Diddy Signs Janelle Monáe; Big Boi Exec Producing Album
Sean Diddy Combs and Outkasts Big Boi have teamed to advance the career of new artist Janelle Monáe, who recently signed to Bad Boy Records, via a pact with Monáes Atlanta-based record label, the Wondaland Arts Society. Big Boi will serve as co-executive producer of Monáes debut release, titled Metropolis Suite EP. Monáe, […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Bey-Z To Marry? RIP Sean Levert! Bush Gets Booed!
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: New Video Nas! Lil’ Wayne Mans Up In Philly! Who Shot Max B? Hip-Hop Rumors: College Hill Chick Says Bow Wow’s Gay? Jay-Z Disses […]
Tha Dogg Pound Ft. B-Real and Nate Dogg
“Look Like U Need A Lift”
Memphis Bleek Ft. Uncle Murder
“Gotta Come Up”
The Roots Ft. Wale and Chrisette Michele
“Rising Up”
Royce Da 5’9 Ft. Obie Trice
“Success Freestyle”
MTV Nominates Snoop For Being Banned From Australia
A number of U.S. rappers have been embraced and nominated by fans at this years MTV Australia Awards 2008, including Lupe Fiasco, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg and Wyclef, who was announced as host today (March 31). Wyclef will preside over the award ceremony, which will feature eight live musical performances and eleven awards presented […]
Baby D Ft. Gucci Mane and Shawty Lo
“Put Me In The Freezer”
Where Are They Now?: Roxanne Shante
There are female MCs, and then theres Roxanne Shante. The original bad girl blindsided Hip-Hop fans in 1984 with the Marley Marl produced Roxannes Revenge, her clever lifting of UTFOs Roxanne, Roxanne. At 14, she was already a superstar and began battling (many times unprovoked) everyone from Kurtis Blow to MC Lyte. At 21 she […]
Quincey Tones: God’s Gangster (Mixtape)
When Jay-Z released American Gangster, he couldnt have predicted the impact it would have had on the game. Most producers and DJs have made a remix in Jays image, blending their own production and samples with his lyrics to create their version of A.G.. Few have taken it another direction, but London based […]
G-Unit South African Concerts Announced
50 Cent and his G-Unit collective will head to South Africa to give to major performances in Johannesburg and Capetown this May. The Virgin Mobile 50 Cent and G-Unit Tour is being presented and produced by SABC 1, Showtime Productions and Virgin Mobile. The concert will feature the rappers from G-Unit, including 50 […]
Floyd Mayweather Defeats Big Show; Wrestlemania Sets Record
Hip-Hop helped make World Wrestling Entertainments (WWE) WrestleMania XXIV (24) the most successful live event in the history of the WWE and the Citrus Bowl, in Orlando, Florida. A series of high profile matches featuring boxing champion Floyd Money Mayweather, Snoop Dogg and an appearance by Kim Kardashian helped Wreslemania XXIV gross more than […]
Ball With Biv: MVP, Sweet 16 and Big Baby
Last week, my Big Baby feature for TNT Overtime ran. I really like Big Baby, I think he should play more. You know, if you give him a little more minutes, hes gonna be a beast. Here is a guy who comes off the bench, thats a fan favorite inside the Garden. His […]
Mos Def Starring As Chuck Berry In ‘Cadillac Man’
Rapper/actor Mos Def will have some legendary shoes to fill as the newest cast member of the upcoming film Cadillac Man. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the entertainer will play revered rock artist Chuck Berry in the feature, which is currently being filmed in New Jersey. Set in Chicago during the 1950s, Cadillac […]
Peep Game: PS3 Blu-ray 2.0! Wii Rocks Out! Second Chance for Take-Two?
This has been an interesting week in gaming. PS3 Fans get a bunch of good news in both the hardware and software fronts, Take-Two has a ton of heart, and the Wii is catching some late love. Also, with the start of baseball season we give you a look at both of the […]
AllHipHop.com Lifestyle Spring Guide
There is no such thing as spring break in urban culture. If you are of the culture, you are always on. Spring break defines a college experience, but when spring breaks out of winter, urbana breaks out the new styles. So, get ready and set to differentiate yourself from others, as we all strive to […]
Tech Talk: Shut Up And Drive
Spring time is here and its time to get out and have some fun. Go hit the club, find a new outdoor activity or just go for a drive. These tech toys might be involved in any of the above. In previous Tech Talk columns, Ive featured a few items great for music production. […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: New Video Nas! Lil’ Wayne Mans Up In Philly! Who Shot Max B?
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: College Hill Chick Says Bow Wow’s Gay? Jay-Z Disses Bush! Couple Alert: Rocsi & Floyd Mayweather? Hip-Hop Rumors: Wayne and Nivea Together Again! A […]
Rapper Beanie Sigel Gets Three Months In Jail
Philadelphia rapper Beanie Sigel will spend the next three months in prison, after he was accused of violating his probation for a third time yesterday (March 28). Probation officials revealed that Sigel provided a false urine sample and tested positive for Xanax and Percocet five times over the past month. Sigel, who admitted […]
The Socialite: Spring Fever… Is Your Love In Jeopardy?
Wow, do you smell that? No, not the alcoholic perspiration seeping from the pores of Irishman on St. Patrick’s Day. I’m talking about Spring! Yes, inhale that newness. Your excuse to act and/or feel brand new has finally arrived. For many of us, Spring is the official start of the New Year. In parts […]
