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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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Mase ‘On The Road to Glory’ With Return

Harlem rapper-turned-preacher-turned rapper Mase recently responded to critics doubting his reemergence in Hip-Hop and reunification with former Children of the Corn group member Cam’ron.   Mase recently dropped a brand new single “Thinkin’ Bout You,” after being inspired to return to the music industry following the death of Michael Jackson.   The track is a […]

Fans Are the New Record Labels

“Slave to a label but I own my masters/  Still get it poppin’ without artist and repertoire/” —Pharoahe Monch, “Desire,” Desire, 2007. Last week, LA Times Staff Writer Chris Lee revealed the details of Cash Money artist Drake’s blockbuster record deal. In addition to a $2 million advance payment, he “retains the publishing rights to […]

Knockout Nation: RIP Vernon Forrest (1971-2009)

No Suspects Yet In Forrest Murder Former undisputed welterweight champion and junior middleweight titlist Vernon “The Viper” Forrest was shot and killed Saturday night (July 24) in an apparent carjacking attempt. The slaying took place in Forrest’s adopted hometown of Atlanta. Atlanta Police Sergeant Lisa Keyes confirmed Forrest’s death earlier today, stating that the veteran […]