AHH Stray News: 50 Cent To Headline Aussie MTV Awards
U.S. rap star 50 Cent will tour Australia for the first time since 2006, it was announced today (March 13). The rapper, who will be a presenter during MTV’s Australian Music Awards and his G-Unit collective will hit Sydney on April 23, followed by a stop in Auckland on the 25th. On April 26th, the […]
One.Be.Lo: Be Lo the Influence
Posted up in Seattle on a breezy Saturday afternoon, One Be Lo awaits an evening performance as he discusses his formula for a humble rap career. The Pontiac, Michigan wordsmiths life thus far has been a whirlwind of worldwide touring and networking, having no real promotional vehicle to drive concertgoers other than himself. Lo possesses […]
The Game Releases Statement; Released From Prison
Its official: Compton Hip-Hop star The Game has confirmed that he was indeed released from prison on March 10, just eight days after checking into the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles. Today (March 13), the rapper issued a statement to AllHipHop.com apologizing to fans for the conflicting information about his release. […]
Gov. Spitzer’s Call Girl An Aspiring Rapper
The call girl that New York Governor Eliot Spitzer has been accused of patronizing may be trading in her day- job for a career as a R&B/Hip-Hop singer. Ashley Alexandra Dupre, aka Kristen,” has recorded several songs, including What We Want and Move Ya Body. On the Hip-Hop themed single Move Ya Body […]
Djimon Hounsou: Man Of Distinction
Discovered on the rugged streets of Paris, France, African-born Djimon Hounsou was one never to give up on his dreams. He lived life homeless before his modeling and acting dreams became a reality – first through runway work; then through music videos for the likes of Madonna and Janet Jackson; and ultimately through film. […]
Rappers Sign On To Big Boi’s ‘big’ Ballet
Rapper Khujo Goodie and crooner Sleepy Brown have joined the cast of big, the new ballet produced and by and starring Outkast member Big Boi. Big Boi has teamed with Atlanta Ballet, which was founded in 1929 and is the longest continuously-operating ballet company in the United States. The Atlanta-based professional ballet company […]
Estelle Talks Kanye, John Legend, and Being The Next UK IT Girl
Maybe its the British accent or the wit that accompanies it, but theres something undeniably charismatic about Estelle. In the midst of the flipflopping winter flu season, the 28-year-old songstress slash rapper sits back in Atlantic Records in New York, dishing about the fundamental difference between US and UK men. Surely it comes down to […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Royce And Eminem Are Friends! Shawty Lo Rumor Update!
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: Shawty Lo Sick? Eminem Tries For Peace! Don Cannon Battles Green Lantern! Hip-Hop Rumors: Smooth Butt Amy Winehouse! The Real Dru Hill! The Game Parties? […]
Police Close to Arresting Suspect in 2006 Shooting Involving T.I.
According to Atlanta radio personality Ryan Cameron, Cincinnati police may be close to arresting the triggerman in a May 2006 shooting that took the life of Grand Hustle employee Philant Johnson.According to Cameron, officials in Cincinnati have two suspects in custody. During his afternoon broadcast today (Mar 12), the V-103 host also announced that authorities […]
The Beat Melee Battle #6
The battle rages on. Last week we had a head to head match up with Assassin the Chief and Furious Styles. Most of the comments gave props to Furious’ originality but the vote tally went to Assassin the Chief for being what people would want to hear. Both producers deserve props for those banging tracks. […]
THE DAY REPORT: How To Put Out Your Own Music
For most of the 16 years of Rap Coalition’s existence, we have assisted artists and indie labels with putting out their own records and negotiating major distribution deals for those whove done so successfully. In that time we’ve seen many artists come, and we’ve seen even more artists go. We’ve watched artists sell 60,000 units […]
One Be Lo: The R.E.B.I.R.T.H.
Underground artists make their way into the mainstream after countless shows, touring, word of mouth promotion, and putting in that extra grind to make a name for themselves. Some like Common and Mos Def have gone on to build thriving careers in addition to music. Others while successful in their own rite, never seem […]
Eightball & MJG Helping Memphis Schools; Recording PSA
Rappers Eightball and MJG are taking action in response to a recent rash of violence plaguing Memphis City Schools, by initiating a series of school visits and conversations with the children directly affected, Eightball told AllHipHop.com. Its really just a small step into what really need to be done, Eightball explained. Weve just been […]
AHH Stray News: Rap-A-Lot Releasing Hurricane Chris LP
Rap-A-Lot Records and Five Entertainment have released a new solo album from Shreveport native Hurricane Chris. The new release is titled You Here Me, and the first single from the album is titled “Yep” featuring Bulletproof-Teflon and Billy Broadway. You Here Me also features appearances by fellow Louisiana-born artist Webbie, as well as a verse […]
Karl Kani Teams With Saks For New Clothing Line
Designer Karl Kani has created a new upscale men’s line that will be sold exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue stores nationwide. The new Kani Kouture, which combines contemporary fashion and streetwear, was unveiled last night (Mar 11) during a fashion show hosted by the designer as part of the Mercedes-Benz LA Fashion Week. […]
Fat Joe: The Elephant In The Room
Its hard to believe that Fat Joe is on album number eight. Best known for hot hits in the summer season (Lean Back and Make it Rain), why his albums never seem to be a total cohesive effort is a mystery. The Elephant In The Room (Terror Squad) doesnt stray from such a label, but […]
Juelz Santana Busted With Hollow Tip Bullets & Pot
Dipset member Juelz Santana was arrested near the entrance of his Teaneck, New Jersey home, after police found hollow point bullets and marijuana in his Bentley. The rapper, born LaRon James, was arrested last week as he approached his home in the gated community of Glenpointe. The arresting officer claimed he smelled the […]
