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Grouchy Greg

Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/grouchy.tv - I am Grouchy Greg. I founded AllHipHop in 1996. In addition to running the site, I enjoy breaking news stories. My stories have been cited in The LA Times, NY Times, NY Post, TMZ, Yahoo, Billboard, The Associated Press, CNN, and more.

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Warning Shots

Artist: SaigonTitle: Warning ShotsRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Paine Saigon is the most hyped MC set to blow since 50 Cent’s bootleg banner year in 2002. The difference between the two may be experience and, of course, that critical Eminem endorsement. While Kanye has proclaimed himself as the link between Tribe and Jay, Saigon offers […]

Jacki-O: Nature’s Rising

Jacki-O isn’t insulted by the comparisons to some of her raunchy peers. In fact, the chocolate mami takes it all as a compliment. Regardless of the persistent chit chat, Jacki-O has already established herself as a formidable competitor for the vacant female rap crown. Her song “Nookie,” managed to get folks in an uproar and […]

Talib Teams With Xzibit For Rhyme Night

Xzibit and Contrabandit.com have teamed with Boost Mobile to bring rapper Talib Kweli to their talent showcase Rhyme Night. In addition to Kweli, rising West Coast rappers Strong Arm Steady and Sly Boogy will also give performances. The evening’s music will be provided by platinum producer Fredwreck and LA mixtape kingpin DJ Warrior. "Once a […]

dead prez: Politics As Usual

With firebrand flows on topics ranging from reparations to revolution, in a way, the performance persona of dead prez is similar to that of President Bush’s view of morality in the world. Everything is black and white. Up close and personal, however, M-1 and Stic.man exhibit an eye for nuance. But don’t mistake the duo […]

One Arrested During Outkast Grammy Protest

One person was arrested and another slightly injured during a protest of a Minneapolis CBS affiliate, as protesters sought an apology for the airing of Outkast’s performance during the Grammys. About 50 protesters gathered in front of the WCCO-TV, Channel 4 studios on Thursday afternoon seeking to meet with station representatives and present General Manager, […]

Ying Yang Get Last Laugh

With their first hit single, “Whistle While You Twurk,” D-Roc and Kaine of The Ying Yang Twins began to make a name for themselves in Atlanta and the throughout the south. Since then, hits like “Say I YiYi,” “Naggin,” and “Get Low” have brought Ying Yang from regional to national success. “There’s such a big […]