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Grouchy Greg

I am Grouchy Greg. I founded AllHipHop in 1996. In addition to running the site, I enjoy breaking news stories. My stories have been cited in The LA Times, NY Times, NY Post, TMZ, Yahoo, Billboard, The Associated Press, CNN, and more.

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Coolio Arrested

Coolio was arrested and booked, after he was pulled over for driving on the wrong side of the street. Coolio, who’s real name is Artis Ivey, was stopped on Tuesday in Lawndale. The officer asked him if he had any weapons, and he told a sheriff’s deputy that he had a pistol in a door […]

Dirt Kicked Out Of Rehab

Ol’ Dirty is at it again. Dirt was placed behind bars after being kicked out of his Drug Rehab program last week. Dirty was staying at the Impact House live in facility in Pasadena California, and has now been transferred to the programs Jail Facility, in downtown Los Angeles. Dirt was allegedly drunk after his […]

Brand Nubian On Arista

As we stated a long while ago, Brand Nubian has finally re-united, and this time they are on a new label, Arista, having departed from the Elektra Records fold. The album, titled The Foundation is going to be released in the next 4 months, and features production by many respected producers, including the great DJ […]

Wu-Tang Invades France

Wu-Tang Killa Bees are swarming over France, announcing earlier this week that they were setting up an office in Paris to exploit some of the talent that is emerging from there, and to strengthen their links in The United Kingdom, and Europe. The office is just being set up, but spokespeople have confirmed that the […]

Wyclef Accused Of Pulling Gun

Wyclef, has been accused of pulling out a gun, and pointing it at the chest of Jesse Washington, the editor-in-chief of Vibe Magazines latest venture, Blaze Magazine. Washington claims that while in the Hit Factory, Clef rolled up tipsy and was distraught at the fact that Washington was going to give Canibus a negative review, […]

Play Attempts Suicide

On a sadder note for the Hip-Hop community, it was brought to ourattention that pioneering group member, Play, of Kid-n-Play recently attempted suicide. Apparently he was bitter over a divorce, and the way his career was going. Best known for his Raps, and his acting, play is also a fashion designer, and did the groups […]

Dirty Leaves Hospital

ODB left the hospital last week after being treated a superficial gun shot wound. Ol Dirty, one of the founders and member of The Wu-Tang Clan, was wounded Tuesday when two men barged into his girls apartment and shot him. The rapper, whose real name is Russell Jones, was in stable condition at Interfaith Medical […]

Rza Signs Deal With Red Ant

The RZA has signed an exclusive production and distribution agreement with Red Ant Records, to distribute the superstar producer/label CEO’s latest label. This one, Threat Records is co-owned with the RZA by manager/promoter Cath Jones. The first release off the label is the highly anticpated Sunz Of Man LP, The Last Shall Be The First.Red […]

Eightball Debuts Strong

Eightball hit number 2 on the Billboard Rap charts last week, with his release Lost. The album is already certified Platinum (1,000,000 sold) and is a Triple CD. The release is on Tony Draper’s Suave House Records, based out of Houston Texas. Lost has guest appearances by Master P, Mystikal, Redman, Busta Rhymes and Too […]