AllHipHop’s Social Lounge 2008
Watch the discussion on the Election with Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Killer Mike, Michaela Angela Davis, Q-Tip!
Kardinal Offishall: Not 4 Sale (Album Review)
After much underground hype and very little impact left on the United States, Canadian native Kardinal Offishall has finally broke onto the pop charts with Not 4 Sale (Kon Live/Geffen Records). Kardinal may not be for sale, but he and Akon’s production crew spent their money wisely when it came to stacking Not […]
Kanye Shuffles Release Date; Avoids Showdown With 50
A second showdown between rappers Kanye West and 50 Cent will not take place. The rapper/producers album was originally slated to hit stores in December, the same month 50 Cent is set to release his upcoming album, Before I Self Destruct. The change of plans was revealed yesterday (Sept. 24) on Wests blog […]
ALBUM REVIEW: Jazmine Sullivan – Fearless
It would be hard to blame those who havent paid Jazmine Sullivan much attention so far. Most R&B chicks end up on a milk carton before the second single drops, and it isnt always easy to tell which ones we should get too attached to. Sullivan, however, actually deserves the second glance that most of […]
BREEDING GROUND: State Property Delivers,EPMD Gets Busy, Underground Shines
New Yorks legendary S.O.B.s was the spot and AllHipHops Breeding Ground Showcase was the event Tuesday night as some of the hungriest up and coming acts in Hip-Hop got together with EPMD and a reunited State Property combined to make history. After the first couple artist got minimal response, the first rise of the […]
Busta Rhymes Denied Entry Into The UK
Hip-Hop star Busta Rhymes is being held by officials in the United Kingdom, after he was refused entry into the country today (September 25). The 36-year-old rapper was arrested at London’s City Airport due to his criminal record in the United States. Rhymes, born Trevor Smith, had previously traveled to London on August 17, […]
Ed McMahon Preps Debut as Rapper
Former Tonight Show sidekick Ed McMahon is set to debut next month in his most unlikely job yet; an 85-year-old rapper. The former American Family Publishing sweepstakes spokesman will star in two viral rap videos for freecreditreport.com, a web site operated by the credit bureau Experian. The videos feature McMahon rhyming heartfelt lyrics […]
UK Rapper Sway Signs With Akons Label
Ending months of speculation and rumors, Ghanaian rapper Sway has officially announced his signing with Akons Kon Live label. The deal entails several albums from the European Hip-Hop star, who will retain his independent standing in his UK homebase with his own Dcypha Productions. Akons latest signee adds to the superstars growing talented […]
Raw LT Ft. Troublesum and Carmen Sandiego
“Ladies Swang”
D.O.E. Ft. Keri Hilson
“Coming Down”
Ludacris’ Atlanta House Catches On Fire
A fire broke out at award-winning rapper/actor Ludacris home just South of Atlanta Wednesday night, AllHipHop.com has learned. The fire, described by authorities as a significant fire, destroyed the residences pool house, but did not affect the main structure on the property. The fire left some property damage but no injuries. According […]
Dollicia Bryant: Vixens Killed the Video Star
It would seem that ever since Karrine Steffans Confessions Of A Video Vixen hit bookshelves, girls appearing in music videos everywhere had some serious explaining to do. With the perception of most being that listing video girl as an occupation was less than honorable, the difficulty in going from music video starlet to legitimate actress […]
Hip-Hop Stars to Honor Pioneer Executive Sylvia Rhone
Universal Music Group president Sylvia Rhone is set to be honored next month for her decades of pioneering work in African-American music. Organized by the non-profit Black Women in Entertainment Law (BWEL) foundation, the October 1 event will double as fundraiser for scholarship initiatives directed at empowering young women seeking to aspire to executive […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Oasis Disses Jay-Z AGAIN? Riders Ride For Ross! Mya Does New CD In Japanese?
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. TODAY’S RUMORS! MYA OFF TO JAPAN! What do illseed and Maino have in common? We both have a thing for Mya (See: Mya dedication)! Well, I liked […]
Kanye West and Rhymefest’s New Hilarious Show! check it!
KANYE AND RHYMEFEST GET BACK TOGETHER!!I know you probably dont remember this, but let me try to refresh your memory.Earlier this year around Fathers Day, Rhymefest was working with Kevin Powell and spoke to a group of people in Brooklyn.He had a real heartfelt talk with his son at that time. BUT, he made mentiton […]
Michael Mauldin Inks Label Deal With Atlantic
Entertainment Industry veteran Michael Mauldin has entered into a joint venture with Atlantic Records to launch the latest facet of his Scream Star Entertainment brand, Atlantic announced today. The newly formed Scream Star Records is one of several new ventures by Mauldin, as he continues to expand the force behind the popular Screamfest tour, […]
YO KANGOL! 9/24/2008
Welcome to my new advice column, which is designed to guide the misguided aspiring artists and/or future entertainment moguls. Twice a month Ima hit you with industry knowledge, wisdom and if youre hard-headed I might have to hit you with a written ass-whoopin. Why my low tolerance you ask? Simply put, the industry […]
Yo Kangol!:Alicia Keys’ Secret Weapon
Welcome to my new advice column, which is designed to guide the misguided aspiring artists and/or future entertainment moguls. Twice a month Ima hit you with industry knowledge, wisdom and if youre hard-headed I might have to hit you with a written ass-whoopin. Why my low tolerance you ask? Simply put, the industry […]
Yo Kangol!: Alicia Key’s Secret Weapon Plus Your Questions!
Welcome to my new advice column, which is designed to guide the misguided aspiring artists and/or future entertainment moguls. Twice a month Ima hit you with industry knowledge, wisdom and if youre hard-headed I might have to hit you with a written ass-whoopin. Why my low tolerance you ask? Simply put, the industry […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: 40 Glocc Fights ‘The Man’! T.I. Joins LAPD? Major Figgas Diss Gillie! State Prop Reunites!
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.THE BREEDING GROUND! I dont know why you guys expected a big day of rumors. I told you I was gonna be at the Breeding Ground. Now, if […]
