ALBUM REVIEW: Everlast – Love, War & The Ghost of Whitey Ford
In case you havent been paying attention, since the days of House of Pain, Everlast started singing the blues, had a cup of day-old black coffee with Def Jam and an incident with Eminem. He also formed one of those Rap supergroups that usually never make an album (La Coka Nostra look it up […]
Rappers Join Russell Simmons To Address Economy
Rapper/actor Ludacris and mixtape turntablist DJ Drama will be among those addressing the current economic crisis crippling the country at a National Hip-Hop Summit on Financial Empowerment. The event, which organized by the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN) is scheduled to take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 17 at Clark Atlanta University’s […]
United Nations Present Jay-Z with Humanitarian Award
Earlier this week Jay-Zs philanthropic efforts were recognized in a private New York ceremony, as the mogul received a special humanitarian award from the United Nations. The esteemed distinction was bestowed by actor and host Michael Douglas for the rappers extensive work over the past two years raising funds and organizing awareness of the […]
Jadakiss: D-Block Roc
When it comes to rap music, the motive to go from being the best on your block to top five dead or alive can be one of three words; money, power or respect. When it comes to New York street music, we want all of the above and do what needs to be done to […]
VLAD TV: Ja Rule Pt. 2
Ja Rule, DMX and Jay-Z, What happened with that group?
Statik Selektah Ft. Little Brother, Joe Scudda and Chaundon
“On The Marquee”
Rapper Pitbull Talks VP Debate, Palin Hypocrisy
Adding to the growing list of rap stars immersed in the 2008 presidential race, Miami rapper Pitbull has publicly offered his support for the Obama-Biden ticket. In an exclusive interview with AllHipHop.com, Pitbull spoke on what he feels is the absurd media fixation on Republican Vice President nominee, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. Its […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: No More iTunes? Janet Pregnant? Usher, Chris Brown, T-pain, and Ne-Yo’s Swagga? Shaq In Court!
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! JANET PREGGERS REALLY? I dont know who told this to Atlanta Gossip, but their sources are saying that Janet Jackson is pregnant! Well, we all heard that […]
John Legend: Straight Talk
From his platinum selling debut Get Lifted and countless Grammy awards, to successfully launching HomeSchool records; Legend is a true American success story. Everything he touches turns to Gold. The most recent being that of British starlet Estelles album Shine, the first lady of Legends HomeSchool record label. It is definitely a far cry from […]
TX Rap Community Mobilizes For Voter Registration Drive
With more than a month to go before Election Day, Houston, TX-based radio personality Madd Hatta is utilizing the airwaves to register 5,000 voters at an area mall. The efforts of the 97.9 the Box DJ, who kicked off his One Vote voter registration drive at 5 a.m. yesterday (September 30) during his KBXX […]
FISCAL FALLOUT: Bailout Blunder
Last time,we talked about how we got into this financial crisis (link to yesterdays editorial) today, lets take a look at what our Federal Government is doing (or not doing) about it. Almost two weeks ago Henry Paulson the current Secretary of the Treasury (a cabinet position appointed by George W. […]
ALBUM REVIEW: Jennifer Hudson – Jennifer Hudson
Its rare when a natural born singer, who got the American Idol boot, wins an Oscar before ever getting nominated for a Grammy, but Jennifer Hudson was fortunate enough to see this unusual road. It was safe to assume a debut album of that unique caliber would have followed. Wrong.Jennifer Hudson’s self-titled debut album, which […]
Lil Scrappy Returns With Of ‘Silence & Secrecy’
Atlanta rapper Lil Scrappy and his group G$ Up have teamed up with Philadelphia-based record label Good Hands Records to release a new album titled Silence and Secrecy (Black Rag Gang). The album is the first official release on Scrappys own record label, G$ Up Records. Silence and Secrecy features appearances by former […]
BET Cancels Rap City
BET network has confirmed plans to cancel its long-running Hip-Hop series Rap City, effective by the end of this month. Created by broadcasting veteran Alvin Jones in 1989, the video series chronicled Hip-Hops growing video music market, competing directly with Yo! MTV Raps. The fledgling series was able to distinguish itself from its […]
