Eminem Strikes Gold, Partners With New Tech Firm
This is definitely Eminem’s year. The rapper turned actor debuts in "8 Miles" this week. The reviews have not only been in his favor, but the soundtrack accompanying the film has already sold over 500,000 copies and has hit the top of the charts. The Los Angeles premiere was held last night with celebrities such […]
‘A Call For Self-Destruction 2’
Daddy-O of Stetsasonic is leading a sequel to 1989’s Stop The Violence Movement, including “Self Destruction Part 2,” the monumental song that featured 80s icon Public Enemy, MC Lyte, Just Ice, Stetasonic, KRS-One and Boogie Down Productions. Daddy-Os call comes in the aftermath of the murder of JMJ, who was slain a week ago.. Hip-hop […]
Run DMC Retires; Coalition Speaks
Run-DMC announced today that they are officially retiring from rap, following the murder of their DJ, Jam Master Jay. The announcement came earlier today as various movers and shakers in the hip-hop community gathered to show solidarity within the hip-hop community. The bombshell news came during a press conference to announce a “coalition,” to help […]
Hip-Hop 101 Prepares To Drop
Learn Tha Game Productions has announced plans to release a series of documentaries that will feature well-known hip-hop artists, producers, deejays and executives, speaking on their accounts of the entertainment industry. The first installment, Learn Tha Game: Hip-Hop 101 is slated to address the business tactics involved in the industry. While filming the documentary, producer […]
Thousands Pay Respects To Jam Master Jay
Thousands of fans, friends and family came out to honor hip-hop legend Jam Master Jay in Saint Albans, Queens in New York. Throngs of people lined Linden Blvd. on a chilly fall evening to get a glimpse of the man who broke down so many barriers in hip-hop. Jay was dressed in Run-DMC’s trademark uniform: […]
Federals Authorities Investigating Rappers
Federal authorities have been considering prosecuting unnamed rappers and their crews for over a year, according to published reports. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan has been weighing criminal conspiracy charges against certain rappers and are probing links between two murders in the Bronx and New Jersey, as well as several shootings and extortion in […]
Authorities To Question Man In JMJ’s Murder
Investigators plan to question a man today (November 4) in connection with the shooting death of Jam Master Jay. According to the New York Times, a man had threatened Jay during a telephone call several weeks ago. The said that a man was "coming up" from the South to resolve their problems. A description of […]
Big Pun’s Widow And Fat Joe Go At It
Liza Rios was on New York’s WBLS 107.5 with Egypt last week explaining how her husband, Big Pun abused her psychologically and physically. The abuse is documented on a DVD, "Big Pun: Still Not A Player, " that she released months ago. The documentary has footage of Pun hitting his wife with a gun and […]
Senator Recognizes November As Hip-Hop History Month
Senator Pedro Espada Jr. of the 32nd Senate District, in the State of New York, recognizes November as the Official Hip Hop History month. Hip Hop culture is defined as a movement which is expressed through various artistic mediums which are called "elements." The main elements are known as emcee’ing (also known as rapping), DJ’ing, […]
Rap Promoter Murdered In The Bronx, Authorities Look For Links
A hip-hop promoter was shot to death yesterday in the South Bronx, according to the New York Daily News, and police are investigating into the possibility that it is connected to the murder of Jam Master Jay. Kenneth "Headquarterz" Walker, 31, was found shot to death in his van. Walker was missing several pieces of […]
Sources: Jam Master Jay’s Killer On Tape
Contrary to published reports, sources told AllHipHop.com that Jam Master Jay’s murder was caught on tape by recording studio camera’s and that the police confiscated the video. Sources said that camera’s from a seminar that was taking place in another part of the building may have also captured a picture of the murderer. Initial reports […]
Angie Martinez No Idol, Will Be Honored In NYC
Angie Martinez has quit her judging position on Fox’s popular TV series, "American Idol." Martinez joined the show to judge hopefuls on talent, ability, look and style, helping Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson whittle down the group of thousands of eager contestants to a short list of potential superstars who will perform on […]
Authorities Review Jay’s Business Ties, 50 Cent Leaves New York
Authorities seized computer files from the studio that Jam Master Jay was executed as the hunt for his killers stalled yesterday (Friday Nov. 1). A $100,000 reward is expected to be offered for the arrest and conviction of the murder sources stated. Meanwhile sources said rapper 50 Cent, who police suspect is also a target, […]
Benzino Fires Back At Em
After Eminem phoned in to New Yorks Hot 97 to reply to a dis by Benzino with such quips as HasBenzino, Phillys Power 99 featured Benzino explaining the origin of the riff between the two. The Boston-bred rapper said his song was more of a slight against the machine of the music industry, rather than […]
Def Jam Prez Donates Money To Help School
Kevin Liles, President of Def Jam/Def Soul Records, personally donated $150,000 to complete the construction of the Woodlawn, Maryland High School athletic stadium. Construction on the 2,000-seat stadium began nearly seven years ago, but was halted due to a lack of funding. Liles, a 1986 graduate of Woodlawn High School, decided to pledge the $150,000 […]
Jam Master Jay Funeral Set, Authorities Investigate 50 Cent Link
Jam Master Jay’s funeral has been set for Tuesday, November 5 at the Allen A.M.E. Cathedral, located at 110-31 Merrick Blvd., in Saint Albans, Queens from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. A wake will be held the day before at the Jay Foster-Phillips Funeral Home, 179-24 Linden Blvd., Saint Albans, Queens. There will be a […]
Lyor Cohen Statement On Jam Master Jay
This is definitely the most difficult note I have yet to write. A note necessary only because of this convoluted world we live in and its fascination for distorted, embellished truths. It’s really important for the record to be clear and precise. Remember, Jason does have three kids, a wife, mother, brothers and sisters and […]
Russell Reflects On JMJ
STATEMENT FROM RUSSELL SIMMONS — CHAIRMAN OF HIP-HOP SUMMIT ACTION NETWORK — ON JAM MASTER JAY For nearly 20 years, Run-DMC has been the closest thing to gospel artists that the contemporary music community has had. They talked about God and their higher selves, the importance of staying away from drugs, and generally inspirational and […]
BREAKING NEWS: Jam Master Jay Shot And Killed
Legendary DJ Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC was shot in the head and killed in a studio in Queens, New York. According to sources, Jay was shot and killed when men entered the studio he was in and shot him. Police said that Jay was shot and killed inside of a studio on Merrick Boulevard […]
Eminem Strikes Back At Benzino
Today on Angie Martinez’ Hot 97 "Take Over Show," 50 Cent and his G Unit companions took over the airwaves for an absentee Martinez, who is on the road as a judge for the "American Idol" television series. During the show, 50 Cent spoke of his new album with Eminem’s Shady Records and future solo […]