The REAL Rap Recap: The Best of 2003 News
This year was a big year for hip-hop in many ways. Between 50 Cent’s blockbuster and Outkast’s double CD opus, rappers held it down on the music end. But 2003 also saw an unprecedented number of rappers launch clothing lines, get involved in politics, get robbed and get into trouble. Here’s a list of what […]
Sources: $300,000 Hit Was On Soulja Slim, Man Arrested
New Orleans police have arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with the murder of rapper James “Soulja Slim” Tapp.Garelle Smith, 22, was booked with first degree murder relating to the November slaying of Tapp, who was shot multiple times in the face and chest in front of his grandmother’s house on November 26.Sources told AllHipHop.com […]
Skillz Drops “Rap Up 2003”
As the year 2003 comes to an end, rapper Skillz has released his “Rap Up 2003.”Like last years recording, the noted rapper cleverly weaves the more memorable events of the past year into rhyme form.”Everybody got poked fun at,” Skills told AllHipHop.com. “Everything is in there, but I just missed the Bobby and Whitney episode.”The […]
Ruff Ryders Prepare Behind The Scenes Look At Jin
Ruff Ryders has entered into an exclusive distribution deal with Image Entertainment and will release a series of DVD’s starting with “Jin: The Making of a Rap Star.”The DVD will take a behind the scenes look at the events that lead up to the release of Jin’s debut album The Rest Is History, which drops […]
Soulja Slim’s Brother Refutes Negative Media Reports
Soulja Slim’s brother has come forward to counter media allegations that his life mirrored his raps, which sometimes spoke of the darker side of life on the streets. Magnolia $crilla, Slim’s 23-year-old younger brother, said that Slim was a caring individual who was active in the community and always willing to help a person in […]
Interscope Investigating Eminem Leaks
Interscope is conducting an investigation into leaks surrounding music from Eminem’s upcoming album.The rapper is recording his album in a Los Angeles recording studio and despite security precautions, three unfinished tracks have found their way to Internet auction site, Ebay.The recordings were being offered to the highest bidder.Ebay promptly canceled the auction, but the recordings […]
KRS-One: Word Perfect Part 2
AllHipHop: Well, I really hope to see this book take effect to the fullest magnitude. KRS-One: Well, youre taking the first step now. Because this interview, based on how you write it, is gonna be what it takes to galvanize the movement called Hip-Hop. A lot of Hip-Hoppers read AllHipHop.com, and this is a very […]
KRS-One: Word Perfect
We all know about KRS-One: The master, the teacher, the poet, the philosopher, the B-boy. But to what degree do we appreciate Kris? While hes never been short on his zeal, Kris doesnt ask much in return. How active are most MCs approaching their twentieth year of making records? In KRS own words, Why is […]
MC Hammer Reality Show On The Way
Hammer will bring a new reality show to television that will focus on his current lifestyle as a minister and his post music industry life.TV producer Devon Sheperd said the show will have a “Cosby Show” type of feel, referring to Bill Cosby’s legendary sitcom about the fictional Huxtable family.”The show is going to focus […]
New Book Analyzes Spiritual Value Of Tupac & Lauryn Hill
A recently released book focuses on the spiritual value of rappers Tupac Shakur and Lauryn Hill.”Jesus and the Hip-Hop Prophets,” written by John Teter and Alex Gee, reflect on the lyrics of the two rappers and the spiritual value contained in their music.Teter is director of two More Than Conquerors ministries in California, while Gee […]
Scholarship Created For People Convicted Under Rockefeller Drug Laws
STRIVE, an international non-profit employment, training and job placement organization has teamed with Russell Simmons’ Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation to create a scholarship for anyone who has been incarcerated under New York’s Rockefeller Drug Laws.The Simmons Brothers Art Scholarship, which honors Simmons’ older brother Danny, will be available to any person incarcerated under the law […]
Christmas, Dame Dash Style
Christmas day at the home of Damon Dash, CEO of Roc-A-Fella Records isn’t as exciting as you might imagine, for a man who helms a company worth a half billion dollars.”It’s boring because they [his children] got everything,” Dash told AllHipHop.com. “It’s like my son had his birthday and I still haven’t bought him a […]
Memorial Concert For Jam Master Jay Planned
The Jam Master Jay for Youth Foundation is organizing a benefit concert for the slain DJ to commemorate what would be his 39th birthday.Marvin Thompson, who is heading the charitable foundation, told the Queens Village Times-Ledger that the proposed concert would take place on January 21.In addition to the concert, the organization will hold a […]
Black Eyed Peas To Perform At MusiCares Tribute Dinner
Hip-hop group Black Eyed Peas have been tapped to perform at the MusiCares tribute dinner.The event honors a different person each year for their musical, humanitarian and environmental accomplishments.This years Person of the Year Award will go to Sting, the former front man of the seminal group, The Police.A special dinner, tribute concert and silent […]
M.A.D.E.
Artist: Memphis BleekTitle: M.A.D.E.Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Jayson Rodriguez On what was then supposed to be Jay-Zs final album, Vol 2…Hard Knock Life, Memphis Bleek was billed as Hovs heir apparent: a new, improved Jay-Z. Two albums later, he was still trying to live up to the hype. But after three years away from […]
RAM Squad’s Tommy Hill Arrested On Cocaine Charges
The home of John “Tommy Hill” Wilson, lead rapper of the popular Philadelphia group The RAM Squad, was raided last night. The group had been under investigation by the FBI since the late 1990’s after Hill and others formed an alliance with incarcerated Philadelphia mob boss, “Skinny” Joey Merlino. Police allege that Wilson was dealing […]
MTV Renews “Making the Band,” Dylan Facing Jail Time
MTV officially picked up “Making the Band” for a third season, the network announced.The new season will feature the group Sean “P.Diddy” Combs put together, Da Band.The show will feature the group living in Combs’ luxury apartment on New York City’s Upper East side.The show started taping in Atlanta in November. Da Bands debut album, […]
Police Arrest “Dipset” Gang Members In Upstate New York
Police in upstate New York arrested 12 people linked to the gang “Dipset,” named after rap group The Diplomats hit song “Dipset Anthem.”The gang, which is comprised of 40-50 teenagers, is suspected in as many as 12 slayings in the Rochester, New York area.In recent months, police infiltrated the group, which operated in a neighborhood […]
The Lex Diamond Story
Artist: RaekwonTitle: The Lex Diamond StoryRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Toshi Kondo There will never be another Only Built 4 Cuban Linx . So get over it and stop comparing it to Raekwons third solo release, The Lex Diamond Story. Despite telling myself this, thirteen different producers, generic-ass Ice Water shout outs, and the lack of concepts […]
Fred “Rerun” Berry Passes At Age 52
Fred "Rerun" Berry, star of the hit 70’s situation comedy "What’s Happening!" has passed away at age 52, apparently by natural causes. Friends said that Berry had been in ill health and the legendary actor/dancer had recently suffered a stroke. "What’s Happening!" ran from 1976-1979 and was based on Eric Monte’s 1975 smash movie, "Coolie […]
