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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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Sam Goody’s, Tower Records Team Up With “Pimp Juice”

Nelly has partnered with national chains Sam Goody’s and Tower Records to sell and promote his controversial “Pimp Juice” energy drink.In addition to selling the “Pimp Juice” brand, the chains will also promote and sell Nelly’s new remix album, Da Derrty Versions (The Reinvention), in stores across the United States.Taking advantage of a slot on […]

Sears Gets Down With “Hip-Hop Inspired” Clothing

Retailing giant Sears is hoping to cash in on the popularity of “hip-hop inspired” clothing, with the launch of 50 “urban” shops located inside of the stores.Selected Sears department stores in Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, New Jersey, Chicago, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Washington D.C. will carry the clothing lines in premium store […]

The Source To Hold Press Conference Surrounding Alleged Eminem Tape

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"The Source Magazine will hold a press conference today, unveiling what they allege is an audio track recorded by Eminem which according to a press release, contains "racial slurs about black women and black people in general."Source founder Dave Mays and Raymond “Benzino” Scott will play the recording from start to […]

Hip-Hop Summit Action Network To Honor Diddy, Jigga & Tommy Hilfiger

Russell Simmons’ non-profit Hip-Hop Summit Action Network will host the First Annual Action Awards benefit and dinner, which will take place November 18 in New York City.Clothing designer Tommy Hilfiger, moguls Sean “P.Diddy” Combs and Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter and Pepsi-Cola North American President, Dawn Hudson will all be awarded for their roles in community activism […]

Scipio Sweeps Showcase

Rapper Scipio, who hails from Los Angeles, California, swept a hip-hop talent showcase last week at the Showtime/Interscope Records premiere party for the pay cable channel’s network, "The Next Episode." Scipio took home the trophy for best unsigned artist. “Phones are goin crazy over here," Scipio said. “I just have to play my cards right […]

Universal Zulu Nation 30th Annivesary Recap

Hip-hop was alive, well and thriving this past weekend at the Zulu 30th Anniversary weekend celebration.The three days of festivities began with a cornucopia of Hip-hop culture at the National Black Theatre in Harlem that included underground and old-school MC performances, B-Boy ciphers, a Graffiti gallery and legendary DJs on the wheels of steel.Friday night’s […]