Irv Gotti Busted
Irv Gotti was busted Friday evening and charged with possession of ecstasy, in Oakland, California. The head of Murder Inc. was stopped at a security checkpoint backstage at the Network Associates Coliseum, during an R.Kelly concert. A search of Gotti turned up one single ecstasy tablet along with prescription Viagra tablets. Gotti was booked at […]
The High & Mighty Prepare New LP, Aim At Nelly, Hollywood & Fast Food
After a lengthy hiatus, Mr. Eon and partner DJ Mighty Mi are aiming to raise some eyebrows with the release of their latest album, The Highlite Zone. "The lead single is called ‘Take it off,’" Mr. Eon told AllHipHop.com. "It’s all about the jersey’s and how people who don’t know anything about sports are rocking […]
Outkast, Biz Markie Help Launch Shandon Anderson Foundation
Outkast, Biz Markie and a host of NBA stars are set to join New York Knicks’ Shandon Anderson August 29-31st, to help launch his philanthropic endeavor, The Shandon Anderson Foundation. "Actually the foundation has been in existence for three years," Anderson said. "This is the first actual event because I wanted to make sure I […]
Double Bio On 50 And Pac Coming To Stores
"Born Gangsta" an unauthorized glimpse into the lives of rap stars Tupac Shakur and 50 Cent, will hit bookstores soon. According to co-author Anthony Thomas, the book points out parallels and contrasts between the two rappers careers and their impact on American culture. "I wanted to bring up the point that both men rose to […]
Bone Thugs Join Insane Clown Posse On “Wicked Wonka” Tour
Rappers Insane Clown Posse, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Tech N9ne and the Kottonmouth Kings will hit the road as part of the "Wicked Wonka" tour, set to kick off September 17th in Cleveland, Ohio and fittingly end with a special Halloween show on October 31st in Detroit, Michigan. In related ICP news, Violent J has released a […]
Fox Snag’s DMX Produced Film “Never Die Alone”
Fox Searchlight Pictures has snagged the rights to the DMX produced film, "Never Die Alone," an urban thriller that is currently in post-production. The movie is based on the 1974 book of the same name, which was written by cult writer Donald Goines. DMX’s Bloodline Films and Contentfilm have lined up some heavy hitters to […]
Jaz O Launches 1st Annual “Kingz Kounty Throwback to Marcy”
Brooklyn bred rapper Jaz O and his Kingz Kounty Entertainment are launching the 1st annual "Kingz Kounty Throwback to Marcy Classic." Hosted by Free from 106 & Park, the event will feature a variety of events and programs aimed at improving youth education and promoting youth empowerment. The Throwback will also feature a basketball tournament […]
Universal Records’ NY Office Receives $1 Million Worth Of Weed
Universal Records received a special delivery last week- $1 million dollars worth of marijuana delivered to their New York offices. According to the New York Post, a box weighing approximately 150 pounds was delivered to 1755 Broadway, addressed to a person named "Ronnie." The box allegedly had 825 Broadway, Universal’s other address, crossed out. Guards […]
Zab Judah: BKs Champion
Zab Super Judahs ability to punish as a boxer has rarely been questioned, but as a hip-hop CEO? In July, the newly appointed WBO Junior Welterweight Champion pounded Demarcus “Chop Chop” Corley despite breaking his hand in the third round. Of course he’s got other rumbles on deck, but in the interim, the Brooklyn native […]
T.I. Starts Construction Company
T.I. plots joining the ranks of hip-hop entrepreneurs with his latest venture in the construction business based his Atlanta hometown. The rappers New Finish Construction Company, which is run with his uncle, with renovate old homes and apartment complexes in the area then rent or resell them. Its one of my ways of giving back, […]
Method Man: Sound Off
When you see Method Man on TV, you see an element of the master. You see a clown, a jester holding court, you see a great veteran MC, you see a comedic entertainer and you see that gleam in his eye. When you get Method Man in a truer element, those aspects are still there. […]
The Chain Gang Vol. II
Artist: State PropertyTitle: The Chain Gang Vol. IIRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Jayson Rodriguez Beanie Sigel is turning into quite the executive. Following in the footsteps of his mentor, Jay-Z, Beans is diversifying his hip-hop portfolio with a clothing line, and also by developing a cartoon based on the Roc. However, just like Jigga, the […]
Weatherproof
Artist: CageTitle: WeatherproofRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: DAllen Ever since underground heads were blessed with Agent Orange and Radiohead, Cage has continued to thrive by blending his sinister style to hard beats. Known to his followers as Alex the Worm King stemming from his days as a mental patient and lyrics containing dark fantasies, Cage has […]
Mary J, Blige: Love No Limit
Domineering Hip-Hop Soul Queen Mary J. Blige has held the game tightly in her hand for 10 years strong and probably wont let it slip from her vice-grip anytime soon. On her upcoming album, Love and Life she flips it back to ’92 as she and P. Diddy return to her musical roots. And thus, […]
Baby & R. Kelly On “Best Of Both Worlds 2,” New Juvenile Album
Bryan "Baby" Williams is collaborating with R&B star R. Kelly to produce Best of Both Worlds 2, which the rapper said will feature an all star line up. "It’s still early in the recording process," Baby told AllHipHop.com. "It’s gonna come out on Cash Money and his label, Rockland. So far it’s just his folks […]
Brian McKnight: Back For The First Time
Lately, Brian McKnight has been victimized by the music listening publics mass narcolepsy. Nevertheless, B. McNeezy remains an R&B icon whose romantic songs have quietly influenced a generation, if not the population. Not only a singer, hes a down-low musician, producer, athlete and biking enthusiast with thug-like undertones. Still, for over a decade hes blessed […]
Shorty : Same Song, Different Decade
The music industry is universally known as a business that can make or break partnerships, as well as family ties and life-long friendships. One of the West Coasts most influential groups, Da Lench Mob, knows this theory to be a fact. As an upstart three-man team of politically biased militants, founded by post-N.W.A. Ice Cube, […]
Ja-Rule To Address Beef On EP, Prepares “Venni Vetti Vecci 2”
Ja-Rule is planning to release an EP before he releases the second installment of Venni Vetti Vecci, which the rapper said will be a double album. "The new EP is called Blood In My Eye," Ja-Rule told AllHipHop.com. "Hip-Hop is at a fast and feverish pace right now with all the beefs and all the […]
Sources: Lydia Allen Cooperating With Authorities On JMJ Case
According to sources, Lydia High is in protective custody and is cooperating with the New York Police in relation to the murder of Jam Master Jay. The NYPD did not confirm whether she was under their care at press time, but sources stated that High and Urieco “Pretty Tony” Rincon, both wanted for questioning in regard to the murder […]
DMC U.S. Finals This Weekend
DJ’s have been competing in regional battles for the past few months, hoping to become the U.S. champ. The event is being hosted by Philadelphia DJ legend Jazzy Jeff, as well as a performance by Pharoahe Monch. Jam Master Jay will be inducted into the DJ Hall of Fame for his contributions to DJ culture. […]