AZ: Super Lyrical
For all the rap world emphasis on sales or popularity, what about consistency? One MC who has epitomized reliability, in the form of world-class lyricism, throughout his career is Brooklyn’s own Anthony “AZ” Cruz. While too many wannabe rappers preposterously speak of retirement before even dropping their first sub-par album, AZ has released eight official […]
Mos Def, Rihanna Star In ‘Mama Black Widow’
Rapper/actor Mos Def will star in the upcoming movie Mama Black Widow, which is based on the 1969 novel of the same name by writer Robert Iceberg Slim Beck. Mama Black Widow, which will also feature R&B songbird Rihanna in her big screen debut, tells the story of a black familys migration from the […]
Kidney Disease: Rapper Young Boss Gets Real
When Young Boss steps into a room, you realize his style and energy epitomizes the swagga of a super star. Born David Petterson, this 25-year-old New Jersey-born rapper has been grinding his way into the music game for nearly five years. After attending college in Atlanta and building a buzz for himself as an MC, […]
Ashanti: On Murder Inc, Nelly, and Her Brand New Declaration
Dubbed, The Princess Of R&B in 2002, the chart-topping phenomenon known as Ashanti has returned to the forefront with her fourth coming album, The Declaration, with a new executive producing title to match. Working alongside all-star producers like Babyface, L.T. Hutton, Jermaine Dupri, Rodney Jerkins, Bryan Michael Cox, and Pharrell, Ashanti shares her involvement with […]
Jay-Z To Rep The Nets in NBA Draft Lottery
This years NBA draft lottery will have something extra for sports fans, as rap mogul Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter will be on hand to represent the New Jersey Nets. Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter, will be one of 14 Nets representatives that will be seated on the stage when NBA Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver announces the […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Lil Wayne NC Boycott? Will T.I. & Shawty Lo Clash? Illseed in Newsweek?
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 Hip-Hop Rumors: Dr. Dre Kinda Doesn’t Speak On Suge. DMX Wife Spiltsville? Funny Money Mayweather? Michael Jackson & A Black Eye? Hip-Hop Rumors: Kanye Makes Diddy […]
Exclusive: Nas Explains Position In New Song
In a new song called N.I.G.G.E.R., Nas lyrically explains his thoughts behind his 9th album, which he changed from the controversial racially charged word.In the song, which was obtained by AllHipHop.com, Nas chastises the modern person for being fearful of taking risks in life and music.People [are] afraid of criticism/ But I always put myself […]
Nas Official Statement On Changing Album Title
Queensbridge, New York rapper Nas has confirmed reports that he has changed the title of his forthcoming controversial album from N***er. Contrary to reports that the album will be titled Nas, the rapper told AllHipHop.com that the album will simply be untitled. “It’s important to me that this album gets to the fans,” […]
Nas Issues Statement Regarding ‘N****r’ Name Change
Queensbridge, New York rapper Nas has confirmed that he has changed the title of his forthcoming controversial album from N***er. Contrary to reports that the album will be titled Nas, the rapper told AllHipHop.com that the album will simply be untitled. “It’s important to me that this album gets to the fans,” Nas […]
Wyclef Launching Partnership With World Food Programme
Haitian Hip-Hop star Wyclef Jean has announced the launch of Together for Haiti (Kombit Pou Ayiti), a new partnership that will provide food and jobs in response to the current food crisis, AllHipHop.com has learned. The Grammy Award winning rappers Together for Haiti is a collaborative effort between Jeans Yéle Haiti, the World Food […]
Play*N*Skillz Prep Sophomore Album
Grammy Award winning producers/rap duo Play*N*Skillz have announced that their sophomore album Out Tha Box will hit stores this summer. The first single from duo’s latest album is titled “One Mo Gin” featuring Bun B, Krayzie Bone and Lil Jon. “With Out Tha Box we didn’t accept any boundaries or rules we […]
Ice Cube To Appear On Former Disney CEO’s Talk Show
West Coast pioneer Ice Cube will join Michael Eisner on the former Disney chairmans CNBC talk show tonight (May 19). The rapper, actor, director and film producer born OShea Jackson will appear on a new episode of Conversations with Michael Eisner during an episode featuring renowned actress Julie Andrews and Rolling Stones Magazine founder […]
Hollywood Shuffle: Eddie Griffin Goes For Broke? Flavs Black Wins Big! Isaiahs Anatomy; Kim Porter Taking Over?
Whats going on out there in the real world? Its your girl Ms. Shay, still in the game out here in LaLa Land! Whos in the mix with the Hollywood Shuffle this week? Eddie Griffin is going for broke this year making mo money, mo money, mo money; Isaiah Washington is fired up […]
Hottest Rapper List: MTV Brain Fart?
The opinions expressed in the following editorial are not those of AllHipHop.com, it’s staff, affiliates or associates and should not be construed as such. I apologize to all real hip-hop fans and fans of real hip-hop for my waiting so long to skewer MTVs Brain Trust the assembly of new age sharecroppers who host […]
