Illseed Video: Maino Cries Over Friend Shot By Cops
Im going to be honest for a second. I have never been a very big fan of Maino. I knew his reputation was in great street standing and I thought his rap skills were up to par. But there was something preventing me from giving him that nod. That all changed after I saw footage […]
Nelly Launches Apple Bottom Fragrance
Hip-Hop star Nelly is diversifying his business portfolio with a new fragrance and body care line through his brand, Apple Bottoms. Nelly has teamed with Romane Fragrances to distribute the scent, which is also named Apple Bottoms by Nelly. The rapper has also launched a line of body care products centered around the […]
Bumpy Johnson’s Wife Mayme Dead At 94
Mayme Hatcher Johnson, the widow of former Harlem underworld boss Bumpy Johnson, died on Friday (May 1). The outspoken Mayme Johnson, 94, died in her Philadelphia home of respiratory failure, according to reports. Mrs. Johnson was born in 1914 in North Carolina. In 1938, she moved to New York, where she eventually met […]
Deams: From Amsterdam to Gangstarr and Back
When it comes to Hip-Hop, the prize goes to the artist that toils through the darkness, emerging into the light of success. Deams is a testament to the undying tenacity it takes to make it and that of the love of Hip-Hop. During a visit to Amsterdam, I was fortunate enough to jump off the […]
Fashion Brand Profile: Nooka
It started off with him simply sketching ideas on a napkin, which he then tweaked and eventually patented. As stated on the company’s website, “the linear and graphic representation of time with Nooka timepieces presents a more intuitive way to view time.” The visual mass increases as time passes, giving weight to an ephemeral and […]
Should Artists Replace Teachers?
So, untitled, it is/ I never change nothin/ But people remember this: If Nas cant say it, think about these talented kids/ With new ideas being told what they can and cant spit/ Nas, Hero, Untitled, 2008. … Im hoping someday maybe/ They dont obey their parents/ Maybe they will obey me/ Future for the […]
Legendary Painter Ernie Barnes Dead At 70
AllHipHop.com has verified the passing of acclaimed painter and football player Ernie Barnes, who died last Monday (April 27) after an undisclosed illness. Although a sports star in high school, segregation laws prevented Barnes from admission at Duke and the University of North Carolina. Instead, Barnes enrolled at North Carolina Central University on a football […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Eminem And Game To Diss Rick Ross?? Baby Talks Kissing Wayne! Erykah Badu Disses Fake Gabrielle Union!
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 SENSE First of all, I want to state that for all the emerging talented rappers or singers. We have a new way to accept music submissions. […]
Man Who Totaled Pimp C’s Bentley Gets 70 Years
The man responsible for a 2006 car wreck involving late Texas rapper Pimp C has been sentenced to a 70-year prison sentence. The Beaumont Enterprise reports that Shawn Donnell Jones was sentenced last week for his role in the incident. According to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office, Jones fired a round from […]
Knockout Nation: Pacquiao Annihilates Hatton! Mayweathers Back! RIP Greg Page
Pacquiao Steamrolls Hatton in 2 Manny Pacquiaos rampage through multiple weight classes continued last Saturday (May 2) with a thorough destruction of 140 champion Ricky Hatton. Pacquiao began round one circling the predictable Hatton, who rushed forward to crowd and maul the pound for pound #1 on the inside. But Manny immediately showed the huge […]
