dead prez: Plantation Life
Fans have anxiously awaited an album release from internationally acclaimed rap duo, dead prez, for several, painful months. While it has already garnered stellar reviews sources at Columbia Records have revealed (off the record) that dead prez was no longer on its payroll. The group was allegedly dropped according to unofficial reports as a result […]
After A Year, Slick Rick Still Locked Down
Today marks the one year anniversary of Slick Rick’s detention in a Bradenton, Florida prison by the INS. Rick’s case has been on hold since March, awaiting Judge Kimba Woods’ decision on whether or not he can stay in the United States. "Rick can’t get that year back," Rick’s publicist Bill Adler told AllHipHop.com. "He […]
Kenneth “Supreme” McGriff Sentenced To 37 Months
Kenneth "Supreme" McGriff was sentenced to 37 months in prison for illegally possessing a handgun as a convicted felon at a firing range in Maryland. "There’s no reason for you to keep your skills up," U.S. District Judge J. Frederick Motz told McGriff after he was sentenced. McGriff is under investigation by the federal government […]
Steve Rifkin Starts Clothing Line
The ubiquitous hip-hop clothing market will be receiving a new addition by Steve Rifkind, founder of Loud Records, who will debut Street Team geared for males and the counterpart, S.Team targeted to females. Koral Industries inked the deal to partner with Rifkind; they are best known as the home to high-end jeanswear company Seven. Rifkind […]
Snoop, “Bishop” Don Juan Promote VSOP, Bishop Inks Deal
Snoop Dogg and former pimp turned preacher "The Bishop" Don Magic Juan have teamed up with VSOP Passion Blend to promote the drink in a nationwide marketing and advertising campaign. "Snoop Dogg and Don Magic Juan define the essence of Very Select Original Premium. As tastemakers, their decision to drink VSOP Passion Blend speaks volumes. […]
Ice Cube To Star In New Comedy
Ice Cube has signed on to star in what is described as a road trip comedy, "Are We There Yet." Cube will star as a playboy bachelor named Nick, who is dating a single mother of two children who dislike the men that their mother dates. When Cube’s girlfriend is stuck working on New Year’s […]
Eminem Wins At MTV Movie Awards
Eminem snagged two MTV Movie Awards on Saturday at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, for his performance in "8 Mile." Eminem took honors for best male performance and best breakthrough male performance for his role as "Rabbit" in the semi-autobiographical film. Because he was absent, Eminem pre-taped two messages for the crowd. "I heard […]
Mississippi: The Album
Artist: David BannerTitle: Mississippi: The AlbumRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Yama Caviness David Banner has been on his grind as a producer in the southern rap game for years. The Jackson, Mississippi native has worked with producers and artists such as Trick Daddy, Jazzey Pha, and Lil John (Lil John & The East Side Boyz). Finally, […]
Shades of Blue: Madlib Invades Blue Note
Artist: Mad LibTitle: Shades of Blue: Madlib Invades Blue NoteRating: 4 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Brolin Winning The toast of underground hip-hop aficionados, jazz cats young and old, and open-minded music lovers everywhere, Madlib has put in a ridiculous amount of work over the past decade. Between The Lootpack, Quasimoto, YNQ, and assorted other productions, not […]
Extended F@mm: A Happy F*ck You Interview
Tonedeff, Substantial, PackFM, Session. You may have heard them individually, or read about them, but together they’re Extended F@mm. As a group, their music is undeniably catchy and their individual styles are truly unique. Their joint project Happy F*ck You Songs, brought the return of the battle MC mixed with a sense of humor and […]
All-Access: Def Jam Vendetta
I kept my ear to the ground at my station’s (97.9 the BEAT) promo meeting last week. Method Man was coming out on May 29 to battle our listeners in Def Jam Vendetta. I thought to myself "cool, I’ma fall through." I invited my girl Suga since she’s a Meth fanatic. May 29 – Dalla, […]
Black Eyed Peas Take On Grueling Tour Schedule
The Black Eyed Peas are working hard to promote their newest endeavor, Elephunk, by hitting the road for a grueling tour. "We love going on the road and touring," group member will i. am said. "We’re always asking the record company, ‘What tours are we doing this summer this fall? School’s getting ready to start […]
Kenneth “Supreme” McGriff Under Investigation For Double Homicide
Kenneth "Supreme" McGriff, center of a federal probe involving Murder Inc., is also being investigated for a drug-related double homicide outside of an apartment complex in Owings Mills, Maryland, newly filed court records state. Court papers filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Baltimore stated that "a double homicide in front of [a] stash house […]
Dame Dash To Executive Produce “The Woodsman”
Dame Dash has signed on to executive produce "The Woodsman," which stars Kevin Bacon, Eve, Mos Def and Kyra Sedgewick. The movie centers around a convicted sex offender who has just been released from prison, trying to rebuild his life. The movie is being shot on location in Phildelphia and his being directed by Nicole […]
The Roots, Common,Kanye Unite With Cuban Rap
The Roots, Common, Tony Touch, Soul Live, J-Live, Kanye West and others plan to convene with several Cuban hip-hop artists in an effort to push cultural exchange at Harlems Apollo Theater. On June 9, the American artists will meld talents with Cubas finest like Doble Filo and Obsesion The cultural exchanges are hardly new, claims […]
Hip-Hop Summit Going To Denver
Russell Simmons and his Hip-Hop Summit Action Network are poised to bring the next summit to Colorado, tentatively scheduled for this fall. The focus for the subsequent summit this fall will be Youth and Empowerment, as Benjamin Chavis, president of the HHSA, told the Denver Post, It’s in the context of encouraging young people to […]
B.G. Still Not Returning To Cash Money
Chopper City Records CEO B.G. insisted that he is maintaining his own label and dispelled any notion that he may be going back to his former home of Cash Money Records. The budding businessman retorted with F**k no and offered no further elaboration. Currently the rapper has a number of upcoming lawsuits against Cash Money […]
A Tribe Called Quest Reunites
A Tribe Called Quest will hit the studio starting in July to start recording for their reunion album. According to Phife, the death of Jam Master Jay is the reason the group has reunited. "What really brought it to the forefront was the whole Jam Master Jay thing," Phife told AllHipHop.com. "We just wanted to […]
LL Cool J Seeking New Label
According to reports, LL Cool J, the first artist to release a record on Def Jam, is actively seeking a new home to release records, after his proposed $20 million dollar deal with Def Jam was shot down by executives. While the deal that LL sought didn’t happen, the rapper is still in negotiations with […]
UPDATE: Ras Kass Surrendered
Ras Kass’ protégé Scipio has recanted an earlier account regarding the method by which his MC mentor came to be in the custody of the Las Vegas Metro Police Department over the Memorial Day weekend. “It turns out that the source that I received my information from was not accurate. Ras was not apprehended in […]
