Nappy Roots Return From Persian Gulf
Nappy Roots recently returned from the Persian Gulf, as part of the USO shows in Iraq, Qatar and Kuwait. The shows were part of Project Salute 2003, the first large entertainment tour of the region since the war with Iraq. "It was an honor to have even been invited to perform for the troops, and […]
Russell Simmons And Stan Lathan Launch Def Filmmakers
Russell Simmons and Stan Lathan are seeking filmmakers to submit their work for consideration for acquisitions and distribution through the newly launched Def Filmmakers Program. Launched by the power duo’s SLMG (Simmons Lathan Media Group), the aim of the program is to identify and nurture aspiring artists for future projects. "There’s just so much talent […]
Security Videotape Presented To Prove Suge’s Innocent
The Department of Correctional facilities would not respond to claims of Suge Knight’s innocence, despite being presented with a security videotape that allegedly shows another man punching a parking valet. The video was shot outside of Hollywood nightclub White Lotus, where Knight was attending a meeting. His attorney, Rose Kogeman, told the Los Angeles Times […]
Eve Still Being Blackmailed?
Rapper Eve confirmed last year that an unknown man was trying to extort her and it seems that the man has made good on his word. Pictures of a nude Eve and another female in a sexual position have hit the Internet, just as the rapper is preparing to star in her own UPN sitcom […]
Brother Lynch Hung: No Cure Pt. 2
Allhiphop.com: Who are the top West Coast MCs, in your opinion, and what have they brought to the table of Hip-Hop as a whole? BLH: I got to go with Yukmouth, Crooked I, 2Pac…I usually go with people who got lyrics, you know? Hitman from RBL Posse (R.I.P.) had lyrics, too. X-Raided is one of […]
Brother Lynch Hung: No Cure Pt. 1
If you look up the term "controversial" in the dictionary, you may find Brotha Lynch Hung’s picture somewhere close by. Arguably, no artist in Hip-Hop today has ever stirred up the public at large with the frequency and precision that Lynch has. Lyrics containing concepts such as "eating baby nuts," and having sex with his […]
DJ Seeks Court Order Forcing Ja Rule To Apologize
A South African DJ is seeking a court order to make Ja Rule publicly apologize, after one a man in his entourage smashed a 50 Cent record and threatened to break the DJ’s neck for playing it. Sakhile "DJ Staxx" Xulu set up on stage after a concert in Kingsmead, South Africa on Sunday. He […]
New Online Resource Launched For Budding Artists And Exec’s
Inside The Music Business, the first company to educate upcoming artists and entrepreneurs through the use of the industry ‘power players,’ has launched a Monthly Tip Sheet. "The Monthly Tip sheet is geared towards anyone looking to understand the ins and outs of the music business," said Eric Kline, CEO of Inside The Music Business […]
Ice T To Host New Car Racing Television Show
Ice-T will host a new television show based on the newly formed auto race league, Bad Azz Drivers (B.A.D.). "Ali" executive producer Lee Caplin, racing legend Jay Penske, television producer Andre Jetmir and advertising executive Peter Stranger, have described the show as the WWF of the auto racing world. The events will be hosted on […]
Elephunk
Artist: Black Eyed PeasTitle: ElephunkRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Toshi Kondo Since the Black Eyed Peas (BEP)s debut Behind The Front, they have attempted to stretch the boundaries of creativity while embodying hip-hops classic elements. This is evident through collaborations with everyone from Macy Gray to DJ Premier. On their first two albums, BEP displayed the […]
Ahmir “?Love” Thompson Gets Down With Showtime
Root’s group member Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson is making his first foray onto the small screen and has signed on to be Music Supervisor for "Street Time," an original series on Showtime. "As a big fan of Street Time, it’s a thrill to be able to bring my talent to the show," Thompson. "This is the […]
LL Cool J Re-Signs With Def Jam
Veteran rapper LL Cool J has re-signed with Def Jam Records, it was announced today by Def Jam Founder Russell Simmons and Chairman Lyor Cohen. LL, who has been with the label since it was founded by Rick Rubin and Simmons in the early 80’s, had been shopping other deals asking for a purported $20 […]
Documentary On Too Short’s Life On The Way
"Life I$," a documentary on the life of rapper Too Short will be released this month. The documentary is Executive produced by former Tony! Toni! Tone! member D’wayne Wiggins and is being released on his Grass Roots Entertainment imprint. "Life I$ examines Too Short’s early life in Oakland, his rise to fame, his twenty years […]
Tommy Mottola Launches Casablanca Records With Universal
Tommy Mottola has entered into a deal with the Universal Music Group and has launched Casablanca Records. "We are delighted to be in business with Tommy and his dynamic team at Casablanca," Doug Morris, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group said. "For over a decade, he was the heart and soul of Sony’s creative […]
Rocksteady Crew Prepares For 26th Anniversary
The Rock Steady 26th Anniversary celebration is set to kick off in New York on July 24th. The three day event will feature a benefit basketball game, a film festival, an MC battle and the introduction of the first fashion show, the "Punk Rock Rap Fashion Show," with a stage that was designed by acclaimed […]
36 Mafia Debut At #1, Preparing “Choices” Sequel
Three 6 Mafia’s Da Unbreakables landed at #1 on Billboard’s Rap album sales chart and #4 on Billboard’s Top 200 album sales chart. "Man it feels good like a super wet woman," DJ Paul told AllHipHop.com. "I didn’t think that it was gonna do good cause the video aired so late, a week before the […]
Rapper Vishiss Releases New Single
Detroit native, rapper and former star of the canceled UPN show "Platinum," Vishiss recently released a new 12 inch single on his own indie record label, Spit Records. Vishiss, who was introduced to a national audience as VersIS on the television show, explains that he was a rapper long before the television show, falling in […]
Second Annual Seattle Hip-Hop Tattoo Convention Kicks Off
The Second Annual Seattle Hip-Hop Tattoo Convention will kick off August 15th-17th at the Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington. The event is centered in hip-hop culture and catalogs the progress of tattoo artists in the Northwest and around the United States and will feature legendary battle rapper Canibus, as well as other local dee jay’s. […]
A Brand New Funk
Remember that hot-headed girl from the Funkdafied video with the baggy jeans on and the tomboy style? That girl has transformed over the years into a formidable MC and now a very sexy woman who now makes the men all pause. Coming up on So So Def with Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat has consistently maintained […]
Trick Daddy Concert Moved, Organizers Claim Racism
A concert featuring Trick Daddy and Khia was moved from a remote area of Suwannee County, Florida to Gainesville on Saturday, prompting organizers to cry racism. The concert was scheduled to take place at The Sugar Shack, but was halted when Suwannee County sheriff officials served the owner with an injunction to cancel the event, […]
