandmaster Roc Raida and DJ Total Eclipse will be joined by new members DJ Boogie Blind and DJ Precision in the new group, marking the first time group […]
In 1979, when the Sugar Hill Gang released “Rapper’s Delight,” critics regarded rap music as just a passing fad. Twenty-five years later, P.Diddy, clad in Run-DMC regalia—Shelltops, black leather blazer and fedora—stood on the stage at the Hammerstein Ballroom in Manhattan and uttered the famous Bad Boy mantra, which could easily double as that of […]
Artist: FederationTitle: Federation – The AlbumRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Jozen Cummings Bay Area producer Rick Rock has laced some of the finest rappers in the game with his head-nodding production. From Jay-Z to Snoop Dogg, Rock’s mix of southern crunk and West Coast funk has given Top 40 rappers a reason to still be loved […]
Nas has announced the finalists for Thief’s Theme – a competition Sony had opened for UK rappers a couple of months ago. The contest attracted over 2,000 entries across Great Britain. Rappers were encouraged to download the instrumental version of his single "Thief’s Theme." The final winner will be selected by Nas himself and brought […]
Leading UK rapper/singer Ms. Dynamite has been arrested for an alleged assault that took place at a London restaurant, according to sources. The incident, which allegedly took place last month, occurred in central London in the Soho district, Reuters reports. "A 23-year-old woman voluntarily attended a central London police station on October 1 following an […]
For an entertainer, Fabolous has been through a lot in the last couple years. With crossover success, he’s seemingly had more encounters with the police, who seemed to be on convert operations against the BK rep. Nevertheless, no legal adversity thrown at him stuck and Fab offers the state of affairs as Real Talk, his […]
Fabolous made headlines when he was arrested in twice in January and once March of 2003, but the situation was no laughing matter to the rapper, who filed a $5 million dollar lawsuit against the New York Police Department, alleging he had been unfairly targeted. Police pulled the rapper over Fabolous police stopped his SUV […]
Artist: Oh NoTitle: The DisruptRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Kenny Rodriguez Music runs in Oh No’s veins. With an R&B vocalist for a father, a former Dizzy Gillespie trumpeter for an uncle, and Madlib the Beat Conductor as an older brother – the Oxnard, CA artist was pretty much predestined to be a musician. But along […]
Artist: Jedi Mind TrickTitle: Legacy of BloodRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Matt Barone True unabashed, hardcore rap music comes few and far between these days. While many acts such as The Lox and Mobb Deep keep their minds firmly planted in street grime, they occasionally dabble in commercial acceptance on their singles. This isn’t completely […]
Artist: Scram JonesTitle: Loose CannonsRating: 2 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Max Herman The title of Scram Jones’ new mixtape, Loose Cannons (Sure Shot), is fitting as it features plenty of NYC’s hardest MCs letting off lyrical shots at random. Everyone from Saigon to Sean Price was summoned to participate. And producer/ DJ/ MC Scram laces each […]
Artist: Jean GraeTitle: This WeekRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Shawn Lawrence James The portrait of a female MC. Circa 1988, the bourgeoning genre of Hip-Hop presented a blank canvas of soul and decided to let nature take its course. The initial draft was sketched with brilliant shades of social-conscious vibes (Queen Latifah’s “U.N.I.T.Y”) outlined by a […]
Ruffryder MC Jin defeated Shells, Jae Millz, and Wreckonize in a Fight Klub rap battle that took place at the Mixshow Power Summit on Saturday. In the battle, which took place in Puerto Rico, Jin bested Wreckonize, known for winning the Roc-A-Fella/MTV contest. After Jin won, he observed J Records’ Shells win over Jae Millz […]
Rapper Foxy Brown has signed a deal with Jay-Z’s new label, S. Carter Records. A source revealed that the deal has not been officially announced, because Carter has not settled on a distribution deal for his new imprint. “Lyor [Cohen] was with Jay-Z in Chicago on tour and LA Reid was with him soon after,” […]
A judge that helped set the tone for the murder trial of rapper Corey “C-Murder” Miller has been indicted on federal corruption charges, after he and another man allegedly conspired with a bail bonds mogul and took more than $20,000 in bribes. State Judge Alan Green was indicted last week on seven federal counts that […]
Jay-Z has teamed with production company @radical.media and Paramount Classics to release “Fade To Black,” a film that chronicles the rapper’s farewell performance as a solo artist at Madison Square Garden in November of 2003. Jay-Z narrates the film, which takes viewers backstage during the concert and offers fans a chance to look at how […]
