New Clothing Company Brings Hip-Hop To Tennis
After hearing the complaints of several members of the Hip-Hop community, who professed their love of tennis but desired more appealing gear, entrepreneur Marvin Coleman has designed and developed 40 Luv Clothing, a line Coleman says is the first geared toward the urban market. Coleman recognized that the image of tennis has been departing from […]
Central Figure In B.I.G. Wrongful Death Lawsuit Dismissed From Case
Voletta Wallace, mother of slain rapper Notorious B.I.G., dismissed Amir Muhammad, the man she accused of shooting her son, from a wrongful death lawsuit. According to the Los Angeles Times, Wallace had named Muhammad as the triggerman who shot her son to death as he was stopped at a red light in Los Angeles, after […]
Cold Crush Brother Presents Rare Hip-Hop Artifact Exhibit
Easy A.D., legendary Cold Crush Brothers will present the Historic Hip-Hop Culture Exhibit at the Schomburg Library in New York. Taking place from November 18 through December 31, the exhibition will feature rare Hip-Hop artifacts that record classic images of the four elements of Hip-Hop culture: DJing, emceeing, breaking and graffiti. Before vibrant music videos […]
AHH Stray News: Canibus, Stimuli, Vi, Joe Budden
In an interview with radio personality, Angie Martinez, Wyclef recently announced that he and former protégée Canibus had mended their past beef. He told Martinez, I reached out to him. There was some unfinished business in the street. The good thing about it is all beef is squashed between Clef and Canibus. Me and Canibus […]
Ja Rule: Dont Call It A Comeback Pt. 2
Ja Rule continued AllHipHop.com: What are your thoughts on Lyor Cohen and Kevin Liles leaving Def Jam? Ja Rule: It’s business. That’s what they have to do to continue their business. I still speak to Kev, I still speak to Lyor, and they’re still my friends. AllHipHop.com: Has L.A. Reid been behind you since he […]
Xzibit Tapped To Host 2004 MTV Europe Music Awards
Xzibit has been tapped to host The 2004 MTV Europe Music Awards in Rome next month. X, who hosts MTV’s top rated show “Pimp My Ride,” will host the ceremonies in front of a massive audience of over 1 billion people. Past hosts include Christina Aguilera, Robbie Williams and Sean “P. Diddy” Combs. The Beastie […]
Outkast First Group To Receive Multi-Platinum Certification For Downloads
Outkast has become the group to be certified platinum for digital downloads by the Recording Industry Association of America. The group’s smash single “Hey Ya!” tallied over 400,000 downloads, double the amount needed to be certified platinum by the RIAA. Six other songs – three more from Outkast – qualified for platinum by reaching 200,000 […]
Ali Vegas: Prince of Thieves
Ali Vegas has blessed many-a-mixtape in both the mainstream and underground circuit. Representing Queens, the same borough as Nas and 50 Cent, Ali Vegas has crowned himself the “Prince of New York City.” Paying his dues, this young MC was signed to a record deal when he was only sixteen years old and he had […]
Ja Rule: Dont Call It A Comeback Pt. 1
Since the release of his solo debut in 1999, Ja Rule’s image has ranged from being the epitome of thug fabulous to becoming the poster child for Hip Hop pop crossover. In a seemingly never-ending trail of controversy, Ja Rule faced one of his biggest challenges when 50 Cent began taking serious jabs at Ja’s […]
Guerilla Black Responds To Unauthorized Big Cizzle CD
Guerilla Black has been either praised or vilified for his similarities to the late Biggie Smalls, but after a several-years old album was resurrected from his past, many further questioned the Compton rappers authenticity. Under the name Big Cizzle, Blacks Ya Neva Seen It Comn offers a very different sound reminiscent of Mystikal or DMX. […]
Kanye, Common, Musiq Unite To Fight Homelessness
The New Life Project Inaugural Concert, featuring Kanye West, Common, Musiq and The X-ecutioners, is scheduled to kick off on November 5th at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York. The concert, sponsored by AOL and Hot 97, will celebrate the launch of The New Life Project, an organization whose goal is to end homelessness in […]
Legend of the Wu-Tang: Wu-Tang Clans Greatest Hits
Artist: Wu-Tang ClanTitle: Legend of the Wu-Tang: Wu-Tang Clans Greatest HitsRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Jason Newman Given the uneven career of Wu-Tang Clan, ranging from undeniable classics like Enter The Wu-Tang 36 Chambers to weak (at best) efforts like Iron Flag, compiling a greatest hits package is bound to present some problems for its creators. […]
Hip-Hop Journalists Host Round Table Panel Discussion
A host of Hip-Hop’s top music journalists gathered Tuesday (October 26th) at New York University for a roundtable discussion focusing on the role and impact of Hip-Hop journalism on the culture. When Hip-Hop journalism planted its seeds in the early 90s, many of the panelists said it was difficult to distinguish Hip-Hop writing from other […]
Awards Show Honors Philly Hip-Hop Legends
The 5th Annual Philadelphia Urban Legend Awards will take place Friday, November 5th at the Wiliarie’s Cultural & Performing Arts Complex in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This year’s awards gala is hosted by Philly radio legend Lady B., who hosted an influential Hip-Hop radio show “Street Beat,” that provided the backdrop for many lovers of the genre […]
KRS Responds To Media Accusations
Veteran rapper KRS-One has issued another statement to address the backlash concerning his comments regarding the 9/11 terror attacks in the United States. Despite a widely read rebuttal to his comments he made during a panel on politics for the New Yorker magazine, outlets nationwide have re-published portions of the rapper’s comments, labeling him “pro-Al […]
Jill Scott Talks Hip-Hop, Influences
Neo-soul singer Jill Scott, recognized for her upbeat songs, recently expressed her frustration with certain hip-hop artists, for relying too heavily on boastful, materialistic lyrics. Instead, Scott said rappers should expand the subject matter of their songs to include everyday issues. “It just frustrates me [because] not everybody can afford a diamond bracelet or a […]
Various Groups Work Towards Getting The Hip-Hop Vote To The Polls
With the presidential elections looming, various Hip-Hop related activist groups are hoping to get youth to the polls to vote, by using various artists’ celebrity muscle and grassroots marketing tactics. The Violator All Star DJ’s have teamed with Hip-Hop Summit Action Network and will produce a mixtape that will be given out until election day. […]
Talib Kweli: Beautiful Hustle Part 2
The last time AllHipHop.com spoke to Talib Kweli, it was prior to the release of his highly anticipated sophomore solo effort, The Beautiful Struggle. In that interview, Kweli made it clear that he wished the journalism community would spend some time talking to him about his music, instead of his personal stances on things. Three […]
3rd Annual H2O Film Festival Kicks Off In NYC Next Week
The 3rd Annual H2O [Hip-Hop Odyssey] International Film Festival begins November 1-7th at the Bronx Museum of Arts. Over 100 Hip-Hop films, documentaries, narratives, PSA’s and shorts will be showcased, while 29 new Hip-Hop themed films will make their debut at the festival. Hip-Hop artists such as Kool Herc, Masta Ace, Kurtis Blow, Brand Nubian, […]
Still Got It Made
Artist: Special EdTitle: Still Got It MadeRating: 2 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Martin A. Berrios Do the math yourself, few songs are able to capture the true essence of our culture and at the same time be hot enough to be considered a classic. Before the bling and the stuntin, Special Ed pulled this off in […]
