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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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Shades Of Jay

In 2002 Little Brother Producer 9th Wonder created a cottage industry with his remix of Nas’s Godson CD, God’s Stepson. After winning a spot on Jay-Z’s Black Album it was widely considered as an easy way to get heard. As a result, a rainbow-assortment of Jay-Z remix albums has sprung up. Here is a break […]

Hell and Back

Artist: Drag-OnTitle: Hell and BackRating: 2 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Ra’Chelle Rogers Ryde or die is a tough commitment. Take it from the crew who pledged it first. Loyalty is the main ingredient in keeping a family together. A few summers ago no other kinship of like minds represented this better than the Ruff Ryders. Complete […]

“The Grey Album” Shelved, Danger Mouse Served Cease-And-Desist

After receiving adulations from various media outlets for creating The Grey Album, Danger Mouse now must face the repercussions of tampering with music by the Beatles. EMI Records has issued cease-and-desist orders to the producer, as well as independent retail stores and Web sites that have been selling the CD. Though Danger Mouse knew pairing […]

Luke Stands Up For Local Rappers

Hip-Hop veteran Luke Campbell held a meeting with Miami radio disc jockeys this week, after local artists complained that their records were being shunned by DJ’s.Campbell and an assorted group of local acts expressed their gripes to the general managers and program directors of 99 Jamz and newcomer 103 The Beat.”Local artists aren’t getting airplay […]

Native Americans Call For CBS Boycott After Outkast Grammy Performance

While Andre 3000 of Outkast drew praise from much of the country for his performance during Sunday night’s Grammy Awards, some Native groups are not happy.Some Indian groups are calling for a boycott of the network, deeming Andre 3000’s neon green Native American attire offensive.The rapper and backup dancers wore green buckskin dresses and green […]

Jay’s Black Book On The Way

Jay-Z’s autobiography is still on the way, even though the much-anticipated novel was originally slated to be released with the rappers The Black Album The book has been delayed simply because co-author dream hampton and the rapper are still writing the rapper’s memoirs. “He [Jay-Z] might be able to record an album in six weeks, […]

Virginia Beach Mayor To Honor Missy, Timbaland And The Neptunes

The mayor of Virginia Beach will soon honor hometown hip-hop heroes Missy Elliot, Timbaland, and The Neptunes, who together were nominated for 14 Grammy Awards this year, with Elliot and The Neptunes each winning just once.Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf explained that the ceremony would reflect the Virginia natives and rap music’s growing influence on the […]

Lil Zane Stars In New Movie

Rapper Lil’ Zane continues to expand his acting resume.After starring in the hit film “Finding Forrester” “Dr. Doolittle 2” and “The Fighting Temptations,” Zane will star in a new straight-to-video suspense thriller, “Motives.” The movie centers around a successful business man who engages in an adulterous affair that ends in murder. Vivica A. Fox, Golden […]