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http://allhiphop.comEntrepreneur and entertainer Sean "P. Diddy" Combs recently voiced his displeasure with the war on Iraq. Combs learned of the war’s commencement while on stage in Miami and the hip-hop mogul was greatly startled by the announcement. "I was told that while I was onstage the war started. I’m definitely pro-peace, I’m anti-war. I’ve been […]
With a new movie deal from Disney, rapper-actress, Queen Latifah continues to ride her wave of cinematic success. Nominated for this years Best-Supporting Actress Academy Award for her work in "Chicago," and boasting a $31.7 million debut for in Disney’s "Bringing Down the House," Latifah is set to star in another Disney movie, "Just Wright." […]
Prince Paul is preparing to release his third solo album, Politics Of The Business, a commentary on the state of the music business. The album features Ice-T, The Beatnuts, DJ Premier, Guru, Biz Markie, Erick Sermon, Chuck D. and comedian and actor Chris Rock, who collaborated with Paul on Rock’s Bigger And Blacker album. The […]
According to sources, Murder Inc. was expelled from Def Jam Universal’s offices today. If true, the expulsion puts an exclamation point on growing tensions between the label and Def Jam. The most likely reason for the split is due to an investigation into Murder Inc. and whether or not the label was laundering Kenneth "Supreme" […]
AHH: In the past week, all Hell has broken loose in the media and the Internet, just tell me what your reaction is to the way everyone responded to you specifically (not d-12) and Royce? Proof: I ain’t checkin’ the site. AHH: Well, is it out of hand? Proof: What are you hearing, so I […]
Investigators are looking into the theory that Jam Master Jay’s murder was prompted by a feud between Murder Inc. and 50 Cent. In the latest issue of Rolling Stone magazine, several label executives who asked to remain anonymous claim they were threatened not to sign 50 Cent. “It’s just like the drug business,” a source close to the […]
Rapper, actor Will Smith will not be present at the Oscars this Sunday due to the U.S. led assault on Iraq. Nominated for best actor in last years Oscars for his portrayal of Muhammad Ali, Smith was scheduled to be a presenter at this years Academy Awards. Stan Rosenfield, Smith’s publicist, eliminated all speculation that […]
Rapper Terrence "Drama" Cook, 22, faces armed robbery charges in Atlanta, GA. Cook is accused of six hold ups, including one in broad daylight. Cook was arrested last Thursday, after a gas station & three motels were robbed within minutes of each other. Cook had a gold single, "Left, Right, Left" which reached number 3 […]
Ludacris’ lyrics are stirring up controversy again, this time in Columbia, South Carolina. The Columbia City Council heard both sides of a debate over whether or not the rapper was appropriate to perform at the 3 Rivers Music Festival, which receives almost $250,000 in support from the city. "What I am opposed to is using […]
AHH: In the past week, all Hell has broken loose in the media and the Internet, just tell me what your reaction is to the way everyone responded to you specifically? Royce: It was bound to happen. Those brothers obviously doing what they gotta do to get they attention. It’s just a situation where I’m […]
Boot Camp Clik performed a free show for inmates on Rikers Island yesterday (March 18). The rappers performed for the C-74 block, a group of inmates who are all minors ranging from the age of 14-17 years old. "Sometimes we forget that these young inmates are just kids that have had tough breaks in their […]
I believe this is one of the most important pieces that I have ever written in my short life. My name is Olalekan and I am a Nigerian-Canadian who is teaching English in Seoul, South Korea. As I have explained to many of my friends back home, living in South Korea as an African man […]
Trina spoke to almost 50 children in Cincinnati’s troubled Over-The Rhine neighborhood, which was the scene of riots in April of 2001, due to police brutality. Trina appeared at the Over-The-Rhine Community Center before a performance at Tequila’s Night Club. Her appearance is part of an effort by the Peace Down The Way Coalition and […]
Outkast and Norah Jones will team up for a song on Outkast’s soon to be released double album, Outkast Presents: Big Boi and Dre. The double album, which features one CD of Big Boi and one of Dre, also features guest appearances from Twista, Jay-Z, Killer Mike and other Dungeon family members. In related Dungeon […]
Snoop Dogg granted terminally ill, 17 year-old Branson Walker of Ohio, his wish of meeting the rapper. The Special Wish Foundation gave Walker three wishes and his first was to meet Snoop Dogg. "I did this because all it is is me meeting one of my biggest fans," Snoop told AllHipHop.com. "Time is what I […]
Of all the records released in the past year, only a few will still have us studying them in say, another five years. Little Brother’s The Listening deserves to hold one of those honored ranks. The North Carolina trio has supplied the masses with a record that pays homage to records with themes, ideas, and […]
Crooked I took some time out of his busy schedule to answer some questions from AllHipHop’s Ill Community. Peep it… Allhiphop: SweetCheeba asked; do you get tired of people asking you about your relationship with Suge? CI: Not really ‘cause I know people want to know what’s up with that and I’m always happy to […]
In a recent interview, Voletta Wallace aired out her feelings on Lil Kim, who made the shocking allegations that the Notorious B.I.G. abused her and urged her to have an abortion. "All this stuff, black eyes, pulling guns..that’s a bit much," Ms. Wallace said. "If my son had pulled a gun on Lil Kim, I […]
Memphis rapper Kingpin Skinny Pimp has been nominated for the Premier Rapper Award at the 18th Annual Premier Player Awards. The awards are hosted by the Memphis Chapter of the Recording Academy. "I been doing this for a long time and I am just glad that my records haven’t gone unnoticed. I know Memphis loves […]
Representing the Washington DC and Maryland area, emerging rap collective, Black Circle will be officially introduced during two consecutive national tours this Spring 2003 and are readying their debut album, Armageddon. The first will feature Black Circle as openers for The Spring Break Tour featuring former Cash Money Millionaire, Juvenile. The group will then hit […]
