E-40 Finished “Book Of Slang”
E-40 has finished his pocket sized dictionary of "slanguage" and will release "E-40’s Book of Slang Volume 1" through Murder Dog magazine. "If you want to learn some slang just holla at me, pimp skillet," E-40 told AllHipHop.com. "Slang was embroidered in me." The Vallejo born, Bay area rapper is widely known and respected for […]
Problem #2: The Socialized Consumer
Again, it is not purposeful censorship. It is just that you dont make it to those positions. That includes the left (what is called the left), as well as the right. Unless you have been adequately socialized and trained so that there are some thoughts you just dont have, because if you did have them, […]
Zion I To Release Second Album This Year
Rap duo Zion I are releasing a second album and DVD this year, fresh on the heels of their sophomore album, Deep Water Slang Version 2.0. The new DVD, titled Curb Servin, will feature 9 brand new songs and exclusive unreleased remixes by the West coast’s Triple Threat DJ, Vinroc. "This record was made in […]
Gangstarr Readies “The Ownerz”
Gangstarr is preparing to release their seventh album, The Ownerz. The album features guest appearances by Fat Joe, Snoop Dogg, Freddie Foxxx, Jadakiss and M.O.P. "The concept of The Ownerz involves how people are renting and leasing hip-hop," Guru said. "At this point in the game there’s a lot of people exploiting it, and calling […]
Snoop Visits Big Momma
Twenty-nine years ago a toddler named Calvin Broadus visited his grandmother’s house in South Carolina. Twenty-nine years later a man named Snoop Dogg visited his grandmother’s home again, and this time he brought some friends. "Oh, I was so glad to see him," said 92-year-old Corine Broadus, Snoop’s grandmother, who Snoop calls Big Momma. "He […]
Jeru Preps New Album, Claims Ja Rule Stole His Name
At a recent live performance in San Diego, CA, Jeru The Damaja made a formal announcement about his upcoming album and made it known he doesn’t appreciate certain rappers taking his name. Jeru rocked the house from right to left, performing such classics as "D-Original," "El Presidente," "You Can’t Stop The Prophet," and "Static." His […]
Mic Geronimo: Back From Hell
Mic Geronimo is one of those MC’s that took hip-hop through the nineties. He picked up on the gritty styles of the mid-years, and dragged hip-hop through the flashy age, and now on to the independent frontier. Not many people realize that in 1995, Ja Rule, DMX, Cormega, and Irv Gotti were all riding on […]
Russell Simmons’ Def Poetry Snags Tony
Russell Simmons snagged a Tony for his groundbreaking Broadway poetry series, "Def Poetry Jam" last night at the 57th annual Tony Awards at New York’s Radio City Music Hall. Def Poetry took home the award for Special Theatrical Event. "When artists write spoken word or write to silence criticism and injustice, the results are always […]
Youngbloodz Sign To So So Def
So So Def CEO and Arista Vice President Jermaine Dupri recently announced the signing of the Youngbloodz, who are preparing to drop their second album, Drankin’ Patnaz. The duo’s sophomore set follows up their 1999 debut, Against da Grain, which contained the chart singles "U Way (How We Do It)" and "85," which featured Big […]
C-Bo: The Life Of A Rider
Recent history tells us that a successful independent artist is a scarce commodity. C-Bo has broken the mold and is laughing all the way to the bank. His current resume reads like the who’s-who of Hip-Hop: a true-to-form entrepreneur, owner of all his masters and backlog, and an estimated two million albums sold (all without […]
Ashanti: She’s Back
Hello, haters, critics and general detractors. Shes still here. After a solid year, Ashanti, the princess of the Murder Inc crew, returns with her second coming Chapter II. The lovely songstress takes a few moments to answer some brief questions about the turbulence on her flight to fame. AllHipHip.com Alternatives: Whats up with your […]
Sylvester Stallone To Star In Biggie/Tupac Drama
Sylvester Stallone is writing, directing and starring in a movie about the murders of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls, as well as the Rampart Scandal, one of the biggest cases of police corruption in history. Stallone will play real-life former LAPD detective Russell Poole, who uncovered evidence that the LAPD allegedly had a hidden hand […]
Lil’ Kim Makes Life Size Doll
Hip Hop diva Lil’ Kim is giving her fans the opportunity to get freaky with her – sort of. “I am going to make a life-size Kim doll that will be anatomically correct in ever way,” the rap star told the British tabloid The Daily Sport. Kim explained the doll is in tune with her […]
Police Arrest Third Suspect In Freeky Zeeky Shooting
Police arrested Eric Mingo, 32, today (June 5), capturing the man suspected of shooting Freaky Zeeky and murdering his friend, Eric Mangrum. Police staked out a Tremont Avenue Bronx apartment building Thursday morning, after receiving a tip that Mingo may have been staying there. Police waited for a woman and her 7-year-old son to leave […]
Loon Reveals An Alcoholic Started The Harlem Shake
Although, the dance has faded considerably, Bad Boy Records artist Loon has revealed the true origins of the Harlem Shake, the once-popular dance that swept the country. The Harlem Shake that was a dance made up by this alcoholic dude by the name of Sisqo (not of Dru Hill), he told AllHipHop.com laughing. The […]
50 Cent Nominated For 10 Billboard Awards
50 Cent has been nominated in 10 different categories for Billboard’s third annual R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. Nelly was also dominate with nominations in seven categories, R. Kelly is up for seven, Eminem clocked in at 5, while the late songbird Aaliyah was nominated in four categories. Some of the categories 50 Cent is up for include […]
Style Wars
Style Wars In 1982, New York hip-hoppers were living in danger. They werent shooting up each others cars, instead graffiti writers, many of whom, kids, were running from police in pursuit of expression. Style Wars captures that essence. The documentary film explores that defiant rebellion that makes hip-hop. Style Wars is not a hip hop […]
Master P Arrested In New Jersey
Percy "Master P" Miller, 36, was arrested and detained Tuesday at New Jersey’s Newark Airport, for possessing illegal bullets. According to reports, the mogul was heading to Los Angeles via American Airlines on Tuesday. He informed security that he was carrying a legal, unloaded firearm. During the subsequent inspection, security officials found the illegal bullets. […]
24K: Mama Said…
No intro Get to know 24K, a female emcee on the verge. AllHipHop.com: Youre from Canada? 24K: Yeah, born and raised, but this is home now. AllHipHop.com: Why you say that? 24K: Cause it feels more like home, I get more love here. Its hard because theres no industry over there especially since Im […]
Jay-Z, P.Diddy, Others Join Anti-Drug Law Rally In NYC
Jay-Z, P.Diddy, Fat Joe, Memphis Bleek, Joe Budden and others joined Russell Simmons Hip-Hop Summit Action Network today to protest the Rockefeller drug laws.Over 60,000 people crammed Broadway at City Hall closing down traffic to listen to rappers speak their piece about the laws.P.Diddy by far was one of the more articulate of the speakers […]
