Chances are if you have heard of Isaiah “JR” Rider, it is probably for the wrong reasons. Instead of his deadly jumpshot or his explosive dunks, you probably remember a thug who embodied every negative stereotype of a pro athlete. His nine-year career was filled with run-ins with the law, coaches, teammates and […]
As one of our favorite leading ladies in Hip-Hop videos, Buffie “The Body” Carruth has taken her natural beauty straight to the top. Many women might aspire to have the glowing smile, taut tummy and ample booty that Buffie’s become famous for, but it’s not always as easy as it seems. Fortunately, Buffie […]
Oscar De La Hoya (39-5, 30 KOs) proved too strong and busy for a game Steve Forbes (33-6, 9 KOs), as the Golden Boy outworked his smaller opponent for a lopsided but competitive unanimous decision win. With a stiff jab and trademark flurries, De La Hoya was able to keep Forbes at bay while piling […]
For anyone who has watched VH1’s Miss Rap Supreme thus far, you already know it’s a pitstop for drama. When Khia and Ms. Cherry got into a verbal battle in the first episode, it appeared to be two strong-minded ladies who met and just didn’t get along. In reality, the two had crossed […]
April tends to be a boring moth for gaming, but in ‘08 it was the complete opposite. With plenty of downloadable content and gaming available, it would be easy to mistake this as a second March. The last week may have been the best yet, with GTA IV coming out [to be reviewed […]
When you live in New York, the signs that spring has arrived are as evident as a sewer rat, buying a hot dog on 42nd Street. The trees begin to blossom in Central Park, the trains are screwed up on the weekends because everyone is traveling to Shea Stadium or Yankee Stadium for an afternoon […]
The views expressed in this Sunday Selection are not the views of AllHipHop.com.This week I was going to talk about the #1 single in the country “Bleeding Love” by the English chick Leona Lewis that’s making a lot of noise over here in the States, but instead I couldn’t hold back – Mimi has been […]
It’s Troy a.k.a. Mr. Gadget T, back with a few toys I found this week that I thought were pretty cool. Let me know what you think! Research In Motion (RIM) has long been a staple for many business professionals with their Blackberry devices. They have even recently made huge strides with the general […]
If you’ve read the AllHipHop.com Iron Man review and our interview with Terrence Howard, then you know how serious this movie is. Not literally, of course, as the film has plenty of laughs, action and suspense, but serious in that it’s going to be a major player at the box office for the year. […]
The opinions expressed in this article are not necessaily those of AllHipHop.com, its employees, or its affiliates Millions of people this year have watched homes that they have owned for decades taken away from them through foreclosure, an after effect of Predatory Lending. According to Wikipedia.com, Predatory lending is defined as, “the practice of a […]
SugarHill Nightclub, 4/11/08Atlanta, GeorgiaNightclubs historically have been sanctuaries for jazz and soul music. Artists like Billie Holiday and Dinah Washington toiled in these temples, which sowed the roots that birthed their current legendary status. Lina, their spiritual understudy, continued that tradition at the SugarHill Nightclub a few weeks back. Located in the historic Underground Atlanta, […]
You often hear the Cinderella (or Cinderfella) stories of Hollywood – the ways an actor has struggled through tough times and relative obscurity, even though it seems as though they work harder than anyone else. In the case of Terrence Howard, the glass slipper came in the form of two very different movie releases […]
A lot of us go in to a “highly anticipated” movie with high expectations, only to be let down. For an action film lover like me, if the plot can be figured out too easily, if the fights are violent enough, the chase scenes are lame or if the acting isn’t up to par, I’m […]
BMI Artist Showcase 4/24/08Luckie Lounge, Atlanta, GAIt’s a fine time to be an artist in Atlanta. Whether you’re a soul singer, conscious emcee, or a traditional trap music hustler, there’s a place for you here. Just in the month of April, the city has welcomed performances from acts as diverse as Masta Ace, Lina, and […]
Though we live dangerous, cops could just/ Arrest me, blaming us, we’re held like hostages– Nas, NY State of Mind I got my first car when I was 18. “Now when you get pulled over, it’s a serious thing,” my dad said to me before he handed me the keys to a brown Toyota Celica. […]
Depending on how you look at it, Santi “Santogold” White is either a fresh new artist or an old pro exploring new territory. Her industry resume is impressive with song-writing credits in a variety of genres, experience as a label exec, and stage time as part of the Punk band Stiffed. Nevertheless, releasing her first […]
Tracy McGrady took the long and painful walk to the podium last year – just as he had done the previous five times he had been to the playoffs. He knew what he was walking into. His Houston Rockets had just dropped a heartbreaking Game Seven to the Utah Jazz. He knew he’d […]
“Damn, homie! Get up! Roll over or do something! I can’t sleep with you making all that noise. Sounds like you about to suffocate or die or something.” These were actually my words, (minus a few explicative comments) to my roommate and the leading scorer on our basketball team during my freshman year in […]
Last Tuesday Sen. Hillary Clinton won the Democratic Pennsylvania primary, beating Sen. Barack Obama by 9.4 points, which was enough of a margin for the Clinton camp to round it up to ten, making it the double-digit win they had needed. Undeniably, this will continue this long and brutal campaign, but in actuality did this […]
Ok, I’m trying to keep a positive attitude, but I think I’ve reached a plateau. I’m eating good and exercising, but it doesn’t seem to be doing anything anymore. I heard that when you first start dieting and working out you lose a lot right away, but then things definitely level out. All […]
