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http://allhiphop.comWhile it is an accepted fact that Hip Hop culture was produced by both African Americans and Latinos, the historical record hasn’t always reflected this. Inside the stories of Hip Hop’s pioneers are the visible ways that Blacks and Latinos influenced each other and developed artistic expressions that spoke to their environments. After years of […]
President Rogers: Mr. Speaker, Vice-President Fourtou, members of the big five, distinguished rappers, and fellow consumers: It gives me great pleasure to present to you my State of the Hip-Hop Union address this evening. I am certain that after hearing my plan for this nation, we will all come together in a show of solidarity […]
O.J. Simpson denied widely published reports that he was working on a reality television series, based on his hip-hop concert appearances in 2001-2002. "I have no plans in any way to do a reality show even though people have approached me about it," Simpson told Reuters. "I’m not looking to do anything. I don’t have […]
The Roots are the latest hip-hop act to join Sean John’s “It’s Not Just A Label, It’s A Lifestyle,” advertising campaign. The ad is slated to run in King, Slam, The Source, Complex and other urban magazines. Other artists that are part of the advertising campaign are Combs himself, Common, Gangstarr, Nas and Fabolous. The […]
A television network is plotting the release of a reality hip-hop show based on a series of concert appearances by O.J. ‘The Juice’ Simpson. A Fort Worth company, Urban Television Network, and production company Spiderboy have already complied 13 episodes based on The Juice’s hip-hop concert appearances in 2001-2002. “We’ve got everything done, the reality […]
Nas will be honored with “The Heroes Award” by Detroit’s youngest Mayor, 32 year-old Kwame Kilpatrick, at the Hip-Hop Summit in Detroit this weekend (April 26). “It’s good. I want people to know that you can write these kinds of songs,” Nas told AllHipHop.com. “[It’s good] to know that people know the value of a […]
Yonkers rapper DMX is delving further into movies as he has signed on to star as a werewolf in a suspense action flick, “Werewolf.” The movie, directed by Dario Piana, will chronicle the life and times of a blues player that is bent on destroying the world’s population of vampires. In the movie, the remaining […]
In a recent interview with Carribean newspaper the Barbados Advocate, Ja-Rule spoke about his beef with Eminem, 50 Cent, DMX and said that Fatal Hussein of Tupac’s Outlawz, has signed with Murder Inc. Ja-Rule, labeling himself the "most hated in the industry," said that Murder Inc. was preparing a big year of releases. "Cadillac Tah’s […]
The Beats For Peace Tour will kick off at S.O.B.’s in New York, May 8. The six city tour will feature Slum Village, Pharoahe Monch, Medusa, Anwar Superstar, The Jazz & Hip-Hop Orchestra, Supernatural and others. The goal of the tour, which is sponsored by the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), is to encourage youth […]
Tommy Boy Films recently released "Kung Faux," a new series of classic Kung-Fu flicks with hip-hop personalities doing voice overs. Tommy Boy plans to release 30 episodes that feature such hip-hop luminaries as Prince Paul, Masta Ace, Guru, Sadat-X & Jean Grae. "’Kung Faux’ is funny. It’s perhaps the funniest thing I have ever seen […]
"Black is the color of my true love’s hair. His face so soft and wondrous there. The purest eyes and the strongest hands. I love the ground on where he stands. I love the ground he stands. Black is the color of my true love’s hair. Of my true love’s hair. Of my true love’s […]
Fabolous’ sophomore release Street Dreams was recently certified gold, moving over 500,000 units in just six weeks. The album remains in the Top 20 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums Chart. Fabolous recently teamed up with comedian Eddie Griffin for a Lipton Brisk radio advertisement which starts in May. Fabolous also endorses Reebok, Nextel, Sean John […]
Hitman Sammy Sam recently lensed a video for "Step Daddy," the title of his first single and major label debut. The video for the single features comic actor John Witherspoon and was shot on location in Sammy Sam’s hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. Sammy Sam, who has been to prison five times and has stated that […]
Before anybody knew Obie Trice they knew his name. Eminem set it up perfectly on the intro to his smash single, "Without Me," allowing the Detroit rapper to open the song proclaiming "Obie Trice, real name, no gimmicks." Obie Trice has patiently waited for the limelight, putting in work and building a name for himself […]
One of the most controversial figures in the music industry, Suge Knight plans to release his autobiography "American Dream or American Knightmare?" Knight plans to squash all rumors by detailing his relationship with Tupac Shakur in addition to the story of his life. "I wasn’t pumped to do a book, so many books out speaking […]
Xzibit will host Rhyme Night, a monthly hip-hop talent showcase that hopes to act as a launching pad for new signed and unsigned hiphop talent from the West Coast. "Rhyme Night will quickly become the hottest ticket of the California hip-hop scene and will assuredly introduce some talented new faces to hip-hop’s global community," Xzibit […]
Artist: Triple ThreatTitle: Many StylesRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Brolin Winning Internationally known for their award winning turntable tactics and various mix CDs, the Bay Area’s Triple Threat DJs — Apollo, Shortkut, and Vinroc — present their first proper album, flaunting their formidable skills while showcasing a number of local players. The guest list is deep […]
The most notorious section of Los Angeles, "South-Central," was renamed "South Los Angeles" last week to promote a change of attitude and perception L.A. City Council members voted unanimously to replace the term "South-Central Los Angeles" with "South Los Angeles" on all city signs and documents, a move that received mixed reviews throughout the city. […]
Rapper Talib Kweli will be honored this weekend, under the masthead "Exploring Expressions of Social Responsibility" at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum on Saturday, April 26th from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. The presentation, which has been organized by the Museum Team in cooperation with the kids enrolled in the museum’s after-school program, will pay homage to […]
A 33-year-old man has started a company, American Brandstand, that counts and tracks all the brand name dropping done in songs that appear on hip-hop radio. After listening to songs by Jay-Z, 50 Cent and Lil’ Kim, Lucian James noticed a reoccurring theme: Mercedes Benz. So James, a brand strategist based in San Francisco, started […]