The Quandary of the Hip Hop Intellectual
The desire to relegate one’s existence to the development of the mind presents a multi-faceted quandary. When a black man devotes his existence to intellectual inquiry, it ensures that he will ostracized by the proletariat of his race, and virtually ignored by the Anglo-Saxon academy. As Hip-Hop intellectuals, we have to be beyond reproach to […]
Omillio Sparks: Spark Another One
You can bull crap with music if you want to, jokes Omillio Sparks, quoting former boss Beanie Sigel. Former Roc artist, State Property Member, and now under Tsunami Group management, Omillio Sparks is back on the scene with a new stance. The crew is now scattered about, Sparks is betting on himself to win his […]
Kandi Burress: Kandi Koated Part 1
There’s no escaping the fact that Kandi, the newest “housewife” on the highly popular Housewives of Atlanta, has made the Georgia peaches that much juicer with the non-stop drama. But she was famous before reality TV. The singer came to fame as a member of the celebrated 90’s group Xscape and then went on to […]
Video: MSN Gossip Editor ‘Feared For His Life’ During 50 Bodyguard Attack
(AllHipHop News) The editor-in-chief for MSNs Star Lounge was one of the men allegedly assaulted by a member of 50 Cents security team in Copenhagen. Nikoloj Vraa was one of six members of the press waiting for 50 Cent outside of his hotel room at the Skt. Petri Hotel when an angry bodyguard attacked Vraa […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Kanye / Jeezy Album? Yung Berg Sex Tape?
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. BLACK THOUGHT GOT MARRIED?! Well, I know dude is a private person, but hes not safe from the rumors! I heard Black Thought of the legendary Roots […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Thugs Stop Fabolous Performance? Write Wayne!
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 I havent been doing this enough lately. I just wanted to give you all a heads up. Everything isnt meant for print. […]
Bodyguard for 50 Cent in Custody Over Fight With Photographers
(AllHipHop News) A bodyguard for rapper/actor 50 Cent is currently in custody following an alleged fight with several photographers outside a hotel in Copenhagen. TMZ.com reports the bodyguard, one of 50 employed by 50 Cent, is being held by Copenhagen police pending charges. Authorities have 24 hours to decide whether or not to bring charges […]
Murs Teams With 9th Wonder On ‘ForNever’
(AllHipHop News) Los Angeles based rapper Murs and North Carolina producer 9th Wonder have announce their third collaborative album, titled ForNever. Murs, who recently parted ways with Warner Brothers Records, is also a member of revered Cali group Living Legends, in addition to organizer of the upcoming Paid Dues Festival. The pairs two previous albums, […]
Power Man, Hip-Hop & Luke Cage Noir Style
Artist Shawn Martinbrough talks about his take on the classic Black Marvel Comics Superhero, Luke Cage in Luke Cage Noir Last year, after Marvel Comics began publishing Noir versions of their popular characters, Exec Editor Axel Alonso approached me about illustrating Luke Cage Noir. Axel had seen my art instructional book, How To Draw […]
Pacquiao-Clottey Prediction, Round by Round Coverage Tonight
UPDATE (info updated below) -Clottey out first, did not let HBO weigh him tonight (was right at 147 at Friday’s weigh-in). Joshua looks tense, trying to loosen up with his music. Looong walk to the ring from the back of the stadium. -Crowd going nuts for Pacquiao. Pac flashing smiles, doesn’t look worried at all, […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: DMX On Celeb Rehab? Wyclef Gets Busted?
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. DMX TO APPEAR ON CELEBRITY REHAB? I love it. I hate it. DMX is a confirmed crack cocaine addict. Do you remember when Jay-Z and DMX were […]
Fugees ‘Killing Me Softly’ Director Charged With Raping/Fathering Children
(AllHipHop News) Killing Me Softly director Aswad Ayinde is being held on a $1 million bond after being charged with raping and fathering children from his own daughters. Ayinde, aged 51 and also known as Charles McGill, faces 27 charges ranging from child endangerment to aggravated sexual assault. According to prosecutors, Ayindes daughters bore him […]
Teen Arrested For Waka Flocka Concert Shooting; Also Charged With Murder
(AllHipHop News) A 17-year-old from Gary, Indiana faces multiple charges after being arrested in connection with a shooting after a Waka Flocka Flames concert at a local skating rink on March 5th. Devontius Hutcherson, 17, was arrested and charged with multiple felonies for his role in the shooting last Friday. He was also hit with […]
AHH Stray News: DMX, T.I., DJ Envy
(AllHipHop News) Troubled rapper DMX may be rescued by addiction specialist Dr. Drew Pinsky, according to reports. DMX was busted for violating his probation by using cocaine. He was sent to jail on Tuesday (March 9th), where he is being held without bond until a hearing on March 16th. TMZ.com reports that DMXs attorney Gary […]
Dr. Dre Featured In HP’s $40 Million Ad Campaign
(AllHipHop News) Superstar Hip-Hop producer Dr. Dre will be part of a $40 million dollar advertising campaign being launched by Hewlett-Packard this weekend. The eight-week campaign is titled Lets Be Amazing and features Dr. Dre, comedian Rhys Darby, photographer Annie Leibovitz and others. The spots are part of Hewlett-Packards attempt to redefine itself to their […]
Heather B. Returns With DJ Premier For ‘Open Bar’
(AllHipHop News) DJ Premier will assist Heather B in ending an 8-year album drought by executive-producing her new LP, Open Bar. Heather B’s last project was 2002s Eternal Affairs. With production from Pete Rock and DJ Premier, the album met with positive reviews despite not charting on Billboard. Since then, Heather diversified her portfolio with […]
Sneak Peek: COOGI Women’s Fall 2010 Outerwear
Kiki stopped by the COOGI women’s outerwear showroom in NYC to take a look at what’s coming up for fall 2010. The collection features a promising mix of grown up styles in wool, leather and nylon, as well as brighter eye-catching looks. Puffa vests, varsity style jackets, clean parkas and military inspired coats with fur […]
