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http://allhiphop.comWhen you think of a group from the West Coast, you get automatic images of gangbangers in khaki pants, Chuck Taylor’s, red or blue bandanas and a ‘64 Chevy Impala bouncing on hydraulics as G-Funk blasts in the background. Despite West Coast groups like The Pharcyde and The Alkaholiks for years constantly trying to break […]
Pop star Madonna has revealed the name of her new album and has tapped a number of Hip-Hop producers to help her craft the album sonically. The album titled Hard Candy, features production by Pharrell Williams, Timbaland and Nate “Danja” Hills. According to representatives for the 49-year-old singer, Hard Candy, which will be […]
Legendary hip-hop artist LL Cool J will be among the celebrities honoring music executive Kevin Liles during the 9th Annual TJ Martell Foundation Family Day. Nick Cannon will host the fundraising event, which takes place at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City. The 9th annual event allows hundreds of families to participate in various […]
Last week, Erykah Badu held an “intimate” listening session for Part One of her two-part release New AmErykah. As the petite powerhouse briefly spoke on the nature of Part One, it rang clear that Miss Badu put every ounce of her being into this work. That’s not to say that her classics Baduizm and […]
It was a night of legends this past weekend (2/22) in Harlem, New York. The Legendary Roots Crew performed live at the Apollo Theater, capping off Heineken’s New Legend Concert Series. Sporting a brown sweater with some blue jeans and a baseball cap, Black Thought jumped on stage with a non-stop onslaught of lyrics. […]
Cash Money Records rapper Lil Wayne appeared at an arraignment hearing on Monday (Feb. 25) in New York to enter a plea of not guilty in relation to gun charges for a incident last July.The rapper Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., faces two felony charges of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree.The charges […]
Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton October 13, 1922 – August 31, 1990 Believe it or not, I am a Knicks fan. And despite this train-wreck of a season, I still tune in with my League Pass and watch as many of their games as possible. Don’t ask me why. During one of the time outs […]
It’s been a minute since Hip-Hop’s O.G beat architect Pete Rock has blessed us with a full length piece of fresh material. NY’s Finest (Nature Sounds) doesn’t disappoint as it breaths in some much needed life into Rap. Rock combines no-nonsense, vintage East Coast production with a mixed bag of complimentary lyricists. The result […]
Producer Static Major, of the group Playa (Def Jam) died yesterday in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky sources have told AllHipHop.com. Static Major, born Stephen Garrett, worked with artists like Ginuwine, Aaliyah, Pretty Ricky, Jay-Z, David Banner and others. While the exact cause of death is not known, sources told AllHipHop.com that Static […]
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Take your time, do it right. If LL Cool J could have a motto, this might possibly be it. A recording artist over two decades strong, an author, entrepreneur, husband and father, LL is also one of the foremost fashion icons in Hip Hop. LL set many trends early in his career and […]
Nas’ father Olu Dara will give an exclusive performance during an invitation-only gala inaugurating a new exhibition titled the “Harlem is Music” series at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Dara, a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and lyricist, is being honored along with the late Max Roach, a master jazz percussionist. In addition […]
AHHA: Regarding motherhood? Do you plan to have children in the future? Mary J Blige: Right now, there are no plans as the house is full.AHHA: What is it like being a stepmom? How do you get on with your stepchildren? Mary J Blige: I love it! I love them so much. They are the most […]
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: FINALLY – THE JAY/NAS ALBUM? Lloyd Banks Racist P### Bud? Attempted Murderer? THE RUSSELL HILLARY CONNECTION? Did you read the story talking about Russell’s […]
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Pimp C does not define Bun B, but the tragic death of latter’s volatile, longtime rap partner has been a cornerstone of the mainstream attention directed to UGK. Long one of Hip-Hop’s staples, when half of the group departed, it was far more than a daily headline to Bun and legions of fans.According to medical […]
Rapper Young Jeezy will grant the winner of his “Make Your Dreams Come True” contest tomorrow evening (February 26) at Justin’s Restaurant in his hometown of Atlanta. The contest offered one lucky winner a chance to have a wish granted by Young Jeezy, who held a contest inviting fans to share their dreams and […]
