BREEDING GROUND: Nicki Minaj Ft. Lil Wayne
“Higher Than A Kite”
Skullcandy: It’s All In Your Head
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 […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Whitney Gave Bobby Crack? Jazzy Pha Coons It Up?
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. YESTERDAYS 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 & […]
Fitness Files: Lyfe Jennings
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 […]
Chamillionaire Says ‘Don’t Mess With Texas’
The state of Texas has tapped rapper Chamillionaire to star in a new “Dont 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 […]
Busta, Missy, Pitbull Hit The Road With The Grammys
A number of rappers and R&B artists are headlining an exclusive five-city concert series sponsored by The Recording Academy (Grammys) and T-Mobile USA, to celebrate the Grammys 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 […]
Mancini
“Incredible Hulk”
Get To Know Nikki Jean – A Nouveau Riche Girl With a Lupe Fiasco Cosign
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 […]
Jay-Z Gets $150 Million For Roc Nation Label
Shawn Jay-Z Carter is expected to sign a 10-year-deal, $150 million dollar 360 deal with Live Nation, that will include Roc Nation, a new entertainment venture for the rapper, The New York Times reports. If the deal goes through, Jay-Z, 38, will add more than $60 million dollars in cash to his bottom line. […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Dipset Does P###! Jay-Z & Beyonce Set A Date! Khia Craps On Trina!
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. YESTERDAYS RUMORS! Hip-Hop Rumors: Jay-Z/B Getting Married! The Game Is Back! 50 Cent & Tony Sunshine Collaborate? Hip-Hop Rumors: Bey-Z To Marry? RIP Sean Levert! Bush Gets Booed! […]
Al Green, ?uestlove, James Poyser Team For New Album
On his latest release, the legendary Al Green is appealing to a younger audience with a little help from some contemporary heavyweights. Celebrated Roots drummer Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson and keyboardist James Poyser co-produced the R&B pioneer’s new studio album, Lay It Down, creating an updated vibe for the veteran soul/gospel crooner. “They didn’t […]
The Beat Melee Returns!!: A New Challenge
What’s up beatmakers? The week before last was a true Beat Melee. Everyone was fighting for the top spot that week. There were eleven competitors but probably about 20 submissions that could have made it. If your remix wasn’t selected, you may have been right on the heels of being in that top eleven, so […]
AZ: Undeniable
If you grew up an 80s or 90s baby, you are probably feeling the obvious creative slump in Hip-Hop. Luckily there are some talented newcomers from all markets keeping things fresh as well as those who have been rocking the mic since first day. Case in point Mr. Sosa himself, AZ. The man […]
T.I. Starts Community Service, Lawyer Explains Plea
It took rapper T.I. less than 24 hours to fall into compliance with the terms of his plea agreement, AllHipHop.com has learned. According to attorney Dwight Thomas, who was part of T.I.s defense team, the rapper started fulfilling his court mandated 1500 hours of community service on Friday (March 28), just one day after […]
Sippin’ Syrup: Killing Us Softly
It taste great doc! I dont even drink on that Henn anymore. You should try it; taste better than any margarita Ive ever had. Just give me a cream soda or some fruit punch, mix it with that purple, and its on! This was only part of a conversation I had with a patient […]
AHH Stray News: DFL’s Fabo Escapes Drug Charges
A slew of drug charges against D4L group member Fabo were recently dropped, after a co-defendant pled guilty to the charges in the case. Fabo, born Lafabaian Williams, was stopped in Laurens County in February of 2006. A search of the car uncovered marijuana, Ecstasy and a gun. According to the Courier Herald, both men […]
Blu: C.R.A.C. Attack
The beauty of Hip-Hop is that theres always a hungry MC out there making great music youve havent heard yet. Enter LA rapper Blu, who burst on the scene last year with the Exile produced album Below the Heavens. Since then, the young MC has had praises heaped on him everywhere from ?uestlove of the […]
8Ball Ft. E.D.I. and MJG
“Puttin In Work”
Kanye Launches Travel Business; Headlining Virgin Fest
Rap star Kanye West is diversifying his business portfolio with the launch of Kanye Travel Ventures (KTV), a new travel program geared at serving the business and leisure travel demands of Wests world-wide fan base. KTV, which is owned by the rappers West Brands LLC, has assembled travel experts and consultants who created a […]
