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http://allhiphop.comWith few passing the test of time, rappers are here today and unfortunately gone today. As a teenager, Silkk The Shocker was playing with millions. He entered the rap game through his older brother Master P’s No Limit Records. The label exploded on to a scene dominated by New York and California at the time, […]
Wyclef Jean is one of five grand marshals at today’s 37th annual Caribbean American West Indian Day Carnival in New York. The annual event started at 11 am this morning (September 6) in Brooklyn and celebrates the culture of those who hail from the West Indies. Over 2 million people are expected to see at […]
A who’s who of celebrities and sports stars will participate in the 2nd Annual Break! Celebrity Pool Tournament on Tuesday in New York City. Taking place at Slate Restaurant Bar & Billiards on Tuesday September 14, such celebs as Jay-Z, Jermaine Dupri, Russell Simmons, BET’s Founder Bob Johnson, Alonzo Mourning, Lil Kim and others will […]
On Thursday (Sept. 2) a Chicago judge ordered that Twista’s wife, Rashida Mitchell be restrained from talking to the press about her divorce with the rapper. The order comes after an article that was printed in The Chicago Sun Times accused the rapper of neglecting his daughter. The article was published last week and referred […]
Warner Music Group is already making plans to try and capture the Rock and Hip-Hop market with the launch of two new "incubator" labels. WMG has revived the Asylum record label, which will be distributed through Warner/Elektra/Atlantic and will help build indie labels within the WMG label. In business, an incubator is a parent like […]
While chatter is growing about the alleged sale of the Roc-A-Fella Record label to Def Jam, Dame Dash continues to strengthen the Rocawear brand, signing a deal to create a line of apparel based around the upcoming movie, "Batman Begins." Rocawear partnered with Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) on behalf of DC Comics to create […]
Incarcerated rapper Shyne has rallied against Clinton State Correctional Facility officials after the prison repealed the rapper’s phone privileges when they alleged he violated several rules last month. In mid-August, authorities were investigating Shyne’s calls for infractions, and claim he violated a number of guidelines including conducting business over the phone. “I categorically deny any […]
Queen Latifah, Ice Cube, Eve and LL Cool J were nominees for BET’s first annual BET Comedy Awards. The new awards show takes place on September 28 at the Pasadena Civic Center in Pasadena, California. The awards show will be broadcast live and aims to recognize the achievements of “urban comedians” and will be hosted […]
Does Hip-Hop have a Donald Trump? Before just the dollars and worth, Trump is renowned for his resilience after loss. To go from something to nothing and back up, that’s genius. Perhaps the most deserving Hip-Hop comparison lies in Lance “Un” Rivera. Un was responsible for a hearty size of Biggie’s success by way of […]
Adisa Banjoko, a pioneering journalist from the Bay, has taken his skills as a scribe and applied it to his first published book, "Lyrical Swords Vol. 1: Hip Hop and Politics in the Mix.” Incidentally, the book will be released on Election Day November 2. The book is an anthology of essays and interviews with […]
Artist: L.L. Cool JTitle: The DefinitionRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Matt Barone While his self-given title of the “greatest of all time” is debatable, one thing that can’t be disputed is that LL Cool J is a definite legend in hip-hop’s legacy. Having spearheaded the dominance of Def Jam Records, cranked out radio hit after hit, […]
Although Silkk The Shocker wasn’t in the limelight for the past few years, that doesn’t mean the younger brother of Master P. wasn’t receiving any attention. In fact, The No Limit Solider plans to return to Hip-Hop’s consciousness this fall with not only a new album, but also with a television pilot in place. “I […]
In today’s current Hip-Hop climate, there is no better promotional tool as effective as the mixtape. No longer do record companies hold the power to impose their data calculated will upon the Hip-Hop community. Thanks to this ever-popular medium, the streets now dictate who is hot. In 2002 mixtapes gave birth to Hip-Hop heavyweight 50 […]
Like the child who cried "wolf! " too many times and was eaten when he really needed the help of people who had grown to ignore him, the media and Bush administration are faced with such massive lack of credibility issues that we now must adopt a contrarian stance when taking what they say into […]
Outkast’s Andre “Andre 3000” Benjamin appeared at the Democratic National Convention and the Republican National Convention to conduct interviews for an upcoming documentary. The untitled project is being made for HBO and focuses on the rapper’s change from musician to voter registration activist. Benjamin interviewed John Kerry’s daughters and on Tuesday, he interviewed current President […]
Artist: Ice CityTitle: Welcome To The HoodRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Jayson Rodriguez Putting “Ya mans and ’em” on is as much a perk for rappers today as pushing a Bentley, sipping Cristal, or starring in a straight-to-DVD flick. Freeway, a beneficiary of the latter benefits as both Beanie Sigel’s homeboy and a successful solo artist, […]
Geto Boys member Willie D. said that a new, untitled album by the group was recently finished. The new album features all three original group members and will be released before the end of the year. "You know, I can’t let the cat out the bag, but the one thing I can say is that […]
The stakes for a rap battle are getting higher and higher. With $11,000 on the table Sam Scarfo of Gorilla Pimp/IBCent defeated 40 Cal of Skeme Team/Dip Set at Fight Klub in New York last week. The place, an undisclosed spot in Manhattan, was full of celebrities like video director Lil X, Craig Mack, Bill […]
The first annual Vancouver International Hip-Hop Film Festival kicks off today (September 1st) and will run until September 5th. The VIHF will showcase some of the best Hip-Hop films available, including the legendary movie “Wildstyle,” whose director Charlie Ahearn will present a slide show. Tonight’s first event takes place tonight with performances by rising rappers […]
Artist: Jim JonesTitle: On My Way to ChurchRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Martin A. Berrios From the crack game to the rap game, Harlem, NY has often bred flamboyant hood legends. As a founding member of the Cam’ron led Diplomats crew, Jim Jones looks to carry on the Uptown tradition of flossing ones, wears and weaves. […]
