Hip-Hop Exec Kevin Liles Departs Warner Music Group
Pioneering Hip-Hop executive Kevin Liles will leave Warner Music Group it was announced today (September 3). Liles recently appeared at a press conference in New York promoting Jay-Zs upcoming album Blueprint 3, which is being distributed by Atlantic, a subsidiary of Warner Music Group. Today, Liles announced he was steppding down from his role […]
Slate Calls Out “Dr.” Roxanne Shante; Questions Cred
An article on Hip-Hop pioneer Roxanne Shante in The New York Daily News has come into question by Slate Magazine. For years it was reported that Roxanne Shante earned her Ph.D. in Psychology, around 2001. The New York Daily News recently ran an article on Roxanne Shante, a pioneering female emcee and original […]
DMX Disses Jay-Z: Hes Talented, But Theres No Heart Behind It
Gruff rapper DMX and Tyrese are working on some music. However, when the enthusiastic R&B singer made reference to the Best of Both Worlds effort by Jay-Z and R. Kelly, it set DMX off in the late night recording session. The dog decided to share his history with Jay-Z and his opinions on what motivates […]
Michael Steele Talks Hip-Hop and the Republican Party
Hip-Hop culture and the Republican Party may appear to be polar opposites on the surface, but the groups national chairman Michael Steele sought to reach common ground at a recent Howard University speaking engagement. In an effort to establish common ground, Steele told a small group of students that Hip-Hop as a billion dollar […]
D-Block’s Large Amount Gives Recession Tips
No stranger to assets and liabilities, D-Block’s Large Amount, better known as the Boy Wit a Billion Barz, recently caught up with AllHipHop.com to discuss music, money and survival during the economys lean times. He’s is currently featured on five tracks from D-Block’s newest compilation album, No Security (D-Block/E1) and on a forthcoming D-Block/DJ Premier […]
Chris Brown Should Chill & Stay Out Of The Spotlight A Bit
Its sad that we live in a day and time where common sense is always trumped by the need to make a quick buck. Dont get me wrong, I am by no means suggesting that Chris Brown is only trying to make a quick buck, but I have to agree with the folks who are […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: MC Shan Disses Joe Budden!? Stack Bundles Worked With Dr. Dre? Dr. Shante Lied?
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 SENSEI felt like this after writing these rumors…seriously… I want to say that I really appreciate Kid from Kid-N-Play. His best rap days are behind […]
Battle Over Tupac Movie Heading To Trial
The battle between Afeni Shakurs Amaru Entertainment and film company Morgan Creek Productions rages on over the making of a bio-pic about rapper Tupac Shakur. The two companies are locked in litigation over a movie on the life of Tupac Shakur. In a lawsuit filed last February, Morgan Creek accused Amaru of breaching a […]
Star Returns To Syndicated Radio
Just one day after his lawsuit against Clear Channel Radio controversial radio personality Troi Star Torain has announced his return to syndicated radio. Superadio Networks will distribute The Star Chamber, a new syndicated daily commentary segment addressing current topics in music, entertainment and popular culture. “I believe content is king, Star said in […]
Jay-Z Ft. Alicia Keys
“Empire State of Mind”
DJ AM Laid To Rest Today
DJ AM was laid to rest today (September 2) in Los Angeles during a private ceremony for turntables close friends and family. A funeral for DJ AM, born Adam Goldstein, started at 3:00 PM at the Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary, a prominent Jewish cemetery in West Los Angeles. DJ AM, 36, was […]
JD Era Ft. Drake Produced by BOI-1DA [Heater Of The Day]
“Rock and Roll”
Nu Jerzey Devil Ft. Ne-Yo P###. By Scott Storch
“Lost 4 Words”
Xzibit Ft. U-N-I
“So What”
M. Reck and Vain Produced by Havoc
“Eulogy”
Alternative Pick: Akon Ft. Swizz Beatz and Rock City
“I’m Leaving”
Noah Jones Ft. Knoc-turn’al
“The Crack Of Dawn”
D.V. Alias Khryst Ft. Mack Maine
“Come On”
2009 Hip-Hop Honors To Air in October
This years VH1 Hip-Hop Honors show is poised to be the biggest, as the event will celebrate Def Jams 25th anniversary. Actor Tracy Morgan is returning for hosting duties, and the ceremony will focus on the labels influential founders Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin. Also, their crucial supporting cast over the years in […]
