AHH Stray News: Kanye Teams With Absolut
Absolut Vodka has teamed up with Kanye West for new advertising campaign and tour. The “In an Absolut World” campaign will feature Kanye West, Common and Just Blaze among others. The rappers share their visions and testimonials of their lives in the “Absolut World” campaign. West will also be the headliner on the “Glow in […]
The Last Word: Janet Loves Sex, Shakira Sells Her Bra To Charity, and Beyonce/Aretha Beef!
Greetings, Planet Earth. Another week, another 25 cents collected, as super delegates threaten to determine who ultimately gets the Democratic presidential nomination. Roger Clemens engages in he say/he say with his ex-trainer while testifying to Congress that he didnt take steroids, and President Bush finally signing that economic stimulus package so we can get our […]
Charges Against Trick Daddy Dropped
Prosecutors dismissed misdemeanor charges against Miami rapper Trick Daddy yesterday (February 14). Charges of disorderly intoxication and resisting arrest were tossed, after prosecutors admitted the rapper did not commit any crimes during an altercation last September at Tootsies Cabaret. Police responded to a fight at the gentleman’s club around 1:00 am and found […]
Five & Done: Juganot
Last year rapper Juganot made an impression as sizable as his gerth with “En Why Cee.” A numbing, Frequency produced (with additional production from Scram Jones) groove, guest verses from Joell Ortiz and Uncle Murda equaled a heater of a record chock full of NYC pride. After years of dues paid Juganot plans on maintaining […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Khia’s Beef With Janet? 50 Cent’s Baby Moms LOST! Cee-Lo The Wife?
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: LaLa Plumps Up, Amerie Dropped? AHHmerican Gangster! Hip-Hop Rumors: Jay-Z / Rihanna Fighting? Grammys Fine Kanye? Mariah Back Wtih Eminem? NEWS ROUND UP Mom […]
Mom Calls Tony Yayo ‘Despicable’; Demands Apology From 50 Cent
The 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 […]
Ernie Paniccioli: Shots Fired
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 […]
Tha Bizness: You Need to Know…from Mistah F.A.B. to 50 Cent
It may seem like the typical rap-braggadocio steez for a production duo to claim theyre 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 […]
You Got Served: Cooking With Coolio
The Hip-Hop nation knows Coolio for his unique hair and monster hit song Gangstas 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 […]
Chaundon: Carnage
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 Tony Yayo Dismissed
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” […]
Shyne’s Father Makes History As Black Prime Minister of Belize
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 […]
Common Offers Fans A Chance To Write Lyrics
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 MTVs TRL (Total Request Live) show, offers youth the opportunity to submit lyrics or poems addressing why getting tested for HIV is important. […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: LaLa Plumps Up, Amerie Dropped? AHHmerican Gangster!
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: Jay-Z / Rihanna Fighting? Grammys Fine Kanye? Mariah Back Wtih Eminem? Hip-Hop Rumors: Is Kimora Preggers? Bottle Hits Pitbull! Timbaland Wigs Out! MARIAHS REAL […]
Valentine’s Day Selections: Love Songs or Audio P###?
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 […]
Rapper Prodigy Granted A Week Extension
Mobb Deep member Prodigy has been granted another weeks 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 […]
The Beat Melee: Battle #Two
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 […]
