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Grouchy Greg

Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/grouchy.tv - I am Grouchy Greg. I founded AllHipHop in 1996. In addition to running the site, I enjoy breaking news stories. My stories have been cited in The LA Times, NY Times, NY Post, TMZ, Yahoo, Billboard, The Associated Press, CNN, and more.

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Sony Launches Battery, New Urban Label

Sony has launched a new urban imprint dedicated to reviving the practice of artist development, AllHipHop.com has learned.   Battery Records will be lead by Penalty Records Founder Neil Levine and distributed through Sony’s RED Marketing Group.   While operating as it’s own independent company, Battery Records will primarily be responsible for the early-stage development […]

Queen Latifah Named Honorary Chair Of Urban Film Fest

Queen Latifah has been appointed Honorary Chair of this year’s Urbanworld Film Festival, which will run from September 10-14 in New York City.   The award winning rapper/actress will speak on behalf of the multi-cultural filmmakers, whose works will be presented during the BET sponsored event.   According to Festival organizers, Latifah was an obvious […]

Hip-Hop Rumors: Jockin’ Jay-Z Video! Mike Jones’ Recovery! The Real Reason LisaRaye Went Nuts!

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! I’m back like a crack addict that left his crack in the stash. Don’t forget those early rumors right here. Shelz and Drama held it down […]

Knockout Nation: Pac Turns Down De La Hoya! Calzaghe Confirms Retirement, Margarito Strikes Back at Critics, Jerry Quarry Remembered

Grand Opening/Grand Closing: Pacquiao Rebuffs De La Hoya OfferNot even a full week after announcing that negotiations had begun, Top Rank head Bob Arum has confirmed that his client Manny Pacquiao has declined to accept Oscar De La Hoya’s proposal for a December superfight.The stalling point was De La Hoya’s proposed 70-30 revenue split in […]