Appreciating Hip-Hop: The “Father” Kool Herc On The Origins and Current State of His Beloved Culture
THE “FATHER OF HIP-HOP,” KOOL HERC, ON WHY HIP-HOP WAS ORIGINATED FOR THE KIDS!
Big K.R.I.T. Tapped as Special Guest for Red Bull EmSee National Finals
(AllHipHop News) Red Bull pulls out all the stops when it comes to getting the best featured artists and the best talent to provide the crowd with the right vibe for each event. This year is no different as Red Bull has tapped Big K.R.I.T. as the special guest judge for the Red Bull EmSee […]
Rapper 2 Chainz Arrested at LaGuardia Airport in New York City
2 CHAINZ ARRESTED TODAY AT NEW YORK’S LA GUARDIA AIRPORT
Action Bronson Responds to Anti-LGBT Accusations; Says ‘I Don’t Hate Anyone’
(AllHipHop News) The Lesbian-Gay-Bisexual and Transexual community is seeking answers from rapper Action Bronson after a series of controversial Tweets centered around an Instagram photo he posted this week. While Action has since clarified his comments on the photo and its caption, several outspoken members of the LGBT community have expressed their displeasure with Action […]
Drumma Boy Premieres New Video; Unifies Memphis With New Mixtape
CAN DRUMMA BOY’S NEW ALBUM HELP UNITE MEMPHIS? HE THINKS SO!
Kendrick Lamar Announced as Final Member of Ghost Recon Team
(ALlHipHop News) Ubisoft has announced that Kendrick Lamar will be the final member of Team Ghost in “Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier” video game. Joining a select group of celebrity gamers as a Ghost, Kendrick Lamar joins the ranks with the most elite soldiers and represents a complete range of skills on the battlefield. […]
Black Thought of The Roots To Host The Lyricist Lounge’s 20-Year Reunion Party
BLACK THOUGHT TO HOST THIS WEEK’S 20-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE LYRICIST LOUNGE
Lil’ Wayne Being Investigated for Assault
(AllHipHop News) For the second time in the past month Lil Wayne and his entourage of skateboarders have been accused of assaulting a fan or paparazzi looking to snap a candid photo. According to TMZ, a fan by the name of Alfredo Marino claims to have been knocked to the ground from behind with a […]
FASHION FORWARD: Matrimoney Clothing is Married to the Millions
MATRIMONEY CLOTHING LINE IS ‘BOUT THAT PAPER…READ UP AND GET FITTED!
Details Emerge On Canibus’ Pay-Per-View Battle Royal; Headlines vs. Dizaster On June 9
(AllHipHop News) Famed as participating in one of the most historic MC battles in the history of Hip-Hop as he attacked LL Cool J with a lyrical arsenal, Canibus is back at it again as he headlines the “Fresh Coast Vendetta: Battle Royale“, sponsored by King of the Dot. Details for the event include its […]
50 Cent Feeds the Hungry; Donating 250 Meals Per Set of Headphones Purchased
(AllHipHop News) Inspired by his humble beginnings in Jamaica Queens, New York, starkly contrasted from his now larger than life G-Unit empire, 50 Cent has made efforts over the last few years to embrace those who are less fortunate. From his trips to Africa, to his Street King Energy drink charity initiatives, 50 Cent has […]
Lil Boosie’s Daughter Iviona Rapping; Plans to Hit the Studio With Dad
(AllHipHop News) Lil’ Boosie’s daughter, Iviona Hatch, is finally recovering from several tumultuous months during which her father was fighting for his life and freedom. After Lil’ Boosie’s jury reached a non-guilty verdict in a Lousiana courthouse last week, Iviona wasted no time telling DJ Smallz that she has a blossoming music career and is […]
EXCLUSIVE: Short Dawg Talks Relationship With Young Money; Explains Inspiration Behind “Drankenstein” Mixtapes
(AllHipHop News) Houston rapper and Young Money affiliate Short Dawg spoke exclusively with AllHipHop.com recently about his upcoming work with Young Money. Surprisingly, he also shared his love for the popular promethezine and codeine concoction popularly known as “drank,” “lean,” or “sizzurp.” Currently riding out a busy tour with Coast to Coast Mixtapes, Short Dawg […]
T.I. Announces Release Date for New Album “Trouble Man”
(AllHipHop News) Atlanta rapper and self proclaimed “King of the South,” T.I. took to New York’s Hot 97 with DJ Drama at his side this week to announce the release date of his upcoming project titled, Trouble Man. The album follows up T.I.’s New Year’s Eve mixtape called F*ck the City Up, and will be […]
Killer Mike Releases “R.A.P. Music” in Collaboration with El-P
ATLANTA’S KILLER MIKE DROPS HIS ANTICIPATED “R.A.P. MUSIC” TODAY WITH EL-P
The Roots Release Poster for Historic 5th Annual Picnic; Rakim Added to Jam-Packed Bill
(AllHipHop News) Today (May 14), The Roots officially announced the full lineup for their 5th Annual Roots Picnic. In addition to the previously announced array of artists, The Roots unveiled a poster detailing all of the acts that will be included on the bill for the Picnic. The poster features a Native American theme, with […]
EXCLUSIVE: Murphy Lee and St. Lunatics Release New Moscato Called “Freaky Muscato”
(AllHipHop News) St. Louis’ own Murphy Lee spoke with AllHipHop.com recently about a new Moscato wine that he and the St. Lunatics have developed. The after-dinner drink, called “Freaky Muscato,” is a sparkling wine made by Ste. Genevieve’s Crown Valley Winery and has already hit stores in Missouri, Illinois, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, and Arkansas. […]
EXCLUSIVE: Master P Eyes No Limit Records Comeback; Says He’s in Competition with Birdman
MASTER P EYES BIRDMAN’S SPOT; PLANS RENEWED NO LIMIT RECORDS WITH NEW ARTISTS
EXCLUSIVE: Jadakiss Advises Mase on Comeback to Rap
(AllHipHop News) Yonkers bred rapper Jadakiss, one-third of the veteran New York trio, The Lox, recently sat down with AllHipHop.com in an exclusive interview. While the interview touched on a number of issues, Jadakiss took the time to explain some advice he gave to Mase, about making his comeback to rap. The Harlem rapper, who […]
EXCLUSIVE: Scarface Announces First Ever Solo Show In NY; Details New Album “Rooted”
SCARFACE RETURNS WITH HIS FIRST NYC STOP IN A DECADE; “ROOTED” ON THE WAY
