Declaration of Independence: Lina
ALLHIPHOP CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCELook into Linas eyes and youll see a bygone era when swing ruled the airwaves and defined the American songbook. For Lina, her affinity for older traditions is not a gimmick, but a way of life. Releasing her latest album Morning Star on her own label, Mood Star Recordings, Lina now attempts to […]
Shawty Lo Denies Chain Snatching Rumors
Atlanta rapper Shawty Lo is shooting down internet rumors of his involvement in an altercation at a club in his hometown over the weekend, in an exclusive statement issued to AllHipHop.com. Rumors appeared online on Wednesday (July 17) that Shawty Lo, born Carlos Walker, was assaulted at Club Crucial, a venue in Bankhead co-owned […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Barack Picks A VP! Illiterate Rappers
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! NELLY FURTADO CONCERT ENDS IN RIOT THANKS RAPPER! Nelly Furtado was in Russia on Sunday and her concert ended in a damn riot! The Canadian […]
UPDATE: Master P Speaks On Sporty T’s Death
Pioneering 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 […]
Chuck Phillips Let Go By The LA Times
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 […]
Brooklyn HipHop Festival Recap
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 […]
Next Level Fitness: Beach Body Fresh for Her – Hot Workout!
Ladies, if you are tired of wearing a T-shirt over your bathing suit, this article is dedicated to you. If you dont 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 […]
Byrd Gang: M.O.B. The Album
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 […]
Simmons Sisters Launch Girl Scout Sneak; ‘Run’s House’ Debuts Tonight
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 womens and kids shoes and a backpack, hits specialty retail stores across the country today, including Finish Line, […]
Dark Knight Nears: Batman Flix Redux
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 […]
New Owners Of Death Row Sued For $25 Million
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 […]
Coolio: The Food
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 […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Will The Game Join Ice Cube’s Super Group? What Up With Shawty Lo?
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 […]
DVD REVIEW: Murder City (Detroit: 100 Years Of Crime & Violence)
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 […]
Jean Grae: Jeanius
You lost if you havent 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, Graes current, Talib Kweli helmed recording home of Blacksmith Records […]
Jermaine DuPri presents Q Da Kid
AllHipHop Gets The Look Jermaine DuPri and Tag Records Q
Hip-Hop Rumors: Lil’ Kim and Yung Joc? What REALLY Happened With Terrence and Rocsi?
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 […]
KRS-One Endorses Kevin Powell Congressional Run
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 Powells run for the House seat in New Yorks 10th Congressional District on September 9. After bringing the crowd to a frenzy with renditions of Black Cop, 9mm Goes Bang, […]
