Sean “P. Diddy” Combs In Court Over 1999 Incident
Sean “P. Diddy Combs appeared in a Detroit, Michigan court today (February 18), after he allegedly assaulted a Detroit radio host in 1999.Talk show host Roger Mills asked Combs about allegations that he contributed to the death of slain rapper, Notorious B.I.G.Combs abruptly ended the interview and associates allegedly took the tape by force, destroyed […]
RIAA Files More John Doe Lawsuits
The RIAA hit another 531 people with lawsuits, claiming they were illegally posting songs on the Internet for free download.The legal proceedings are part of a second wave of “John Doe” suits, since courts limited the RIAA’s ability to obtain the names of users that trade files.The people, named only by their Internet Protocol (IP) […]
D.I.T.C.: The Dynasty Remains Pt. 2
AllHipHop: What’s the personal highlight of your career if you can pin down one? A.G.: First seeing yourself on television in videos and seeing the people that you grew up with in your neighborhood lookin’ at you differently. The parents is lookin’ at you like a positive person. And just traveling around the world. AllHipHop: […]
D.I.T.C.: The Dynasty Remains Pt. 1
Every sports fan sits around and talks about those super teams. Once in a great while, the right group of players, create the right chemistry, and make history. They play a certain way, carry a certain reputation and attitude, all for the better. If Hip-Hop has a super-team of today, it’s Diggin’ in the Crates […]
Chino XL And Scarface Star In New Movie
Chino XL continues to beef up his acting resume and will star in a new film with fellow rapper Scarface.Principal photography recently wrapped on the independent film, “Consequences.”Chino also recently appeared on CBS’ soap opera, “The Young and The Restless.””It’s interesting to have the young security on the CBS lot recognize me as Chino XL […]
D.O.C. Reportedly Father Of Erykah Badu’s Baby
Soul singer Erykah Badu is pregnant with her second child and, according to reports, rapper The D.O.C. is the babys father. Representatives for Universal/Motown confirmed the pregnancy, but wouldnt reveal if the legendary lyricist fathered baby or if he maintains a long-term relationship with Badu. Badu already has a 6-year-old child, Seven, with Andre 3000 […]
Eminem Off To Neverland?
Detroit native Eminem, reportedly tired of Michigan winters, is considering purchasing the California home of embattled pop star Michael Jackson, according to US Weekly.A source told the magazine that in addition to the weather, the rapper is also taking into account the area where he would like to raise his daughter, Hailie Jade, who he […]
White Supremacist Group Targets Ludacris, Chingy, David Banner
A white supremacist group in Casper, Wyoming is questioning the upcoming appearance of rappers Ludacris, Chingy and David Banner.The National Alliance handed out over 2,500 fliers with images of Mystikal, recently sentenced to six years in prison for sex crimes.”Over a month ago, the city welcomed the rapist rapper Mystikal,” the flyer reads. “Now the […]
Rap Throwback Jerseys Launched
RTB Apparel has launched a new line of jerseys, "Rap Throwbacks." The jerseys feature various rappers original artwork and song titles. Numbers on the front and back commemorate the year the song was released. Created by husband and wife team Rodney and Knia Bonds, their inaugural line is an attempt to prove that the jersey […]
Fredro Starr To Host “Dance 360”
Rapper Fredro Starr has signed on to host “Dance 360,” an urban dance show competition.”Dance 360″ will air in the United States on the UPN Network and features co-host Kel Mitchell of the “Keenan and Kel” show.”We’re very excited to add ‘Dance 360’ to our UPN stations,” said Dennis Swanson, Chief Operation Officer of Viacom […]
Big L Death Anniversary
Today (February 15) marks the fifth anniversary of the passing of Harlem rapper, Lamont "Big L" Coleman. Coleman was shot nine times in the face and chest in 1999 in Harlem, just three blocks from his home. Known throughout the rap world for his innovative rhymes and collaborations with DJ Premier and his Diggin In […]
Big L: 1974 – 1999
"The Danger Zone," 1999. The world of Hip-Hop and all of its adoring fans were seemingly still reeling from the aftershocks of the tragic and untimely deaths of two of its finest, 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G. Senseless acts of violence had run its course and the music world had suffered a mighty blow. Little […]
Dope Or Dog Food
Artist: Z-ManTitle: Dope Or Dog FoodRating: 2 1/2 StarsReviewed by: TOBY9060 “And stepping to me, yo that’s the wrong move..so what you on, huh, dope or dog food?” That is the classic battle line Big Daddy Kane made famous in 88 (“Ain’t No Half Steppin’”). Now in the year 2004 Z-Man comes through with his […]
Hip-Hop Summit Registers 60,000 New Voters
The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network’s (HSAN) Hip-Hop Summit convened in Los Angeles as part of the All-Star weekend festivities. Hosted by Damon Dash, the summit continued its voter registration drive, registering over 60,000 new voters. "Damon’s running the L.A. Hip-Hop Summit is an example of how this movement his many leaders and can’t be stopped," […]
Cedric Hollywood: A Reply To Luke
The following was written by Cedric Hollywood, program and music director of Miami’s WEDR’s 99 Jamz. In a news article on AllHipHop.com (https://allhiphop.com/hiphopnews/?ID=2848), Luther "Luke" Campbell asserted that the local radio infrastructure in Miami, Florida no longer supported the local Hip-Hop scene. He singled out the only two commercial Hip-Hop stations in the city, 99 […]
Loon Makes Bail On Attempted Murder Charges
Rapper Chauncey "Loon" Hawkins was released this morning on bail after being charged with attempted murder related to a night club stabbing that left a security guard wounded. The incident occurred early Friday morning at the House of Blues in Los Angeles, California, during a release party for Lil Jon & The Eastside Boys’ new […]
Sean “P. Diddy” Combs Says Chances Of Owning An NBA Team 100 Percent
Sean "P.Diddy" Combs is following in the footsteps of fellow mogul Jay-Z and is in talks to purchase an NBA team. Combs wouldn’t be specific, but said that the negotiations were serious. He said his chances of owning a piece of a team in the next 10 years were 100 percent. "There are two teams […]
Breaking News: Loon Charged With Attempted Murder
Rapper Chauncey "Loon" Hawkins was arrested and charged with attempted murder, after violence broke out at a party for Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz new adult DVD series.An incident took place in front of the House of Blues shortly after 12:30 am this morning, involving Hawkins and two other men attempting to enter the […]
Lil Flip Starts Label, Sucka Free CEO Says Rapper Still Signed
Lil Flip has started his own record label, Clover G Records and said that he is no longer signed to Sucka Free Records. The announcement comes amidst a falling out between Flip and Sucka Free CEO Duane "Hump" Hobbs. "Flip has gotten so greedy behind money," Hobbs told AllHipHop.com. "Flip has burned a lot of […]
Michael And Janet Jackson To Attend L.A. Hip-Hop Summit
Michael and Janet Jackson will attend the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network’s (HSAN) Los Angeles Hip-Hop Summit.The summit, which is free to anyone that registers to vote, takes place during All-Star weekend on Saturday the 14th from 11am-2pm.”The Los Angeles Hip-Hop Summit will further stimulate youth voter registration toward our goal of registering and encouraging millions […]
