Charles Hamilton Addresses J Dilla Love & Detroit Controversy
I also wanna thank James Yancey for his guidance in putting this album together. Sound wise, I couldnt be happier. Again, the album was mastered reel-to-reel/digital-to-digital, and I couldnt have done the entire process without him being a total jerk about me getting that EXTRA vinyl-ish sound. Thanks Dilla. When the artwork for […]
Jay-Z Planning Sept. 11 ‘Blueprint 3’ Show, Talks ‘D.O.A.’
Continuing a media blitz that started on Saturday night (June 6) with the release of his new single D.O.A. (Death of Autotune), Jay-Z appeared on New Yorks Hot 97 for a candid conversation with longtime host Angie Martinez. During the chat, Jay confirmed that his eleventh solo album, The Blueprint 3 will be released […]
Maino Dropping Autobiographical DVD ‘Unstoppable’
In preparation for the release of his June 30 debut album, Brooklyns Maino has announced an autobiographical documentary entitled Unstoppable presented by Best of the Block/Hustle Hard. Mainos film will center on the rappers transformation from convicted drug dealer to rising Hip-Hop star. In the mid 90s, Maino was sentenced to 10 years […]
OJ Da Juiceman Ft. Soulja Boy, Keith The Beast and Pimp G
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Assault Charges Against DMX Dropped
As reported on Friday, assault charges against DMX have been dropped, paving the way for the rappers return to the genre of Hip-Hop. The rapper, born Earl Simmons, was charged with felony attempted aggravated assault, for an alleged altercation with a guard at the Tent City Jail, where he was incarcerated for 90 days […]
Rappers, Celebrities Appear At Hot 97 “Summer Jam”
Hot 97 held it’s annual Summer Jam event at Giants Stadium in New Jersey last night (June 8), drawing tens of thousands of concert goers. Mary J. Blige, Jadakiss, The Dream, Elephant Man, Juelz Santana and Jim Jones were all featured guests at the event, and gave crowd pleasing performances. A number of […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: T-Pain’s Absurd Chain! SoHood Beaten? Jay-Z To Ether Ron Browz?
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. JIM JONES BLAST JAY-Z Here are the direct quotes: “Above all Summer Jam was dope and I got to see Jay-Z who refused to get out of his […]
Monday Fashion Feature: “Brand Profile: Rocksmith”
Rocksmith Tokyo is Japanese street couture blended with New York City swagger. The brand launched with The Lifestyle Entertainment Company in 2002, on the Tokyo club circuit. Rocksmith has since partnered up with the NYC based Kilo International to take it worldwide. Jay-Z in the Notorious 81 Tee by Rocksmith AllHipHop.com recently got a […]
Wake Up, Mr. West!
Read a book! Read a book! Read a muhf**kin book!/ Read a book! Read a book! Read a muhf**kin book!/ … Not a sports page (what), not a magazine (who)/ But a book ni**a, a f**kin book ni**a/ G-Mike, Read A Book, Unthugged Vol. 2, 2007. I read one-fourth of the Library of […]
Albe Back: South Bronx’s Thespian
Mira! Mira! AlBe’s back. But he never really left. Albert AlBe Back Daniels, known to many for his role as Brooklyn beside T.I. in ATL. However, he is also known as a wicked slam poet that recently graced the digital world with the release of his first album Hi. As a Hip-Hop artist, he’ll have […]
DJ Jazzy Jeff Booted from Venue for Hip-Hop Selections
DJ Jazzy Jeff received a professional insult last Saturday (June 6) in Kansas City when a venue cut short his set for playing Hip-Hop music. The Power & Light District has been lightning rod of controversy in recent months due to accusations of racism from black constituents. Critics allege the entertainment district deliberately […]
