Black History Now: Obama > Racism?
On January 3, 2008 Barack Obama, a junior senator from Illinois defeated Senator Hillary Clinton and John Edwards in the Iowa Democratic primary to become the first African-American to win that state. Iowa’s population is 98% white. Later, during Super Tuesday, Senator Obama would go on to win other white dominated states such as Connecticut, […]
Bubba Sparxxx Lands Label Deal, New Album
LaGrange, Georgia rapper Bubba Sparxxx and his New South Entertainment label inked a distribution with Koch Records it was announced today (February 11). Sparxxx, who was previously signed to Timbalands Beat Club imprint, is in the recording studio working on new material. He will release his untitled fourth album on his own imprint […]
Hollywood Shuffle: Eminems Grand Theft? Tyra Gets Messy? RZAs Repo
If you havent heard or seen from me lately thats because I have been crawled up in a little ball still trying to recover from the Patriots Super Bowl loss. But as they say, the show must go on! At least the bright side of this week is it looks like the Writers Strike […]
Play Launches Showcasing Tupac’s Mom’s Struggle
The Tupac Amaru Center for the Arts (TASCA) recently launched an art exhibit and stage play showcasing the struggle and arrest of Tupacs mother Afeni Shakur, titled Afeni Shakur: In Her Defense. The Afeni Shakur: In Her Defense exhibit is a multi-media showcase that highlights Shakur’s arrest as a member of the Black Panthers […]
Ludacris Ft. Small World
Pinky Shinin’
Skillz Ft. Pimp C
Get Off The Boo Boo
T.I.’s Grand Hustle Launches Comedy Division
T.I.s Grand Hustle Entertainment is branching into the world of comedy with the labels latest venture, Grand Hustle Comedy and a comedy tour, which is scheduled to launch February 15 in Omaha, Nebraska. The management and booking firm for upcoming comedians was launched by comedian Roland “Lil Duval” Powell and Grand Hustle VP, Clay […]
Kid Capri Presents: Uninvited Guests – 2/4/08 Mercury Lounge, NYC
What was that saying? “I’m your favorite rappers favorite rapper,” I think there was another “I’m your favorite rappers favorite trapper.” Consequently, but not unsurprisingly, these phrases have been used more than polish at the shoeshine. So I think it’s due time for a new fanatical Hip-Hop catchphrase. Ready? It’s all about youre favorite rappers […]
Devin The Dude: The Smoke Sessions Volume 1 (Bootleg)
Its crazy how such a talented MC with a powerful catalog can just get ignored. Devin The Dude somehow just seems to glide under the radar which may just make his fans appreciate him just that much more. Its just something about his creative flow and his every day topics that strike with […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Fun Flicks From The Grammys!
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: Grammy Craziness, Did Floyd Mayweath’s Bodyguards Beat Up Raz-B’s brother? Hip-Hop Rumors: The Videos of Genius J-Dilla! Hip-Hop Rumors: Is Kanye Rocking The Grammys? […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Grammy Madness! Did Floyd Beat Up Raz B’s Bro?
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: The Videos of Genius J-Dilla! Hip-Hop Rumors: Is Kanye Rocking The Grammys? Crazy… THE GRAMMYS OK, so if the update is light today, its […]
I Will Not Lose Special Part 1
AllHipHop.com gets the exclusive behind the scenes look at the I Will Not Lose photoshoot campaign and interview the winners and Nicole Bell, Sean Bell’s widow.
Nas Wears “N****r” T-Shirt To Grammy Awards
Rapper Nas isn’t shying away from the controversy surrounding his new album. The rapper walked the red carpet in a black t-shirt that boldly said “N****r” on it. His wife Kelis and a bevy of woman who were dressed in similar garb accompanied the rapper.The rapper explained his fashion choice to a reporter for […]
Kanye West Cleans Up At Grammys
Despite an upset by jazz artist Herbie Hancock, rapper/producer Kanye West and embattled soul diva Amy Winehouse emerged as the big winners at this years Grammy Awards. West took home four of the eight Grammy awards he was up for, including Best Rap Album for Graduation, Best Rap Solo Performance for “Stronger,” Best Rap […]
The Grammy Awards – A Running Diary
Shout out to Tom Breihan at the Village Voice for always doing a running diary of award shows in his Status Ain’t Hood blog…which I read daily.8:00PM The Grammy Awards – this is all so exciting, considering I didn’t even watch them last year! Alicia Keys opens theres the right way to go about it. Frank […]
AHH Stray News: Chingo Bling, Baby Bash To Star In ‘Primos’
Houston rappers Baby Bash and Chingo Bling have signed on to star in a new Latin themed comedy titled Primos. The movie, which also stars actor Danny Trejo, is a rags-to-riches story that was written by Joey Medina, who was featured on the Latin Kings of Comedy tour. Baby Bash recently released his album Cyclone, […]
The Wire Tap: Felicia “Snoop” Pearson
In this world of wannabes, copycats and biters, few originals remain. Felicia Snoop Pearson is an ambitious young woman with a style and presence that is incomparable to anyone. Not only is The Wire going down in the books as one of the greatest shows on Television, Felicias character Snoop (which is also her nickname […]
Sunday Selection: Day 26 “Got Me Going”
After months of battling to prove theyve got what it takes to be part of the roster over at Bad Boy Records, Day 26 also known to many as – The Guys from MTVs Making The Band 4 have finally dropped their first single Got Me Going. Willie, Qwanell, Brian, Mike, and Robert harmonize and […]
Gumsole Beatdowns: J Dilla Is Legend
R.I.P. James “Jay Dee/J Dilla” Yancey (Feb. 7, 1974 – Feb. 10, 2006)Dilla lives! It has been two years since Detroits great beat manipulator passed away just after his 32nd birthday. But, Dillas legacy is legend. I was blessed to speak to the man when I was an Editor-at-Large at the late Scratch Magazine, and […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: The Videos of Genius J-Dilla!
RIP J-DILLA! When J.Dilla died, it wasnt like the punch in the face that occurred when others passed away for me. It was like taking slow-acting poison or something and I realized the tremendous loss we all suffered. I was aware of Dilla from the Tribe Days to his current stuff, but he was so […]
