Hip-Hop Has Always Been Political-But Will That Legacy Continue?
Whenever we talk about Hip-Hop and Politics its always done from the standpoint with us going to the ballot box as the ultimate goal. Dont get me wrong, voting and participating in the electoral arena are important, but Hip-Hop is so much bigger and so is politics. For many of us politics is more than […]
Ludacris To Honor Safe Sex At “Live Large” Awards
(AllHipHop News) Chart topping rapper Ludacris will host Trojan’s “Live Large” Awards tonight (June 18th) in Atlanta, Georgia. Ludacris, who was recently named spokesman for Trojan’s Magnum condom line, will be joined by Fonzworth Bentley, who will co-host the event, while DJ Kid Capri will provide the sounds. The “Live Large” Awards will honor celebrities, […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: [Video] Yung Berg’s Chain Meets FATE In A River!
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. Send your rumors, sightings and ill pics to illseed at [email protected]. YUNG BERG’S CHAIN GETS THROW IN THE RIVER Yung Berg’s chain may have finally gotten off […]
B. Rossi: Live In The Sky
B. Rossi is a Georgia bred and feed emcee that has many tastemakers attentively watching his next move. He understands the sound that carries him and while most rappers do or do not write their selections, Bossi composes a tapestry of favorable tunes that will occupy avid listeners. With a blockbuster movie already included […]
DMX P###. J.R. Rotem
“Yall N##### Bounce”
The Roots Ft. Peedi Peedi and Truck North
“Web 20-20”
Hip-Hop Rumors: Joe Budden vs Lil B! Lil Boosie A Punk? Dr. Dre Speaks On Leak!
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. Send your rumors, sightings and ill pics to illseed at [email protected]. LIL BOOSIE A PUNK???? Hey, let me say, I am not a gangster or anything with […]
Yo Gotti P###. By Drumma Drama
“White World”
Yung Texxus Ft. Money [BGA]
“Beamer, Benz or Bentley freestyle”
BoneIntell
“Do Me”
Rapper Ice-T Joins Drake In ‘Gears of War 3’
(AllHipHop News) Ice-T is the latest rapper to join the voice cast in the new Gears of War 3 game, due out on the Xbox 360 in April 2011. The news comes on the heels of rapper Drake being announced as a character in the final trilogy of the popular game. “I’ve been a huge fan of Ice my whole life, […]
Hamilon Park
“Slow Love”
Lil Boosie Transferred To East Baton Rouge Jail Over Murder Charge
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Times New (AllHipHop News) Lil Boosie was transferred to the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison early this morning (June 18th), after being indicted for the murder of a 35-year-old man on Thursday (June 17th). The 27-year-old rapper, born Torrence Hatch, was indicted for first-degree murder in relation to the shooting death […]
AHH Stray News: Jay-Z Concert Scrapped, Eminem At BET Awards, Hydro Sentenced To Jail
A surprise concert featuring Brooklyn rapper Jay-Z was canceled, after New York officials voiced their concerns about security for the performance. According to reports, Jay-Z was prepared to perform on top of the Ed Sullivan Theater on Monday (June 21st). The show was axed by officials at the Mayor’s Office of Film, Theater and Broadcasting, […]
Minister Sharrieff Muhammad: On Rappers, Responsibility and Religion
The religion of Islam has had a huge impact on Hip-Hop, lyrics and the music in general. The Nation of Islam has remained on the forefront of the religious movement in Hip-Hop, almost since the genre’s inception. Over the past ten years alone, Minister Farrakhan has mediated violent Hip-Hop beefs between a variety of artists. […]
Dr. Dre Says Under Pressure Leak Unfinished
(AllHipHop News) Dr. Dre has verified the leak of his Detox first single Under Pressure is unmastered and remains a work in progress. A little over 2 minutes in length, Under Pressure leaked Wednesday (June 16) and featured a noticeable sample of Kraftwerks Trans Euro Express, no chorus, two Dre verses and one from Jay-Z. […]
The Politics of “Gettin’ Money”
Jasiri X is one of the most vocal rappers making Hip-hop with an overt message in the spirit of Public Enemy, X-Clan and Boogie Down Productions. The Pittsburgh emcee tells AllHipHop.com and the Ill Community how such a Hip-Hop artist can make politically-minded music and still get to the money. When I wrote the song […]
Hip-Hop and Islam: Intersections and Parallels
Seandra Sims contributed to this report. Rappers Loon (r) and Freeway (l) during their pilgrimage to the Muslim Holy Land (Nov. 2009). “Deep like the mind of Farrakhan” – Notorious B.I.G.“Make your wife get on the horn call Minister Farrakhan / so he could persuade me to squash it (beef)” – Canibus Im headstrong / […]
Breaking News: Rapper Lil Boosie Indicted For Murder
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Lil Boosie (real name Torrance Hatch) has been indicted for first degree murder. Lil Boosie was indicted by a East Baton Rouge Parish grand jury early evening Thursday for the October 2009 shooting murder of Terry Boyd. According to the district attorney, Lil Boosie may receive the death penalty according to a […]
Will.I.Am, Oprah Winfrey and Muppets Get On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
(AllHipHop News) Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas, The Muppet and Oprah Winfrey are some of the entertainers that have been selected to receive a revered star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced the 2011 honorees on Thursday. A total of 30 stars have been assigned for an upcoming […]
