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http://allhiphop.comThe mother of a young teenager that claims he was assaulted by G-Unit rapper Tony Yayo and an associate has spoken out against court proceedings today, which saw criminal charges against the rapper dismissed. Yayo and an associate named Lawell Fletcher pled guilty today (February 14), for their roles in an altercation in which […]
The Original Hip-Hop Photographer Ernie Paniccioli releases five new books.Ernie Paniccioli is the legendary photographer behind the 2002 Hip-Hop classic book Who Shot Ya?: Three Decades of Hip-Hop Photography. Temple of Hip-Hop leader KRS-One says about the book, “Mr. Paniccioli documented the only true representation of authentic Hip-Hop history to date.” A member of the […]
It may seem like the typical rap-braggadocio steez for a production duo to claim they’re the next ones to etch their signature in the A-list production totem pole. However with Sha Money XL backing their beats and 50 Cent dropping their name, Tha Bizness is in a position where such optimism seems warranted. Until two […]
The Hip-Hop nation knows Coolio for his unique hair and monster hit song “Gangsta’s Paradise” from his quadruple platinum album of the same name. While he’s still got new music cooking in the studio, Coolio has been focusing heavily on his kitchen skills for his new online show, Cooking With Coolio. In doing his […]
For fans of the Hall of Justus click, they are already well aware of the N.Y. affiliate Chaundon. The Bronx native has paid his dues with plenty of guest spots on HOJ projects as well as dropping his own work. That past material has had fans salivating to see what the kid could do on […]
Criminal charges against rapper G-Unit member Tony Yayo were dismissed today (February 14), although the rapper pled guilty to a violation, regarding an incident last March involving the 14-year-old son of a rival music executive. In March of 2007, Yayo, born Marvin Bernard, was accused of backhanding the son of music executive Jimmy “Henchmen” […]
Dean Oliver Barrow, the father of incarcerated rapper Shyne, has become the first Black Prime Minister of Belize.Belize is a small Central American country that voted for Barrow over incumbent Prime Minister Said Musa, who was dogged by allegations of embezzlement and financial negligence in recent years.In a swearing in ceremony in Friday, Barrow pledged […]
Rapper Common is launching “A Minute,” a new lyrical contest encouraging young people to get tested for HIV it was announced today (February 14). The contest, which kicks off today on MTV’s TRL (Total Request Live) show, offers youth the opportunity to submit lyrics or poems addressing why getting tested for HIV is important. […]
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: Jay-Z / Rihanna Fighting? Grammys Fine Kanye? Mariah Back Wtih Eminem? Hip-Hop Rumors: Is Kimora Preggers? Bottle Hits Pitbull! Timbaland Wigs Out! MARIAH’S REAL […]
Everyone – guys and girls alike, from the age of 16 to 106 – has or has had their own version of a “get the draws mix.” The inception of this concept started as a mixtape upon which we taped our favorite “love songs” which we were sure would get us lucky. With the creation […]
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Mobb Deep member Prodigy has been granted another week’s freedom, representatives for the rapper announced today (February 14). Prodigy, born Albert Johnson, was supposed to begin serving a three-year-prison sentence after pleading guilty to unlawful gun possession charges, after police found a .22 caliber handgun in the center console of his SUV during an […]
Last week in the Beat Melee, Noface battled Dual Output. Noface came strongly with the versatility that could stretch several musical genres, while Dual came with the in your face block rocking tracks. In the end, Dual Output won in the vote tally. Props to both producers as they were selected from a long list […]
Basketball phenomenon LeBron James will do his part to encourage safe driving as part of a new marketing deal with insurance giant State Farm, AllHipHop.com has learned. The All-Star Cleveland Cavaliers Forward will help State Farm target a young adult market, in addition to creating initiatives that help provide children and young adults with […]
Hip-Hop producer Jazze Pha and executive Kenny Burns have teamed with TNT Networks to remake the song “Basketball Jones,” originally recorded by comedians Cheech & Chong. Basketball Jones, which is a spoof of Brighter Side of Darkness’ song “Love Jones,” was originally released in 1975. The song, which was produced in less than […]
The term “record label” stands for many different types of companies that put out music. It can signify a conglomerate like Sony or Universal which are huge well-established multi-national corporations with offices in many countries around the world, or it can indicate a small artist-owned company with a staff of one or two, putting out […]
Hillary Clinton has either run out of tricks in her political bag, or she’s having a nervous breakdown. For the third time, in about as many weeks, Clinton has teared up this time at a rally in Maine. Out of the three times that she’s bawled though, this one might be the most honest. Why? […]
Hey, what’s good everybody? I hope that everyone is still making great progress towards your fitness goals. In this edition of Shape Up, we’re going to address another round of questions that were submitted and posted by our readers. TMO asks: Good read and real good information… I am on a diet right now, […]
Producer Rockwilder is planning to take his award winning music to enter the world of Christian Hip-Hop, he said.In an interview with Movement TV, the Grammy Award winning producer said he has become bored with the current state of Hip-Hop music and will be returning to his roots in the church.“It’s a new movement going […]
Terror Squad member DJ Khaled has signed a partnership between his label, We The Best Music, and Def Jam Records, Island Def Jam Music Group Antonio “L.A.” Reid announced today (February 13).The new label venture is named after DJ Khaled’s second album, We The Best, which hit #1 on Billboard’s independent albums chart.The album produced […]
