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 […]
PA Ft. B.A.G.I. and Kool G Rap
“Hood Fellaz”
Rhymefest: Man In The Mirror (Mixtape)
While we wait for El Che, the follow up to Rhymefest’s slept on debut Blue Collar, we have a Michael Jackson themed mixtape Man In The Mirror (All I Do). This approach makes this piece more like a mini-album with a full length feel, with subtext to boot. We all grew on Michael but […]
Lyrics Born: Everything I Am
From protests and rallies to petitions and marches, Berkeley has been the nations epicenter for change and revolution since the 60s. While enthusiasts and purists alike stress that the music industry needs its own revolution, one Berkeley artist isnt interested in talking about this need for change. Following in the footsteps of so many great […]
Sway & King Tech Launch 100K Rap Battle
Wake Up Show hosts Sway and King Tech are issuing an open call to aspiring entertainers to enter their urSession.com 100K Battle rap battle contest. The competition, which kicks off today (April 2), is open to new or unsigned artists. Contestants can enter the battle by signing up for free at urSession.com and downloading […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Jay-Z/B Getting Married! The Game Is Back! 50 Cent & Tony Sunshine Collaborate?
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: Denzel Gets Faded! Ohio Mad At Keyshia! Bob Marley Movie Mashed! Hip-Hop Rumors: Bey-Z To Marry? RIP Sean Levert! Bush Gets Booed! Hip-Hop Rumors: […]
AHH Stray News: Actor Selected To Play Mister Cee In ‘Notorious’
Fox Searchlight has announced that newcomer Edwin Freeman will play the role of famed Brooklyn DJ, Mister Cee in the upcoming biopic Notorious, which is based on the life of Christopher Notorious B.I.G. Wallace. Freeman, a Brooklyn, New York native, has been seen in 2000s direct-to-DVD Da Mission. He has also been seen […]
