Common Launches The Corner Book Club
Chicago-based rapper/actor Common is spearheading a new effort to encourage youth to read. The entertainer, who will soon be seen alongside Angelina Jolie and Morgan Freeman in the movie Wanted, is using his Common Ground Foundation to launch The Corner, a national online book club designed to develop critical thinking skills among participants while […]
Diabetes: Lil Boosie Speaks Out and Gives Back
It was funny how I met Torrence Hatch, a.k.a Lil Boosie. I was participating in a parade in Baton Rouge, LA and I saw one of my fathers former employees, a friend of the family, and someone that I love like a mother. Doc, its T-Pam! Throw me some beads. Ms. Pam Sterling (T-Pam) […]
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill: Ten-Year Anniversary
On August 28th, Lauryn Hills solo debut masterpiece, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill will officially become a decade young. Theres no old in this equation (minus the soul of its creator), as Miseducation has manifested itself in a number of artists who were so greatly touched by the experience Lauryn Hill created for them and […]
T.I. Inks Three-Picture Deal With Screen Gems
Atlanta rap star T.I. has inked a deal multi-picture deal with Screen Gems and will star in three upcoming high profile movies. T.I., born Clifford Harris Jr., will star opposite of Matt Dillon and Idris Elba in the movie Bone Deep, a thriller based on a group of bank robbers who pull off one […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: The Game BBQ’s! Kanye’s New TV Show! Cam’Ron’s New CD!
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: OBAMA! Shawty Lo Gets Peaced? Rihanna The Skater? Lil’ Wayne To Rehab? Hip-Hop Rumors: Pharrell Pushes Big Boy Off Stage! Is Lil’ Wayne A […]
The R Kelly Trial: A Play by Play Part Seven: A Quickie with Cue Cards
The views expressed in this Trial Update are not the views expressed by AllHipHop.com. This is purely for entertainment value. Hey R. Kelly trial fans! After some serious thought and prayer, I have decided to simply report the facts without making jokes. This is a serious situation and it should be reported with respect and […]
Hip-Hop Photographer’s Collection Up For Sale For $ 1 Mil
Legendary photographer/photojournalist Ernie Paniccioli is selling his vast collection of Hip-Hop images, AllHipHop.com has learned. Paniccioli, who authored the best-selling book Who Shot Ya: Three Decades Of Hip-Hop Photography, is known throughout the world as one of the worlds top Hip-Hop photographers. His massive collection features over 250,000 images of various rappers, B-Boys, […]
Class Of ’88: Tougher Than Leather
When a conversation comes up about who is the greatest group of all time, dont play yourself. You already know what it is. RUN-D.M.C. are the kings of this Rap ish and every crew that followed after could never touch the crown. Consisting of Joe RUN Simmons, Darryl D.M.C. McDaniels and the late […]
Twista Calls Out Father Pfleger
Chicago rapper Twista is speaking out against Father Michael Pfelger, commenting on the irony of the controversy created by Pfelgers recent comments. The Catholic priest came under fire for controversial comments made during a sermon at Democratic Nominee Barack Obamas former church. While speaking to the congregation at Rev. Jeremiah Wrights Trinity United […]
Ballers and Brawlers On Wax: Shaq Fu, Kobe, A.I., Neon Deion, Ron Artest, Roy Jones Jr and More!
Sports and Hip-Hop go hand in hand. Ball players who listen to rap and dress like rappers come a dime a dozen in the NBA and NFL. Then you’ve got all the rappers who regularly go courtside to watch the games. Guys like Jay-Z and Nelly take it one step farther and even own parts […]
Listening Session: Jim Jones and Byrdgang
Listen to Jim Jones and Byrdgang’s MOB Album
Snoop Dogg Gets Animated In New DVD
Music from Snoop Doggs 2006 album Tha Blue Carpet Treatment will take on a new life, as the rapper unveils his mind state behind the multi-platinum release with an upcoming animated DVD. The film, titled Snoop Dogg Presents Adventures of Tha Blue Carpet Treatment, will feature an animated version of the Long Beach, California […]
Album Review: Amy Winehouse – Frank 2CD Deluxe Edition
Despite the appearance of a comeback at the Grammys, it seems to be the case that Amy Winehouse will not be releasing another album any time soon. Its sad that Island Records already needs to resort to reissuing her albums to keep the publics attention, but since her first outing was largely ignored by the […]
Runway Report: N.E.R.D. Visits Live Stock (Vancouver, BC)
Earlier this week on June 2, hundreds of Vancouver’s most stylish Hip-Hop fans lined up outside of the ultra-urban sneaker shop Live Stock. The Canadian crowd waited hours in a line that stretched around the block just to meet N.E.R.D., who were in town for the Glow in the Dark Tour. Live Stock carries Pharrell’s […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: OBAMA! Shawty Lo Gets Peaced? Rihanna The Skater? Lil’ Wayne To Rehab?
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: Hot 97’s Summer Jam 2008 Hip-Hop Rumors: Nas Is A Slave? Dr. Dre’s Detox Is Finished? Hip-Hop Rumors: Baby Moms Sues 50 Cent!? Usher/Jay-Z […]
Skillz: F The DJ?
On his Okay to the Player blog, Skillz goes in on Weezy’s not so friendly rant against DJs. Read his rationale on why he would never bite the hands that help feed him. (This editorial has not been edited by AllHipHop.com in any way [well, we did censor those curse words and make paragraphs…])Iiight so […]
