Queen Latifah Talks Women in Rap, New Album Material and Tour
Within the confines of the current rap scene, Queen Latifah has seen a shift in the landscape, with a noticeable lack of female rhymesayers. So much so, the veteran entertainer admitted to USA Today how concerned she was about hip-hops silent female representation in rap. “Never in my career do I remember rap […]
DJ Drama: The DJ ABC’s & 1,2,3’s
In a recent interview, AllHipHop.com got up with DJ Drama in Atlanta where the mixtape legend chronicled his formative days as spin maestro and how he established himself as a prominent force in the industry. The early years started in his native Philadelphia, Pennyslvania, where he would call local stores and pass out free […]
NC A&T Drops All Support For Gucci Mane Concert
Officials at North Carolina A&T have decided to remove the universitys name and association with an upcoming homecoming concert featuring controversial rapper Gucci Mane. Students on campus protested Gucci Manes headlining slot during A&Ts upcoming homecoming concert, which also features performances by OJ Da Juiceman, Fabolous, Trey Songz and Keri Hilson. Gucci Manes […]
AllHipHop ChartWatch: Depressing Sales, Some Hang On!
What do Jay-Z, Drake, The Black Eyed Peas, Ghostface Killah, and Kid Cudi have in common? They are all in the top .fifty. Over the last couple of weeks there has been a surge in the release of Hip Hop albums. We have had everything from Brother Ali to Playaz Circle in Dropping this Week. A […]
Shyne Faces Deportation To Belize
Hours after his release from Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, New York, rapper Shyne has yet to taste freedom. The former Bad Boy artist, born Jamal Barrow, was transfered directly to a federal detention center, while authorities review his immigrations status to determine whether or not he will be deported to his native Belize. […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Shyne Signs To Black Wall Street, Will He Get Deported?
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.WILL THEY DEPORT SHYNE?Uh OH I hope they give Shyne a fair shake, bit I am getting some stuff that may not sit well. Apparently, hes totally free, but there […]
P.E. Announces New LP Using Revolutionary Funding Method
Pioneering Hip-Hop group Public Enemy will introduce a new concept into the music business using technology that will allow fans to finance and share proceeds from their upcoming album. P.E. is the first major group in the world to utilize SellaBand.coms technology to raise $250,000 from fans in increments of $25. Fans will […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Royce Signs To Shady?
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. Whats up everybody? This is the Gunshow aka The AllHipHop Staff. Wed like to take the time to interrupt the normal rumors with a Rumor Buster Report. […]
Shawnna’s Label Status Remains Unclear
While her latest appearance on wax has sparked some rumors, Chicago-based femcee Shawnna seems to remain very much a part of Ludacriss Disturbing Tha Peace. All parties involved are officially staying mum, however, with Ludacris declining to comment, and his business partner, DTP CEO Chaka Zulu telling AllHipHop.com he does not know her status. […]
Ludacris, Melanie Fiona Bring Heineken Red Star Soul To Philly
The Heineken Red Star Soul Event hit Philadelphia with the impact of a meteor by bringing some of Hip-Hop’s finest artist to Shampoo Night Club last week. Artists such as Ludacris, Melanie Fiona, and Ab-Liva of the Re-up Gang were in the building. Not to mention, the legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff was on the […]
Cory Gunz Talks Nick Cannon, New Gangsta Grillz Mixtape
Cory Gunz is hard a work on a variety of projects that will close out 2009 for the rapper and set up a strong new year. Cory Gunz revealed that he will be dropping a Gangsta Grillz mixtape with DJ Drama, his first in the legendary series of mixtapes. His Gangsta Grillz: Heir […]
