Hip-Hop Plans Boycott Of Pepsi, Other Corporations
Various hip-hop heavyweights are lining up to announce a proposed boycott of Pepsi and other companies that exploit hip-hop music. Russell Simmons and his Hip-Hop Summit Network plan to make announcements and detail the plans during All Star Weekend in Atlanta. "We are going to show Pepsi and cooperate America just how powerful we are," […]
Slum Village Records Exclusive Cut For N.V.A.
Detroit’s Slum Village was recently added to the highly anticipated N.V.A. National Vinyl Association: Straight From the Crates Vol. 1. compilation. “Da Villa,” which was co-produced by Young RJ Ne’Astra and RL "T3" Altman, was recorded exclusively for the N.V.A. album. The compilation already features some of hip-hop’s best beatsmiths and emcee’s. Mos Def, Pharcyde […]
Ja-Rule, Ashanti Pursue Acting Careers
Ja-Rule and Ashanti are both working on film careers. According to sources, Ja-Rule will star opposite Ving Rhames and Vanessa Williams in the upcoming film, "Back In The Day," which Rule described as an "urban story." The 26 year-old rapper will also star opposite Murder Inc. label mate Ashanti in a remake of the 1976 […]
“8 Mile” Comes to DVD With Bonus Freestyles
If fans felt there wasn’t enough freestyle mania in the big screen version of Eminem’s "8-Mile," the DVD version will offer five exclusive freestyle rap battles edited off the original when the DVD hits shelves on March 18. The five new uncensored battle scenes even offers a censor option that will allow children to view […]
Snoop Dogg, Bishop Don Juan Come Under Fire For ‘Players Ball’
Rapper Snoop Dogg and former pimp Bishop Don Juan have come under fire for hosting "The World’s Famous Players Ball." The event, which honors pimps from around the nation, will take place next weekend and has drawn criticism from local government officials and women’s rights groups. "I think having a pimp convention in and of […]
The Basement Tapes Vol. 1
Artist: Webster Hall RecordTitle: The Basement Tapes Vol. 1Rating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Ashiya SmithLets take a moment to reflect on one of my favorite moments in new school hip-hop history. The year was 1993, the era just before hip-hop commercialism hit the fan. A time when being associated with or recognized as a member of […]
50 Cent Album Downloads To Be Sold Online, Released Date Changed, Ships Platinum
Due to rampant Internet bootlegging, Interscope Records will make selected tracks from 50 Cent’s Get Rich Or Die Trying, available for download February 4th. The downloads will be sold for .99 via Liquid Audio, Press Play and other services and announced they would move the release date up one week to February 4. The album […]
The Source Starts Clothing Line
After ventures in print, radio and television, The Source Magazine is expanding again, this time in the form of a fashion clothing line. The line is the union between The Source and AST Sportswear meant to shape an exclusive collection of branded sportswear. Dave Mays said that he intends for the line to arrive in […]
Black Panther Party Launches Label, Clothing Company
The Black Panther Party has launched a record label, Black Panther Records, which focuses on putting out socially conscious rap music. The party aims to spread their message via rap Oakland rap group F.U.G.I.T.I.V.E.S, who released their album All Of Us. F.U.G.I.T.I.V.E.S stands for The Future Under the Guidance of True Individuals Who Visualize Every […]
Koch Responds To Haystak Comments
Koch has responded to recent allegations by rapper Haystack that the label "mutilated" his product. In a recent interview with AllHipHop.com, Haystacks compared his relationship with Koch to that of a battered woman. "It was thanks to KOCH/In The Paint that Def Jam knew who Haystak was," the label told AllHipHop.com in a statement. "Our […]
Juvenile Arrested In New Orleans
New Orleans police arrested Juvenile and three other men today (Jan. 29) on drug possession charges, after cocaine and marijuana were found in the rental car they were traveling in. Juvenile, whose real name is Terius Gray, 27, Darrell Mitchell, 30, Alvin Gus, 29 and Morris Pete, 39, each faces a charge of possession of […]
Suge Knight Comes To The Aid Of Two Families
Suge Knight, founder and CEO of Tha Row, is assisting two families in dealing with the murder of two young children. Two year old Osvaldo Martinez was killed at a Burger King in Pomona, while seven-year-old Horace Ray Ferguson was shot in the front yard of his grandmother’s home on Monday, January 20th. Knight is […]
Funk Flex Releases Custom Driving Shoe
DJ Funkmaster Flex has teamed up with Lugz to create the first urban driving shoe, designed for sneaker and car enthusiasts. The popular DJ helped design the Funkmaster Flex FMF1, which will be released this week. "I’m really excited to do something that’s never been done before," Flex told AllHipHop.com. "I’m extremely happy about the […]
Percee P’s Makin’ It Personal
Bronx rhyming vet Percee P is one of indie rap’s top do-it-yourselfers. The verbal flamethrower known for swift and intricate rhyme schemes actually peddles his album directly to the consumer. Check the sidewalk near New York’s Fat Beats and you’ll probably find him hawking Now and Then, his greatest hits CD. “I make them myself,” […]
Former Priority Chairman Prepares Rutger Park DVD
Former Priority Records head Bryan Turner’s new company, MELEE has entered into a joint venture deal with DreamWorks to release DVD’s, that will be distributed by Universal Music & Video Distribution (UMVD). The first release under the new deal will be "Entertainer’s Basketball Classic At Rucker Park: The Second Season," due March 4. It is […]
Swizz Beats Signs Tigga, Keith Sweat And Others To New Label
Veteran R&B crooner Keith Sweat, reggae kingpin Bounty Killer, and radio and television personality Big Tigger all recent signed to Producer Swizz Beatz new imprint, Full Surface Records. Full Surface will be distributed by J Records. J Records recently merged with RCA to form the RCA Music Group. The Full Surface roster also includes Yung […]
Sirius Satellite Radio Launches New Hip-Hop Channels
Users of satellite radio service Sirius recently announced that they are expanding their music and entertainment lineup, starting February 3rd. The network will launch eight new music streams, two of which cater to hip-hop enthusiasts. "Planet Rhyme," which will be on Channel 41, will feature the international sound of hiphop, while "Wax" on Channel 42, […]
VH1 To Spotlight Jay-Z, Lil Kim During Black History Month
VH1 will celebrate Black History month, by featuring various African-American performers. VH1 will premiere two new episode’s of the series "Driven," spotlighting Lil Kim and Jay-Z. "Driven: Jay-Z," will premiere February 9 at 9:00 PM EST and "Driven: Lil Kim," will debut one week later on February 16 at 9:00 PM EST. The network will […]
Missy Elliot Out Does Faith Hill, Passes The 1 Million Sales Mark
Missy Elliot has earned the distinction of being the most successful "Artist Of The Month" in web property AOL’s history. In a testament to the growing power of hip-hop, Elliot beat out the previous titledholder, Faith Hill. To date, Missy Elliot has received 8.42 million streams, as opposed to Faith Hill’s 1.5 million. Elliot’s popularity […]
‘The Message’ Placed In Historical Archives
Grandmaster Flash and The Furious 5’s 1982 record "The Message," was one of the first 50 recordings placed in the The National Recording Registry today (Jan. 27). The Registry was created by Congress to preserve recordings of historical and cultural significance. "The Message" joins Thomas Edison’s first recordings, President Roosevelt’s "fireside chats," and Scott Joplin’s […]