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http://allhiphop.comPioneering New Orleans rapper Sporty T, who helped define the city’s rap scene in the late 80s, was found shot to death early Tuesday morning (July 15). The 41-year-old born Terrance Vine was discovered by his sister after his FEMA trailer was riddled with bullets in the pre-dawn hours. Police arrived at the […]
In a drastic effort to reduce mounting expenses, the LA Times has announced the departure of several veteran journalists from their staff. The cost reduction campaign comes as many print newspaper and magazines are suffering shrinking revenue returns due to online competition. Chuck Phillips, who won a Pulitzer in 1999 for his work […]
The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival has always prided itself on showcasing new and established artists during its highly anticipated main performance day. This year was no different, as thousands of Hip-Hop fans swarmed Empire-Fulton State Park to witness performances from 88-Keys, Mickey Factz, Blu & Exile, DJ Premier, Buckshot, and KRS-One. The first well received […]
Ladies, if you are tired of wearing a T-shirt over your bathing suit, this article is dedicated to you. If you don’t want to be mistaken for a beached whale while in Cancun, this article is for you too. July is National Bikini month. Some of you women may not be happy […]
Amid the break in Dipset, cult leader Jim Jones stepped up unscathed with a well received solo album and a debut from his new crew Bryd Gang entitled M.O.B The Album (Asylum). Byrd Gang attempts to fill the shoes of Dipset in their prime, with their easygoing hustler swag and cocky bravado that […]
Angela and Vanessa Simmons’ Pastry division of Run Athletics will launch a new line of products benefiting the Girls Scouts of the USA, the company announced today (Jul 16). The Pastry Thin Mint Collection, consisting of women’s and kids shoes and a backpack, hits specialty retail stores across the country today, including Finish Line, […]
A mere mortal relying as much on wit and intelligence as he does brawn, DC Comics’ Batman is a character ranking up there in popularity with Superman and Spiderman. The Batman franchise of films has been much beloved and much maligned. A tricked out Batmobile, yes. Nipples on the frikkin’ Batsuit, negative. With […]
Despite a high profile acquisition of Death Row Records by Global Music Group, the legal woes for the former Hip-Hop giant continues, as venture capitalist Ron Goldberg is suing the new owners for $25 million. Goldberg alleged in Superior Court that the investors he recruited for the acquisition conspired with Global Music Group president […]
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Compton, CA rapper Coolio first came in to the scene as a part of Tha Maad Circle along with W.C. and his brother DJ Crazy Toones. According to Coolio, he was forced to start a solo career after his group-mates left to go on tour with Ice Cube and he was left off. If Coolio […]
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! MACK 10 IS OUT: THE GAME IS IN WEST SIDE CONNECTION Replacement Killer: The Game may not be retiring after all if Ice Cube can do […]
Murder City: 100 Years of Crime and Violence in Detroit chronicles the story of gang violence in the city of Detroit over the last century. Who could have known there would be so many stories to tell? The film generally gives some background information on the oldest city in the Midwest and then launches into […]
You lost if you haven’t at least heard of Jeanius in the years, about a presidential term, since it was shamefully bootlegged and placed on a shelf somewhere between Detox and that Nas album wholly produced by DJ Premier. So for the uninitiated, Grae’s current, Talib Kweli helmed recording home of Blacksmith Records […]
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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.WHAT REALLY HAPPENED BTW TERRENCE AND ROCSI!If you went to my blog at illseed.com, you know I predicted this could be a lover’s quarrel. I never knew and we […]
In the midst of his strong headlining performance at the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival, The Blastmaster KRS-One made a strong political statement, by endorsing Kevin Powell’s run for the House seat in New York’s 10th Congressional District on September 9. After bringing the crowd to a frenzy with renditions of “Black Cop,” “9mm Goes Bang,” […]
Slip-N-Slide Records has added two new artists to its roster in an attempt to recreate the indie label’s Hip-Hop success in new arenas. Newcomers Shonie and Camar are both set to release their debut albums in early 2009, after years of first hand experience of music business. The two new recruits are part […]
Back in the early ‘90s, Chris Webber exploded onto the sports and Hip-Hop scene as a member of the University of Michigan’s legendary Fab Five Freshman. With their bald heads, baggy yellow shorts, black shoes and socks, swagger and their “me against the world” attitude, the Fab Five transcended the game by bringing Hip-Hop […]
Hip-Hop and Rock and Roll may differ on the surface, but remnants of the culture’s history are currently on full display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum in Cleveland, Ohio. Items featured at the museum include assorted flyers from Hip-Hop pioneers Saul Abbatiello, Afrika Bambaataa, Phase Too, Grandmaster Flash, Lovebug Starski […]
Multi-platinum Def Jam recording artist Nas will embark on a 21-date summer tour in support of his untitled ninth studio album. The Jones Experience summer tour will kick off July 22 in Montreal, Canada, seven days after the highly anticipated and controversial album hits stores. Produced by Guerilla Union, the entity behind the […]
