X-Raided Details Upcoming Unforgiven Projects
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 […]

Jennifer Hudson Reemerges With Scheduled Grammy Performance
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 […]

50 Cent & Ciara
“Slow Down (Remix)”

Freeway Ft. James Blunt
“When I Die”

DMX Produced By Jim Jonsin
“Y’all Ni**az”

Josh X-An-Tus Ft. Busta Rhymes, Red Cafe and Jadakiss [Heater Of The Day]
“Let’s Ride Remix”

R&B Rewind: ’88, ’98, ’08
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 Is Now: AllHipHop’s Year End Spotlight – 2008
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 […]

2008’s Biggest Stories #6: Rick Ross Accused Of Being A Corrections Officer
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 rappers credibility came into question amid allegations concerning his background. The rapper, who is known for his gritty rhymes about street […]

Hip-Hop Rumors: Jay-Z Plotting Takeover2? Rhianna and C. Brown Settle In?
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 [email protected]. ANOTHER JAY-Z TAKEOVER COMING? I have a friend of a friend of a friend that works with […]

Diddy Offers $1 Million To Redesign New Year Ball
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 Years Eve ball. The bold offer is the latest example of the brands ubiquitous presence in New Yorks Time Square. Just the eight days before […]

RUN-DMC [Christmas Classic]
“Christmas In Hollis”

Yung Joc Ft. Monica
“Ridah”

Accident Kills Child at Lil Boosie’s Home
Early reports from Baton Rouge, Louisiana indicate an unfortunate accident has killed a 2-year-old child at the home of rap star Lil Boosie.The tragic accident occurred Tuesday afternoon (December 24) when a man accidentally ran his car over his own daughter. The accident allegedly happened just after 5PM, and the young girl succumbed to her […]

Dox [Heater Of The Day]
“Bread 2 Blow”

Freeway Ft. Hesikiya
“As I Ever Been”

Swizz Beatz Ft. Fat Man Scoop
“Get Loose”

Curren$y Ft. Mistah F.A.B.
“Life’s A B####”

Mr. Metaphor
“Loud-N-Clear”

2008’s Biggest Stories #7: Lil Wayne’s World
If 2008 stands as a year for moving forward, then Lil Wayne is well into the future. As the years most celebrated rapper, the New Orleans-based lyricist also earns the title of most controversial with nary a month going by without a headline. In January, Lil Wayne was charged with of felony possession of […]