Houston Rapper Slim Thug Announces New Album ‘Tha Thug Show’
(AllHipHop News) Houston, Texas, Hip-Hop heavyweight, Slim Thug returns with his third official studio album Tha Thug Show. The new album is the long-awaited follow-up to his widely acclaimed sophomore effort, Boss of All Bosses. Tha Thug Show will be available in-stores and online on November 30, 2010 and features appearances from Devin The Dude, […]
Nelly: Respect Due
Respect due. Rapper Nelly has been noticeably missing from the hip-hop scene for a couple of years. But hes back, and he knows for sure that you havent forgotten him. Why? because every time you turn on the radio or TV and hear a rapper singing on a track these days, he says you […]
Federal Warrant Issued For Petey Pablo; Rapper To Surrender Today
(AllHipHop News) North Carolina rapper Petey Pablo is expected to turn himself in to authorities today (October 13th), on an arrest warrant for possession of a firearm by a felon, after he attempted to smuggle a gun on a plane on September 11th, 2010. The rap star, known for his hit singles “Freek-a-Leek,” “Raise Up” […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Shyne Wants Off Def Jam, Kat Stacks Plays Another Fool, Lupe To G.O.O.D. Music?
SHYNE WANTS OFF DEF JAM? What the hell? I thought Shyne got like $5 milli to sign? Can’t be true if he is trying to get off? Looks like Nas done started something. Peep this: Im definitely trying to get with Cash Money but the Def Jam thing is a question mark right now, Shyne […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Transgender Sidney Further Ethers Chingy
DISCLAIMER:All content within this section is pure rumor and generally have no factual info outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear. Read on.WHO: illseedWHAT: Rumors, Funnies, Fails and more!WHERE: illseed.com, twitter.com.illseedHOW: Send your rumors, sightings and ill pics to illseed at [email protected]. TRANSGENDER “SIDNEY STARS” RESPONDS TO CHINGY! Damnit Chingy! Let it go! Pause. Let […]
Who Killed The 2010 BET Hip-Hop Awards Cyphers?
The BET Hip-Hop Awards aired last night and the cyphers were the highlight for the die-hard Hip-Hop fan. In the past, people like Nicki Minaj, Joe Budden and Eminem were stand-outs for the lyrical roundtable. So…what about 2010? This year’s cypher included Ice Cube, Royce Da 5’9″, Diggy Simmons, Rev Run, Kanye West, Pusha T, […]
Who Are The Top Rappers Of The 21st Century?
One of the oldest discussions in Hip-Hop is quite simply Who Is The Best? BET has taken that discussion and put it in a new special with a twist. Who Are The Top Rappers Of The 21st Century? is a new program by the network that presents a roundtable of DJs, artists, tastemakers and Hip-Hop […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Inspectah Deck Dead? Get The Facts From The Rumor!
DISCLAIMER:All content within this section is pure rumor and generally have no factual info outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear. Read on.WHO: illseedWHAT: Rumors, Funnies, Fails and more!WHERE: illseed.com, twitter.com.illseedHOW: Send your rumors, sightings and ill pics to illseed at [email protected] DECK DEAD? Whoaaaaa! Did you see the BET Cypha a tshe Hip-Hop Awards? […]
Killer Mike on Bishop Eddie Long’s Scandal: “Mistrust Religion But Always Trust God…”
(AllHipHop News) Atlanta’s Killer Mike aka Mike Bigga sees several lessons on religion and spiritual hypocrisy that Hip-Hop fans can take away from the recent scandal involving New Birth’s megachurch leader Bishop Eddie Long. The scandal surrounding Eddie Long’s alleged sexual misconduct with young men has subsided from national news, but the controversy is still […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Nelly Un-Clears Ashanti Rumors! Detox Update; Eminem & Interscope Leap In!
DISCLAIMER:All content within this section is pure rumor and generally have no factual info outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear. Read on.WHO: illseedWHAT: Rumors, Funnies, Fails and more!WHERE: illseed.com, twitter.com.illseedHOW: Send your rumors, sightings and ill pics to illseed at [email protected]. NELLY TALKS ASHANTI –FURTHER CONFUSES! You know AllHipHop had to get Nelly’s take […]
A3C 2010: The West Coast Way
Atlanta, Ga.-The A3C Festival is an Annual Hip Hop celebration that displays the diversity of urban music by inviting hundreds of emcees, producers, and industry affiliates to exhibit their interpretation of rhythm and rhyme. Attendees came from coast to coast to network, promote and perform. Friday October 8th this Hip Hop extravaganza was swimming with […]
Eminem Lands Five American Music Award Nominations
(AllHipHop News) The nominees for the 38th annual American Music Awards (AMAs) were announced this morning (October 12th) at the JW Marriott in Los Angeles. Rapper Eminem tied rock group Lady Antebellum for the most nominations with five nominations each. The accolades come from the rapper’s#### double platinum album, Recovery. Justin Bieber checked in with […]
AHH Stray News: Jeezy, Roxanne Shante Beats Breast Cancer, Budden Mood Muzik Details
(AllHipHop News) Young Jeezy’s new album Thug Motivation 103, has been delayed until December, according to reports. The album, which has been delayed several times, was originally due in stores in February of 2010. Then, fans thought the album was going to hit stores in September, after Jeezy dropped several singles, including the well received […]
Duck Down Kicks Off East Coast Tour To Celebrate 15 Years
(AllHipHop News) Last night (October 11th), Duck Down Records kicked off a 14-city tour to celebrate the independent label’s 15-year anniversary, with a tour covering the East Coast. Performers on the tour include Pharoahe Monch, Duck Down’s Co-CEO Buckshot, Sean Price, Smif N Wessun, Skyzoo and the label’s longtime in-house turntablist, DJ Evil Dee. “[It’s […]
Jay-Z Gets Political In New PSA To Encourage Voters
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Jay-Z is calling upon fans to hit the polls for the General Elections that are taking place nationwide on November 2nd in the United States. Jay-Z is featured in a new PSA for Vote Again 2010 and HeadCount.org. During the 35-second clip, Jay-Z is featured on stage clad in black, talking to […]
Will Smith Clashes With MIB3 Producers Over Script
(AllHipHop News) Will Smith’s upcoming flick Men In Black 3 has been halted, because the superstar actor is clashing with producers of the film about the script. According to The New York Post, the movie had been in pre-production around various locations in New York. But due to clashes between Smith and director Barry Sonnenfeld, […]
50 Cent’s Film Company Lands $200 Million In Funding
(AllHipHop News) Rap star 50 Cent has landed major funding for his film company Cheetah Vision, which is a partnership between the rapper and producer Randall Emmett. 50’s company has received $200 million dollars for a 10-picture deal, which is backed by healthcare executive Richard Jackson and real estate developers Gary Sakwa and Daniel Ret. […]
Nigeria At 50: Inside Storm 360: West Africas Hottest Entertainment Company (Part 2)
Nigeria At 50: Inside Storm 360: West Africas Hottest Entertainment Company (Part 2) Where else could one find 1) a star rapper who while at the top of his game is also earning his Masters in Energy Studies 2) a rare talent who once lived in California but is now thousands of miles away – […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Baby Caught Lying About NFL Ownership?
DISCLAIMER:All content within this section is pure rumor and generally have no factual info outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear. Read on.WHO: illseedWHAT: Rumors, Funnies, Fails and more!WHERE: illseed.com, twitter.com.illseedHOW: Send your rumors, sightings and ill pics to illseed at [email protected] CALLS BABY A LIAR! This writer Armando Salguero (click here for full post) […]
Ice Cube Breaks Down Whole Catalogue
When you’re one of the creators of gangsta rap, there’s always a story to tell. Nearly 25 years into his career, Ice Cube is feeling cocky. And why not? His contributions to hip-hop are mammoth. From his groundbreaking days as a founding member of the worlds most dangerous group N.W.A. to his fire-and-brimstone politically-charged solo […]
