Suge Knight Ordered To Pay $5.5 Million
A California State appellate court upheld a $5.5 million dollar judgment against Death Row Records, in regard to a lawsuit filed by Kurupt’s former managers. Lamont and Kenneth Brumfield filed the lawsuit against the label, claiming that the label conspired to steal the artist and cheat them out of significant royalties. The initial ruling in […]
Police Seek To Question Man In Regards To JMJ Murder
According to sources, the NYPD is seeking to question a man in connection with the murder of Jam Master Jay. Sources told AllHipHop.com that police in Hollis, Queens have been asking about man named “Yaqin,” who is originally from Queens, but resides in Baltimore. Yaqin has been described as a close family friend of Randy […]
The Spooks: Faster Than You Know: Part 1
Three years ago, the Spooks sprinkled the music scene and with their jazzy, hip hop single “Things I’ve Seen,” and since than the group has seen major success in Europe while they remain a talented mystery hear in the US. They’ve also lost one member, but gained a taste for more tangible lyrics. With their […]
The Spooks: Faster Than You Know: Part 2
Allhiphop: Your first album got a little publicity from Laurence Fishburne, talk about that? Mr. Booka T: The people from our first label, Artemis, were in touch with Laurence Fishburne, and the people from our label brought him the demo and he actually liked a few of the songs and it kinda took off from […]
Chuck D. To Be Featured On File Sharing Special
Rapper Chuck D. will be featured on a two hour cable television special, "Music Wars: Open Mike," that will engage industry experts on the question of file sharing. The special, which will run on TechTV, will also feature questions from a live audience as well as phoned in questions about the controversial issue. "The issue […]
Death Row Records Danny Boy LP This Fall
While continuing to fuel sales of last year’s Dysfunktional Family Soundtrack, Death Row Records recording artist Danny Boy is hard at work on his debut album which finds the neo-soulman partying, analyzing his life’s missteps and dealing with relationships. The R&B crooner said he is pleased with the album thus far and stated the new […]
Visions of Ghandi
Artist: Jedi Mind TricksTitle: Visions of GhandiRating: 4 1/2 StarsReviewed by: DAllen For listeners who have been aimlessly searching for the rawness of early 90s hip-hop, you can stop and give thanks to two saviors from Philadelphia, Jedi Mind Tricks. From their groundbreaking single, Common Thread to the unparalleled album Violent by Design, producer Stoupe […]
State Property: Cant Stop, Wont Stop
To compete for a championship, you gotta assemble a team that has the perfect balance between superstar, experienced veterans, rookies, and free agent pick-ups. Dame Dash, Jay-Z and Roc-A-Fella have been getting their GM duties on by constructing super group State Property. And with a franchise player in place in Beanie Sigel, and Freeway approaching […]
Mystikal Wins Lawsuit
A court in New Orleans ruled that Mystikal did not break copyright laws, after he used two Cajun sayings on his hit song, "Shake Ya Ass." Mystikal and Jive were the subjects of a lawsuit brought on by Emanation Inc., who claimed they owned the copyrights to the sayings "We gon pass a good time, […]
RZA, Dan The Automater & More Pay Tribute To Charile “Bird” Parker
The RZA, The X-ecutioners, Dan The Automator, El-P and a diverse mix of other artists have come together to release Bird Up: The Charlie Parker Remix Project. The remix project, produced by Matthew Backer, took artists from every genre of music, granted the artists access to the original Parker recordings, including alternate takes and false […]
Rappers Reflect On 20th Anniversary Of “Scarface”
Def Jam and Universal Home Video are teaming up to release the Scarface Two-Disc Anniversary Edition and Scarface Deluxe Gift Set, which hits shelves on September 30, 2003. B In addition to the film being digitally remastered, the bonus materials on the DVD include a 20 minute documentary featuring P. Diddy, Eve, Snoop Dogg and […]
Prosecutors Seek To Videotape Witnesses In Sigel Case
Prosecutors are seeking to videotape witnesses in regards to Beanie Sigel’s assault trial, for fear that they might not show up for his attempted murder trial. Philadelphia Assistant District Attorney Deborah Robinson requested a judge grant a "preservation of testimony" hearing, which would provide the court with videotaped testimony in case any of the witnesses […]
Yukmouth Shoots Video, Hits The Road
Rapper Yukmouth is set to hit the road on a promotional tour to support his latest Rap-A-Lot album, Godzilla. The Oakland, California bred MC recently shot a video for the first single off the album, "Nothin’ 2 A Bo$$." "The video basically follows the lyrics to the song," Yukmouth told AllHipHop.com. "Riding around, rim shopping, […]
Bubba Sparxxx The Other One
Since 1991 only one white rapper has sold more than one million copies of a single album. In the past 12 years (post Vanilla Ice) only one white rapper has attained platinum status: Eminem. For all of you out there that subscribe to the theory that white artists in hip-hop are rapidly gaining control of […]
KRS One & Mad Lion Form Double Trouble
Veteran rapper KRS-One and reggae artist Mad Lion have joined forces and created a new group, Double Trouble. "They have worked together on this project for almost a year, writing and creating," KRS’ publicist Will Banister told AllHipHop.com. KRS, who was traveling, could not be reached for comment. Banister said that the two have recorded […]
Ludacris Surprises ATL Students
Incoming freshman of Clark University received a raucous welcome to the A-T-L courtesy of Ludacris and Jermaine Dupri, who performed their hit song, Welcome to Atlanta, for a surprised crowd of students attending an orientation session on Monday night. The performance was apart of MTVs new show Jammed, which will air in September. Clark University […]
Source Release French Version; Readies Award Show
The Source magazine has revealed that they intend to expand their 15-year media empire with the introduction of a French version, which they are hoping to release in the near future. The debut of the French edition is further proof that The Source brand name is accepted worldwide as the leading authority on what is […]
We Came From Beyond Vol. 2
Artist: Various/Mike NardoneTitle: We Came From Beyond Vol. 2Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: aqua boogie Fifteen years in hip-hop is equal to a little under fifteen millenniums in normal years. But for infamous LA radio DJ Mike Nardone, fifteen years is how long he has been steadfastly going about his business-exposing the best underground music […]
Irv Gotti To Enter Drug-Diversion Program
Lawyers for Irv Gotti will enter a plea on his behalf on August 25 and the CEO of Murder Inc. will enter a drug-diversion program in Oakland, California. Because he has no criminal record, Gotti is eligible for the drug-diversion program. He must complete the program to have drug related charges dismissed. Gotti was arrested […]
Bushwick Bill Releases New LP, Possible Geto Boys Reunion
In addition to having a new daughter, Bushwick Bill of the Geto Boys has launched his own record label and recently dropped a compilation album. The Different Styles Organization is a compilation album that Bushwick says features a variety of material. "This album has every style of rap, from your thug sh*t, to your love […]
