Amil Happy With Independence
Former Roc-A-Fella rapper Amil is working on material for her second album, which will be released independently with national distribution. She said that she has finished the majority of her untitled 13-song album. "I aint talking about money, cars or killing n*ggas on this joint," Amil told AllHipHop.com. "This album is just realer [than the […]
Movie Highlights Violence In Bay Area
One week after Hittman from the Bay Area’s RBL Posse was gunned down, filmmaker Kevin Epps brought his piece "Straight Outta Hunter’s Point," through Philly. The film is a raw documentary shot between 1998 and 2001 of one of America’s most gang infested wastelands. The piece not only observes the violence, but it also captures […]
Get Rich or Die Tryin’
Artist: 50 CentTitle: Get Rich or Die Tryin’Rating: 4 1/2 StarsReviewed by: aqua boogieDespite the small change name, the good Dr. Dre and Eminem saw large capital gains in their futures when they signed controversial Queens, New York rapper 50 Cent to their Shady and Aftermath Records imprints. Coming with more beef than your cities […]
Exclusive: Hip-Hop Summit Action Network And Pepsi Reach Agreement
The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network and soft drink giant Pepsi have come to a verbal agreement, averting Tuesday’s (Feb. 11) boycott at the 11th hour. Pepsi, the Ludacris Foundation and Russell Simmons’ Rush Arts have agreed to a multi-year, multi-million dollar partnership to support the arts in communities at risk. "We hope Pepsi’s investment inspires […]
Frats Pay Homage To Hip-Hop By Hosting Racist Party
Several fraternities at the University Of Texas are being accused of hosting parties where attendee’s wore racially offensive costumes. The parties were hosted by Phi Gamma Delta and Kappa Alpha. Kappa Alpha’s President, Tim Weaver, said that the party’s theme was meant to pay homage to "pop culture icons" and rap music. Several pictures were […]
Dr. Dre Planning Collaboration With Burt Bacharach
Songwriting legend Burt Bacharach and Dr. Dre, arguable hip-hop’s most prolific producer, are working together on an upcoming project which will reportedly feature a variety of music styles. "Dr. Dre gave me these drum beats and told me to do what I like," Bacharach told told U.K.’s Sun newspaper. "These won’t be like usual songs. […]
DMX To Retire From Rapping
Rapper DMX recently revealed that his next album would be his last and final due to what he deems a fake recording industry plagued with payola. "The soundtrack ["Cradle To The Grave"] is the next joint that’s coming out," DMX told AllHipHop.com. "I’m on there, it’s some hot joints on there. It’s more people but, […]
50 Cent Says He’s On ‘Cloud Nine’
50 Cent’s Shady/Aftermath Interscope release, Get Rich Or Die Trying is predicted to go gold in the first week and claim the number one position on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart this week. The album was released five days before it’s scheduled February 11 date to combat bootlegging and Internet piracy. "The people that might […]
54th Platoon Recruit Miss USA For Latest Video
54th Platoon recently wrapped up their two day video shoot for the Swizz Beats produced single, "She Like." The video features current Miss USA, Shauntay Hinton, who plays the leading lady in the video. The single is the second from the groups sophomore set, All Or NOthing. "She Like" was lensed by director Jane Strange, […]
Roy Jones Jr. Prepares For Next Fight, Second Album
Roy Jones, Jr., the undisputed Light Heavyweight champion of the world, will forfeit his championship to challenge John Ruiz for his WBA Heavyweight championship on March 1st. When asked about his chances of winning at a recent press conference, Jones simply replied, "When I beat John Ruiz, I’m going to give (Don) King a haircut." […]
Big Pun’s Widow Announces Foundation In Honor Of Late Rapper
Big Pun’s widow, Liza Rios, will announce the establishment of the Big Pun Foundation, today at a press conference in the Bronx, to mark the 3 year anniversary of the rappers passing. Pun passed away three years ago today (Feb. 7). “My husband wanted his success to serve as an inspiration for youth in urban […]
Haystak Challenges Benzino To Million Dollar Rap Battle
In an Allhiphop.com exclusive, newly signed Def Jam South recording artist Haystak has issued an official response to the following excerpt from the March ’03 issue (pg. 144) of The Source magazine: After numerous failed experiments (the closest success came with "Project Elvis Part 1," which was Vanilla Ice) the Powers That Be struck gold […]
P.Diddy Inks Deal With Universal
Sean "P.Diddy" Combs has joined the world’s most dominate record label, Universal, inking a 3 year deal with the giant to market, distribute and promote his Bad Boy Entertainment record label. Combs will retain 100 percent ownership of his company, the catalog and the roster of Bad Boy artists. Combs was hoping to get at […]
LL Cool J Reinvents Himself, New Movie To Hit Theaters
With 10 albums and 23 films in the books, it would seem difficult for a person to consistently reinvent himself and keep things fresh. Apparently, LL Cool J has no problems in that department. His latest movie, "Deliver Us From Eva," hits theaters nationwide tomorrow(Feb. 7), alongside other notable talent as Gabrielle Union, Duane Martin, […]
Benzino Hits The Road
Rapper Benzino will hit the road for eight dates on the Evolution tour, which features Ja Rule and Eve. Benzino is currently preparing to shoot the "Would You," the latest video from his Surrender Records album, Redemption. The video features actress turned rapper LisaRaye, while the song was produced by Mario Winans. Tour dates are […]
RBL Posse Member Hitman Gunned Down
Rapper Hitman of critically acclaimed Bay Area rap group RBL Posse, was found gunned down in his car on Sunday (Feb. 2). While details of the murder are very sketchy, early reports said that the rapper was found gunned down in his car, after leaving The Sundial, in the Hunters Point section of San Francisco. […]
Popular Rap Distributor SouthWest To Close Doors
Southwest Wholsale, one of the largest independent record label distributors that specialized in rap music, has closed its doors after 27 years of doing business. The company started laying employees off last Friday (Jan. 30) and despite the bleak situation, owner Robert Guillerman to the Houston Chronicle that he has not given up on his […]
Cash Money Records CEO’s Launch Program For Underprivileged Kids
Cash Money Records CEO’s Ronald ‘Slim’ Williams and Brian ‘Baby’ Williams will officially inaugurate their “Cash Money for Kids” program during halftime at tonight’s (Feb. 5) New Orleans Hornets’ sold-out game against the Sacramento Kings. Cash Money For Kids will purchase and donate 100 tickets for underprivileged youths in New Orleans for all upcoming Hornets […]
Ice-T Ordered To Pay Child Support
Rapper/actor Ice-T has been ordered to pay $4000 a month in child support after a DNA test proved him to be the father of a 15-month-old boy. Linda Marie Sanchez, a clerk for the New York City Board of Education, sued the star of Law & Order: SVU for child support after he initially declined […]
K-Mart Goes After Inner City Readers, Launches ‘Urban Direct’
K-Mart is turning to their urban consumer to help rescue the company from their recent bankruptcy filing. The company has launched an urban newsletter, Urban Direct, aimed at inner city customers. The first issue of the newsletter has been released in conjunction with Black History Month and features an interview with rapper LL Cool J. […]