
Memphis Bleek: The Process of Determination
Memphis Bleek strolls into a small café in a quiet suburb of Central Jersey. He walks through the front door with an air of confidence that screams “Brooklyn.” His demeanor says it all (even though his shirt says it too). He’s noticed by a a few folks that talk to him about their aspirations, not […]

Memphs Bleek Talks Kanye, Taylor Swift…and Eminem
On September 13, at the 2009 MTV Music Video Awards, Kayne West graced the red carpet of the yearly show with a big bottle of Hennessey and his girlfriend Amber in tow. He’d been chugging the liquor all night and even shared it with his friends. When pop princess, Taylor Swift gleefully strolled on stage […]

Manager/Booking Agent Johnnie Cabbell: New Company, Business As Usual
As the booking agent for artists like Gucci Mane, Wacka Flocka, Nicki Minaj and as a manager for Shawty Lo, D4L, Crime Mob and Tamika Scott of Xscape, entertainment mogul Johnie Cabbell has his hands full. Since 1999 his company Hitt Afta Hitt Entertainment garnered a great deal of attention and success due to the […]

DJ Khaled: A Bigger Win
All we do is win is the newest addition to Khaleds growing catalogue of catchphrases. To Khaled, its an assertion of his musics consistent presence on the charts, the radio, the blogs, and most importantly (to him)the streets. Just 10 minutes into a conversation with this new-school hip-hop mogul, and you start to understand why […]

Hayes: In Depth Q&A With Dr. Dre and Timbalands New Protégé
Hayes, Dr. Dre and Timbalands new Protégé. Will he soon be among Hip-Hops Elite? Several months ago when Timbaland and Dr. Dre signed their mutual protégé, Hayes, the Hip-Hop world rolled out the red carpet for the Detroit raised rapper. Now fresh off traveling with Timbaland to a few select dates on the Shock Value […]

Five Hip-Hop Love Songs To Warm Your Heart
When one thinks of sensual music for that romantic get away, rap songs are usually the last thing that comes to mind. Throughout the years rap music has been labeled misogynistic and unfriendly towards women. Since Sunday (February 14) is Valentine’s Day, I decided to run down five of Hip-Hop’s best “love songs.” While this […]

George Lopez: Dallas’ All-Star Hip-Hop Architect
As the NBAs All-Star weekend approaches and seemingly every hip hop celebrity in the world gets ready for their featured party in Dallas, many heads are turning towards the Dallas rap scene, curious as to who the major players are in the Big D If you know anything about Dallas hip hop you know […]

Souls of Mischief: Classically Trained
Collectively nudged by the inherent diversity and surge of thought which permeates the Bay, the Souls Of Mischief will always reverberate their love for Hip-Hop. This message is also heard, when theyre collaborating amongst the larger collective, Hieroglyphics. Each of the Souls members (Opio, Phesto, A-Plus and Tajai) are accomplished MCs; yet, its their genuine […]

Raekwon, Meth and Ghostface Host NYC Party For CNN
RAEKWON, METH, GHOSTFACE PARTY WITH CAPONE-N-NOREAGA! You know AllHipHop will be in the place to be! Here are CNN and Raekwon talking about it and the information is below the video! video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsfree video player video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsfree video player On Thursday, February 18th at New York’s Club Imerial, real Hip Hop […]

Pill: Hip-Hops New Southern Remedy
Pill longs to be your prescription, your physician, and your addiction. Next up representing for the slums and projects of Atlanta, Georgia, Pill is handing Hip-Hip a large, meaningful dose of medicine that may be hard to swallow at times. But, there’s nothing watered down about Pill so hold that larger glass. Be clear, the […]

Alicia Keys and Beyonce:Put It On A Love Song Flicks
Alicia Keys and Beyonce = fireworks! The dynamic duo is currently in filming a video for for Put It On A Love Song, their song together. The video is a colorful cornucopia of hotness. Check out some images of the shoot

DJ Kay Slay: Beats, Beef and Business
AllHipHop.com: How does it feel to be four albums deep in the game? DJ Kay Slay: I mean at the end of the day its a blessing. Lot of cats cant get one out. AllHipHop.com: You have an all-star line up on this, Drake, Mr. Fab, San Quinn, Papoose, Ray-J and a lot of others. […]

Ludacris Shoots Video With Nicki, Trina, Eve and Rick Ross
Over the Super Bowl weekend, the music industry heavies got in more work than normal, since everybody was conveniently convened in one spot. Ludacris was one of those that took advantage of the high wattage that electrified the city. For the My Chick Bad video, he pulled together Nicki Minaj. Diamond, Trina, Eve, DJ Khaled, […]

Behind The Lens with Rik Cordero
The music video is probably the most effective and essential tool an artist can use to promote their career. The advent of Youtube, Facebook, and other social networking and blog sites have made it easy for artists to deliver a visual interpretation of their work directly to their fans immediately. However, even that process wouldnt […]

The Haitian Revolution: Part 2
Editor’s Note: Rapper/activist Immortal Technique (nee Felipe Coronel) has composed a lengthy editorial dissertation on the present chaos in Haiti, which has graced headlines since the 7.0 earthquake on January 22, 2010. From the First of the Blacks to the First of the Whites – Reflections on the Haitian Revolution and Present Condition” is a […]

The Haitian Revolution:From the First of the Blacks to the First of the Whites
Editor’s Note: Rapper/activist Immortal Technique (nee Felipe Coronel) has composed a lengthy editorial dissertation on the present chaos in Haiti, which has graced headlines since the 7.0 earthquake on January 22, 2010. From the First of the Blacks to the First of the Whites – Reflections on the Haitian Revolution and Present Condition” is a […]

Duct Tape Entertainment Presents: Alley Boy
Alley Boy is the main artist off of Atlantas newest record label, Duct Tape Entertainment, which is distributed by rap powerhouse, Asylum/Atlantic Records. Alley Boy hails from the Zone 6 section of Atlanta. He was sidelined by some jail time but started fresh in the Hip-Hop game upon his release. Along with Big Bank Black, […]

Jeanette Branch :Apaches Gangsta B***h Is Grown Up
Have you ever shot a gun in real life? Jeanette Branch heard these words as she stood on stage before Treach of Naughty By Nature and Apache, two of the founding rappers of Flavor Unit. During her audition, Branch assumed the daunting role of a gangster b***h, something she saw on her native New York […]

Def Jux Folding? El-P Expains Rumors
Dear Inter-web, fans, friends and JUX family, People keep asking me what’s up with JUX. There’s been some talk, there have been some rumors. Some half true, some way off. Reports of our demise have been mildly exaggerated. Here’s what it really all boils down to: (read on) This year, a decade after starting DEF […]