Nas: The N****r Mixtape
In late 2007 Nas was slated to release his ninth studio album entitled N****r. Because of the contentious title, the project was threatened to be shelved. With his sights on getting the music to masses, Nas eventually changed the title. In turn he releases a mixtape entitled The N****r Tape. Things opens with […]

George Carlin: Last Of The Real
At a formal dinner party, the person nearest death should always be seated closest to the bathroom. –George Carlin In 2004, Comedy Central revealed their 100 Greatest Stand-up Comedians of All Time. The top three comedians on the list were: 3) Lenny Bruce, 2) George Carlin, and 1) Richard […]

Hip-Hop Rumors: Soulja Boy Disses Ice-T AGAIN!?
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. YESTERDAY’S RUMORS (ARCHIVES)Hip-Hop Rumors: Shaq Ethers Kobe! New Edition Movie! Rappers Fight!Hip-Hop Rumors: Kanye Supports Soulja Boy! Hip-Hop Rumors: Suge Knight Sighting In L.A.! Soulja Boy Disses Ice-T […]

Meagan Good and Romany Malco: Bad Girls, Virgins and The Love Guru
By the time Meagan Good gave her breakout performance in the powerful Eves Bayou in 1997, the child star was already a vet in the industry with years of cameos and commercials under her belt. Goods girl-next-door image has maintained over the years, as even her bad girl roles have taken on a […]

Timbaland, EMI Clean Up At ASCAP Awards
Producer Timbaland took home songwriter of the year last night at the 21st Annual ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Music Awards last night (June 23) in Los Angeles California. The awards, which also paid tribute to legendary group New Edition, took place during an elegant ceremony at the Beverly Hills Hilton. MC Lyte and Johnta […]

Album Review: Dwele – Sketches of a Man
Theres something about an R&B singer wearing ice and a fitted cap that just screams I wanted to be a rapper but I cant rap, and their albums usually say the same thing. Sure, the thug crooners have a certain appeal, but its getting difficult to find a straight-up Soul Brotha who still wants […]

Ne-Yo Prepares For BET Awards Amid “A Milli” Controversy
As he prepares for a headlining performance at this years BET Awards, singer/songwriter Ne-Yo has stepped into the world of Hip-Hop freestyles and subsequent beef rumors. A new track leaked to the web over the weekend found Ne-Yo submitting a late entry into the A Milli remixing game, joining a legion of artists varying […]

G-Unit Ft. Movado
“Let It Go”

Cassidy Ft. Red Cafe and Frankie Krutches
“Timbos and Range Rovs”

EXTREME INTEL: G-UNIT Pt. 2
In part 2, G-Unit speak on the music, mixtapes, more T.O.S

P-Live
“Good 2 You”

Nate Dogg Released on $50k Bail
California crooner Nate Dogg has been released from the Twin Towers jail in Los Angeles early Tuesday morning (Jun 24), after posting a $50,000 bond, AllHipHop.com has learned exclusively. The 38-year-old singer was picked up by the California Highway Patrol around 8:30 am the previous day, after an exchange with his estranged wife on […]

How to Make a Hit: Adonis Shropshire
If youve purchased an R&B album or listened to the radio in the past few years, chances are youve heard one of Adonis Shropshires songs. The 29-year-old songwriter is a Chattanooga, Tennessee native who has made his mark on the music industry writing monster hits. He penned the single My Boo for Usher and both […]

Hip-Hop Rumors: Shaq Ethers Kobe! New Edition Movie! Rappers Fight!
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. YESTERDAY’S RUMORS (ARCHIVES)Hip-Hop Rumors: Kanye Supports Soulja Boy! Hip-Hop Rumors: Suge Knight Sighting In L.A.! Soulja Boy Disses Ice-T Something Awful! TODAY’S RUMORS RICK ROSS AND FOXY COMING […]

Sharpton Responds to Imus’ “Pacman” Comments; Imus Clarifies
Despite his vow to do better after being suspended for offensive comments about the Rutgers University Women’s Basketball Team, Don Imus is at the center of a new incident involving race. During Imus’ WABC-AM radio show on Monday (June 23), the radio jock and sports announcer Warner Wolf were discussing a request made by Dallas […]

DMX Busted Without Valid Driver’s License
Legal troubles continue to mount for rapper DMX. The Associated Press reports the rapper (born Earl Simmons) was picked up about 1:30 p.m. Monday (June 23) by Miami Dade County Police. Authorities, who had an arrest warrant for Simmons for not having a valid driver’s license, took the Yonkers, NY entertainer to Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Institute. According […]

Adam Yauch: Beastie Boy and Future Hoop Stars Unite at Rucker for Documentary
No matter how many All Star or All American games you have played in, if you want to earn your stripes in the game of basketball, playing at the Rucker is almost mandatory. Everybody from Dr. J all the way to Kobe Bryant have laced it up on basketballs most storied playground. In […]

Knockout Nation: Foreman Reality Show! Abraham Silences Miranda; Ward Prevails; The Thai Tyson Tribute
Abraham Silences Miranda Trash talkers have two extremes that befall them throughout their careers. When they back up their tough talk, they receive grudging respect for sealing the deal and admiration for the entertainment they bring to their respective sport. When they lose, theyre derided as loudmouths who finally got what was […]

Shooting Victim Sues Remy Ma, Label and Venue for over $160 Million
Less than two months after a Manhattan jury found Remy Ma guilty of charges including two counts of first-degree assault, the victim in the case has officially filed a civil suit against Remy and several other defendants, including the Universal Music Group. Makeda Smith-Barnes is seeking a minimum of $160 million in compensatory and punitive […]

Album Review: Coldplay – Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends
As one of the biggest bands of the decade, Coldplay has given us countless hits without ever compromising their integrity as a band. In recent years, singer Chris Martin has managed to raise a child, collaborate with some of Hip-Hops biggest names (Jay-Z, Kanye West) and settle down with Coldplay to record their fourth studio […]