LL Cool J First Music Artist In Gatorade Ad
LL Cool J has become the first musical artist to star in a Gatorade commercial.The :30 second spot titled “Everywhere” will debut today (January 1) during the Capital One Bowl, the Rose Bowl and the Orange Bowl.During the commercial, LL performs an original rap, explaining how the drink is “tested in labs and proven everywhere,” […]
Year-End Notes From Oz
At this point its confusing as to who calls the shots of whos who and whats what in this hip hop game. Ive seen scavengers pillage, hustle and rape this thing like nothing wrong. Those that have the attitude of making a killing instead of making a living at this should get the tag of […]
Judge Refuses To Lower Philly Rapper’s Bail
John “Tommy Hill” Wilson of Philadelphia rap group RAM Squad was dealt a set back when a judge refused to lower his bail.Municipal Court Judge Frank T. Brady agreed with prosecutors that Wilson was too much of a flight risk.Wilson was arrested on cocaine charges on December 23, after a ten month investigation.Wilson allegedly sold […]
OutKast: The Finest Part II
AllHipHop.com: Big Boi, on “Reset” you have Khujo and Cee-Lo who are rumored to have beef due to the break up of the Goodie Mobb. Were there any problems getting them together to do the song? Big Boi: Actually they got a lil something goin on but it ain’t really nothing. Basically it’s like, Cee-Lo […]
OutKast: The Finest Part I
AllHipHop.com launches its recap of 2003 with OutKast and rightfully so. As one of the few acts that captured the elusive and fading art of melding creativity with endless commercial capability, the group moved millions of units and moved the souls of those that listened. At one point the duo of Big Boi and Andre […]
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 […]
