Strong Arm Steady Ft. Guilty Simpson and Talib Kweli
“Give It Up”

Queen Latifah Robbed For $10k Worth Of Jewelery
Oscar nominated rapper/singer Queen Latifah became the victim of thieves when more than $10,000 worth of jewelry was stolen from her luxury villa in Tobago on Monday (December 29). Police investigating the incident believe the theft was an inside job that may have been committed by a member of the house and grounds staff […]

G.W. Bush: Illseeds Person of the Year
Once again I, illseed, pick the Illseed Person of the Year. That person is none other than G.W. Bush, the 43rd President of the United States of America. Yes. I wont be long with this dissertation, but I have thought long and hard about this decision. As you know, most publications such as Time […]

Rappers, Producers Reveal New Year’s Resolutions; 2009 Plans
Now that a tumultuous 2008 has come to an end, a number of rappers and producers took time this week to plan the new year and reveal their resolutions for 2009. The year which has now passed seems to have brought these artists closer to their fans, as their resolutions reflect that of the […]

AHH YEAR END: What Are We Looking Forward To In ’09
Hate it or love it, 2008 will go down as a historical year in and outside of Rap. First and foremost we have Barack Obama winning the Presidential election. But on the flipside our country hit economic lows that havent been seen since The Great Depression. Inside of the music spectrum we had Kanye West […]

Plies Brother Denies Arrest; ‘Enemies Contacted Police’
Ronelle “Big Gates” Levatte, manager/brother of rapper Plies, has responded to rumors that his younger brother was incarcerated after a show in Atlanta last week. According to reports, Plies born Algernod Washington, was allegedly arrested by federal agents after a performance at the Hot 107.9s Jingle Bash. The show, which took place on […]

Top 20 Media Zone Songs For 2008
AllHipHops Media Zone has been home to some of the hottest music in Hip-Hop. From the latest diss song to your favorite artists new single, we stream more than 2 Millions songs a month in the Media Zone and you have made it the best place to listen to Hip-Hop This is the time of […]

Jena 6 Member Hospitalized Over Alleged Suicide Attempt
A member of the Louisiana-based Jena Six is being treated at a local hospital after shooting himself in the chest. The Associated Press reports that Mychal Bell injured himself Monday night (December 29) at his grandmothers house in Monroe. According to a police report, the shooting was reported at 7:40 p.m. At the […]

AHH YEAR IN REVIEW: Who Was The King In The Midwest In ’08?
The oft-underestimated Midwest region continued to carve out their own distinct identity with a nice mix of mainstream and underground stars. Chicago elites Kanye West and Common were joined by Lupe Fiasco, who courtesy of the well-received The Cool began to receive recognition as one of the games premier young artists. Detroits Hip-Hop scene […]

Breeding Ground Recap of 2008
With 2008 being both a historic and pinnacle year of achievement in Hip-Hop, the AllHipHop.com Breeding Ground alumni are no exception. Attaining a slew of national press and major publication covers, securing new deals and ventures, check out 2008 A Year in Rewind with some of your favorite Breeding Ground All-Stars. This run […]

The Top Three: To Be or Not To Be
A lot was great in 08, and a lot sucked. In a year like 2008, with so many ups and downs, our faithful artists either impressed us or let us down. Some we were glad to see back (Hi Brandy!), while others we wish would go away (Bye Fergie!). Weve compiled the Top Three artists […]

2008 AllHipHop Year End
Take a look at the top news stories, albums, music and videos for the year, plus see what the artists said was the biggest moment in Hip-Hop for 2008!

Message To Jay-Z: Don’t Be Stringer Bell
The opinions expressed in the following editorial do not necessarily reflect the opinion of AllHipHop.com or affiliates.As 2008 draws to a close, we look at probably the prime mover in Hip-Hop and the man generally acknowledged as the premier rapper in the game, Jay-z. While he didnt have an album out, he stood at the […]

Breeding Ground Showcase
Take a look at Joell Ortiz, Grafh, Red Cafe, Charles Hamilton, Skyzoo, Blitz The Ambassador and other rip it at SOBs.

Chamillionaire On Da Spot Freestyle
Team Invasion puts Chamillionaire On Da Spot!

Statik Selektah Ft. Bun B and Cory Mo
“Get Out The Way”

N.O.R.E. On A Diet Pt. 12
Check out N.O.R.E. working out to shed those pounds for the new year!

GLC and The Game Freestyle
Check out Chicago MC, GLC [G.O.O.D. Music] and The Game spit a freestyle.