Jena 6 and Hip-Hop: How Long Will it Last?
At times like these we’re faced with another issue of playing a remarkably on-going “blame game.” For weeks now, I’ve been going back and forth in my head about what kind of editorial I want to write for my Hip-Hop community. Should it be about the issues of young, Black America versus our older […]

Garbege/GRBG: Talkin’ All That Trash
Sometimes known as GRBG, Garbege hardly lives up to its name. Instead, the fashion line is a play on garment and edginess, and the New York-based and inspired brand most certainly is that. The brainchild of Zak Hoke and Malcolm Phipps, two veterans of the urban clothing industry was a competitive vehicle against your […]

AllHipHop Week Act One – AHH Week Kickoff Party aka The Rebirth
Im in line. Yes, me and the Alternatives Editor, Kathy Iandoli are in line waiting for entrance to what would turn out to be one of the hottest events to hit NYC this year, the AllHipHop Week Kickoff Party dubbed The Rebirth. (Click here to see the invite) After the folks at AHH diligently worked […]

It’s Joe Clair:N***a Got me Twisted
The following was posted on my youtube page: JOE CLAIRE, Is washed up, He’s a f***ing clown who keeps S####-ing at the Comedy Store in L.A. and all he says is ,N***a, this and N***a that, he tells an audience full of white folks that they came out on ,N***a night, what a sorry […]

Francois Girbaud: Test Of Time
The tale is as old as time: never burn your bridges. During a celebration for his new line of denim this summer, the once popular Francois Girbaud lit the match that sparked controversy with some of his biggest supporters – the Hip-Hop community. In comments made to the New York Observer, the fashion mogul all but […]

Hip-Hop Election 2007: 50 Cent or Kanye?
September 11 is a day forever etched in the hearts and minds of a nation as the day when America lost its aura of invincibility. Bordered by 2 oceans we had previously remained immune to the pressures of living in a world at war. Six years later the date takes on an entirely different meaning. […]

Lil X: Making A Scene
Canada has blessed the United States with dozens of amazing entertainers over the years, although one of our finest talent imports has been behind largely the scenes. Video director Lil X has blessed the likes of Usher, R.Kelly, Christina Aguilera, Korn, Ludacris, Sean Paul, Kanye West and Diddy with some of the most […]

Lil’ Mo: Pain & Paper
Unless you were in the know in the music industry, you were probably surprised that Lil Mo had a new album coming outor you simply lost interest years ago. After years of her legal battles making more headlines than her music, Lil Mo has returned with Pain & Paper (Honeychild/Koch). Its hard not to feel […]

Good-Bye Scott La Rock
On August 27, 1987 it was the end of a beautiful era, and the beginning of a horrible trend. That day, we lost Scott Sterling. Loving father. Community activist. Social Worker. Hip-Hopper til he breathed his last. What we gained was unfortunately the first major death in Hip-Hop. Hip-Hop was still very new then, […]

Striking Similarities: Rappers Vs. Bush
Hypocrisy is funny if not ironic. When confronted with it, hypocrisy is a paradox that can cause a mature person to reevaluate themselves and their belief systems. However in an emotionally stunted person, it can invoke disgust and anger when two seemingly contrasted viewpoints are brought beyond the surface. For example, when we have third […]

Walking With a Panther: The REAL Blueprint
1989 was the number. Another summer. De La Souls 3 Feet High and Rising was leading the Daisy Age charge in full force along with The Jungle Brothers Done By The Forces of Nature for the first wave of the Native Tongue movement. Peripherally, Queen Latifah followed Lakim Shabazzs Pure Righteousness and dropped All Hail […]

M.I.A.: Kala
It literally took about thirty drummers to get the gigantic sound of the bizarre dance masterpiece Bird Flu, and the effort shows. Unlike her debut (which was recorded in a relatively contained and personal fashion) M.I.A.s Kala (Interscope) traveled the world with her, all the while taking on bits and pieces of India, Liberia, Jamaica […]

John Singleton: The Minds Eye
John Singleton has brought some of the most thought-provoking stories of African American life to the mainstream. From the coming-of-age films like Boyz N The Hood and Baby Boy, historical gems like Rosewood, dramatic ventures like Poetic Justice and action flicks like Four Brothers, the veteran director/producer has more than made his mark. […]

Stop Hatin on the South!
Hip-Hop is Dead. S#!t aint like it was back in the day. What happened to the Boom-Bap? Im sure youve had your fill of these statements which have polluted our blogs, articles, and our whole way of thinking for the past three or four years. Unless of course youre one of the people making these […]

Floetry Remixed: House Of Blues, Chicago8.21
Marsha Ambrosius introduced herself and newly added member Amanda Diva as the group Floetry to the city of Chicago. For those that didnt know, floacist Natalie Stewart left the group earlier this year, and complete details of the groups break up have still yet to surface. In recent interviews regarding her newfound position as part […]

Keyshia Cole: Nokia Theatre, New York8.19
Who said R&B was dead? Well if it is, Keyshia Cole is trying to resurrect it. The Bay Area native is embarking on one of her many tours since releasing her debut album The Way It Is in 2005. Her latest House of Blues Tour finds her in intimate venues all over the country refreshing […]

Banner vs Reverend Al: We Need a Resolution
Reading David Banners smack down of Al Sharpton, Oprah Winfrey and the rest got me thinking about this whole n#### and ho controversy, and how petty it really is. Thats not to say that the language of Hip-hop isnt importantit is. Words signify ideas and ideas shape our reality, but likewise, in this issue, […]

David Banner: Stop Attacking The Kids
To all the black so called leaders. Al, Oprah, Jesse, etc, etc, etc Im saddened by your current direction and current pet projects you guys have taken under your wing at the expense of Young Black America. As an urban professional living in this crazy world, I dare ask, who are you leading? I listen […]

Relationship Abuse: Your Kids Are Watching
Im not a child anymore; I actually have a child of my own. However the memories of watching my own mother be abused by my step father seem not so long ago. My mother was a small woman, standing at barely 5’1″, but had a BIG presence. She was beautiful beyond measure. Fair, light-skinned, with eyes […]

Summer Shakedown: The Best and The Worst
Hey AllHipHop.com Readers! Im Alesha Reneé host of BETs new show the 5ive. As most of you know by now, on the 5ive I bring you the hottest in fashion, sports, people, places and all things talked about. AllHipHop.com asked me to fill you all in on my 5ive favorite fashion trends, misfits, pet peeves and give you […]