The Death Of A Legend, Eric Wright: 1963-1995
Today (March 26) marks the 7 year anniversary of the passing of the legendary Eric "Eazy E" Wright. Eazy E passed away from complications due to advanced HIV. Eazy E, who is credited by many for bringing what the mainstream media has called "Gangsta Rap" to commercial acclaim was just 31 years old when he […]
Dr Dre to Pitch Coor’s Beer
Recently, producer Dr. Dre inked a deal with brewer Coors and will make his debut in a series of Coor’s Light beer commercials. Coor’s rep Hilary Martin said, in a statement, the company chose Dre because of his "relevance to consumers, particularly urban consumers." She also said Dre was important to the company due to […]
Chicken Soup For The Hip-Hop Soul
Chicken Soup for the Soul Enterprises, creators of the immensely popular Chicken Soup for the Soul series of books, announced their next release will be "Chicken Soup for the Hip Hop Soul ". They are currently accepting stories from writers around the world. Guidelines for the stories can be found at www.myhiphopstory.com. The book will […]
There’s More Than Terror In Malaysia
Hip-Hop in Malaysia? Correct. Malaysia, which is now becoming familiar to American’s as an alleged breeding ground for terrorists and Osama Bin Laden’s Al Qaida network, is also home to multi-platinum Malaysian hip-hop group, Too Phat. A new compilation is in the works to showcase the Malaysian hip-hop scene. The compilation, titled The Phat Family, […]
Rapsheet Founder To Release Book On L.A. Riots
The Los Angeles Riots: Three Decades of Revolution , a factual collection of essays, will be released on April 29, 2002–the 10th anniversary of 1992 acquittal and rioting, with the aim of creating a unique oral history of experience and viewpoints on civil unrest. Two decades earlier Watts had burned with the rage of a […]
Black Sheep Reunite
Dres and Mr. Long (formerly Mr. Lawgne) have reunited as Black Sheep and will be releasing a new LP titled "Same Sheep, Different Day." Their first single, "Havin’ Fun Wit It," is currently being serviced to radio. This is the group’s first album since 1994’s since 1994’s Non-Fiction. Black Sheep’s debut, "Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing," […]
DJ Quik, Others Appear On Hip-Hop’s Weakest Link
According to the Washington Post, Sean Combs may wear another hat in business, this time not the music or clothing business, but the boxing business. According to sources, Combs was asked to invest about $13 million into the upcoming Mike Tyson/Lennox Lewis fight, scheduled to take place in June at the MCI center in Washington, […]
Puffy To Finance Mike Tyson/Lennox Lewis Fight?
According to the Washington Post, Sean Combs may wear another hat in business, this time not the music or clothing business, but the boxing business. According to sources, Combs was asked to invest about $13 million into the upcoming Mike Tyson/Lennox Lewis fight, scheduled to take place in June at the MCI center in Washington, […]
Cormega Explains The True Meaning
Queensbridge rapper Cormega is in New York finishing his second solo album, The True Meaning. Cormega said his sophomore effort would be a departure from his first, The Realness. Its a reflection of myself. Like this album Im trying to intensify my respect as a lyricist as opposed to just screaming QB or being labeled […]
Project Pat Convicted On Gun Charges
Patrick "Project Pat" Houston was convicted by a federal jury on 2 counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Pat was charged in January of 2001, when Memphis police stopped him for speeding. According to the police, they found two revolvers in his SUV. At the time he was on parole for […]
Loud Records Falls On Hard Times, Lays Off Staff
Loud Records let go over half of their staff on Friday March 15th, and will cease to operate as a stand alone label. According to sources, Sony Music’s Columbia Records will take over marketing, promotions and sales. The label is currently staffed with less than 10 Loud employee’s, which are A&R and some senior management. […]
Luke Attempts To Lock Down Miami Beach
Luther Campbell and a group of local Miami, Florida promoters have formed a promotions company to help provide events and keep order during Memorial Day in Miami Beach. Luke’s Progressive Righteous Organized Inc. applied for a special events permit from Miami three weeks ago. According to published reports, Campbell has come up with a plan […]
South Park Mexican Charged With Sexual Assault
Carlos "South Park Mexican" Coy has been arrested on three counts of sexual assault involving two 14 year old girls. Two of these accounts involve alleged assaults that too place almost a decade ago. The third involves an assault last month, while Coy was free on charges of aggravated assault of a child. Coy, 31 […]
Rap pioneer H Rap Brown Convicted
On March 9th, a 10-member Georgia jury convicted Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin, aka 1960’s activist H. Rap Brown, in the killing of a police officer and the shooting of another. Al-Amin was found guilty of murdering Deputy Ricky Kinchen of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Dept and wounding Deputy Aldranon English in March 2000. Many experts like […]
Herbie Hancock Steps Into The Future
Jazz Legend Herbie Hancock is bringing his "Future 2 Future" tour to the U.S. in support of his new LP of the same name. The LP, which Hancock describes as "a melange of hip-hop, drum ‘n’ bass and world beat," features Chaka Khan, DJ Rob Swift and others. Herbie Hancock is no stranger to hip-hop […]
Blackalicious Prepares Major Label Debut
Blackalicious‘ major label debut Blazing Arrow will feature an allstar line up, including Dilated People’s, Ben Harper, Jaguar Wright, ?uestlove, Cut Chemist, Hi Tek and former Rage Against The Machine lead, Zack de la Rocha. Group member Gift of Gab recently told Billboard "The goal has always been to get our music out there. MCA […]
Nelly Furtado Working With The Roots, Jurassic 5
Grammy Award winner Nelly Furtado recently said that she is taking some time out from recording the follow-up to her smash debut, Whoa Nelly!. She is taking the time out to lend a hand to The Roots and the collaboration is likely to appear on the Philly groups next album. She said that she will […]
RIP: The Notorious BIG
Real Name: Christopher Wallace Alias: The Notorious B.I.G., Biggie Smalls, Frank White Birth: May 21, 1972 in Brooklyn, New York Death: March 9th, 1997 in Los Angeles, California The Brooklyn-born rapper Notorious B.I.G. first gained attention for his work back in 92′ on Mary J. Blige’s "What’s the 411?". When Brooklyn’s own Christopher Wallace first got on […]
Above The Law Respond to Media About K-OSS Arrest
Members of Cali act Above The Law, Big Hutch and KM. D, have responded to what they deem sensationalism and unfair reporting by media outlets regarding the arrest and conviction of Anthony "DJ K-OSS" Stewart, a friend and co-founder of the group. In a statement to AllHipHop.com, the group members said, “We must state that […]
AHH Exclusive: De La Soul Leave Tommy Boy to Elektra
In the wake of the sale of Tommy Boy records, long-time group De La Soul has been acquired by Warner label, Elektra Records. “We feel very happy honestly. Relieved to be a on a label that is competing and wants to win,” Posdnous, aka Plug 1 told AllHipHop. “In the latter years the heads of […]
