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http://allhiphop.comRapper 50 Cent has won the latest round in a series of court battles with ex-girlfriend Shaniqua Tompkins, the mother of his 10-year-old son. A Long Island housing court judge ruled yesterday that Tompkins must vacate the $2.4 million Dix Hills, New York home, where she has reportedly been living with 50’s son as […]
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 Exclusive: Rick James Sex Tape On The Way? Hip-Hop Rumors: Bey-Z To Marry? RIP Sean Levert! Bush Gets Booed! Hip-Hop Rumors: New Video Nas! […]
Atlanta producer/rapper Lil’ Jon has launched a new wine business, The Associated Press reports. The self-proclaimed King of Crunk has launched Little Jonathan Winery. “I’m not no drink wine every day kind of dude,” the rapper told the AP. “Don’t ask me no questions…I just like the taste….this is not no ghetto Boone’s Farm; this […]
“Hold It Down”
“She’s Gangsta”
Hip-Hop is mourning the passing of another legend today, as news spreads of the passing of pioneer B-Boy Frosty Freeze, who died yesterday (April 3) at the age of 44. The former Rock Steady Crew vice-president died in Manhattan following a prolonged illness. Hospitalized at Mount Sinai Medical Center since March 27, Frosty, […]
Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock. Imagine hearing your life tick away. Imagine knowing that you are living on borrowed time. Knowing your wife will be a widow and that your children will be fatherless. The movement you gave your life and sacrificed your family for will become rudderless and directionless. Imagine being […]
What’s up everyone? Welcome to the weekend. Five days gone by as the nation commemorates the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Hillary Clinton continues on the campaign trail in spite of pressure to bow out gracefully, and a group of third graders get caught trying to conspire to kill their […]
A welcome return to his hometown of Flint, Michigan has resulted in jail time for rapper MC Breed. The Flint Journal reports that Breed was apprehended yesterday (April 3), shortly after he and his documentary crew left an autograph signing at the Music Planet record store in Flint. The entertainer was picked up […]
Forgive the impending pun, but rappers often get a bad rap. Sometimes deservedly: [insert name of MC with inept law abiding skills here]. Other times, the said artist may boast an image that endears him to his hood friendly fans while simultaneously rising the ire of his, let’s say “sophisticated,” detractors. Such is the case […]
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: Whitney Gave Bobby Crack? Jazzy Pha Coons It Up? Hip-Hop Rumors: Jay-Z/B Getting Married! The Game Is Back! 50 Cent & TonySunshine Collaborate? Hip-Hop […]
After months of speculation, MySpace has struck a deal with three major record labels to launch a new joint venture, MySpace Music, it was announced today (April 3). MySpace Music, which receives over 30 million unique visitors per month, will offer DRM-free digital downloads, ad-supported audio and video, a mobile storefront and various sponsorship […]
“Higher Than A Kite”
Sometimes the best ideas surface at the most unexpected times. Five years ago, Rick Alden was riding in a subway in Asia when he witnessed what he later described as “a frenzy.” Most of the passengers were listening to music via headphones, and each time a cell phone would ring, there was a mad rush […]
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: Dipset Does P###! Jay-Z & Beyonce Set A Date! Khia Craps On Trina! Hip-Hop Rumors: Jay-Z/B Getting Married! The Game Is Back! 50 Cent & […]
Generally constant travelers and studio rats, artists often struggle to find a route for good nutrition. Nights filled with fast foods, slow movement and long hours can kill your metabolism and your energy, but Lyfe Jennings has been able to find balance through a vegetarian diet and a positive attitude. Now on the […]
The state of Texas has tapped rapper Chamillionaire to star in a new “Don’t Mess with Texas” anti-littering campaign. The rapper has volunteered for the campaign, which also features designer and Corpus Christi native Todd Oldham, who launched the “Rock the Bag” program last month, when he donated specially designed litterbags. The bags […]
A number of rappers and R&B artists are headlining an exclusive five-city concert series sponsored by The Recording Academy (Grammy’s) and T-Mobile USA, to celebrate the Grammy’s 50th Anniversary. Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott, Kid Rock, Pitbull, John Legend and Sean Kingston will headline concerts featuring Cat Power, Colbie Caillat, Kat Deluna, Ozomatli and Seal […]
“Incredible Hulk”
Artist: Nikki JeanLocation: St. Paul, MinnesotaInfluences: Carole King, Joni Mitchell and Laura NyroWhy You Should Know Nikki Jean:After opening for John Legend, getting free studio time with The Roots, and blogging daily for nearly a year, it turns out the biggest move Nikki Jean ever made was to simply answer the telephone.Not knowing that a […]
