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http://allhiphop.comThe Dancehall fraternity suffered a severe loss early Friday morning: Just hours after most celebrated life and love on Christmas day with family and friends, dancer, Ice, was murdered. “Ice,” real name David Alexander Smith, was best known for his internationally acclaimed “Gully Creeper.” The dance took the world by storm after Bad Boy’s […]
If you were to ask any fan of Rap music what the biggest album of the year was, Tha Carter 3 would most likely be the most common answer, and with great reason. In 2008, Lil Wayne would be an unavoidable force in music. With a flood of mixtape material and countless guest appearances, […]
Just about any artist who survives long enough to get a third or fourth album tries to promote it as some sort of departure—more mature, more casual, more soulful, more fun, more classic, more modern, more whatever. Most of them are lying and merely offer more of the same but, to her credit, Keyshia Cole […]
14 years ago, a shooting happened that forever altered the course of Hip-Hop history and the lives of three of its most significant artists – Tupac Shakur, The Notorious B.I.G. and Sean “Diddy” Combs. On November 30, 1994 Tupac Shakur was shot five times, pistol-whipped, and robbed in the lobby of the Quad Recordings Studios […]
The self proclaimed prince of swag is back at it with his second installment of studio magic on iSouljaBoyTellEm (Interscope). For sixty minutes or so, Soulja raps over what seems to be the same beat, talking about, well, mostly nothing. If Soulja planned on presenting the world with something new, he surely missed […]
Police in Denver, Colorado are investigating a shootout following an E-40 Concert that left five people wounded last night (December 26). According to police, the shooting occurred around 2:00 am outside of the club as it closed, after E-40 had performed without incident inside the venue. Local residents in the area have stated […]
Coming off winning a Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 2007, 2008 was supposed to follow with more accolades as Jennifer Hudson made her long awaited return to music. Instead, the singer/actress, who garnered a healthy buzz for her debut album with the lead single “Spotlight,” found herself on the receiving end of a major […]
The last twelve months have been far from an easy ride. Economically, Wall Street stocks plummeted to astronomical lows causing our country to go into a financial collapse. Tragedy struck in all shapes and forms with the losses of all star comedian Bernie Mac and iconic Soul artist and composer Isaac Hayes. Furthermore Pop songstress […]
Despite serving time in prison, Sacramento, California rapper X-Raided is laying the groundwork for a series of upcoming projects. In a statement issued from Pleasant Valley State Prison, X-Raided confirmed that he will release another installment of his Unforgiven series with his forthcoming album Eternally Unforgiven. According to the rapper, the album has […]
Oscar-award winning singer/actress Jennifer Hudson is coming out of seclusion to honor singing icon Neil Diamond with a Grammy week tribute performance. According to reports, the entertainer will take the stage February 6 at the MusiCares Person of the Year gala. The event, which will be held at the at the Los Angeles […]
“Slow Down (Remix)”
“When I Die”
“Y’all Ni**az”
“Let’s Ride Remix”
Remember when you saw your first music video? It might have been on MTV, BET, Friday Night Videos or even The Box. Music videos have always drawn people closer to an artist and made a song more popular. They have also been instrumental in displaying the styles and trends that have influenced the Hip-Hop/R&B generation. […]
Change. You heard it ring throughout the past year, primarily with Barack Obama. Change is amorphous. It’s dynamic but indefinable by anything other than before and after. Change is synonymous with ever changing Hip-Hop, as what was once new becomes run-of-the mill and what was once a dream or an idea becomes the new reality.As […]
Keeping it real may be cliché in Hip-Hop, but the philosophy behind the statement remains the backbone of many rappers. For Rick Ross, keeping it real was put to the test as the Miami-based rapper’s credibility came into question amid allegations concerning his background. The rapper, who is known for his gritty rhymes about street […]
MY DAILY TWO CENTS Just letting you all know this are the rumors “lite.” They will be updated periodically and often as can be in the holiday season. Hit me up at allhiphoprumors@gmail.com. ANOTHER JAY-Z “TAKEOVER” COMING? I have a friend of a friend of a friend that works with […]
Mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and Ciroc Ultra Premium Vodka announced an ambitious, $1 million dollar charity offer for the city of New York to redesign the iconic New Year’s Eve ball. The bold offer is the latest example of the brand’s ubiquitous presence in New York’s Time Square. Just the eight days before […]
“Christmas In Hollis”
