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Grouchy Greg

Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/grouchy.tv - I am Grouchy Greg. I founded AllHipHop in 1996. In addition to running the site, I enjoy breaking news stories. My stories have been cited in The LA Times, NY Times, NY Post, TMZ, Yahoo, Billboard, The Associated Press, CNN, and more.

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The Real Rick Ross Sides With 50 Cent, Seeks New Faces For Films

Recently freed drug kingpin “Freeway” Rick Ross has revealed plans for his career and record label now that he has his freedom, after a 14-year-prison sentence.   The Los Angeles-based rising entrepreneur has launched a label and website, FreewayEnterprise.com, which will seek new faces to star in new movies being produced by the reformed drug […]

Big Pimpin’: Will Jay-Z Shill For Atlantic Yards Project?

“Come test me: I never cower/ For the love of money, son, I’m giving lead showers/” —Jay-Z, “D’Evils,” Reasonable Doubt, 1996. On August 11, 2004, Jay-Z became minority-owner of the New Jersey Nets. With a measly 1.47% to his name, it made no sense why more successful, majority-owners like real estate developer Bruce Ratner included […]

New Morehouse College Policy Bans Sagging

In an attempt to eliminate “inappropriate attire,” prestigious HBCU and private institution Morehouse College has adopted a policy that bans sagging and other styles associated with Hip-Hop culture.   The “Appropriate Attire Policy” initiative is the product of Morehouse President Robert Franklin, who is seeking to reestablish what he’s coined as the modern “Renaissance Man.” That […]

Quan: A Walking Testimony

Once, the despondent feeling of unabashed loneliness overwhelmed Clifford “Quan” Peacock. As he stood to face the judge, the rapper’s tailored reluctance and apprehension mimicked his Italian crafted suit. The penetrating concept of being caged for life ricocheted through his psyche, causing mental carnage. Seated in the front row of the gallery, his family showed […]

Public Enemy Fans Raise $50k For New Album, Chuck D Extends To Gucci Mane

Public Enemy, the iconic Hip-Hop group, has raised $50,000 towards their latest venture – a fan-funded album. In early October, the group joined forces with SellaBand, an online service that allows fans to personally fund projects from their favorite artists. Since then, the group has raised over $50,000 for their forthcoming album, with their final […]