VLAD TV: Big Boi pt. 4
“Movies Pay 10 Times What Music Pays”

Hip-Hop Rumors: Rick Ross Is Pipin’ MAD!! Bow Wow & Berg’s Chain!? Suge’s Ex Tried To Check Him?
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. SUGE DID WHAT? WHY?As you know, Suge Knight was arrested by the cops for beating up his most recent girlfriend, who he has been with for about three […]

Sunday Selection: Monica ft. Ludacris “Still Standing”
Its ironic that I am talking about a new single from Monica only two weeks after talking about a new one from Brandy. These ladies have had parallel singing careers, and its ironic that they have both decided to make a comeback around the same time.Weve watched Monica grow from her start back in 1995 […]

VLAD TV: Big Boi Pt. 3
Big Boi talks stripper poles in the crib!

Boxer Lamon Brewster Taps Yung Joc, Keri Hilson For Return Bout
Grammy-nominated Hip-Hop artist Yung Joc and R&B upstart Keri Hilson will perform tonight as former heavyweight champion Lamon Brewster makes his in-ring return tonight (August 30) against Danny Batchelder for the vacant heavyweight NABA title. The 20-minute performance is scheduled to precede Brewsters entrance for the main event at Cincinnati Gardens in Cincinnati, Ohio, […]

Rap Stars, Execs Attending Core DJ Retreat In SC
The 9th annual Core DJ Retreat looks to again bring the best in urban music to South Carolina, as fans, executives, and artists will converge on Myrtle Beach strategize on navigating through the music business. The Core DJ Retreat kicks off September 5 and runs though September 8 at the Myrtle Beach Hilton Hotel. […]

OUT OF BOUNDS: Jones In, Merriman Done, Strayhan Stays Retired
Were one week away from the kickoff of the 2008-09 NFL season, and as my main man Jim J.R. Ross would say, Business is about to pick up! Umenyiora done for the year, Strahan stays retired For the New York Giants, its a hard enough task to defend you Super Bowl championship. Now its […]

VLAD TV: Big Boi Pt 2
Big Boi speaks on the new Outkast album!

IT’S COLD IN THE D, Pt. 4: Guilty Simpson
When Detroit-bred lyrical assassin Guilty Simpson walks down his block there are no flashing lights from cameras or gawking hysterical fans. Simpson isnt ordinarily bombarded with ball points to sign his name upon articles of clothing, CDs, nor body parts. But that is cool, because if it were up to him, the industry can take […]

IT’S COLD IN THE D, Pt. 3: Street Mode
Were back with Part Three for all the comments about those who were left out dont worry, we got you. In Detroit, there is Detroit Hip-Hop, a circle of purists who almost all emerged from the Detroit Hip-Hop Shop, a now-defunct, but ever immortalized clothing store where Proof hosted legendary open mics. The Detroit Hip-Hop crowd […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Karina Pasian – First Love
At 17, Karina Pasian is the latest in a line of young, soulful girls molded in the Alicia Keys pattern and unleashed on the Pop/R&B market with the typical tools. Piano virtuoso? Check. Legendary backing? Check (in the form of godfather of Quincy Jones). Amazing debut album? Eh Karina does have talent, and while little on […]

Really, John McCain? (Or Are You On That Drank?)
Illseed is an AllHipHop.com columnist and independent cultural critic. The views expressed with in this editorial dont necessarily reflect the views of AllHipHop.com or its staff. He thanks resident rabble rouser Kiko Michaels for letting him borrow his Really editorial series. Really, John McCain Really? When I woke up Friday morning, I wanted […]

Really, John McCain?
Illseed is an AllHipHop.com columnist and independent cultural critic. The views expressed with in this editorial dont necessarily reflect the views of AllHipHop.com or its staff. He thanks resident rabble rouser Kiko Michaels for letting him borrow his Really editorial series. Really, John McCain Really? When I woke up Friday morning, I wanted […]

Rappers Talk Obama, Politics And Future
In the wake of Barack Obamas historic Democrat nominee acceptance speech, the stars of Hip-Hop are voicing their opinion of what the moment means for them and the responsibility of the culture moving towards the November 4 general election. Last night in Denver, Barack Obama officially accepted the Democrat nomination for president of the […]

Hip-Hop Rumors: Pepa’s Error! Robin Thicke Claims Racism? New Yung Berg Diss!?
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. BARACK! Tell me that wasnt historic? I just love how the media has ALREADY attempted to undercut his efforts! It’s all to the good. History was […]

Video Break: Happy 50th Birthday Michael Jackson!
Michael Jackson is a half-century old. Think about it. That’s a long time to be moonwalking this Earth, considering MJ began performing as a little kid. Regardless of what’s occurred on the sidelines of Michael Jackson’s career, he is still that dude whose style is consistently emulated. From the voice to the clothing to the […]

Young Buck Ft. Rich Boy Produced By Polow Da Don
“Hit A Hata”

Fat Joe Ft. Lil Wayne, The Game and J-Dollaz
“You Ain’t Sayin’ Nothin’ (Remix)”