Xzibit Lands Show With MTV
Xzibit’s new TV show “Pimp My Ride” will make its debut on MTV tonight (March 4).The show, described as a cross between “Monster Garage,” “Cribs” and “The Real World,” takes “automotively challenged fans” and turns their vehicles into masterpieces.”We got a car garage out here called West Coast Customs and what we do is I […]
Missy Elliot Seeking Talent For New “Dramality” Show
A nationwide talent search will kickoff March 7, with scouts from UPN seeking the next big act to appear on Missy Elliot’s new “dramality” series, “The Missy Elliot Project.”Those picked will head out on the road with Elliot and live together, while competing with each other to be the next big rap star.Those who seek […]
Lil Flip: Signed. Sealed. Delivered.
Lil Flip personally requested that writer Kay Konnect relay a message to his fans regarding the flock of filter in his last Allhiphop.com interview about the drama surrounding Hump and Sucka Free Records. Flip wanted to expand his original statements. Lil Flip: Yeah, yeah, we gotta clear some stuff up that they had on Allhiphop.com. […]
Teedra Moses: All Real
When you think of women in R&B today, you may be inclined to think of massive mainstream acceptance and that certain untouchable quality that we often call diva. Teedra Moses has the beauty and well rounded talent of any modern day soulstress, but shes determined to keep herself in touch with her fans on a […]
Prince Paul: Choice of Colors Pt. 1
AllHipHop represents for those who can recite a verse from beginning to end, those who quote lyrics to explain serious life situations, and those who have an arsenal of punch-line snaps in they raps. But AllHipHop has just as much love for the producer. From eight bar loops, to live instrumentation, to the Trinitron, we […]
Prince Paul: Choice of Colors Pt. 2
AllHipHop: What is the personal highlight of your career in your eyes? Prince Paul: Wow, mine are very simple. It’s not even one big highlight. It’s just the fact that – Yo, I’m still working! Everyday I wake up and man, it amazes me. I could easily say that when the Chris Rock records won […]
Lawyer, Suspected Gang Leader Charged With Trying To Influence Turk Case
A Memphis, Tennessee attorney and a suspected gang leader were charged with numerous offenses after authorities allege the men tried to influence a number of high profile cases, including the case of rapper Tab "Turk" Virgil, Jr.Scott Crawford, 34, and lawyer for Virgil, was charged with conspiracy, bribery, possession of crack cocaine, possession of an […]
N.E.R.D. Prepares To “Fly Or Die”
N.E.R.D., the alter ego group of production team The Neptunes, is preparing to release the follow up to their 2002 debut In Search Of…With group member Shae, Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo recorded Fly Or Die in Los Angeles, New York and their hometown of Virginia Beach, Virginia.The trio decided to drop former backup group […]
B2K Signs Bizzy Bone
Pop boy band B2K has signed former Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Member Bizzy Bone to their new label, Super Fam Records.”We got a whole lot of artists. We bringing Bizzy Bone back,” said group member J-Boog.He also revealed that singer Ray J was actually signed to their label as an artist not as a member of B2K.Boog […]
Teena Marie Prepares Cash Money Records Debut
R&B Legend Teena "Lady Tee" Marie is preparing to release her Cash Money Records debut, La Doña. The album is being released under Cash Money’s new imprint, Cash Money Classics. Mannie Fresh and Tina Marie handled the production chores for the first single, "Still In Love." The album also contains a reunion with soul legend […]
JT The Bigga Figga: True Game
JT The Bigga Figga may not be a household name, but those who have followed Hip-Hop music and specifically the independent rap game know his name very well. JT, who heads up Get Low Records, has been dropping albums since 1991. Since the company’s founding, his label has released an astonishing 70 albums. After using […]
Trina Single Finds Its Way To Radio
Copies of Trina’s "Leaving You" formerly known as "Big Ol’ D*ck" has been leaked to radio, despite it not being approved by her label, Atlantic. "We just have to run with it at this point," Trina told AllHipHop.com. "People want to hear it, so we are going to get it out there while there is […]
Dr. Benjamin Chavis To Lead Off Lectures Series On Drug Laws
Dr. Benjamin Chavis, CEO of the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN), will host a lecture series to raise awareness about the Rockefeller Drug Laws in New York. Chavis will lead off the lecture series at Albany State University, titled "Spitting Truth in the Face of Injustice: Raising Public Awareness About the Negative Impact of the […]
Ghettopoly Files Lawsuit Against Hasbro
The maker of Ghettopoly has filed a lawsuit against Hasbro Inc, claiming that he has penalized before it has been determined anything has been done wrong. Hasbro, which makes Monopoly, filed their lawsuit to stop the sales of Ghettopoly, claiming trademark and copyright infringement. Chang says the game is a parody of Hip-Hop culture and […]
You Don’t Know The Half
Artist: Halftooth Records PresentsTitle: You Don’t Know The HalfRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Paine Budding labels that debut with a compilation are too often making a mistake. These records make big promises but rarely deliver. Too many artists, no theme, and one good single, maybe. The Halftooth crew has defied this trend. The label that will […]
The Grand Opening
Artist: Planet AsiaTitle: The Grand OpeningRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: TOBY9060 After years of developing his name in underground Hip-Hop with various twelve-inch singles and stellar guest appearances, Planet Asia has finally released his proper debut album,The Grand Opening. As the title suggests, this is the first day of business for Planet Asia’s long awaited […]
Exclusive: Shake Up Coming To Warner Music, Executives Departing
Warner Music Group will start laying off almost 20 percent of it’s workforce this week. Almost 1,000 people will lose their jobs as a result of Edgar Bronfman Jr.’s purchase of WMG and his attempt to save $250 million dollars annually. The restructuring plan will be announced tomorrow and has resulted in the departure of […]
Bleeks New CD Coming, Records Remix With Jay & Foxy
Jayson Rodriguez After taking three years between releasing albums, which seems like an eternity in rap, Memphis Bleek is wasting no time in preparing the follow-up to M.A.D.E. The rapper is tentatively set to drop 534 this June, just six months after his most recent album, which was released in December of 2003. The title […]
Death Is Certain
Artist: Royce Da 5’9Title: Death Is CertainRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Jigsaw Royce Da 5’9″ resonated across the internet and streets when he wrote one of hip-hops most vindictive dis tracks “Malcom X,” an audio war cry against D-12 (and to a lesser degree Eminem). The rage-filled song provided the groundwork for his second album, Death […]
Lil Scrappy Show Turns Into Chaos
According to sources, a show featuring Lil Scrappy turned into chaos at an Orlando, Florida high school Sunday morning.Scrappy, an artist on Lil Jon’s BME Records and known for his hit “Head Bussa,” was performing at Dr. Phillips High School.Sources stated that the rapper was warned not to curse or take off his shirt during […]