C-Rayz Walz, Kosha Dillz Unite for ‘Freestyle vs. Written’
Revered freestyler/rapper C-Rayz Walz is putting his talent to the test as he teams up with fellow Modular Moods rapper Kosha Dillz, for the upcoming album Freestyle vs. Written. The 12-song project, which is described as a collaboration record featuring a Jewish and African-American rapper, will combine freestyle and written rhymes that were spawned […]
Hill Harper: Art Of Life – Barack, Kanye, Self-Esteem and Letters to a Young Sister
Hill Harper has one of those “everywhere” faces. Not the paparazzi-obsessed Page 6 type everywhere – but more subliminal. Kind of like that robot dancing dude on the Chappelle Show that seems to get his background cameo on every episode. The noted actor is everywhere because he’s as well-accomplished off screen as he […]
Catch a Fire: How Reggae and Dancehall Scorched the US. Part One: The ’60s and ’70s
“What? An era in Reggae and Dancehall before Sean Paul and Sean Kingston? Nooo! I’ll never let go of my notion; I’ll never let go!”Many of you have had that one conversation with a youngling when you’ve tried to explain who DJ Kool Herc, Alton Ellis, Shabba Ranks, Supercat or even Shinehead were. Instead, as […]
Boxer Sues Jay-Z For $88 Million Over Rap Style
Former heavyweight boxer Mitchell Rose has filed an $88 million dollar copyright lawsuit against Jay-Z in Brooklyn Federal Court, AlHipHop.com has learned. According to Rose, he gave Jay-Z his demo tape on March 12, 2001, following a bout between William Joppy and Felix Trinidad. He was shocked to discover that Jay-Z allegedly stole […]
Black (Hip-Hop) Music Month Timeline II: ’92 – ’95
The early 90s spawned some of the most classic Hip-Hop albums still relevant to this day.1992-1995 foreshadowed the dynamic recording careers of iconic artists like Pac, Biggie, Snoop, Dr. Dre and more. Sure, Hip-Hop was heavily influenced by gangsta rap earlier in the decade but the fusion of newcomers from the east coast and other […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: No Detox In ’08? Lil’ Wayne’s Artist Gets Boo’d? FEMA Jerks New Orleans 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: Plies Makes Woman Cry! Mashonda Airs Out Alicia Keys! Man Punches Girl @ Summer Jam! Hip-Hop Rumors: Common Ready To Fight For Serena? […]
Remy Ma Readies BlasRemy Mixtape
Life behind bars may prevent Remy Ma from seeing her fans, but the rap diva is doing her part to reach out to them with her forthcoming mixtape, BlasRemy. The 17-song release will feature appearances from Papoose as well as 3Sum, Remy Ma’s all-female rap group with Jackie-O and Shawnna. To prepare for […]
Scott Storch Wanted Over 40K Child Support Bill
Multi-platinum producer Scott Storch is wanted by the Miami-Dade police after missing a court appearance, the Miami Herald reports today (June 11). Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Marc Schumacher issued a warrant for Storch’s arrest after he failed to appear at the latest hearing in an ongoing child support battle with the mother of his two-year-old […]
Class Of ’88: Lyte As A Rock
1988 was a huge year for Rap. If you have been following this series up to now, then you know why. The amount of legends those twelve months produced will probably never be matched again. You had Kane, Rakim, Public Enemy, EPMD and a host of other dudes dropping classics left and right. […]
Freddie Foxxx Launches Motorcycle Club
With a string of albums and guest appearances under his belt, Freddie Foxxx has established himself has a fixture among hardcore Hip-Hop fans. But the rhyme veteran is making moves to expand the reach of his music and promote his love of riding motorcycles with Krupt Mob, an urban bike club he co-founded with […]
Fl?d Watches: Time To Get Ill
We all know by now that more than just the music industry is in trouble with this economy. The fashion industry is also being hard hit, and many independent lines have been forced to cease operations in the past year. Hardly a time to start a new company but the team at Fl?d Watches […]
Timbaland Ties The Knot In VA
Super producer Timbaland has given up the single life and has officially tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend and music executive Monique Idlett. According to a report from US Weekly’s Usmagazine.com, the pair were wed in sweat suits during an informal ceremony in Virginia yesterday (June 10). The couple, who were wed […]
The Game Talks Nonviolence With Newark, NJ Youth
New Jersey students will get a first-hand account about the consequences of gang violence when West Coast rap star the Game makes an appearance at a school in Newark, New Jersey. The Compton, California born rapper, who will serve as the spokesperson for the citys Peace in Our Streets rally, will speak to youth […]
