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 […]
T.I. Ordered To Pay More Child Support
A higher child support bill is on the horizon for superstar rapper T.I. According to reports, the 27-year-old Atlanta native, born Clifford Harris, was ordered on Tuesday (September 23) to pay just over $3,000 a month to LaShon Dixon, the mother of two of his children. Prior to the ruling, Harris was paying […]
Diddy Lawsuit Dismissed by NYC Judge
Sean “Diddy” Combs emerged victorious in court this week as New York City judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by a woman who complained about being photographed topless at a party thrown by the rapper/mogul. The Associated Press reports that Maria Kristina Dominguez sued Vibe magazine and Combs for $3 million. The lawsuit stemmed […]
DJ Muggs & Planet Asia: Painkillers
While Obama and McCain do their thing in the coming months, California-bred combo DJ Muggs and Planet Asia have their own campaigning to do. The latest project matching Muggs with another underground giant for a full-length LP, Pain Language, promises to be the unorthodox and avant-garde album their respective fans will be expecting.Its hard to […]
Lil’ Wayne’s Ex Reportedly Planning Book
Lil Waynes ex-wife is reportedly writing a book about her life with the New Orleans rapper, AllHipHop.com has learned.Antonia Toya Carter, who divorced Wayne in 2004 after a two-year marriage, announced her literary endeavor last week via her MySpace page.While she did not offer many specifics on a title or proposed release date, Carter did […]
DMX Misses Court Date Due to Stroke Scare
Troubled rap star DMX missed an important court date yesterday (September 23) after being hastened to a South Florida hospital due to suffering stroke-like symptoms.While DMXs current condition is unknown, hospital officials did disclose he will not be released for at least the next few days.Charles Kozelka, DMXs lawyer, claimed earlier today to not know […]
T.I.: Paper Trail (Album Review)
When T.I.P. ran his initial campaign in 2003 to be anointed King of the South, he made a compelling case with his dismantling of then commercially viable Lil Flip, and his breakout third LP Urban Legend. Met with little resistance, T.I. went on to further build his legacy and become a mainstream […]
T.I.’s Grand Hustle Managing Rapper Big Boi
Grand Hustle Entertainment President and CEO Jason Geter has entered into a new agreement to manage the solo career of Atlanta rapper Big Boi, AllHipHop.com has learned exclusively. The new situation, which was made official last week, will see Geter and the Grand Hustle Management staff overseeing the branding of Big Boi, as he […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Rocsi & Floyd Mayweather? Shaq Breakdances!?
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! Check the earlier rumors from today too. Theres some good stuff in there! ROCSI AND FLOYD? Now, this isnt from my sources, but YFB are my […]
Sadat X Reflects on New Release; Confirms New Brand Nubian Album
With close to 20 years on the rap music scene, Sadat X has made his presence known in solo and group endeavors. As a result, the New York rhyme veteran, who is best known as a member of revered rap trio Brand Nubian, is gearing up for the release his forthcoming solo album, Generation […]
Hot Stylz: Jokes On You
Hot Stylz got jokes. During this interview the one liners came non-stop. It shouldnt be a surprise, since it fits into the scheme of their hit Looking Boy, essentially a snap fest (as in joning & the dozens, not that dance rap stuff) in song form that features Yung Joc. Signed to Jive via Jocs […]
Hip-Hop Caucus Set To Register 50K Voters In One Day
With the most important presidential election in decades looming, the bi-partisan Hip-Hop Caucus is teaming with Radio One for the Respect My Vote” Campaign, aimed at registering over 50,000 voters on September 30. The ambitious one day voter registration drive will be held in 15 big market cities throughout the country, including Atlanta, Indianapolis, […]
