The Wyclef Doctrine: Why Industry And Street Must Become Movement
Cedric, Im on my way down to see President Obama and I want to talk with you about some things, Wyclef Jean told me last week. His words were part of perhaps the tightest, yet wide-ranging conversations I can remember having with a Hip-Hop artist. Yeah, its not every day that you build with a […]
Robert Greene: Master of War
If he was a music artist, he would be a multi-platinum seller. Instead, Robert Greene is one of Hip-Hops biggest influencers without ever have recorded an album. Released in 1998, his book, The 48 Laws of Power was a meticulously researched book about strategy that has become a must read for anyone, but especially people […]
Ludacris Show Postponed Over Family Emergency
Ludacris fans in Alaska will have to wait an extra day to see the rapper in light of a personal matter that has delayed an upcoming performance. The show, originally scheduled for Friday (Dec. 18) at the George M. Sullivan Sports Arena in Anchorage, will now be held on Saturday (Dec. 19). A […]
KRS-ONE and Buckshot Ft. Talib Kweli and Geo of Blue Scholars
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Kanye Reacts To Album of the Decade Honor
Kanye West has expressed humility and gratitude after his seminal debut College Dropout was named Album of the Decade by Entertainment Weekly. Released in 2004, College Dropout was an immediate success, placing #2 on Billboards Top 200 album chart and winning the Grammy for Best Rap Album. Looking back, Kanye explained that he […]
Monday Fashion Feature: The Best And Worst Denim Trends Of 2009
The year is quickly coming to an end, and we want to rundown some of the most notable trends of 2009 in denim for both men and women. David Beckham Give us your input on the best and the worst, what should stay and what should be buried!
Hip-Hop Rumors: CoCo’s Clothing Line! Young Money’s Wayne-less Tour! More Kid Cudi Fight Info!
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. GANG-HOP? I heard there is a notorious gang in New Orleans and they are the ones that have inspired the rappers to get these tattoos all on […]
Did Hip-Hop Deliver, and Inspire, in 09?
Editor’s note: The views expressed inside this editorial aren’t necessarily the views of AllHipHop.com or its employees.Reflection is a collection of memories/ Definitely: this is how Hip-Hop is meant to be/ Talib Kweli, Memories Live, Train of Thought, 2000. I wouldnt bore the reader with a recap of 09 through the vantage point of Hip-Hopyoull […]
Diggy Simmons: Carrying The Torch
We are steady approaching a new year. With that comes fresh new starts, fresh new music, and fresh faces. Emerging from Hip-Hop royalty, Diggy Simmons (son of Run and nephew of Russell) is next up to shine from the family line up. His first Mixtape The First Flight was originally slated for a Black Friday […]
Buju Banton Arrested On Federal Cocaine Charges
Celebrated reggae star Buju Banton is being detained in a federal Miami prison following his arrest last Thursday (December 10) on drug charges. Banton, real name Mark Anthony Myrie, was booked with another unidentified man after a surveillance camera allegedly caught them in the process of a drug transaction. Authorities claim to have […]
Promoters Blame DMX For Postponed Coolio Bout Against Eric Martinez
A mixed martial arts celebrity fight featuring rapper Coolio has been postponed. The cancellation of the entertainers bout against MMA boxer/actor Eric Martinez is the latest development in a continuing saga surrounding the event, which was scheduled to take place Saturday (Dec. 12) in Birmingham, Alabama. New York-based rhymesayer DMX was originally recruited […]
Knockout Nation: Malignaggi Gets Redemption, Taylor Should Retire? Bradley, Mayweather-Pac Steroids? Lewis or Liston?
Knockout Nation Hits Talk Radio Greetings, boxing fans! Yours truly will be a guest tonight on The Boxing Truth Radio Show (theboxingtruth.com) along with middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik, NY boxer Joe Green, and HBO in-house judge Harold Lederman. Much thanks to all of you dedicated readers that have made this one of the top columns […]
Nas, Damian Marley Confirm Distant Relatives Release Date, Celebrate African Culture
Earlier this evening (December 12), Damian Marley and Nas held a special forum in Washington DC shedding light on their forthcoming album, and reflecting on the cultural traditions linking Hip-Hop with Africa and the Caribbean. The event, which was moderated by radio personality and MTV host Sway Calloway, streamed live from National Geographics Grosvenor […]
Marijuana Smell Hampers Lil Wayne Apartment Sale
Lil Waynes upscale Miami apartment is proving a difficult sell due to the superstar emcees predilection for marijuana. The NY Post reports that the New Orleans native has been renting the 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment from a landlord who has listed the property for $520,000. The marijuana issue became public knowledge after several […]
