Russell Supports ‘Platinum’
While the music industry has expressed a general dislike for hip-hop drama “Platinum” the show has found a huge, credible supporter – Russell Simmons. The mogul, who was known as “Rush” in his earlier days, says the show is closer to reality than even the industry will admit. The show garnered record-breaking viewership its first […]
Secondary Protocol
Artist: Wild ChildTitle: Secondary ProtocolRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: N. Context Straight from the Lootpack, Wildchild is here to hit the raw heads, mainstream heads, underground heads, and worldwide heads with his debut solo LP, Secondary Protocol. First introduced to the Hip Hop world on Tha Alkaholiks Turn The Party Out in 93, this west coast […]
Man Arrested In Connection With Freaky Zeeky Shooting
Police have arrested a Brooklyn man in connection with a gunfight in Manhattan last week that injured rapper Freaky Zeeky and killed an associate, Erick Mangrum. Chauncey Dillon, 29, will be charged with second-degree murder. It is not clear if police believe that Dillon fired the shot that wounded Zeeky and killed Mangrum.The incident unfolded […]
Last Emperor Inks Deal, Plans Long Awaited LP
The Last Emperor has inked a distribution deal with New York City based Raptivism and will finally drop his much anticipated, still untitled debut album.We have seen various types of contracts, but never in the form provided by Raptivism giving him creative freedom. The Last Emperor, through his label [Red Planet Music Corp.] distributed by […]
50 Cent Fans Get Exclusive “Many Men” Video And More
Starting today (April 30), fans who purchased a copy of 50 Cents DVD, The New Breed, will be able to unlock a special Value Added Package, featuring exclusive material.By using CD recognition technology, fans simply place the CD in their computers CD Rom Drive. When the computer recognizes the CD, it collects a username and […]
Ol Dirty And Damon Dash To Appear At “Historic Event”
Ol’ Dirty Bastard and Roc-A-Fella CEO Damon Dash will hold a press conference Thursday, May 1st in New York City in what is Dirt’s first public appearance in three years. Representatives for Roc-A-Fella declined to comment on the nature of the press conference, but called the event a “historic event.” Dirty’s manager, Jared Weisfeld also […]
‘Bling-Bling’ Make It To Dictionary
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. would be proud. The Oxford English Dictionary has officially admitted the hip-hop term bling-bling into its prestigious pages. Rapper BG coined the word in 1999 in his hit song from the same name and it has been used ever since to explain a lavish lifestyle full of jewels, […]
Skillz Set For ‘Ain’t Mad’
His name is renown, but Virginias Skillz has yet to reap the commercial accolades that he arguably deserves. With the release of several applauded freestyles, mixtapes and b-sides, the rapper is readying the final release of I Aint Mad No More , the much-delayed album. Although the album has been pushed back several times, Skillz […]
Kids Want Hip-Hop Education ON AIDS/HIV
Kids are calling for hip-hop artists to offer more educational, informative and balanced messages according to a study by Childrens PressLine, a New York-based social organization. At a recent seminar for Rev. Jesse Jacksons RAINBOW/PUSH Wall Street Project Conference, kids sounded off. A lot of [rappers] talk about sex. They open it like its no […]
Philaflava Offers More Styles
As the commercial realm of hip-hop grows larger, the underground, creative aspects of rap are sorely overlooked, but one independent movement hopes to change things. PhilaFlava presents…A League of Our Own, an independent CD, has released a mixtape album that offers a distinct, exclusive medley of hip-hop. A League of Our Own showcases an array […]
Ice T’s Final Level Inks Distribution Deal
Ice-T’s Final Level Entertainment has inked a multi-year distribution deal with Penalty Associated Labels/Ryko Distribution.. "There are 3 types of companies in the music business," Ice-T said. "The ones that make things happen, the ones that watch things happen, and then there are those major conglomerates that scratch their heads and say…what happened? We chose […]
Detroit Hip Hop Summit: Wrap Up
The Detroit Hip Hop Summit is over. Like every 24-hour day, April 26, 2003 had to end at midnight. But the feelings can last a lifetime. The dialogue sparked at the historic event can create sweeping change to echo around the world. It is obvious the enormous power that hip-hop holds, economically, musically, politically, and […]
Detroit Hip-Hop Summit Draws Over 17k People
The Hip-Hop Summit commenced in Detroit Saturday (April 26), with tremendous success. The event, which was co-hosted by Eminem and Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and FM 98 WJLB, drew over 17,000 participants. "It was so big and much better than the New York Summit," HSAN Chairman Russell Simmons told AllHipHop.com. "Kwame Kilpatrick, half the Congressional […]
Chuck D. To Pay Homage To Legendary Label
Chuck D. has joined the ranks of performers who will celebrate the grand opening of the Stax Museum of American Soul. Al Green, Percy Sledge, Michael McDonald, Wilson Pickett, Mavis Staples, Isaac Hayes and others will perform on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to pay homage to the only R&B label that rivaled Motown. The legendary […]
Freeky Zeeky To Be Charged
Diplomat crew member Freaky Zeeky will be charged with will be charged with criminal possession of a weapon, according to a report published in the New York Post. Zeeky, born Ezekiel Jiles, is in stable condition after a shooting in midtown Manhattan Friday morning (April 25). Zeeky was shot in the chest and abdomen and […]
Kay Slay Offers Inmates Opportunity To Shine
DJ Kay Slay is holding a unique contest to promote the May 20 release of his LP, The Streetsweeper, Vol.1. The Drama King is promoting a number during his show on NY’s Hot 97, allowing prison inmates to call in and leave a 16 bar message showcasing their best rhyme. Four winners will receive $500 […]
Murder Inc Exect Arrested On Gun Charges
A Murder Inc. record executive was arrested Thursday in Los Angeles on federal firearm charges stemming from the raid of the label’s offices in January. Authorities took Dexter Ottley, 38, in custody alleging they found a .25 caliber gun in his desk during the raid. Along with Ottley, another exec at Murder Inc, Tarik Williams […]
Diplomats’ Prez Freaky Zeeky Shot
About 3 a.m. this morning (April 25), Diplomat president Freaky Zeeky was shot and remains in stable condition in a Manhattan hospital. Another man affiliated with the Dip Set President was fatally wounded in the shooting, which stemmed from a minor traffic accident. Jim Jones, CEO of Diplomat Records, verified Zeke was in stable condition […]
Rican-structing History: Raquel Z. Rivera
While it is an accepted fact that Hip Hop culture was produced by both African Americans and Latinos, the historical record hasn’t always reflected this. Inside the stories of Hip Hop’s pioneers are the visible ways that Blacks and Latinos influenced each other and developed artistic expressions that spoke to their environments. After years of […]
The State of the Hip-Hop Union
President Rogers: Mr. Speaker, Vice-President Fourtou, members of the big five, distinguished rappers, and fellow consumers: It gives me great pleasure to present to you my State of the Hip-Hop Union address this evening. I am certain that after hearing my plan for this nation, we will all come together in a show of solidarity […]
