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http://allhiphop.comDo your homework. It is a rare occurrence where a Rap album is a classic from the intro to the outro and singlehandedly changes the scope of Hip-Hop culture in one fell swoop. Yes some have succeeded with bringing us timeless material; but only a certain few have clearly impacted our social awareness through rhyme. […]
A number of superstar rappers, R&B singers, actors and comedians will descend upon Grand Rapids, Michigan next weekend, as part of boxing champion Floyd Mayweather’s “Mayweather Experience.” Rappers Jadakiss, Souljah Boy, Styles P., Swizz Beatz and other entertainers are scheduled to take part in the three-day weekend, which takes place from February 8-10 at […]
Award-winning beatsmith Lil Jon is diversifying the line up of his BME Click by adding various action sports athletes to the fold. Among the newest members of the Click are pro-skateboarders Greg Lutzka and Ryan Sheckler (from MTV’s Life of Ryan), pro-snowboarders Danny Kass and Dingo, and pro-surfer Travis Mellem. Lil Jon, along […]
Lesbian Hip-Hop duo KIN are out to crush stereotypes one stage at a time. Ten years ago, two teenage Mount Vernon, NY based young ladies came together to form a unique group. MC’s Nor and IQ chose the name KIN and set off to take the world by storm. Initially, the group was unsure if […]
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: Lauren London & Mos Def? Ja Rule to Retire? New Lil’ Wayne Video! Hip-Hop Rumors: Did Wayne Really […]
After pulling triple duty as the Executive Vice President, General Manager, and Vice President of A&R at Bad Boy Records since 2003, Harve Pierre has been appointed as the President of the label, it was recently announced. In his new capacity, Pierre – who started with the label in 1993 as Sean “Diddy” Combs’ assistant […]
Mickey Factz is a part of that echelon of MCs who revere the late eighties and early nineties to the point where they relive it verbatim and aspire to bring it back to the charisma and creativity that produced the golden era. Don’t get it twisted; Factz isn’t stuck in the past. He is […]
Brooklyn, New York rapper AZ will drop a new album titled Undeniable next month. Undeniable will feature guest appearances from Styles P., Ray J and Jay Rush, while The Large Professor, M.O.P.’s Game, Nottz and Street Radio crafted beats for the release. AZ debuted on Nas’ classic track “Life’s a B####” from 1994’s Illmatic. He […]
Okay, be honest. By a show of hands, who thought the New Orleans Hornets would hold the best record in the West by the mid-point of the season? Anyone? Yeah…that’s what I thought. In a loaded Western Conference, somehow the boys from the bayou have exceeded expectations. Just like the other surprise team […]
When Sha Money departed from G-Unit, the rumor mill went crazy. From stories alleging that he was dismissed for funneling sub-par beats into the camp, to reports of him wanting to expand beyond the scope of the label, people gripped all aspects of the news and created their own versions of what happened. While remaining […]
Two days after an altercation involving Memphis rapper Kia Shine and members of the Houston/Galveston Texas rap group TMI Boyz, Wendy Day, the woman at the center of the controversy is coming forward to set the record straight. The incident, which took place Sunday (January 27) stemmed from comments attributed Day who founded The […]
Wastin Your Time
In the present world of Rap Music, new artists are flooding the airwaves pushing us further and further away from its creative origins. While bringing in new talent is always welcomed, over time the initiators tend to become a distant memory. Fortunately many have managed to continuously stay relevant by putting out hot albums, […]
If you’ve seen Soulja Boy’s “Crank That” video, then you are familiar with the Miskeen Originals clothing line. Souljah Boy’s customized ‘Superman’ hoodie was hand-crafted by the artists in Miskeen’s state-of-the-art studio in Camden, New Jersey. Miskeen was born in West-Philadelphia by an artist that put his pain and passion for hiscommunity on […]
Multi-platinum rapper/producer Missy Elliott has teamed with Walt Disney Studios to create a 3-D music video that combines two of her songs in the upcoming movie Step Up 2 the Streets. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Elliott’s songs “Ching-a-ling” and “Shake Your Pom Pom” were combined to create the 3-D video, which was directed […]
There is no denying that 106 & Park hosts Terrence J and Rocsi have made their mark. While some doubted the duo’s ability to live up to AJ and Free before them, they proved the naysayers wrong by giving the staple BET show a fresh new vibe. While his demeanor is often happy-go-lucky, North […]
A New York judge has denied Foxy Brown’s request to be released from jail early so she can travel to California to repair an electronic ear implant. Brown, born Inga Marchand, is serving a one-year prison sentence on Rikers Island for repeatedly violating the terms of her 2004 probation. On January 17, Brown’s […]
The music industry is one where the talented are often times shelved and the talent-less are developed. Rahsaan Patterson belongs to the earlier creed. Since his self-titled debut ten years ago, Rahsaan has released four studio albums, contributed to movie soundtracks like Brown Sugar and written several Billboard chart-toppers such as Brandy’s “Baby”. Even still, […]
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: Did Wayne Really Get Boo’d? No New Girl For Scrappy! Hip-Hop Rumors: Angel Lola Luv’s Butt Confirmed Fake? Jim […]
The debut single “Duffle Bag Boy” by Disturbing Tha Peace/Def Jam group Playaz Circle featuring Lil Wayne has been certified platinum, for selling over 1 million ringtones. The single, which is taken from the group’s debut album Supply and Demand, was produced by M-16. The video for the single was directed by Disturbing Tha Peace […]
