P.Miller Speaks on New Network BBTV
After announcing in 2008 the creation of Better Black Television (BBTV), entrepreneur P.Miller has been hard at work getting the fledgling network off the ground. As chairman and CEO, Miller has promised to debut a network the covers the full spectrum of the African-American experience in news, politics, movies, teen/childrens educational programming, animation, and sports. […]
Rap Drug Kingpin Ace Capone Planning Book
Ace Capone, the CEO of a Philadelphia-based Hip-Hop label who was convicted under Pennsylvanias Kingpin law is now planning a novel, sources revealed to AllHipHop.com. Ace Capone, born Alton Coles, was sentenced to life in prison last April, for his role in running a $25 million dollar drug ring in Philadelphia, New Jersey, Delaware […]
Russell Simmons Hosts ‘Celebration for Turkeys’ During Holiday Season
Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons has hosted A-list parties in his 30 plus years in the entertainment industry, but this Thanksgiving, the mogul will host a party for turkeys. Simmons and Jonathan Safran Foer (Everything is Illuminated and Eating Animals) will join Farm Sanctuarys Celebration For the Turkeys fundraising gala, to benefit the sanctuarys rescued […]
Slick Pulla Almost Free, Planning New Albums
Incarcerated rapper Slick Pulla will be released from prison to a halfway house at the beginning of next year. The rapper, who has been locked up since early 2007 on a probation violation, is part of Young Jeezys USDA (United Streets Dope Boyz Of America), which will drop a new album in early 2010. […]
Cormega: Back From Domestic Hell
Cory McKay, aka Cormega, doesn’t smoke or eat meat anymore. Hell, he even buys organic foods when he can. He doesn’t overindulge in alcohol, and with a humble laugh he admits he’s been listening to relaxation music lately (“You know those instrumentals with the water and s**t?”). You may even catch him with some Hannah […]
Dashaun “Jiwe” Morris: The Blood Author Writes For Change
I thought I had some understanding about gangs and gang members. Much of what I thought was wrong. So much of our education comes from news reports, rap, movies, documentaries and other external “reporting” entities. And far too often, they serve to satisfy a public’s need to judge, to stereotype or to act as a […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Jay-Z Has His Beanie Diss? DMX To Back Outta Boxing Match?
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! Oh oh! Ive not soon seen such a backlash on a Top 5 Dead or Alive! Crooked I has shaken up the […]
Shyne Talks To Students; Stresses Education
Upon settling back in his native Belize, rapper Shyne paid a visit to the school he once attended in the Central American nation. Accompanied by his lead attorney, former Harvard Law professor Charles Ogletree, Jr and his Michael Finnegan stopped by Wesley College on Tuesday morning (November 3), where the former Bad Boy Records […]
TOP 5 DEAD OR ALIVE: Crooked I
Crooked I does not get the just respect he is due. Just admit that fact. The Long Beach, California rapper is a beast on the mic and a street General of the West Coast. Lyrically, he is as sharp as anything on the rap playing field right now, despite his underdog status. In […]
EXCLUSIVE: Just Blaze, Denaun Porter Talk Em’s ‘Relapse 2’
With Eminems Relapse 2 being uncertain for a November release, two of its recruited heavyweight producers Denaun Porter (Mr. Porter) and Just Blaze have shed light on the albums progress. In an exclusive dual interview with AllHipHop.com, Porter detailed how his production relationship with Eminem has grown since their work on the superstars debut […]
Chamillionaire, QD3 Talk Tech At Stanford University
Houston rap star Chamillionaire and producer/mogul Quincy Jones III will appear at Stanford University today (November 4) to discuss technologys impact on the music industry. The pair will speak during the Conversation: Innovation in the Changing Music Industry panel, which will give students and the general public an insight into emerging trends in the […]
Fuse TV Goes Hip-Hop Each Wednesday
Fuse TV has increased their Hip-Hop offerings on the network and will air specials on a number of rappers tonight (November 4). Every Wednesday, Fuse will air a variety of documentaries, music videos, interviews and concerts. This evening, the network will air specials on Tupac (Before I Wake), Beef (featuring 50 Cent, The […]
Wednesday Fashion Feature: Outerwear: What’s Good For Winter 09/10
Jack Frost is about to kick down the door on us, but at least you can look fly as you freeze your ass off. Lupe Fiasco in one of the season’s most popular pieces – a fitted leather jacket See below for a rundown on some of the freshest outerwear this time around: […]
AHH Stray News: Common, Eminem, Wyclef, New Boyz
Rapper Common will join famed author/poet Maya Angelou and radio personality Tom Joyner this Saturday (November 7) in a panel discussion about the state of the African-American community. The Saving The Race: The Human Race panel will deal with how African-Americans can begin the process of overcoming feelings of black inferiority, negative images and self […]
Beanie Joins G-Unit: ‘I’m Putting My Foot On His Neck’
50 Cents efforts to support former Roc-a-Fella Records artist Beanie Sigel seem to have resulted in a deal to bring the Broad Street Bully to G-Unit Records. Both artists confirmed the move during a private screening of 50s directorial debut, Before I Self Destruct on Tuesday evening (November 3) in Philadelphia. The presentation […]
Beanie Sigel Joins G Unit, Makes Radio Announcement with 50
The issues between Jay-Z and Beanie Sigel took another twisted turn last night as Beans and 50 Cent appeared on Power 99 to officially announce the Philly emcees signing to G Unit. During the interview, 50 Cent mostly played the background as Beanie Sigel layed out his grievances with his former Roc-a-fella leader, speaking on […]
AllHipHop ChartWatch: Triple C’s Sales Are In, Hip-Hop Drops Out Of The Big 10…
AllHipHop ChartWatch for November 4, 2009 The Hip Hop has been sparse on the charts these last few weeks with only Jay-Z and The Black Eyed Peas moving any numbers in the top ten. Hopefully things should start to turn around as the big fourth quarter albums begin to drop. Until then at least […]
Tech N9ne: King of Darkness
Beneath the trite, one-dimensional Rap landscape there is a lair of darkness. The darkness should not be confused nor associated with any macabre notions. This solemn refuge is a haven for creative and lyrical Hip-Hop. At the center of this subterranean empire sets a throne. Atop that throne sits Aaron Yates, affectionately known to his […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Beanie & 50 Talk Jay! Shyne Speaks! Mazaradi Fox Moves On.
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 Ok I am going to put it on the line. All this Jay-Z/50 Cent/ Beanie stuff come on. Theres just too much talking going […]
The Game’s “R.E.D. Album” Postponed
An Interscope Records representative confirmed that The Games fourth solo offering The R.E.D. Album has been postponed. The source told AllHipHop.com that a new release date has yet to be chosen for the project, which was due out December 8, 2009. Game made the announcement early Tuesday afternoon (November 3) via his Twitter […]
