Hip-hop and Politics Have a Long History Behind the Mic
This weekend one of hip-hop’s hottest acts, Drake, lent his talent to protest offshore drilling. On Sunday, the 23-year-old rapper performed at the ‘Stop The Offshore Drilling” rally at the 9:30 Club in Washington D.C. In May, hip-hop veteran Talib Kweli released a single about another hot political topic. It’s called ‘Papers Please’ — and […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Wu Tang Reality Show? Kia Shine Disses VH1? Bad Newz For Cudi!
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. THE DAILY TWO SENSE Honestly, there’s nothing bonkers going in today in rumorville! More importantly, there’s something going on over in the editorial section called “Hip-Hop & Politics: […]
Exclusive: Mopreme Shakur Talks Tupac; Rapper’s B-Day Celebrated
(AllHipHop News) Tupac Shakurs brother Mopreme Shakur will host a tribute to his slain younger brother tomorrow, on what would have been the rappers 39th birthday. Tupac was born on June 16th, 1971 and shot down by unknown assailants on the Las Vegas strip on September 7th, 1996 after attending the Mike Tyson/Bruce Seldon fight. […]
Jay-Z, Rich Righteous Teacher (Part I)
Jay-Z, Rich Righteous Teacher (Part I) (Ive) never read the Quran, or Islamic scriptures The only Psalms Ive read was on the arms of my n*****s – Jay-Z, Intro off of the The Dynasty: Roc La Familia If there were any track in the universe of Jay-Zs catalogue, which I think represents the powerful puzzle […]
J. Cole: A Star Is Bred
Depending on who you ask, the future of hip-hop lays within the hands of Jermaine Cole. Having received validation and financial support from one of the genres living legends, as the first artist signed to Jay-Zs Roc Nation, it appears that J. Cole has officially been passed the proverbial baton. And if you believe in […]
Mr. Lee: Texas’ Low Key Hit Maker
While Hip-Hop fans across the globe have grown to appreciate the movements of Houston, Texas artists, many fail to recognize one of the main architects of the regions sound. Mr. Lee is most often regarded as low key. But major players like Scarface, Bun B, Pimp C, Paul Wall, Slim Thug, Z-Ro, Trae the Truth, […]
Teen Pleads Not Guilty To Killing Rapper Nussie; Six Others
(AllHipHop News) The Baton Rouge teenage accused of murdering six people in a little over a year, including rapper Nussie, will pleaded not guilty to all of the slaying. Michael Louding, 17, is charged with murdering Chris Nussie Jackson and five other others over the past 14 months. The teenager allegedly shot and killed Nussie […]
AHH Stray News: Snoop Wins Visa, Drake In ‘Gears of War,’ T.I. LP Artwork
(AllHipHop News) Snoop Doggs battle with U.K. immigration authorities is officially over, as the rappers visa has finally been issued, after a three-year battle with the British government. Snoop was banned from the country after at 2006 incident in Heathrow Airport, when members of Snoops massive entourage brawled with airport security officials. In February 2010, […]
Rhymefest Takes On Late Night Televangelists’ In New Video
(AllHipHop News) Chicago rapper Rhyme Fest will be dropping his new video for the single Prosperity, tomorrow, representatives for the rapper said today (June 14th). The video, which was directed by Konee Rok, features Rhymefest making a statement on late-night televangelists who use religion to gain money and exploit people looking for some sort of […]
Necro: Thugged out Horror
When a rash of shootings in schools across America shocked the nation, many people turned to the music that the kids were listening to as the culprit of influencing the youth to commit horrible acts of violence. Is it really the music or is it the parents fault for not raising the kids right? N.W.A., […]
Big Cat Records Rap Label Owner Buys WBA Team The Marietta Storm
(AllHipHop News) Big Cat Records owner Melvin Breeden is venturing into the world of professionally sports as the new owner of The Marietta Storm. Tomorrow (June 15th), Breeden will host an event at STATS Sports Bar & Restaurant in downtown Atlanta, where he will reveal the new roster of players for The Marietta Storm. The […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Is Jay-Z Dissing LL Cool J? A Rick Ross (@rickyrozay) & Kanye West Album?
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.IS JAY-Z TALKING SLICK ABOUT LL COOL J?Jay-Z had this to say about his longevity in the game in his cover story in Rolling Stone Mag. He said, “One […]
Will Hip-Hop Return To Its Activist Roots? (w/ @TOUREX, @icecube, @kevin_powell, @chuckcreekmur)
WATCH THIS ORIGINAL REPORT ON THE EVOLUTION OF HIP-HOP AND POLITICS Before hip-hop became the multi-billion dollar industry it is today, there was a group of young lyricists who were ahead of their time. Telling unfiltered truths about the struggles of blacks in the late 1960s and early 70s, they called themselves The Last Poets.”When […]
Philadelphia’s 10th Annual B-Boy BBQ
Philadephia’s legendary B-Boy BBQ returns to form for 2010. This year’s festivities included a 2 block mural which featured outstanding pieces from writers such as SEEN, ARAB, and SYE. B-Boys and B-Girls also represented over classic tracks from Michael Jackson, Nu Shooz, The S.O.S. Band, Shannon, and more. There were several local designers and vendors […]
