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http://allhiphop.comIt’s the usual suspects left fighting for an NBA title. Since 1983, only seven different NBA franchises have housed the Larry O’Brien championship trophy, and four of those franchises (San Antonio, Los Angeles, Boston, and Detroit) comprise the Final Four that are battling for an opportunity to add to their already storied collections. […]
The Mayor of Newark, New Jersey will welcome a number of celebrities and Hip-Hop artists during the First Annual Newark Celebrity Golf Classic and Hip-Hop Business Summit, taking place this August. The weekend kicks off with a “Welcome to Newark” dinner at the Weequahic Parks Golf Club, with remarks by Mayor Booker, followed by […]
U.S. Marshals raided the home of comedian Katt Williams on Tuesday (May 20) and arrested a man who was wanted in a drug related shooting. The U.S. Marshals Service arrested Williams’ distant cousin Robert McGhee, 31, after spotting his car in front of the comedian’s mansion in suburban Los Angeles. Ohio police accuse McGhee […]
“Dirty Game”
What’s up folks? It’s the end of the week, and I couldn’t be any more ready for the weekend. With the NBA playoffs happening, as well as Sen. Ted Kennedy being diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor after being admitted to the hospital, it’s been another eventful five. Congratulations to Jessica Alba, who married her boyfriend […]
Memphis Tennessee rapper and former Hypnotized Minds camp rapper La Chat has announced the release of her fifth solo album titled Da Hood Home Girl. The album will be released independently on her own recently launched record label, Dime A Dozen Entertainment. Da Hood Home Girl will feature appearances with former estranged group […]
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 RUMORSHip-Hop Rumors: Usher Getting Separated? Tina Turner Disses Beyonce! Saigon To Roc NAtion? Hip-Hop Rumors: Queen Pen Addresses Rumors & Haters Hip-Hop Rumors: Dr. Dre Kinda Doesn’t […]
I have been consulting independent urban record labels and artists for many years now, and the most misunderstood aspect of this industry is radio. So few understand how radio really works, and an even smaller amount of indie labels and artists understand how to get their records played at radio. Because of the lack of […]
A United States Court of Appeals has decided to uphold the 2007 dismissal of a $55 million defamation lawsuit filed by New York radio personality Troi “Star” Torain, against a New York City Councilman, AllHipHop.com has learned. The ruling is the latest chapter in a long running dispute between the Hip-Hop shock jock and […]
Like last week, Tuesday’s primary came as no surprise. Hillary took Kentucky, maintaining her stranglehold on the Appalachian region, while Obama took Oregon, further consolidating his strength in the Northwest. You can find the exact numbers here, but a quick look shows that Clinton made no gains in either the delegate count or […]
When Dame Grease interviewed with AllHipHop.com a couple years ago, he was in the process of demolishing his own empire. After a phase where he felt “blackballed” by the powers that be, he was forced to change his mind set and begin drawing up plans for a much stronger network. Today, the fruits of his […]
While fans wait for his debut album to officially hit stores, Spider Loc is making sure they don’t forget about him by releasing a new mixtape every month. The G-Unit rapper admits that the barrage of material provides a way for him to appease fans as well as those in the music industry with […]
There are two things I want to say before I get into the article. 1) Happy belated Mother’s Day! and 2) Regarding the issue with my husband, the charges were dropped and the case was thrown out. Thank you all for your prayers. I can breathe again! Now, I know a lot of […]
A couple of months before Jesse McCartney’s 21st birthday, a new video hit the web for his new single “Leavin’” written by The-Dream and Tricky. The track’s clear R&B arrangement and video surprised some, even getting a famous Liberace-inspired blogger to rave about McCartney’s grown-up image. Jesse McCartney is one of those former Disney tween […]
Rapper KRS-One and super producer DJ Premier have been added to the growing lineup of artists participating in the 2008 Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival. The two legends will appear on stage on July 12, at Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park. KRS One is also the headliner of this year’s Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival, which takes place from July […]
“Same Old Hood”
Blackspot and Tanspot
Days after rapper Nas changed the name of his forthcoming album, the Rev. Al Sharpton is applauding the move as he credits efforts from the National Action Network’s Decency Initiative for playing a role in motivating the New York emcee’s change of heart. Nas confirmed his decision to abandon the album’s original title, N***er, […]
These days, technology watches the road for you, and with all the gizmos available to divert you from the primary activity—driving—it’s a wonder anyone’s hands are on the wheel at all… they are probably preoccupied with CDs, DVDs and who knows what else. Remember the hoopla when the eight-track went the way of the […]
