P.Diddy Picking Cotton
In order to prepare for his role as Blues legend Robert Johnson, Sean "P.Diddy" Combs will do something he has never done–pick cotton. "I’m going to work on a farm, learn about sharecropping and picking cotton," Diddy told the New York Daily News. "I swear to God. I’m doing cotton picking." Production for the movie […]
Second ‘Freaky’ Shooter Arrested
Authorities in New York have apprehended a second man in connection with the shooting of Diplomat president Ezekiel “Freaky Zeeky” Jiles and the murder of his bodyguard Eric E Mangrum. The second man, 32-year-old Herndon Williams, was arrested after he was identified in a police lineup. Williams has been charged with attempted robbery and murder. […]
UPDATE: Camoflauge Shot And Killed
Savannah, Georgia rapper Jason "Camoflauge" Johnson, was shot twice outside of the Pure Pain recording studios, on 37th street. Johnson was gunned down in broad daylight at 37th and Florance street as he walked with his toddler son. In 2000, Johnson and David Rashawn Thompson were charged with the death of Kenneth Capers. A grand […]
Star And Bucwild Bounce From Hot 97
Star and Bucwild of Hot 97’s popular morning show have left the station after a dispute over money apparently strained Star’s relationship with the station. According to Star, the duo have "left Hot 97 to pursue other interests." Earlier last week an angry Star publicly vented on members of the Hot 97 staff during his […]
Lil Jon & The East Side Boys Strike Gold
Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz album Kings Of Crunk, has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association Of America. The album is the second consecutive gold album for the group. The album has spawned a third single, "Get Low," that features the Ying Yang Twins. The record is gaining momentum on radio […]
New Platform For Indie Artists To Raise Money Set For Launch
Having trouble raising money for you first single, album, or EP? Perhaps DigiCirc can help. Beginning on June 2nd, 2003, the company will launch a revolutionary auction based platform that will allow artists, investors, and others to auction, lease, and trade exclusive recording rights with the click of a button. The system is currently in […]
Afroman Gets High On God
Joseph "Afroman" Foreman, who found worldwide success with his humorous song "Because I Got High," has given his life to God. The new found faith has him at odds with Universal Records, whom he says cares more about money than art. "They have no faith in it," Foreman told the Hattiesburg American. "They want to […]
Bone Crusher: No Escapin This
Bone Crusher has spent over 10 years in the rap game’s wings, waiting for his chance to soar. Waiting patiently and learning from some of the industry’s most successful moguls, Bone Crusher absorbed the knowledge of those around him and is ready to drop it on the rest of the world. Underlying his violent content, […]
Cee-Lo Headlines NBA Tour
Cee-Lo will headline a 12 city tour of major festivals around the United States starting this month, as part of the NBA’s interactive basketball and music tour, Cee-Lo, along with MC Lyte, Remedy, Kali Fam and Catrina Harding will perform on the NBA Rhythm ‘n Rims 18-wheel vehicle, which transforms into a 30,000 square foot […]
‘Platinum’ Gets Cancelled
The hip-hop drama Platinum has not been renewed for the fall season, representatives for UPN confirmed with AllHipHop.com. After starting with near record-breaking ratings, the shows Nielson status plummeted. Its not coming back next year, a rep for UPN said, The ratings were the same as Haunted was when we cancelled it last year. “Platinum” […]
Joe Budden May Need Throat Surgery
Just as Joe Buddens success has soared with his singles Pump It Up, Focus and his upcoming self-titled set on Def Jam Records, the rapper has hit a sudden obstacle, he charges. Im having voice problems. I have a polyp on my right vocal cord, Budden told AllHipHop.com. Im not even supposed to rap. A […]
Snoop Want To Film Battle Against LAPD
Snoop Dogg is looking to document his most recent battle with the Los Angeles Police Department in a feature film. The Long Beach-bred rapper hopes to craft a movie derived from his experience in a football game against the cops. Tentatively titled, The Longest Yard, the movie is likely to be directed by Jessy Terrero, […]
This is Now!
Artist: Craig-GTitle: This is Now!Rating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Paine Craig-G is one of the fiercest MCs to ever grip a mic. A legendary battle figure, a hip-hop pioneer as a card carrying member of Marley Marls Juice Crew and recently a ghostwriter to many of the battle raps in Eminems 8 Mile blockbuster; Craig-G is […]
Def Poetry Goes International
Russell Simmons’ Def Poetry Jam is slated to tour internationally this summer, kicking off in the United Kingdom in August. "The original cast is slated to go," Executive Producer Stan Lathan told Playbill. "We’re going to go to Edinburgh in August and probably to London right after that, then there’s the U.S. tour." Black Ice, […]
FCC To Vote On Media Ownerhip
Monday, June 2nd is a big day for media conglomerate Clear Channel Communications. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is expected to vote next month on new media-ownership rules which would likely break the company’s stronghold on certain radio markets nationwide. Clear Channel, which operates 1,225 radio stations and 39 television stations in the United States, […]
Jam Master Jay’s Nephew “Boe Skagz” Shot In Queens
Rodney “Boe Skagz,” Walker, Jam Master Jay’s nephew and Rusty Waters group member was shot yesterday in Queens, New York. Sources told AllHipHop.com that Skagz was shot in the leg after an altercation with his assailant. Sources stated that Skagz had recorded a song similar to 50 Cent’s “Ghetto Quran.” On that record, 50 named various notorious Queen’s […]
Shawnna: D.T.P’s Hot Girl
Shawnna is one of very artists who were blessed with music running through their DNA. As the daughter of Blues pioneer Buddy Guy, she had special privileges coming up as a young girl. Money was never an issue, and she always had the latest fashions before any of her friends and schoolmates. But don’t get […]
Raekwon To Star In “The Coalition”
Raekwon is set to star in "The Coalition," a movie that centers around New York’s lucrative construction business and how it is exploited by minority non-union labor. The movie, described as a "modern day ‘On The Waterfront’," centers around one man’s quest to go against a city’s largest and most dangerous coalition group, the SBM […]
Ludacris: Still 2 Fast, 2 Furious
Ludacris recently took a break from recording and performing the southern club bangers that get us all crunk in the club. In the sequel to “The Fast and the Furious,” he joins Paul Walker, Tyrese Gibson, and Eva Modes in a brief but significant role. “2 Fast and 2 Furious,” directed by John Singleton, gives […]
Irv Gotti Songwriter Of The Year
Irv Gotti snagged BMI’s Pop Songwriter of the Year award at BMI’s 51st Annual BMI Pop Awards. Gotti placed five titles on BMI’s Most Performed List of the 50, which garnered him the award. "Always On Time (Ja Rule featuring Ashanti), "I’m Real" (Ja Rule with Jennifer Lopez) "Livin it Up" (Ja Rule featuring Case) […]
