Nas, Mos Def and EPMD Embark on International Rock the Bells Festival Series
Veteran rhymesayers Nas and Mos Def will be among the artists carrying the banner of Hip-Hop overseas for the Rock the Bells 2008 International Festival Series. The SanDisk-sponsored outing, which kicks off Oct. 31 in Prague, Czech Republic, marks its first appearance outside the US with scheduled stops in Amsterdam, Stockholm and Paris before […]
Pitbull: Cuba Libre
José Martí, the Apostle of Cuban Independence believed, Happiness exists on earth, and it is won through prudent exercise of reason, knowledge of the harmony of the universe, and constant practice of generosity. While the realm of Hip-Hop at times is dominated by materialism or melancholy, Armondo Pitbull Perez is the personification of Martís belief. […]
Rapper Buckshot In Hospital After Seizure Attack
A performance by Brooklyn rap group Black Moon that was slated to take place tonight has been postponed, after lead rapper Buckshot suffered a series of seizures, resulting in his hospitalization. According to Duck Down co-founder and CEO Dru Ha, the legendary MC was returning home from a European trip, when he suffered from […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Dr. Dre Bumps 50 Cent? 50 Disses Jay? Kanye Vs 50 Cent Part 2? Jay-Z To Sign 50?
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! DRE DAY IS COMING AGAIN Hip-Hop is so different now than it was when Dres last CD came out. This was 1999, people! But, the truth […]
Tony Yayo To Host ‘Busted’ Live For MTV
Rapper Tony Yayo will host a special live edition of MTVs new reality-based show Busted the network announced today (September 25). During the three-hour long Busted:Live, which airs October 4, Yayo will broadcast live from MTVs Times Square studio, as MTV cameras join police patrols in Calvert County, Maryland and Akron, OH, in search […]
DIVASPEAK TV: Ep 28
Ms. Diva speaks on R. Kelly, Webbie, Shawty Lo, Kanye and need YOUR help for the Big Up of the week! So comment!
AHH Stray News: Judge Frees Busta Rhymes From UK Detention
A judge in the British High Court has ordered the immediate release of Busta Rhymes from his detention by UK immigrant officials. The New York MC was barred from entering the country earlier today because of his previous criminal record and accusations that his work permit was not valid. According to the judge, the rappers […]
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 […]
