Rap Label Death Row Relaunching April 18th
The record label formerly known as Koch Records is mounting its reemergence on the music scene by helping to relaunch former West Coast powerhouse Death Row Records. The new Koch, now known as E1 Entertainment, is helping to re-launch Death Row with the release of new music on Record Store Day, which is a […]
Rap Group Blazhay Blazhay Sues Wyclef Over “Danger”
Hip-Hop duo Blazhay Blazhay have sued former Fugees star Wyclef Jean for alleged illegal use of their memorable hit Danger. Blahzay Blahzay, comprised of DJ PF Cuttin and MC Out Loud, claim that Wyclef Jean violated their copyright entitlement by using elements of Danger in the 2007 song Welcome to the East. Blahzays […]
Radio Host Charlamagne Makes Moves; Lil Ru Inks Major Deal
Former Wendy Williams Experience co-host Charlamagne Tha God is continuing efforts to put the spotlight on North and South Carolina artists, with a historical transition for his Stupid Dope Moves (SDM) artist Lil Ru. The AllHipHop.com Breeding Ground alum, who has garnered success as an independent artist, recently finalized a new recording contract with […]
DJ Rob Swift, Kangol Kid, Headline NJPAC Hip-Hop Fest
On April 1-4, Newark, NJs NJPAC Center will host Alternate Routes, a 4 day festival featuring over 30 Hip-Hop artists. The event aims to showcase the many multi-faceted artists in the Tri-State area, along with musicians from Canada. In addition to performances, the festivals lineup includes spoken word artists, exclusive film screenings, emcee battles, […]
Gorilla Zoe: Don’t Feed The Animals (Album Review)
Gorilla Zoe, the Atlanta based dope boy turned rapper, is back with his sophomore album Don’t Feed The Animals (Bad Boy South). With this trip to the Zoo, Zoe takes his rough demeanor down a notch by crooning and harmonizing through each track. The musical quality is heavily polished on Don’t Feed […]
The Last Word: Case Becomes “Blaxel Rose”, Aubrey O’Day Becomes a Perv Magnet, and Kanye West In a Family Guy Spinoff?
Whats good everybody? Another week gone by and we have a slow five days to show for it. From AIG execs getting blasted for those hefty bonuses they got to Obama picking UNC to go all the way in the NCAA Tournament, it was just another ordinary week. Thoughts and prayers go out to […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: QueenPen Fights Rocsi!? Chris Brown/Rihanna SEX TAPE? Warning For Yung Berg!
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. QUEEN PEN VS ROCSI? People have been telling me that Rocsi and Queen Pen got into an altercation on Wednesday in the city. I have to admit, I […]
T La Rock: The Super Rapper Is Back
T La Rock is certain to befuddle Hip-Hop conspiracy theorists. The Boogie Down Bronx-bred rapper isnt often mentioned when it is time to pay mainstream homage to heroes of the genre. It almost seems like an overt snub by the powers-that-suppress. Yet, the man born Terry Keaton finds himself in one of the best positions […]
Rappers Lil Wayne, Kanye Profiled On ‘Behind The Music’
VH1 has announced it will revive its popular Behind the Music series, with 10 new episodes being produced, including an episode on rappers MC Lyte Kanye West and Lil Wayne. The rappers are featured along side a number of popular artists, including Britney Spears, Guns & Roses front man Axl Rose, Julio Iglesias, M.I.A., […]
