Rappers To Honor Pimp C During Ozone Awards
Outkast member Big Boi, David Banner and 8Ball & MJG will be among the artists honoring the late Pimp C at this years Ozone Awards in Houston, Texas. The tribute, which was orchestrated by Pimp Cs fellow UGK member Bun B., will also include rappers Webbie and Boosie, who were discovered by and recorded […]
Classic Review: Madonna 25th Anniversary
Jay-Z boldly told a magazine editor last year that Rihanna was the Black Madonna. Where there is an array of arguments to that statement, one alone will do Madonna showed an insatiable degree of savvy from the very beginning. During a time where label executives took the reigns over material and direction, Madonna was […]
Big Boi: Great Expectations
At this point in their career there is no reason to expect anything from OutKast and thats not a bad thing. Since their debut the duo composed of Andre 3000 Benjamin and Antwan Big Boi Patton, has consistently put out good music that the public didnt see coming. Did anyone expect the extraterrestrial edge of ATLiens […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Jay-Z & Wayne’s New “Vid,” Shawty Lo Takes Heat To Hospital? Wild N-Words!
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! SHAWTY LO GOT THAT HEAT LITERALLY! For the longest time, people tried to say that Shawty Lo had the MONSTER HIV. Well, we now know […]
Ludacris: The Preview (Mixtape Review)
Mr. October and Mr. Thanksgiving are back at it on the mixtape circuit. Ludacris’ latest The Preview: Gangsta Grillz presents some dope DTP gems and that Luda magic he’s known so well for. Hooking up with DJ Drama, Luda’s preview is full of herb-smoking joints, political angst, and clever jabs at his Hip-Hop […]
Tuned In: Ford Flex Car Show (Luckie Lounge, ATL)
Ford Motor Company is not an organization that immediately springs to mind when you envision cutting edge or innovative products. But with their new crossover the Ford Flex, the multinational corporation seeks to gain ground it has lost in the past year to competitors General Motors and Toyota. First introduced at the North […]
David Banner Tells a “Different” Story
Recently, AllHipHop reviewed David Banner’s The Greatest Story Ever Told. While we stand by both our review ratings and out reviews, we also recognize that people and the artists in particular may have a different opinion. While the resulting comments supported both sides of the coin. User j.johnson said: i tend to agree with the […]
Lil Jon Free Agent; Finishes Deal With The Orchard
Rapper/producer Lil Jon has announced a deal with The Orchard, the company that acquired TVT Records. As part of the deal, Lil Jon has withdrawn a multi-million dollar objection to the sale of TVT Records and agreed to TVTs transfer of his recording agreement to The Orchard. In return, Lil Jon is free […]
Video Games at the Movies: An Imperfect Relationship
It was inevitable that two of the most popular types of interactive media would eventually become bed-mates and birth a love child. Video game-based movies have been gaining more and more steam over the years, due in part to the huge popularity of our favorite games and the expensive licenses they hold. While […]
AHH Stray News: ?uestlove Drops Custom AF1
Accomplished drummer and Roots member Ahmir ?uestlove Thompson recently dropped his own line of custom Nike Air Force 1s, the Air Questo. Hundreds of sneaker heads lined up to purchase the customized sneaker, which dropped in select cities on August 1 and is part of the Nike Air Force 1 1World collection. ?uests shoe is […]
Lloyd Ft. DJ Khaled, The Game, T.I., Yung Joc, Rick Ross, Ace Hood, Young Dro, Pitbull & Busta Rhymes
“Girls Around The World Remix”
Hip-Hop in Ink: Tattoos Can Be Dirty Too
The vast world of body art has grown in popularity and acceptance in Hip-Hop throughout the years. If you try to think of rappers who dont have at least one tattoo, more than likely youll come up with very few. There are even rap odes to tattoos in songs from artists like The Alliance […]
Actor Isaiah Washington Helps Children In Sierra Leone
Actor Isaiah Washington has launched a new campaign through his Gondobay Manga Foundation and is aiming to help improve the lives of one million children in Sierra Leone. With the Reach One Million campaign, Washington is hoping to raise a minimum of $250,000 to help with social and economic issues in the West African […]
George Clinton Works With RZA, Santana On ‘Gangsters Of Love’
Funk legend George Clinton has endured as a seminal influence on Hip-Hop culture due to his pioneering 70s work with Parliament/Funkadelic. In an exclusive interview with AllHipHop.com, Clinton talks about the expanding culture, rappers he holds in high esteem, censorship, and his upcoming album, George Clinton and Some Gangsters of Love. Unlike his […]
