Born in New York City, Dres was raised in North Carolina where he met fellow NYC native Mista Lawnge. The two became the 90s hip-hop group, Black Sheep. The duo was part of NYC’s Native Tongues hip-hop movement, which also included De La Soul and A Tribe Called Quest.Black Sheep’s 1991 debut album A Wolf […]

Beyond his incredible force as an entertainer and philanthropist, Michael Jackson is one of the most crucial fashion icons of our time. Countless celebrities and fashion designers have replicated Jackson’s distinct looks. Many people in general, fans or not, probably don’t even realize that they own pieces that were inspired by the legendary star.As his […]

I’m going to take a moment and keep in so real, I’m not sure how people will take this admission. I own a Michael Jackson jacket.    That’s right. I own a Michael Jackson Jacket. Remember when 50 Cent said, “I’ll leave you like them Michael Jackson jackets – with all them zippers.” That’s the […]

That Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, which just opened this week, is a narrative and conceptual mess is neither surprising nor the greatest of its blames. That it is, at critical moments, visually incomprehensible—and this from someone who considered the faceted clatter of the first film’s shifting multiplanes, at moments, symphonic—is the least of its […]

Brave the wind in style with this season’s nylon stylish windbreakers.If you’ve been killing the cardigans and hoodies, a windbreaker is a stylish way to change things up this season. They give you an effortless breezy look as they provide you with just enough warmth for summer nights, with some being waterproof. Pick one with […]

“I’m Ready to Die, Tell God I Said Hi”  – Notorious B.I.G.America is known for many things but breeding martyrs isn’t one of them. Sure we have innocent people lose their lives everyday. Good people, be they parents, honor students, teachers. Thing is, they lose their lives by a stray bullet, jealous exes, hit and […]

“Could you riddle me this—you pay for the Range but take the Isuzu?/ You do if the music you coppin’ is doo-doo/ I got a bridge out in Brooklyn to sell to you/ ‘Cuz ya’ll cool with being bamboozled/” —Marco Polo & Torae (Feat. Saukrates & S-Roc), “Crashing Down,” Double Barrel, 2009. “We’re trapped, and […]

KangaROOS first launched in 1979 by American inventor and jogging enthusiast, Robert Gamm. The sneakers were designed with joggers in mind, having built in pockets that could carry anything from keys to money. KangaROOS flourished in the 80s, catering to everyone from children to NBA and NFL players. Eventually the brand fizzled out in the […]

Here’s a message to the Iranian Youth…Hip Hop is with you. We understand that what is going on in Iran is not about what America wants. We understand that this is not about the dictates of those who have a particular foreign policy agenda to push that at the end of the day may be calling for Iran […]

The Loots was launched in 2006 by Aaron Whatton and Lee Wilkie.  <BR. The duo once worked for Mark Ecko Enterprises and designed for brands like Akademiks, Mecca, and Stash House. Using various pop culture references, the New York based brand boasts bold tees jackets, hats and more. The Loots is also an international hit, […]

“You know what’s my true love? THAT N***A S**T” -Big Pun The late Big Pun is a great artist that had one song that has bothered me for years. The song was simply titled “N***a S**t.” I was just unsettling to me that a Puerto Rican rapper with such respect for the game would extol […]

Marlon Raichel is the Founder/CEO of Sneaktip, one of the hottest emerging brands on AllHipHop.com’s partner site DrJays.com. A Coney Island, Brooklyn native, Marlon’s lifelong involvement in sneaker culture saw him spend the majority of his time (and money) searching New York City and beyond for the freshest kicks. He turned this passion into a […]

Straight up, I propose that Hip-Hop adopt a universal Emcee or Rapper’s License that consists of a series of tests that a rapper must pass to enter this thing we have created. Why? For just about every job, you need to fulfill certain requirements to become a master of that trade or to practice professionally. […]

Editor’s shameless plug: Follow AllHipHop.com at http://twitter.com/allhiphopcomForget CNN, Fox News or even BBC. People are turning to Twitter to find out what is going on in Iran. Since the June 12th presidential elections resulted in what many consider to be the rigged re-election of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, citizens of Iran have taken to the streets […]

Most of the time you hear Chris Brown’s name lately, it’s still in regards to his drama involving ex-girlfriend Rihanna. Chris Brown But we would like to take a quick breather from that situation and ask you what you think of his style game. DiscussionsView Results   Most recently at Pleasure P’s album release party, […]

“F**k College; I’m about street knowledge,” a friend once said to me. I smiled, nodding approvingly, before adding: “I feel you, man..” We exchanged daps, unifying our indifference to higher education.. Soon after, the conversation dissolved into something less meaningful. That was two years ago, at a lunch table. Today, things have considerably changed. While […]

Marion “Pooch” Hall is best known for his role on the recently canceled TV show, The Game. He played Derwin Davis, a rookie for the fictional San Diego Sabers and boyfriend of Melanie Barnett (Tia Mowry).The Game became the number one comedy on the network in its second season, having three million viewers. It was listed […]

“Bill Gates don’t dangle diamonds in the face of peasants when he’s Microsofting in the place” -Andre 3000 on “Red Velvet” by Outkast I’ve seen some clownish, buffoonish activity in my day, but T-Pain just took the cake, ate the cake and sh***ed the cake all over the internet earlier this week. OutKast recorded a […]

Created by 26 year-old Leah McSweeney, Married to the Mob is a cutting-edge streetwear line for women. Kid Sister in the Lady Miss Cardigan by Married to the Mob As stated on Married to the Mob’s official website, the line is a tribute to the MOB, “‘The Most Official B######’ who through the ups and […]

Everyone wants to be a journalist but very few know what the real job of a journalist is. It’s not about two hour lunches, corner offices or red carpet events. Calling yourself a journalist isn’t all about entertainment journalism or blogging about your favorite rapper. Journalism is a thankless job. You will not make millions, […]