The Last Word: Alicia Keys Becomes a Bodyguard, R. Kelly is a “Screamer,” and Jermaine Dupri Discovers Four Ways to Get You Wet
Hows life, everyone? Slowly but surely, we arrive at the end of another week. With a moderate 5.4 earthquake shaking up California, XM Satellite Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio finalizing their long-awaited merger, and the House of Representatives passing a resolution apologizing for slavery and the Jim Crow era, there was something to talk about […]
Two Arrested on Snoop Tour Bus for Marijauna
A Dallas police spokesman has confirmed that arrests were made on Snoop Doggs tour bus after the vehicle was pulled over on its way to a concert. The vehicle was pulled over after police spotted an expired registration tag. The bus was subsequently searched by troopers on the justification it smelled of marijuana. […]
Freeway Ricky Ross: Name Check
Whats in a name? Everything. It can be haphazardly given, a carefully contemplated nom de plume or even a wayward nickname that sticks, but eventually your name will come to represent the many facets of your being. “Freeway” Ricky Rossthe man serving out a bid in the Texarkana Federal Correctional Institution for drug traffickingtakes pride […]
Slavery: Apology Not Accepted
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. I will be brief. Reps for America, you can take your apology for slavery and shove it. What does this apology really mean? This apology means absolutely nothing (read […]
House Apologizes For Slavery; Rappers React
On July 29 the House of Representatives issued a formal apology to African Americans for the atrocities committed against them and their ancestors during the Trans-Atlantic slave trade and Jim Crow segregation laws. Tennessee Democrat Steve Cohen created the vote as one of his first actions as a new congressman in 2007. The […]
Hip-Hop 4 Life State of Emergency: Family Communication
My mother is my best friend, and she has been for several years. However, this between she and I were not always so blissful. I distinctly remember the time in High School when I ran away down the block to my aunts house for two extremely long weeks. As I sit here reminiscing about […]
AHH Stray News: Snoop Releasing Debut From Dubb Union
Snoop Doggs Doggy Style Records will release the debut album from new West Coast rap group Dubb Union. The album is titled Snoop Dogg Presents Dubb Union and features group members Damani, Bad Lucc and Soopalfly, who appeared on Snoops album Tha Blue Carpet Treatment and The Big Squeeze. “Dubb Union has accomplished what few […]
Mac Minister Sentenced To Life In Prison
Following his conviction last week for first-degree murder in the slayings of Anthony Fat Tone Watkins and Jermaine Cowboy Atkins, Bay Area rapper Andre Mac Minister Dow has been sentenced today (July 31) to life without the possibility of parole. Co-defendant Jason Mathis, who prosecutors accuse of conspiring and carrying out the slayings with […]
VLAD TV: The Clipse Pt. 2
Vlad Speaks to The Clipse about Rick Ross allegedly being a C.O.
The Clipse’s Pusha T, In His Words…
Its been a winding road for the Virginia duo know as the Clipse. But through it all they continue to grind and are now set to release Clipse Presents The Re-Up Gang via Koch Records. The album will serve as formal introduction, in case youve been lost the last few years, to the groups affiliates […]
J*DaVeY: Pushing the Envelope
If you can mimic the look, sound and personality of all the cookie-cutter artists flooding the airwaves and music videos, then you too have what it takes to make it in todays industry; although your destiny will only be that of a one-hit wonder. Los Angeles based duo J*DaVeY are here to break the mold […]
Kidz in the Hall Manager Speaks Out on Naledge Arrest
Days after Kidz In The Hall rapper Naledge was arrested for allegedly interfering with a police investigation of an altercation inside a Tempe, AZ nightclub, the duos manager is coming forward to set the record straight with his take on what really happened at the venue. Naledge (born Jabari Miles Evans) was taken in […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: The Rick Ross Haircut! A Nas/Kelis Album? Buck And 50 Working “It” Out?
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! T.I.s LATEST SIGNEE? Rumor has it, T.I. was in Philly and recently announced the signing of local artist Meek Millz to Grand Hustle. My dude Mike […]
Obama Campaign Condemns Ludacris Dedication Song
Presumptive Democrat presidential nominee Barack Obama has condemned an endorsement song from Ludacris, in which the Atlanta MC criticizes rivals Hillary Clinton and John McCain. The song Politics: Obama Is Here contains celebratory bars on Obamas success (The first is destined and its meant to be), but turns venomous when Obamas rivals are addressed. […]
Rapper Suga-T Launches ‘Be About It Project’
Rapper/Actress Suga-T will launch of her new Be About It Project in Modesto, California this weekend, with some assistance from fellow femcee Ms. Toi and Salt-N-Pepas legendary DJ Spinderella. The Project, which aims to mother, educate and encourage peace and unity in the community, will utilize Spinderellas birthday celebrations on Friday and Saturday (August […]
Sneak(er) Peek: Air Questos, Fly McFly and other stuff…
Can you really ever go wrong with a pair of Nikes ubiquitous Air Force 1s? These bad boys here (above to the left & below)pic courtesy of the good folks at The Vault up in Harlem, where you can cop you a pairare a mesh of the Uptowns with the Air Max 97s. Crispy.The Roots […]
The Family That Plays Together Sports Family Ties
Did you know that in 1973 almost a quarter of all pro-baseball players, a third of all pro-football players and two-thirds of all pro-basketball players were Black? Most recently, African-Americans now make up 8% of baseball players, close to 67% in football and nearly 79% of basketball players. As we cap off […]
