MC Hammer wants people to know some things about him. First of all, he’s a staunch Christian that doesn’t take light anybody taking shots at the religion. He also wants people know that he’s more than a rapper that sold a bunch of records, made millions and lost it in a bankruptcy 14 years ago. […]

Strange. You never know what Sean “Diddy” Combs will do. This time, in his typical unpredictable way, Diddy did a lengthy drop for Canyon High School. Apparently, the school watched this at a homecoming rally. Oh yeah, Canyon won.

Continued from “CyHi The Prynce G.O.O.D. Music’s Second Coming Part 1″ CyHi The Prynce: I felt like this is my take over and I feel like Kanye is the King. I feel like you may be in bondage from the other rappers that you hear, but now freedom is about to ring, you’re about to […]

Well folks it appears that the G.O.O.D. Music family is cooking up another bad creation, but no worries this artist seems destined to find rapping longevity. You may not have heard of him yet, but you can certainly bet you’ll soon be acquainted with this southern lyrical gent. “I’m impeccable, they put me on a […]

One of the major issues Californians face is Prop 19 – the legalization of marijuana. Although, he’s not a native Asher Roth is supporting the movement for the plant, which has garnered the affections of many-a-rapper. But, Asher’s position is a bit different. He’s all for the proper use of weed in all its many […]

During a  video shoot for Young Money’s Lil Chuckee and Lil Twist that took place on Thursday October 28th, 2010, according to sources, two of the late model Camaro’s  that were borrowed for the shoot (“White Guurl” and “Bumblebee”), belonged to Diamond, and  were allegedly taken from the video shoot in front of many people […]

Recently, Erykah Badu blasted the urban community for its newfound affinity for music of a more electronic variety. If the movement continues, some may find that the origins of the trend begin with Akon. The Senegalese singer/Hip-Hop artist noticed the talents of one Lady Gaga and signed her to his KonLive imprint, a subsidiary of […]

MC Hammer has released his response to Jay-Z’s verse on “So Appalled.” A new song, “Better Run Run” accompanies the video, which depicts the devil throwing up the “Roc” sign. ” During the video, the devil is seen as pursuing the Roc Nation CEO and helping write rhymes. At the end of the video, Hammer […]

Here it is. Slim Shady meets Roman Zolanski on “Roman’s Revenge.” Nicki Minaj is spitting coolly, viciously and deadly all at the same time over a Swizz Beat track. Only thing is, it sounds more like Eminem and much less like Slim Shady. Nevertheless, Nicki goes hard at her detractors without naming names. Peep.

Run-DMC co-founder Darryl “D.M.C.” McDaniels is working on a new, untitled album. The legendary lyricist has shared a verse from a song titled “Reach” from the album with AllHipHop.com, to honor the late Jam Master Jay, who was shot and killed eight-years-ago today (October 30th), in his Hollis, Queens recording studio. I testified my mama […]

Click on the titles to return to AllHipHop.com’s past coverage of Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell (January 21, 1965—October 30, 2002)—The Story of Jam Master JayTragedy has an odd way of striking close to home. When it strikes, it can hit with almost catastrophic force. That force was felt in Hip-Hop when Jason Mizell, more […]

Eight-years ago today, the Hip-Hop community lost one of its important members, Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell.Jay was a founding member of pioneering Hip-Hop group, Run-DMC. The world-famous DJ was shot and killed at point-blank range in his recording studio 24/7 in Hollis, Queens, on October 30th, 2002. The death of Jam Master Jay set […]

T.I. may be going to jail for another 11 months, but the rapper isn’t going gently into the night. The Atlanta don has released a new video called “Ya Hear Me,” which gives fans a taste of some real Southern fried sounds. Hopefully, The King of the South has more goodies like this stored away […]

Nicki Minaj bursts out again with “Right Thru Me,” the latest video for her anticipated album Pink Friday. In the vid, the self-proclaimed Barbie further gets her acting on in an honest manner. Check it out. Pink Friday drops on Nov. 22.

Asher Roth realizes that the racial matters are going to follow him through his already successful career. However, the difference – he hopes -is his his genuine love of Hip-Hop culture overrides any questions of the color of his skin. He hopes that his upcoming album, The Spaghetti Tree will woo naysayers as she combines […]

Jay-Z’s book, Decoded, is to be released next month and the rapper gave the people of Miami a peek. See below in the video. [Source]

Nas tells us who the Greatest Rapper Of All Time is for him.

After a much-needed break from the spotlight, R&B crooner Akon is stepping back into the lab to crank out a new album. Due out early 2011, Stadium, will infuse the various experiences that the Senegalese singer took in as he toured around the world over the last few years, especially focusing on his performance at […]

This is why nobody “urban” gets to interview Kanye too much anymore. Because, of these mainstreamers giving him all this love. No shots. Ellen gave him an interview and he talks about the VMA’s, the how Mos Def told him to go away, his mother and some other assorted goodies. Kanye took out his lower […]

 Big K.R.I.T.: Mississippi Messiah By Seandra Sims A small, haze-filled concert venue off Canal Street – Santos Party House – plays the backdrop for the “Smokers Tour’s” New York stop. Backstage in a 15’ x 15’ room are 15 or so random people, many of them doing what the tour’s title invites them to do. There, […]