Haiti: Does Hip-Hop Care?
Haiti: Does Hip-Hop Care? The crisis in Haiti has captivated the global community, but has it mesmerized the Hip-Hop community in same manner? The affluent seem sluggish in aiding Haiti – at least publicly. Is it me? Hip-Hop’s activist roots have shriveled in the last couple of decades, giving way to jewels, money, apathy and […]
The Story Behind Shawty Redd’s Murder Charge
VIBE EXCLUSIVE: Two weeks after Shawty Redd fatally shot a man in his Atlanta mansion, the successful young producer faces life in prison if convicted on murder charges. As Shawty Redd claims self-defense, LINDA HOBBS uncovers new details about the deceased, a man known in the streets as “Choppo.” Two weeks after Demetrius Shawty Redd […]
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Snoop Dogg Signs Cypress Hill To Priority
(AllHipHop News)Snoop Doggs goal of uniting the West Coast rap scene is one step closer to fruition, as the rapper has announced Cypress Hill as his first singing, since taking over as Creative Chairman of Priority Records. Cypress Hill (B-Real, Sen Dog and Eric BoBo) recorded for Columbia/Sony the majority of their career. […]
Wyclef Clears Dead Bodies In Haiti, Raises A Million
(AllHipHop News) Activist/Hip-Hip artist Wyclef has committed to helping his brethren in Haiti, even clearing bodies of the nations desolate streets. The rapper said that the scene in Port-au-Prince, Haitis capital, an apocalypse and that more are soon to die without sufficient aid. “The count is not 100,000 there’s at least, has to be four […]
Friday Fashion Feature – Video: adidas Originals Star Wars Collection
Check out David Beckham, Snoop Dogg and more in the new video for the adidas Originals Star Wars collection. Also, check out the kicks in the collection below, featuring inspiration from Star Wars characters like Yoda, Darth Vader, Stormtrooper, Luke Skywalker, and Princess Leia. Set to be released throughout January and February. […]
The Last Word: Kelis Ethers PETA, Gary Coleman’s Peen Probs, Jill Scott Returns!
Whats the word, smart people? I cant even say its been an uninteresting five days. A lot has happened since I last checked in. From hundreds of thousands of people dead or wounded amid that devastating earthquake in Haiti to Mark McGwire finally admitting to using steroids to Simon Cowell leaving American Idol after […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Kelis Sex Tape MC? Maia Campbell Gets A Show? Another Trey Songz 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. FREE MYSTIKAL!!!!!! Oh he is free. Read about it here. JOE BUDDEN WASNT ATTACKED Thats it. He wasnt attacked as rumored yesterday. On to […]
Mystikal Released From Prison, Wants Reparations
(AllHipHop News)New Orleans rapper Mystikal has officially been released from prison and seeks to reestablish his career as a Hip-Hop artist. Im back. It almost feels like a dream, he said in an interview with New Orleans radio station Q93 FM. Six years off the scene for most rappers, it would be over with, but […]
DJ Wonder Mix-Teddy Pendergrass Tribute [R.I.P]
DJ Wonder Mix-Teddy Pendergrass Tribute [R.I.P]
Kelis Claims Nas In Contempt Of Court Over Child Support
Nas estranged wife Kelis is seeking to have the rapper held in contempt of court, because he hasn’t paid child support since December 1. TMZ.com reports that Kelis lawyer Laura Wasser has filed court papers claiming the rapper has failed to pay $56,911.50 in child and spousal support. In July of 2009, Nas was […]
All-Star Concert Marks Phife’s First Public Appearance Since Surgery
A Tribe Called Quest group member Phife Dawg will make a public appearance next Wednesday (January 20) during an all-star concert designed to raise awareness about diabetes. The rapper will be joined by actor Michael Rapaport during the concert, which features performances by Ghostface Killah, Talib Kweli, Jay Electronica, Consequence and numerous surprise guests. […]
Teddy Pendergrass’ Greatest Hits
Beloved R&B singer Teddy Pendergrass died Wednesday, Jan. 13, at Bryn Mawr Hospital in Philadelphia. He was 59 years old. The survivor of a 1982 car accident, Pendergrass was paralyzed from the waist down but continued his career, which began with Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes. As a solo artist he recorded many classics […]
Wale: The Solution For Hip-Hop’s ADHD
This guy may just really be the next best thing coming out of D.C. since E.U. with “Da Butt.” Wale tirelessly puts it on for his city and for those that need convincing probably also need industrial Q-tips for their ears. Obubowale “Wale” Florain first rose to prominence in 2006 with his heavy demand through […]
Booking Agent Chris Hines Reveals Beatdown Details
Still nursing various bruises and swelling to his face a week later, Toronto booking agent Chris Hines is revealing his side on his alleged beating at the hands of Lloyd Banks entourage. Hines told the Toronto Star that the beating last week in Brantford was the first time he ever had a physical confrontation with an […]
