The BET Top 10 Rappers of the 21st Century was destined for controversy. But when the votes were tabulated, there were more than a few grumbles about the omission of one Nelly, the pioneering St. Louis rapper. Nelly did not make the list even though he was in the Top 15 eligible rappers. AllHipHop.com chatted […]
Respect due. Rapper Nelly has been noticeably missing from the hip-hop scene for a couple of years. But he’s back, and he knows for sure that you haven’t forgotten him. Why? – because every time you turn on the radio or TV and hear a rapper “singing” on a track these days, he says you […]
The BET Hip-Hop Awards aired last night and the cyphers were the highlight for the die-hard Hip-Hop fan. In the past, people like Nicki Minaj, Joe Budden and Eminem were stand-outs for the lyrical roundtable. So…what about 2010? This year’s cypher included Ice Cube, Royce Da 5’9″, Diggy Simmons, Rev Run, Kanye West, Pusha T, […]
When you’re one of the creators of gangsta rap, there’s always a story to tell. Nearly 25 years into his career, Ice Cube is feeling cocky. And why not? His contributions to hip-hop are mammoth. From his groundbreaking days as a founding member of “the world’s most dangerous group” N.W.A. to his fire-and-brimstone politically-charged solo […]
While many people from around the world are more familiar with Kid Cudi and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony when it comes to Cleveland hip-hop, many fans are starting to take note of one of Cleveland’s finest, Chip tha Ripper. Chip who recently finished up a nationwide tour, is currently working on a new project called Gift Raps, […]
During the hustle of the BET Hip Hop Awards, AllHipHop.com got all access to and exclusive listening session and behind the scenes look at Young Jeezy and the CTE camp. Much what was witnessed will never been told…but here is what can be shared with the public. Amidst the darkness of the club and bright […]
Go on the road again with the UK Next 48 Hours crew as they follow Professor Green in the England while he releases his new album!
SOULJA BOY is boiling inside. Despite his building anger, he clings to his resolve as his father asks that same damn question. He’s infuriated, yet sits quietly, praying for a conclusion to his father’s preaching. That is until young’n’s invocation is answered, allowing him to answer. “No, Dad” Soulja says. “I don’t do no […]
Producer and Emcee Hezekiah is a man whose personality is as eclectic as his music. It would be intriguing enough to simply learn how this Delaware raised prodigy went from choirboy to dope emcee, but that’s only until you find out he was once a skating punk rocker and juggled mountain lion cubs at the […]
Styles P tell us if there is any similarity with Rick Ross and Biggie Smalls.
Drake will sit down with CBS News Anchor Katie Couric in an exclusive interview on Tuesday, October 5 at 1PM ET/10AM PT. Livestream will broadcast an intimate look at Drake as he discusses his rise to fame and making the transition from teen actor to rap superstar. cbsnews on livestream.com. Broadcast Live Free
Travie McCoy is ok with being called a lot of things: a rapper, a singer, a rocker, a former addict, Katy Perry’s ex-boyfriend. Whatever you do…just don’t call him Travis unless you mean business. The Gym Class Heroes front man is out on his first solo journey and the wannabe billionaire is busy carving his […]
Continued from Part 1AllHipHop.com: Right, and now you see it way more often. You look at Lil Wayne…he put out an entire rock album. Do you feel like you and Gym Class Heroes had any kind of influence on that.Travie McCoy: For sure! I’m not going to say any names but I’ve been in studio […]
80 blocks from Tiffany’s. This is the distance between the South Bronx and the world famous Tiffany’s jewelry store in Manhattan, New York. Just 80 blocks separated the bedazzled boutique from the Savage Skulls and Savage Nomads, two of New York’s most infamous Black and Puerto Rican gangs of the 1970s. The Savage crews didn’t […]
Continued from Part 1 AllHipHop.com: It won’t be juicy enough for AllHIpHop rumors or illseed, or anything like that— Devin: (laughs) I mean, you’re still recording personal, or no longer recording, personal? AllHipHop.com: You know I’m still recording! Devin: What’d you say, Niki? (laughs) AllHipHop.com: I want to know if you’re actually friends with Scarface […]
Hip-Hop’s competitive landscape has compelled several insecure artists to alter their authentic selves. Many MCs, aspiring for popularity, dump their true character only to gain a disposable acceptance. Hip-Hop is starting to resemble a cesspool of clichés. Toxic Avenger rappers and their landfill lyrics are polluting its essence. Their mutated reflection mocks them when they […]
AllHipHop.com Presents: Ice Cube and AllHipHop.com host a live video chat with the Hip-Hop legend that will allow fans to ask questions and listen to the man speak. Starting TONIGHT at 6:30 pm PST and 9pm EST. Tune in! Cube’s ninth solo album I AM THE WEST dropped Tuesday Sept. 28th and want you to […]
Newcomer Remynd is making a huge splash in the underground world of Hip-Hop and he has employed a legend to create even bigger waves. “Saviour” features none other than Kool G Rap. The song has both rappers spittin’ venom over a classic Hip-Hop track laced with heavy drums and gangsta pianos.
When it comes to what propelled the pop ascent of yesterday’s birthday boy Lil Wayne, there are two inarguably key tracks that played a part, The Carter III’s “A Milli” and “Lollipop.” But when it comes to The Greatest Hip-Hop Song of the VIBE Era, arguments are encouraged and ties are rejected. As proven by […]
Ten years have passed since Nelly signed a deal with Universal Motown, and it’s commonplace now to hear rappers like Drake, T-Pain, and many others blending singing with their spoken lyrics. They’re younger, perhaps even wiser than he was about how to capitalize on the sound over the past few years, but Nelly gives them […]