Make no mistake about it, “Platinum” is a fictitious tale (wink, wink). But, once one picks up the book as written by Aliya S. King, said reader is immediately drawn into the engrossing story in a way that they are attracted to the rumors page on AllHipHop. The characters in “Platinum” are eerily close to […]

It’s a thin line between the music industry and entertainment. Some cross that line successfully; while others fall short. Ron Artest is attempting a “Championship” shot at rap. 2010 NBA Champion Ron Artest took time out of his various TV appearances to discuss his budding music career, love for 1920’s music, and the fact that […]

Mannie Fresh. Producer. DJ. Quiet Icon. The producer and DJ provided the sonic backbone to one of the biggest labels in Hip-Hop, Cash Money Records. These days, Mannie has assembled the skeleton for his own imprint, Chubby Boy Music, which he hopes will help him eventually muscle though the treacherous waters of the recording industry. […]

DJ Green Arrow is currently the Guinness Record holder for a Rap Marathon, by rapping for 9 hours and 57 minutes, tripling his own record set in 2007. The record-setting marathon session placed Green Arrow in the company of legendary freestylers like Supernatural, Ruffstylz, D.O. M-80 and Twista, all of whom have held the record […]

 Eminem has been all over the place, but this time, he took to his own Shade45 for an interview breaking down the top selling album. Part 1: “On Fire” Part 2: “Won’t Back Down” Part 3: “Not Afraid” Part 4: “No Love” Part 5: “25 to Life” Part 6: “Almost Famous” Part 7: “You’re Never […]

For Dream Team Don, Rick Ross, the vision is most definitely alive; and everybody is trying to get a piece of it. From threats of losing his rap identity, to haters in the twitterverse, the Teflon Don handles it all with a thick puff of smoke. He exhales deeply. AllHipHop caught up with Ricky Rosay […]

Legendary graffiti writer and emcee Rammellzee reportedly passed away June 29th. Rammellzee is a hip-hop icon who dropped avant-garde tracks on wax since the early 1980’s with a steady output of graphic art, music, and sculpture throughout his life. He was featured in Charlie Ahearn’s seminal hip hop movie Wild Style and collaborated with notable […]

I recently arrived home from Haiti.While I was there I worked in a few aspects of the relief effort including a solidarity mission to aid the Earthquake survivors. In addition to all of this Myself, Cormega and Styles P participated in a show to support Haitian Hip Hop and rebuild the community. I would like […]

VIBE.com recently spoke with Eminem. On the response to “Forever”: Eminem: The response was great. I didn’t really look it like I’m competing against these guys. I’m on a record with them, but I just wanted to make a good song. Certainly, the response helped, as far as me being able to feel good about […]

Comedian Tracy Morgan once said that if a joke wasn’t offensive then it probably wasn’t funny. If that is the case then Uncle Ruckus from The Boondocks is one of the funniest characters created in recent times.The self-hating janitor/valet/movie theater usher has said things about his own people that would make even the staunchest Klansman […]

Hardcore gore rapper Necro sat down with AllHipHop.com to discuss his Top 5 Horror movies of all time. In addition to the rapper picking some interesting flicks, he takes the time to break down each movie and it’s significance to the genre of “gore” and “splatter” flicks.Blood Sucking Freaks, 1976. Its def #1. That film […]

On June 15, 2010, KRS-One released his 17th solo project, Back in the L.A.B. (Lyrical Ass Beating), which also happens to be his 23rd overall. The six-track EP features the production of Freddie Foxxx, DJ Kenny Parker, DJ JS1 and the Beatminerz. And according to his management, a full-length will be released this upcoming Fall! […]

In Part 1, Drake addressed a myriad of topics from critics to Rihanna, haters to Nicki Minaj, Thank Me Later to Lil Kim’s present beef. In Part 2, Drizzy is already thinking about the next move to further his career. He discusses his potential project with Lil Wayne, Young Money and a certain overused rap […]

Drake is moving and moving fast. He’s in Los Angeles and tried to squeeze an interview in prior to taping the “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno” on NBC. Didn’t work. A few hours later, he emerges en route to the “Jimmy Kimmel Live” show- still moving – but equipped with more time. AllHipHop talked […]

Welcome back to third segment of AllHipHop’s exclusive four-part interview with KRS-One.  In Part One, the Teacha discusses the uniqueness of hip-hop with Clayton Perry, followed by a introspective examination on the philosophical influences of Edgar Cayce, Minister Louis Farrakhan, and Bishop Clarence McClendon in Part Two.  Continue below, in order to find out how […]

AllHipHop travels with Nas and Damian Marley for the last installment of “The Next 48 Hours.” The last episode has the Distant Relatives hitting various spots spreading their unique reggae-tinged gospel. Check out the last installment. Click here for the youtube link. video platform video management video solutions video player Click here for the youtube […]

Houston, Texas rapper Slim Thug sat down with AllHipHop.com to clarify controversial comments he made about black women last week on his blog with Vibe.com. On the blog, it appeared Slim Thug was launching an all out attack on Black women. “Both men and women need to change their way of thinking. It’s hard to […]

VIBE.com talked to QuestLove of The Roots for their new album. What was the most challenging aspect when it came to recording How I Got Over? The fact that this is the first album since Tipping Point that I had little to do with the engineering. I knew if I would have went in there with that itch […]

Like a solider readying himself for war, Game and his entourage ride the elevator up to his trendy New York hotel room. Along the ride, he raps sporadically to the music in his headphone. “This year Halloween fell on a weekend. Me and Geto Boys trick-or-treatin,” he says. Later on that evening at the 2010 […]

J. Cole debuted his new video for “Who Dat” today on BET’s “106 & Park” and the mini-movie is impressive. Slightly reminiscent of Xzibit’s “What U See Is What U Get,” but wholly original in today’s context. Check it out below.