The Cunninlynguists: Rappin’ For Food
The Cunninlynguists’ first album was aptly titled, “Will Rap For Food.” The duo made a record that illuminated a whole breed of conscious MC’s from below the Mason-Dixon. In the last two years, they’ve picked up a third member: SOS, built the rep, and rocked many stages. The group is comprised of two producers DJ […]
West Coast Rappers Unite To “S.T.O.P.”
A variety of West coast rappers have recorded "S.T.O.P.," short for ‘Stop The Oppressive Politics.’ Daz, Everlast, Defari, J-Ro, Trey Dee, Soopafly, RBX, Dilated Peoples, W.C. Mac Minister and Light (BushBaybes), are featured on the Internet only release, produced by Fred Wreck. "We all had different views that were basically about the same thing," Wreck […]
IRS Claims McGriff Ordered 50 Cent Shooting
An affidavit filed by the Internal Revenue Service in the United States Eastern District of New York alleges that Murder Inc. is secretly controlled by Kenneth "Supreme" McGriff, the former head of a Queens, New York drug gang known as "Supreme Team," whom the IRS claims set 50 Cent up to be shot. IRS agent […]
Busta Rhymes Formally Charged With Assault
Busta Rhymes was formally charged with assault in a Massachusetts court yesterday. Celine Giguere, 21, claims that Rhymes slammed her head into a table after she touched him on the chin during a Dec. 2002 performance at a local club. The complaint alleges that Rhymes then grabber her by her hair and said, "If you […]
Free Agents: The Murda Mixtape
Artist: Mobb DeepTitle: Free Agents: The Murda MixtapeRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Abdella While careers in hip-hop come and go like a contrived reality show, one group is earning the rights to have their name mentioned in the definition of longevity. For over 10 years, Mobb Deep has continued to rep as one of New […]
Clubs Scared Of Bone Crusher
While Bone Crusher, Aristas latest upstart, may not be scared of anything the rapper is alleging that clubs arent mirroring his sentiments. With Never Scared, the massive Atlanta rapper, who frequently take his shirt off in performances, makes entire clubs transform into urban mosh pits. But now, he charges, there has been a backlash. This […]
Murder Inc May Have Paid Supreme; Inc Denies Wrong
As investigations are underway probing the relationship between Kenneth Supreme McGriff and Murder Inc., sources close to the federal investigation say the label put McGriff on their payroll under a phony name when the former Queens drug lord was released from prison. In a report by the LA Times, Chuck Philips (the writer who wrote […]
Eve In Negotiations To Star In New Flick
Rapper Eve is in negotiations to star opposite Kevin Bacon in "The Woodsman," an independent drama about pedophilia. The movie, which is being produced by Lee Daniels Entertainment- the company behind the Oscar award winning flick, "Monster’s Ball," focuses on a man who returns to his hometown after 12 years in prison. When he tries […]
2nd Suspect In Freeky Zeeky Shooting Sought
Police identified a man with two outstanding warrants for a Brooklyn shooting and rape as a suspect yesterday in the shooting of rapper “Freaky Zeeky” and the murder of his bodyguard in Manhattan. The 32-year-old suspect, John Mingo, allegedly shot Freaky (a.k.a. Ezekiel Jiles) after he and suspected accomplice Chauncey Dillon ripped a $20,000 pendant […]
Busta May Face Assault Charges
Busta Rhymes (Trevor Smith) may face assault charges after a fan claims the rapper attacked her during a concert five months ago. At the time of the incident, police didnt arrested the rapper, however Celine Giguerre, 21, decided to press charges prompting action. Giguerres suit caused Busta to appear in a Fall River, Mass court […]
Ol Dirty to Dirt McGirt: Welcome Home
Ol’ Dirty to Dirt McGirt: Welcome Home A two years stretch in jail is liable to test hip-hop’s collective, forgetful memory. However, when Ol’ Dirty Bastard, now known as Dirt McGirt, was greeted with a flock of reporters, photographers, fans and family – a reminder that Dirt is one of the most fascinating rappers to […]
Hip-Hop’s First World War
Damn straight we at war, and hip-hop is wounded. On street corners from Brooklyn to Brixton, South Central to Shanghai, arguments, conflicts and battle raps occur to overstand whose side you on? Pop hop or "real" hip-hop? Regardless of where a hip hopper is located, the world bows down in respect to what the African-American […]
AttenCHUN!
Artist: Bone CrusherTitle: AttenCHUN!Rating: 2 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Phee ATTENCHUN! Well, it worked didn’t it? Bone Crusher, protégé to Jermaine Dupri, does a great job of making us believe that he is truly, no pun intended, the next big thing. However, the sizeable southern rappers debut album AttenCHUN! (So So Def/Arista) gets an A for […]
ODB Is On The Roc
Released today (May 1) from a New York State facility, Old Dirty Bastard (known now as Dirt McGirt) announced that he has signed to Roc-A-Fella Records. At a press conference in Manhattan ODB said, I’m happy to be here. I thought I wasn’t gonna be able to touch another microphone. I’m happy my eyes are […]
Nike And Nelly Drop Air Derrty
Nike and multi-platinum rapper Nelly are set to drop a limited edition sneaker dubbed, the Air Derrty, which will be available in very limited quantities. Only 1,000 pairs of the exclusive sneaker will be available to consumers and officials at Nike expect the shoe to sell out within hours. The Air Derrty will only be […]
Funk Flex Ordered To Pay Child Support
The mother of Funkmaster Flex won a child support settlement against the popular Hot 97 DJ yesterday. Flex agreed in Family Court yesterday to pay child support to his 2-year-old son by Haydee Diaz, with whom he has no romantic relationship. The Hot 97 DJ will support his child financially from his $208,000 salary according […]
RIAA To File Traders: “You Can Easily Be Identified”
The RIAA (Recording Industry Association Of America) will launch an attack on users of such popular file trading services, according to sources by flooding the services with anti-piracy messages. When users attempt to download their favorite music, they may receive a warning from the organization instead, which says "When you offer music on these systems, […]
Project H.O.P.E. Responds To Russell
Alleging slander and an attempt to discredit his organization, Najee Ali wrote an open letter to Russell Simmons stemming from comments the mogul made to AllHipHop.com regarding the UPN series Platinum. Ali, National Director of Project Islam H.O.P.E., denounced Simmons for a statement that Ali and his organization are in solidarity regarding their complaints of […]
Stagga Lee: Testaments
Stagga Lee knows he is getting a raw deal, but he cant seem to convince minions of rap fans of this. Nevertheless the Bronx-born, Yonkers-reared rapper assures himself and his detractors that his time is now, like it or not. A fan of the greats [Kool G Rap, Rakim, KRS-One], Stagga could, quite possibly be […]
KRS One: Politickin in BK With KRS
April 10, 2003, 7:04 pm The Day. A shady ass Thursday to some, but for me it was the ultimate jump off. It was the day KRS One and I would meet and greet. sh*t. I didn’t plan for the episode, its just that I attended his lecture “Hip-hop Declaration of Peace” at Northeastern University […]
