Five For ’09
Shontelle Shontelle is a beauty fresh from the island of Barbados who spent some of her life proving to her parents that a career in music isnt hazardous to her future. While attending the University of the West Indies, she penned the Soca hit Roll that is most famously sung by Alison Hinds. Writing Roll helped […]
2008’s Biggest Stories #9: The Return Of The Old-School Rapper
In a way, 2008 could be called the year of the Hip-Hop comeback. Several well respected “Old School” acts made a return to the limelight this year, many announcing plans for new projects. The first to announce such a comeback was Heavy D, who tested the waters in January with his performance as a rapper […]
Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z Sued Over Single “Enough Cryin’
Hip-Hop Soul queen Mary J. Blige and rapper Jay-Z are at the center of a new federal lawsuit involving allegations of song theft. According to the suit Jermaine Jumpp and Michael C. Adams, claim they gave a compact disk to the office of hitmaking producer Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, that contained a song called On […]
Knockout Nation: Holyfield Robbed? Pac-Hatton for May09? Haye-V. Klitschko, Ken Norton
Holyfield Loses Bid for Fifth World Title Lumbering behemoth Nikolai Valuev earned a controversial, unpopular majority decision against a game Evander Holyfield this past Saturday to retain his WBA title. The listless fight saw Holyfield take command in the early rounds by the use of his overhand left. Valuev remained tentative, simply throwing feeler jabs […]
AHH Stray News: Rapper Eve Starring ‘In Numb3rs’
Philadelphia rapper/actress Eve will star in an upcoming episode of CBS’ series Numb3rs. During the episode, Eve plays a representative at a sneaker company who becomes a suspect, after a pair of valuable sneakers is stolen and passed through the hands of a criminal network. Numb3rs is a drama centered around an FBI agent and […]
German-Palestinian Rappers Tour of West Bank Sparks Controversy
The government of Germany is facing criticism for sponsoring a West Bank tour featuring militant, German-Palestinian rapper Massiv. Massiv, real name Wassim Taha, is viewed as one of the more popular and controversial emcees from Germany. His songs heavily critique social discrimination and advocate armed revolution. The rapper has refered to Al-Qaeda […]
T.I. Mentoring Students In Macon, Georgia
In a continuing effort to focus his court-appointed community service sentence towards the youth, rapper T.I. will be on hand Tuesday (December 23) to speak to a group of students who almost lost their local community center this month. The Grand Hustler/Atlantic Records artist will help the children at Booker T. Washington Community Center […]
The Best Kung-Fu Flicks Ever…according to Vast Aire
Vast Aire, of Cannibal OX infamy, is an accomplished martial artist. The top-notch lyricist has studied Aikido for seven years and Shorinji Kempo, which means Shaolin Fist Way, for three years. All this is to say not only can he kick ass on the miche dropped Deuces Wild in June, 2008but youd also be weary […]
Busta Rhymes Ft. Juelz Santana, Jim Jones, Jadakiss and Ron_Browz
“Arab Money Remix 3”
John Forte Plans Youth Outreach, Friend Kweli Celebrates His Release
Grammy winning producer and rapper John Forte was released today (December 22) after serving seven years in prison on a drug smuggling conviction. The rapper gained his freedom after singer Carly Simon, Utah Senator Orrin Hatch and others assisted in getting the rappers conviction commuted via a pardon from President George Bush. Forte […]
The Last Word: 2008 Edition
It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. Quite simply, it was 2008. From the highs of watching history unfold with a new President to the lows of wading through an economic cesspool of unemployment and changing food and gas prices, there was always entertainment. And our stars did not […]
Plies: Da REAList (Album Review)
You can throw shade as much as you want, but self proclaimed real rapper, Plies seems to not be falling off anytime soon. Although he may not get embraced in every market, Floridas resident goon continues to keep the streets buzzing in the South with his third album in less than two years, […]
Willie D Signs New Group; Addresses School Shootings
The motivation behind bullying and school shootings is the focus of a new single from a Texas-based group mentored by Geto Boys member Willie D. The trio, known as Huntzville, is taking the issue head on with its debut song “Backpack Fulla Guns” as members D-Boi, Lil’ Fly, and C-Lean approach things from the […]
2008’s Biggest Stories #10: Busta Rhymes’ “Arab Money” Controversy
In the last eight years, Busta Rhymes has seen his fair share of controversy. But not until this year was the drama tied directly to his music. It all started when Busta dropped the second single from his forthcoming album B.O.M.B., due out in March 2009. The Hip-Hop vet, often regarded as part of a […]
